MEADOWS, MARK (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5675 [11JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H5052 [24JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4649 [13JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: commemorate anniversary of, and express that the Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign aid from being spent on promotion or provision of abortion services, should be permanently codified (see H. Con. Res. 58), H7500 [13AU]

——— ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind (see H.R. 2010), H2988 [2AP]

——— ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 634), H715 [17JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 490), H517 [11JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 2014), H2938 [1AP]

——— prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a health care provider (see H.R. 4935), H8678 [30OC]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 2373), H3283 [25AP]

——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome (see H.R. 4903), H8594 [29OC]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 956), H1519 [11FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 833), H1282 [29JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 20), H715 [17JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 616), H675 [16JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 784), H1211 [24JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 962), H1465 [7FE]

Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 5410), H10257 [12DE]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H2273 [27FE]

American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (see H.R. 1641), H2939 [1AP]

Animals: outlaw practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 724), H1170 [23JA]

Appropriations: eliminate unauthorized spending on Federal programs and establish Spending Accountability Commission (see H.R. 2505), H3440 [2MY]

——— making continuing (see H.J. Res. 45), H1583 [13FE]

——— provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 1178), H2043 [19FE] (see H.R. 1338), H2100 [25FE]

Argentina: condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (see H. Res. 441), H4774 [18JN]

Armed Forces: expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in the line of duty (see H.R. 1911), H3407 [1MY]

——— improve TRICARE program for retired members of the National Guard and Reserve components (see H.R. 5169), H9257 [4DE]

——— provide for continuance of pay and allowances for members, including Reserve components during any period of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 491), H517 [11JA]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 613), H2323 [4MR]

Arms sales: modify certification and reporting requirements for sales of major defense equipment relative to which nonrecurring costs of research, development, and production are waived or reduced (see H.R. 1033), H1458 [7FE]

Asia: express importance and vitality of U.S. alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests (see H. Res. 127), H5827 [15JY]

ATF: make video recordings of the examination and testing of firearms and ammunition (see H.R. 606), H674 [16JA]

Aviation: withhold Federal grants from airports that violate grant agreements by discriminating against an air carrier operating pursuant to Federal contract (see H.R. 2955), H4161 [23MY]

Bankruptcy: include claims for unfunded vested benefits in defined benefit pension plan as administrative expenses (see H.R. 2619), H7490 [2AU]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see H. Res. 116), H1519 [11FE]

BLM: clarify that permits are not required for oil and gas activities conducted on non-Federal surface estate to access subsurface mineral estate that is less than 50 percent federally owned (see H.R. 1650), H2614 [8MR]

Budget: cap noninterest Federal spending as a percentage of potential gross domestic product to right-size the Government, grow the economy, and balance the budget (see H.R. 3930), H7473 [25JY]

——— provide for cost estimates of major legislation (see H.R. 4959), H8717 [31OC]

——— provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing the public debt (see H.R. 638), H715 [17JA]

Bureau of Reclamation: require an infrastructure needs assessment report listing major repair and rehabilitation needs at water delivery system facilities (see H.R. 1268), H2031 [14FE]

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 1704), H3477 [7MY]

Cameroon: condemn human rights abuses, call for adoption of nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, and pursue a broad-based dialogue without preconditions to resolve area conflicts (see H. Res. 358), H3474 [7MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (see H. Con. Res. 16), H1492 [8FE]

——— authorize use of rotunda to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon death (see H. Con. Res. 10), H1587 [13FE]

Captain Kimberly Nicole Hampton Post Office Building, Easley, SC: designate (see H.R. 152), H288 [8JA]

Charities: allow charitable organizations to make statements on political campaigns if such statements are made in the ordinary course of carrying out its tax-exempt purpose (see H.R. 949), H1586 [13FE]

China: condemn human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslims and call for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities (see H.R. 649), H716 [17JA]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and call on China to respect universally recognized human rights of people living in China and around the world (see H. Res. 393), H4122 [22MY]

——— require an unclassified interagency report on political influence operations in the U.S. (see H.R. 1811), H2754 [18MR]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see H.R. 88), H204 [3JA]

Colleges and universities: protect freedom of speech, thought, and expression (see H. Res. 191), H3070 [3AP]

Committee on Oversight and Reform (House): submit official transcript of testimony by Michael Cohen to Dept. of Justice to aid in investigation and possible prosecution for false testimony (see H. Res. 304), H3256 [10AP]

Congress: require each bill enacted be limited to only one subject (see H.R. 2240), H3254 [10AP]

——— require every bill, resolution, and document produced by Congress to be created, transmitted, and published in searchable electronic formats (see H.R. 3403), H5036 [21JN]

——— require every bill to show the changes the bill makes to the full text of existing sections of law the bill repeals or amends (see H.R. 3402), H5036 [21JN]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1858), H3070 [3AP]

Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 2426), H5826 [15JY]

Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency: include additional information in requests and reports to Congress, share information on allegations closed without referral, and expand Council membership (see H.R. 4382), H7772 [18SE]

Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 4189), H9223 [3DE]

——— modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1683), H12292 [19DE]

——— prohibit issuance of national injunctions (see H.R. 77), H7774 [18SE]

——— provide that an appeal of an order granting a nationwide injunction issued by a U.S. district court shall lie to the Supreme Court (see H.R. 4219), H8200 [16OC]

——— restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 305), H282 [8JA]

Crime: prevent prisoners convicted of terrorism related offenses from being eligible for early release (see H.R. 2957), H4218 [3JN]

——— prohibit importation or transportation of child sex dolls (see H.R. 4150), H7488 [2AU]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2817), H3924 [16MY]

——— prohibit traveling interstate or causing another to travel interstate for purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 959), H2648 [11MR]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 671), H8459 [23OC]

Day of Tears: observe and encourage citizens to lower flags to half-staff to honor unborn children who lost their lives to abortion (see H. Res. 50), H676 [16JA] (see H. Res. 50), H1173 [23JA]

DEA: eliminate separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs categorized in schedules with lower potential for abuse that are intended for maintenance or detoxification treatment (see H.R. 2482), H3478 [7MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see H.R. 2859), H4063 [21MY]

——— reform Federal sugar program (see H.R. 4521), H8053 [26SE]

Dept. of Commerce: establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 1328), H3476 [7MY]

Dept. of Defense: carry out a program to enhance preparation of students in Junior ROTC for careers in computer science and cybersecurity (see H.R. 3266), H9058 [19NO]

——— establish a policy to promote and maintain digital and software development expertise in the workforce (see H.R. 5353), H9346 [6DE]

——— establish initiative on improving capacity of military criminal investigative organizations to prevent child sexual exploitation (see H.R. 3588), H5258 [27JN]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 1605), H2582 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 1192), H1582 [13FE]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 3149), H4343 [5JN]

——— ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see H.R. 3243), H8145 [15OC]

——— establish job training Federal Pell Grants demonstration program (see H.R. 2161), H3305 [29AP]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H7559 [9SE]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4098), H7560 [9SE]

Dept. of HHS: incentivize low-cost drug options and generic competition and extend funding for community health centers, National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers and other public health programs (see H.R. 2700), H4168 [23MY]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 437), H603 (see H.R. 573), H601 [15JA]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 296), H282 [8JA]

——— prohibit sale or distribution of tobacco products to individuals under the age of 21 (see H.R. 2411), H4697 [13JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: detain any unlawfully present alien who is arrested for certain criminal offenses (see H.R. 74), H203 [3JA]

——— establish joint task force to integrate border security operations to detect, interdict, disrupt, and prevent narcotics, such as fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, from entering U.S. (see H.R. 3722), H7153 [18JY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 838), H3285 [25AP]

——— facilitate removal of aliens identified in the terrorist screening database (see H.R. 146), H206 [3JA]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 777), H8388 [22OC]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 916), H1335 [30JA]

——— use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security (see H.R. 416), H358 [9JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support creation, implementation, and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in cybersecurity (see H.R. 2721), H5826 [15JY]

——— harmonize definitions of employee with common law under the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 4069), H9223 [3DE]

Dept. of State: authorize revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 145), H206 [3JA]

——— enhance U.S. representation and leadership at international standards-setting bodies setting standards for 5th and future generations mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure (see H.R. 3763), H9059 [19NO]

——— establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (see H.R. 753), H1210 [24JA]

——— monitor and combat anti-Semitism globally by elevating position of Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism to the rank of Ambassador (see H.R. 221), H288 [8JA]

——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 144), H206 [3JA]

——— provide assistance for U.S. citizens and nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, bolster programs to address hostage-taking and rescue, and impose sanctions on persons responsible for such acts (see H.R. 1611), H2988 [2AP]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (see H.R. 739), H1285 [29JA]

Dept. of the Interior: convey to States all right, title, and interest in, and to a percentage of, the mineral royalties and other amounts required to be paid relative to public land and deposits in the State (see H.R. 998), H2273 [27FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: abolish Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 1862), H2795 [25MR]

——— accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 32), H201 [3JA] (see H.R. 256), H228 [4JA]

——— authorize issuance of certain bonds to pay principal and interest on public debt, rescission of certain unobligated balances, and sale of certain assets if debt ceiling is estimated to be reached (see H.R. 5083), H8877 [14NO]

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see H.R. 2460), H3449 [3MY]

——— establish Multimodal Freight Funding Formula Program and National Freight Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 2723), H3789 [14MY]

——— establish Multimodal Freight Funding Formula Program and National Freight Infrastructure Competitive Grant Program, consponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2723), H8057 [26SE]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 1374), H7837 [19SE]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 487), H463 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certification (see H.R. 2934), H5261 [27JN]

——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H8103 [8OC]

——— conduct outreach to veterans on effect of certain delayed payments of claims for emergency medical care and submit to Congress an annual report on such delayed payments (see H.R. 3012), H4164 [23MY]

——— develop and implement a plan to hire medical center directors (see H.R. 1360), H3260 [10AP]

——— enforce licensure requirement for medical providers (see H.R. 3530), H5826 [15JY]

——— ensure certain departmental medical facilities have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances or medications (see H.R. 4817), H9257 [4DE]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H545 [14JA]

——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 2435), H3682 [9MY]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 4949), H8717 [31OC]

——— expand eligibility for mental health services to include members of the Reserve components of the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2629), H3678 [9MY]

——— extend authorization period for emergency treatment in non-departmental medical facilities under the Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 2493), H3439 [2MY]

——— extend period under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and phase out such program (see H.R. 4162), H8145 [15OC]

——— improve care provided to newborn children (see H.R. 2645), H7707 [12SE]

——— improve provision of health care to women veterans (see H.R. 3036), H7755 [17SE]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 730), H1171 [23JA]

——— make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs (see H.R. 1749), H5260 [27JN]

——— modify presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Thailand during the Vietnam era (see H.R. 2201), H3407 [1MY]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses or other fallen soldier displays in national cemeteries (see H.R. 1424), H4011 [20MY]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain State or local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 628), H676 [16JA]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families (see H.R. 3495), H7493 [6AU]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 485), H1464 [7FE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H1339 [30JA]

——— provide notice to Congress of any suicide or attempted suicide of a veteran in a departmental facility (see H.R. 2340), H3306 [29AP]

——— provide notice to persons filing a claim for damage, injury, or death on certain departmental forms (see H.R. 4526), H8053 [26SE]

——— provide permanent appropriations to award grants to veterans service organizations for transportation of highly rural veterans (see H.R. 4589), H9123 [20NO]

——— reimburse veterans for cost of emergency medical transportation to a Federal facility (see H.R. 3350), H4917 [19JN]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 553), H2102 [25FE]

——— report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see H.R. 698), H3266 [12AP]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 1962), H3792 [14MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 617), H675 [16JA]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: improve transparency and oversight of public land conveyances and provide protections and certainty for private landowners related to resurveying such lands (see H.R. 580), H1464 [7FE]

——— prohibit the taking of privately held water rights and uphold longstanding State water laws (see H.R. 579), H1464 [7FE]

Disasters: require search and rescue dogs to be treated in the same manner as seeing-eye dogs relative to protections for travel, lodging, and dining services in disaster areas (see H.R. 2623), H3678 [9MY]

District of Columbia: allow Congress to review District laws before they may take effect and permit Congress to enact resolutions of disapproval to disapprove specific provisions of such laws (see H.R. 4445), H7865 [20SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1519 [11FE]

Drugs: impose sanctions relative to foreign traffickers of illicit opioids (see H.R. 2483), H7162 [22JY]

——— withhold assistance from countries that do not monitor or prosecute production or distribution of illicit fentanyl and other synthetic drugs or do not require registration of tableting and encapsulating machines (see H.R. 1098), H7244 [23JY]

EEOC: strengthen Federal antidiscrimination laws and expand accountability within the Federal Government (see H.R. 135), H206 [3JA]

Elections: recognize value and importance of Electoral College (see H. Res. 350), H3440 [2MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 250), H228 [4JA]

EPA: amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act relative to citizen suits and specification of disposal sites (see H.R. 5341), H9346 [6DE]

——— repeal renewable fuel standard program (see H.R. 3427), H5037 [21JN]

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see H. Res. 116), H1519 [11FE]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 1081), H2762 [21MR]

——— require reports by Dept. of State and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 2023), H2985 [2AP]

FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H4167 [23MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights relative to upbringing, education, and care of their children (see H.J. Res. 36), H1336 [30JA]

FBI: require National Instant Criminal Background Check System notification of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of firearm transfer denials by reason of illegal or unlawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 1397), H2270 [27FE]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H6001 [17JY]

——— establish within Enforcement Bureau a division that specifically addresses the issue of robocalls (see H.R. 2355), H3407 [1MY]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 2015), H4218 [3JN]

FCC/FTC: establish a joint robocaller bounty pilot program (see H.R. 1304), H2048 [22FE]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and preventing providers from dispensing drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 4399), H7834 [19SE]

——— increase competition in generic drug market by removing barriers for a second generic drug to come to market created by exclusivity period granted to a first generic drug application (see H.R. 938), H3406 [1MY]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 965), H1519 [11FE]

Federal agencies and departments: clarify inclusion of subcontractors and subgrantees for whistleblower protection (see H.R. 4147), H7488 [2AU]

——— clarify nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions (see H.R. 1927), H2885 [27MR]

——— improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 4929), H8678 [30OC]

——— improve efforts to identify and reduce improper payments (see H.R. 5389), H10123 [11DE]

——— modernize Federal grant reporting (see H.R. 150), H545 [14JA]

——— modify Do Not Pay Initiative and improve detection, prevention, and recovery of improper payments to deceased individuals (see H.R. 2543), H3473 [7MY]

——— protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination (see H.R. 136), H206 [3JA]

——— provide for disclosure of cost, performance, and areas of duplication among Federal programs and leverage existing data to achieve a functional Federal program inventory (see H.R. 3830), H8462 [24OC]

——— require Federal agencies with jurisdiction over broadband deployment to enter into an interagency agreement related to certain types of funding for broadband deployment (see H.R. 4283), H8114 [11OC]

——— require response to comments from congressional committees about proposed rulemaking (see H.R. 395), H358 [9JA]

——— require the appropriation of funds to use a fee, fine, penalty, or proceeds received from a settlement (see H.R. 850), H1283 [29JA]

——— transfer excess Federal electronic equipment, including computers, computer components, printers, and fax machines, to educational recipients (see H.R. 5495), H12289 [19DE]

Federal employees: clarify that during a lapse in appropriations certain services relative to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program are excepted services under the Anti-Deficiency Act (see H.R. 2003), H2937 [1AP]

——— continue supplemental vision, dental, and long-term care coverage for employees affected during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 2004), H2937 [1AP]

——— making appropriations to pay salaries of Federal employees working during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 301), H282 [8JA]

——— prevent fraud by representative payees by prosecuting those who misuse Federal retirement funds (see H.R. 5214), H9167 [21NO]

——— require Presidential appointees to give written notice to the Committees on Appropriations of the House and Senate for expenditures over a certain amount to furnish or redecorate their office (see H.R. 1181), H1581 [13FE]

FEMA: ensure that unmet needs after a major disaster are met (see H.R. 1311), H2828 [26MR]

——— modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs (see H.R. 2548), H3474 [7MY]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee and establish a Mass Violence Prevention Center (see H.R. 1339), H2100 [25FE]

——— enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 2179), H9223 [3DE]

——— more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition (see H.R. 175), H7559 [9SE]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H202 [3JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 1761), H2743 [14MR]

——— remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act (see H.R. 5289), H9221 [3DE]

——— remove silencers from definition of firearms relative to taxation, registration, and transfer laws (see H.R. 155), H288 [8JA]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 2443), H3729 [10MY]

Flag—U.S.: recognize historic, cultural, and political significance of ‘‘Betsy Ross Flag’’ (see H. Res. 485), H5774 [12JY]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions (see H.R. 661), H717 [17JA]

Foreign trade: prohibit commercial exports of certain nonlethal crowd control items and defense articles and services to the Hong Kong Disciplined Services (see H.R. 4270), H7756 [17SE]

——— provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 723), H1170 [23JA]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 940), H1351 [4FE]

Freedom of religion: call for global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws (see H. Res. 512), H7241 [23JY]

——— express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations (see H.J. Res. 78), H8960 [18NO]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H201 [3JA]

FTC: study role of intermediaries in the pharmaceutical supply chain and merger activity and provide Congress with appropriate policy recommendations (see H.R. 2376), H3407 [1MY]

GAO: assess responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Dept. of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators (see H.R. 2333), H3407 [1MY]

——— provide for a joint session of House and Senate budget committees to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 68), H8054 [26SE]

Government: prohibit payment of a salary to Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 845), H1363 [5FE]

GSA: authorize AI Center of Excellence (see H.R. 2575), H3500 [8MY]

——— establish public-private partnership pilot program to acquire public buildings (see H.R. 4485), H7988 [25SE]

——— modify treatment of certain bargain-price options to purchase at less than fair market value (see H.R. 5137), H8958 [18NO]

——— require certain prospectuses for public buildings to be made publicly available (see H.R. 2502), H3478 [7MY]

Health: exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, encourage community and youth-related entities to provide access to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, and teach sun-safe behaviors (see H. Res. 323), H7712 [13SE]

Hong Kong: address political demonstrators’ demands, condemn use of force against demonstrators and characterization of protests as riots, and express concern relative to Chinese extradition bill (see H. Res. 543), H7716 [16SE]

——— issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissability of visa applicants (see H.R. 3289), H7512 [20AU]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H2648 [11MR]

House of Representatives: require all impeachment inquiry related hearings, interviews, communications, document production and examination, proceedings, and other related work be done in an open and public setting (see H. Res. 633), H8198 [16OC]

——— require that excess amounts from Members’ official allowances be applied to deficit or Federal debt reduction (see H.R. 1085), H1461 [7FE]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 153), H206 [3JA] (see H.R. 516), H518 [11JA]

——— ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws (see H.R. 3000), H9176 [22NO]

——— clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H206 [3JA]

——— clarify definition of sanctuary jurisdictions, provide civil remedies for victims of crimes committed by individuals benefitting from a sanctuary policy, and withhold grant funding from such jurisdictions (see H.R. 3964), H7905 [24SE]

——— close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 586), H8540 [28OC]

——— criminalize overstaying a visa (see H.R. 147), H206 [3JA]

——— establish skills-based immigration points system, focus family-sponsored immigration on spouses and minor children, eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, and limit number of refugees admitted (see H.R. 2278), H5305 [9JY]

——— improve use of immigration detainers by State and local law enforcement and incentivize compliance with Federal detainers through reimbursement of detention costs and indemnification for certain claims (see H.R. 4948), H8717 [31OC]

——— prohibit an alien not in a lawful immigration status from eligibility for postsecondary education benefits not available to all U.S. citzens and nationals (see H.R. 1190), H1582 [13FE]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 2989), H4172 [24MY]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 1106), H1462 [7FE]

——— reform policies relative to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce the number of such immigrants (see H.R. 891), H1334 [30JA]

Information technology: establish an app ratings board to enforce age and content ratings of apps on Internet-ready devices and call on technology companies to implement parental controls on devices used by minors (see H. Res. 721), H12308 [3JA]

——— leverage Federal procurement power to encourage increased cybersecurity for Internet of Things devices (see H.R. 1668), H2646 [11MR]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H7707 [12SE]

Internet: revoke immunity for removal of lawful political content by large interactive computer service providers (see H.R. 4027), H7465 [25JY]

Investments: require 401(k) plan sponsors to inform participants of projected monthly income expected at retirement based on current account balances (see H.R. 2367), H3342 [30AP]

Iran: make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (see H.R. 2790), H4168 [23MY]

——— oppose lifting of sanctions without addressing nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities (see H. Res. 390), H4010 [20MY]

Iraq: support secure return of minority communities displaced by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) and development of plan for stabilization and security of affected regions (see H. Res. 259), H4629 [12JN]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H2797 [25MR]

——— condemn firing of rockets by terrorist groups, support right of self-defense, commend U.S. provision of military assistance, and express concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (see H. Res. 727), H9181 [26NO]

——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (see H. Res. 246), H2798 [25MR]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism, racism, and intolerance, support freedom of religion, and investigate and hold perpetrators accountable for hate crimes and threats against the Jewish community (see H. Res. 47), H676 [16JA]

——— reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (see H. Res. 72), H1245 [28JA]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (see H.R. 4981), H8729 [5NO]

Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2197), H3251 [10AP]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1762), H4773 [18JN]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2571), H3499 [8MY]

Law enforcement: use forfeited criminal proceeds resulting from prosecution of Joaquín A. Guzmán Loera (El Chapo) or other felony drug convictions for border security measures, including a border wall (see H.R. 714), H1170 [23JA]

Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers to purchase retired service weapons (see H.R. 4789), H8720 [31OC]

——— expand provisions allowing carriage of concealed weapons by active and retired officers (see H.R. 1156), H2048 [22FE]

——— include railroad police officers in definition of qualified law enforcement officers (see H.R. 5439), H12212 [18DE]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H7162 [22JY]

Libraries: require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations (see H.R. 1063), H1460 [7FE]

McAuliffe, Christa: mint commemorative coins with proceeds from sales going to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics program (see H.R. 500), H1393 [6FE]

Medicaid: prohibit Federal funding for administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants (see H.R. 2856), H4063 [21MY]

——— require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see H.R. 3580), H5586 [10JY]

——— require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 708), H997 [22JA]

Medicare: improve benchmarking process for Medicare Shared Savings Program (see H.R. 5212), H12211 [18DE]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 2573), H7525 [27AU]

——— improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and an analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 3107), H8057 [26SE]

——— provide certain coverage of audiologist services (see H.R. 4056), H7466 [25JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H5913 [16JY]

——— repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 3062), H4216 [3JN]

——— require drug price concessions, incentive payments, and adjustments to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D (see H.R. 1034), H4389 [10JN]

——— update rural health clinic provisions relative to usage of advanced practice clinicians, laboratory requirements and delivery of telehealth services, and reimbursement rates (see H.R. 2788), H12211 [18DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide equal coverage of in vitro specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) tests and percutaneous tests for allergies (see H.R. 2009), H3407 [1MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 20), H210 [3JA]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit receipt of compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.J. Res. 18), H210 [3JA]

——— prohibit use of funds for official travel during any period in which a Government shutdown is in effect (see H.R. 793), H1339 [30JA]

——— suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 26), H520 [11JA]

——— suspend salary during any period in which automatic continuing appropriations are in effect (see H.R. 1178), H2043 [19FE]

Middle East: impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see H.R. 1850), H2761 [21MR]

——— improve defense and security assistance to Israel and Jordan, halt human rights abuses and hold abusers accountable in Syria, and allow countering of anti-Israel boycotts, divestments, or sanctions (see H.R. 336), H1363 [5FE]

——— recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]

Money: establish task force to combat illicit use of digital currency, reward information on terrorist use of digital currencies, and establish FinTech Leadership in Innovation and Financial Intelligence Program (see H.R. 56), H998 [22JA]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2219), H3407 [1MY]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 948), H4772 [18JN]

Morality and ethics: protect dignity of fetal remains (see H.R. 4934), H8678 [30OC]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 334), H3340 [30AP]

National Historical Publications and Records Commission: reauthorize (see H.R. 2978), H4162 [23MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H5776 [12JY]

National Missing Children’s Day: anniversary (see H. Res. 394), H4119 [22MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 1225), H2236 [26FE]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H2754 [18MR]

National security: address state-sponsored cyber activities against the U.S. (see H.R. 1493), H2322 [4MR]

National Whistleblower Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 240), H2745 [14MR]

NIH: study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see H.R. 1367), H8096 [4OC]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: make technical corrections to reauthorization (see H.R. 3889), H7240 [23JY]

OMB: reclassify public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers) as ‘‘protective service occupations’’ within the Standard Occupational Classification system (see H.R. 1629), H2583 [7MR]

——— rename Office of E-Government and Information Technology as Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) and elevate and codify position of Federal CIO (see H.R. 247), H227 [4JA]

——— streamline current Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) cloud computing security process, address agency compliance issues, and establish new metrics for proper implementation (see H.R. 3941), H7376 [24JY]

——— submit report on all disaster-related assistance provided by the Federal Government (see H.R. 1984), H2916 [28MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1398), H4314 [4JN]

——— repeal (see H.R. 185), H207 [3JA]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H1244 [28JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: prohibit use of premiums paid as an offset for other Federal spending (see H.R. 4035), H8145 [15OC]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit prescription drug manufacturers from compensating other companies to delay entry of generic drugs, biosimilar biological products, or interchangeable biological products into the market (see H.R. 2375), H3478 [7MY]

Pipelines: provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (see H.R. 5175), H9056 [19NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 369), H357 [9JA]

Political campaigns: prohibit acceptance by political committees of online contributions from certain unverified sources (see H.R. 1422), H2311 [28FE]

Political ethics: prohibit use of funds for official travel of Members of Congress during any period in which automatic continuing appropriations are in effect (see H.R. 1178), H2043 [19FE]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security and commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process and addressing the fiscal crisis (see H. Res. 149), H2234 [26FE]

Public safety officers: provide opioid receptor antagonists, including naloxone, to first responders for personal use to prevent accidental overdose due to incidental contact with dangerous drugs (see H.R. 1823), H2754 [18MR]

Public welfare programs: require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1495), H2365 [5MR]

Purple Star Families Week: designate (see H. Res. 734), H9179 [26NO]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2042 [19FE]

Religion: condemn global persecution of Christians or members of any faith and prioritize freedom of conscience and religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy consideration (see H. Res. 640), H8259 [18OC]

——— ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 897), H1334 [30JA]

Saudi Arabia: require report on acquisition of nuclear fuel enrichment capabilities (see H.R. 1541), H2367 [5MR]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 604), H8090 [1OC] (see H. Res. 630), H8201 [16OC]

SEC: carry out a study with certain Federal agencies on accounting standards (see H.R. 3182), H5586 [10JY]

Slovenia: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 307), H4774 [18JN]

Small business: tribute (see H. Res. 730), H9169 [21NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1519 [11FE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1407), H2270 [27FE]

Southeast Asia: require a strategy for U.S. engagement with Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) (see H.R. 1632), H3130 [8AP]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1519 [11FE]

Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require the Supreme Court be composed of nine justices (see H.J. Res. 52), H7756 [17SE]

Syria: condition U.S. assistance to Government-controlled territories on human rights reforms, political transition, and a safe and voluntary return of refugees (see H.R. 1706), H2757 [18MR]

——— halt slaughter of Syrian people, encourage a negotiated settlement, hold human rights abusers accountable for their crimes, and impose new sanctions (see H.R. 31), H201 [3JA]

Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see H.R. 2002), H3131 [8AP]

——— support diplomatic alliances around the world (see H.R. 4754), H8542 [28OC]

Taxation: allow an above-the-line deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 5293), H9221 [3DE]

——— allow individuals only enrolled in Medicare Part A to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 908), H1334 [30JA]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 621), H675 [16JA]

——— allow tax-advantaged distributions from health savings accounts to cover certain family or medical leave expenses (see H.R. 2163), H3216 [9AP]

——— ensure that bonds used to finance professional sports stadiums are not treated as tax-exempt bonds (see H.R. 2446), H3403 [1MY]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 1739), H3341 [30AP]

——— establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations (see H.R. 1434), H2312 [28FE]

——— exclude all disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income regardless of retirement age (see H.R. 2560), H3474 [7MY]

——— exempt kombucha from excise taxes and regulations imposed on alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 1961), H3305 [29AP]

——— expand permissible use of health savings accounts to include health insurance payments and increase contribution limits for such accounts (see H.R. 603), H674 [16JA]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 807), H1494 [8FE]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 219), H209 [3JA]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 2177), H3216 [9AP]

——— modify definition of income for purposes of determining the tax-exempt status of certain mutual or cooperative telephone or electric companies (see H.R. 2147), H4218 [3JN]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H1339 [30JA]

——— provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 856), H1283 [29JA]

——— provide tax relief for victims of Hurricane Florence (see H.R. 536), H543 [14JA]

——— provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of deduction for medical expenses (see H.R. 2742), H3840 [15MY]

——— provide that eligibility to contribute to health savings accounts is not affected by receipt of VA medical services under laws for disabilities to include hospital services and extended care services (see H.R. 3565), H5257 [27JN]

——— reduce age for making catch-up contributions to retirement accounts to take into account time out of the workforce to provide dependent care services (see H.R. 3078), H4345 [5JN]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3077), H4350 [6JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 2207), H3252 [10AP]

——— repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 3971), H7462 [25JY]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H2919 [28MR]

——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see H.R. 2481), H3449 [3MY]

Tennessee: take certain Federal lands into trust for the benefit of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (see H.R. 453), H998 [22JA]

Tibetan Policy Act: modify and reauthorize (see H.R. 4331), H7711 [13SE]

Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 1601), H2682 [12MR]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1854), H2988 [2AP]

Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (U.S.-European Union Interparliamentary Group): authorize (see H.R. 4105), H7480 [30JY]

Transportation Security Administration: provide TSA PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans (see H.R. 3356), H4917 [19JN]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4695), H8299 [21OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: withdraw from Paris Agreement (see H. Res. 676), H8724 [1NO]

U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission: implement recommendations (see H.R. 2565), H3926 [16MY]

Ukraine: call for immediate cessation of all Russian military activities and oppose violations against religious freedom (see H.R. 5408), H10257 [12DE]

United Kingdom: recognize self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 174), H2368 [5MR]

Venezuela: prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with the Maduro regime (see H.R. 2204), H3407 [1MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H3476 [7MY] (see H.R. 333), H3448 [3MY]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 450), H462 [10JA]

Vietnam: recognize contributions of Montagnards who fought with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnamese Conflict and condemn suppression of human rights and civil liberties (see H. Res. 435), H4432 [11JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 404), H4164 [23MY]

Voting: prohibit Federal payments to a unit of local government that allows individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in elections for State or local office (see H.R. 151), H206 [3JA]

Walter B. Jones, Jr., Post Office, Farmville, NC: designate (see H.R. 5037), H8783 [12NO]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H2036 [14FE]

Whistleblowing: allow Federal whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients (see H.R. 1064), H1460 [7FE]

Women: allow certain grants to be used to assist victims of female genital mutilation and classify female genital mutilation as a crime for purposes of FBI Uniform Crime Reports (see H.R. 960), H2648 [11MR]

——— mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8113 [11OC]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1519 [11FE]

World Press Freedom Day: observance (see H. Res. 345), H4066 [21MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 1773), H5038 [21JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H5007 [20JN]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H8541 [28OC]

——— recognize anniversary of, and Armed Forces members who participated in, the D-Day amphibious landing at Normandy, France (see H. Res. 413), H4315 [4JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: direct Architect of the Capitol to display the POW/MIA flag outside the office of each Member of Congress (see H.R. 3025), H4170 [24MY]

——— establish the Elijah E. Cummings Room (see H. Res. 696), H8826 [13NO]

Courts: limit authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief (see H.R. 4292), H7665 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (see H.R. 4765), H8258 [18OC]

——— require purchases of agricultural commodities under Food Purchase and Distribution Program be from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 2362), H3283 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: consolidate activities of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality into NIH as National Institute for Reseach on Safety and Quality (see H.R. 5295), H9255 [4DE]

——— require States to provide for placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 4839), H8457 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: provide for certain changes to the semiannual report on actions taken under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (see H.R. 4046), H7466 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: modify employee protective arrangements for public transportation agencies by allowing them to engage in competitive contracting with the private sector (see H.R. 2363), H3283 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (see H.R. 3813), H5999 [17JY]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate provision of post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services for veterans (see H.R. 5440), H10306 [16DE]

District of Columbia: expand school choice by providing private school vouchers (see H.R. 778), H1211 [24JA]

Drugs: allow State-based, market-oriented, prescription drug negotiations to lower drug prices, encourage competition, and increase consumer choice and access (see H.R. 2038), H2986 [2AP]

——— lower cost of prescription drugs (see H.R. 3947), H7377 [24JY]

FAA: create a task force to process applications submitted for determinations, assessments, and waivers for unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 2830), H3962 [17MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for a method by which the economic costs of significant regulatory actions may be offset by the repeal of other regulatory actions (see H.R. 575), H601 [15JA]

Federal employees: allow employees excepted from furlough during lapse in appropriations to make withdrawals from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts (see H.R. 338), H284 [8JA]

——— provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Plan may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges (see H.R. 5018), H8738 [8NO]

Federal Register: modernize (see H.R. 1654), H2614 [8MR]

FEMA: develop a study on streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments relative to disaster response and recovery (see H.R. 1306), H2038 [15FE]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (see H.R. 1307), H2038 [15FE]

GAO: analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of, and overlap with, existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives (see H.R. 4365), H7754 [17SE]

GSA: establish a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures for federally leased real property (see H.R. 3158), H4349 [6JN]

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 37), H3404 [1MY]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 574), H601 [15JA]

Israel: provide defense and security assistance to ensure protection from an existing or imminent military threat (see H.R. 4156), H7488 [2AU]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 1459), H2313 [28FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish position of Chief Pharmaceutical Negotiator responsible for trade negotiations and agreements relative to foreign governments that fail to reward U.S. pharmaceutical innovation (see H.R. 2209), H3252 [10AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (see H.R. 2524), H3447 [3MY]

Taxation: allow certain federally declared disaster areas to be designated as opportunity zones for purposes of economic development and recovery (see H.R. 1851), H2761 [21MR]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms for unborn children if such children are born and issued Social Security numbers before the due date for return of tax for the taxable year (see H.R. 2266), H3254 [10AP]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 1852), H2761 [21MR]

Veterans: transition military veterans into new careers in education (see H.R. 5067), H8826 [13NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Capitol Building and Grounds: direct Architect of the Capitol to display the POW/MIA flag outside the office of each Member of Congress (H.R. 3025), H4171 [24MY]

Courts: limit authority of district courts to provide injunctive relief (H.R. 4292), H7665 [11SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide for certain payment limitations relative to commodity programs (H.R. 4765), H8260 [18OC]

——— require purchases of agricultural commodities under Food Purchase and Distribution Program be from domestically owned enterprises (H.R. 2362), H3284 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: consolidate activities of Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality into NIH as National Institute for Reseach on Safety and Quality (H.R. 5295), H9256 [4DE]

——— require States to provide for placement of a foster child in a cottage home and make a child so placed eligible for foster care maintenance payments (H.R. 4839), H8458 [23OC]

Dept. of Justice: provide for certain changes to the semiannual report on actions taken under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (H.R. 4046), H7470 [25JY]

Dept. of Labor: modify employee protective arrangements for public transportation agencies by allowing them to engage in competitive contracting with the private sector (H.R. 2363), H3284 [25AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain health care contractors are subject to Federal tort claims laws to improve accountability of physicians (H.R. 3813), H6000 [17JY]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate provision of post-traumatic stress disorder prevention services for veterans (H.R. 5440), H10306 [16DE]

District of Columbia: expand school choice by providing private school vouchers (H.R. 778), H1213 [24JA]

Drugs: allow State-based, market-oriented, prescription drug negotiations to lower drug prices, encourage competition, and increase consumer choice and access (H.R. 2038), H2987 [2AP]

——— lower cost of prescription drugs (H.R. 3947), H7378 [24JY]

FAA: create a task force to process applications submitted for determinations, assessments, and waivers for unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 2830), H3963 [17MY]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for a method by which the economic costs of significant regulatory actions may be offset by the repeal of other regulatory actions (H.R. 575), H603 [15JA]

Federal employees: allow employees excepted from furlough during lapse in appropriations to make withdrawals from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts (H.R. 338), H287 [8JA]

——— provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Plan may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges (H.R. 5018), H8740 [8NO]

Federal Register: modernize (H.R. 1654), H2615 [8MR]

FEMA: develop a study on streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments relative to disaster response and recovery (H.R. 1306), H2039 [15FE]

——— provide for online repository for certain reporting requirements for recipients of Federal disaster assistance (H.R. 1307), H2039 [15FE]

GAO: analyze certain legislation in order to prevent duplication of, and overlap with, existing Federal programs, offices, and initiatives (H.R. 4365), H7754 [17SE]

GSA: establish a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures for federally leased real property (H.R. 3158), H4349 [6JN]

Immigration: clarify standards of family detention and treatment of unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 574), H603 [15JA]

Israel: provide defense and security assistance to ensure protection from an existing or imminent military threat (H.R. 4156), H7489 [2AU]

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (H.R. 1459), H2316 [28FE]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish position of Chief Pharmaceutical Negotiator responsible for trade negotiations and agreements relative to foreign governments that fail to reward U.S. pharmaceutical innovation (H.R. 2209), H3257 [10AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Multi-State Plan program (H.R. 2524), H3448 [3MY]

Taxation: allow certain federally declared disaster areas to be designated as opportunity zones for purposes of economic development and recovery (H.R. 1851), H2762 [21MR]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms for unborn children if such children are born and issued Social Security numbers before the due date for return of tax for the taxable year (H.R. 2266), H3258 [10AP]

——— provide for periodic designation of qualified opportunity zones (H.R. 1852), H2762 [21MR]

Veterans: transition military veterans into new careers in education (H.R. 5067), H8827 [13NO]

Motions

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 28), H700 [17JA]

Remarks

Budget: deficit, H8482 [28OC]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Grounds for Greater Washington Soap Box Derby (H. Con. Res. 19), H3108, H3109 [8AP]

——— authorize use of Grounds for National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service and for National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition (H. Con. Res. 16), H3107 [8AP]

Coast Guard: drug interdiction funding, H8061 [27SE]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, strengthen Government ethics laws, reform political campaign finance system, and support statehood for the District of Columbia (H.R. 1), H2400 [6MR]

Dept. of HHS: require Office of Refugee Resettlement to report deaths of children that occur while in their custody, H4581 [12JN]

Dept. of State: establish Global Electoral Exchange Program to promote international exchanges on best election practices and cultivate more secure democratic institutions (H.R. 753), E676• [24MY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4581 [12JN], H4649, H4650 [13JN]

EPA: increase voluntary grant fund designed to give local and State governments flexibility to make conservation practice improvements to decrease water pollutants through partnerships within their communities (H.R. 1331), H3109, H3111 [8AP]

Federal Advisory Committee Act: increase transparency of Federal advisory committees (H.R. 1608), H2670, H2671 [12MR]

Federal agencies and departments: require agencies to accept electronic consent forms for release of records (H.R. 1079), H1503 [11FE]

——— require publication of settlement agreements (H.R. 995), H1501, H1502 [11FE]

Federal employees: ensure certain NASA employees are included in a pay increase provided for Federal civilian employees, H1305 [30JA]

——— ensure certain Secret Service employees are included in a pay increase provided for Federal civilian employees, H1304, H1305 [30JA]

——— ensure IRS employees are included in a pay increase provided for Federal civilian employees, H1306 [30JA]

——— provide for a pay increase for certain Federal civilian employees and a pay freeze for certain senior officials (H.R. 790), H1295, H1299, H1300, H1301, H1302, H1304, H1305, H1306 [30JA]

——— provide for a study on use of social media in security clearance investigations (H.R. 1065), H1498, H1499 [11FE]

Federal Register: modernize (H.R. 1654), H2672 [12MR]

FEMA: clarify that National Urban Search and Rescue Response System task forces may include Federal employees (H.R. 639), H3111, H3112 [8AP]

——— develop a study on streamlining and consolidating information collection and preliminary damage assessments relative to disaster response and recovery (H.R. 1306), H8485, H8486 [28OC]

——— modify eligibility requirements for certain hazard mitigation assistance programs (H.R. 2548), H10277 [16DE]

Government: express that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur (H. Res. 79), H1308, H1310, H1313 [30JA]

——— shutdown relative to budget process, H442 [10JA], H590 [15JA]

GSA: require certain prospectuses for public buildings to be made publicly available (H.R. 2502), H8489 [28OC]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: provide for use of funds for the purposes for which the funds were collected and ensure credited funds are used to support navigation (H.R. 2440), H8482, H8483 [28OC]

House of Representatives: find Attorney General Barr and Sec. of Commerce Ross in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued (H. Res. 497), H5944, H5949 [17JY]

——— require all impeachment inquiry related hearings, interviews, communications, document production and examination, proceedings, and other related work be done in an open and public setting, H8373 [22OC]

Immigration: making supplemental appropriations for border security and necessary expenses associated with significant rise in unaccompanied alien children (H.R. 3056), H4581 [12JN]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H442 [10JA], H590 [15JA]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H590 [15JA]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: funding, H8482, H8483 [28OC]

Libraries: require information on contributors to Presidential library fundraising organizations (H.R. 1063), H1497 [11FE]

National Archives and Records Administration: require preservation of certain electronic records by Federal agencies and require a certification and reports relative to Presidential records (H.R. 1582), H2667 [12MR]

Pakistan: condition assistance funding on release of Shakil Afridi, H4649, H4650 [13JN]

Parliamentary inquiry, H8061 [27SE]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1267• [11OC]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12182 [18DE]

——— request to divert military construction funds in order to fund declared national emergency to construct a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H8061, H8062, H8063, H8064, H8065, H8066, H8069, H8070 [27SE]

——— terminate declared national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border (H.J. Res. 46), H2131 [26FE]

——— terminate declared national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border (S.J. Res. 54), H8061, H8062, H8063, H8064, H8065, H8066, H8069, H8070 [27SE]

Veterans: provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (H.R. 450), H1408• [7FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1417• [7FE]

Whistleblowing: allow Federal whistleblowers to disclose information to certain recipients (H.R. 1064), H1499 [11FE]

Tributes

Blackwell, Helen, E1201• [24SE]

Coomer, Cathy, E1586• [12DE]

Hollingsed, William H., E756• [12JN]

Howell, Riley C., E560• [8MY]

Mihelich, Wayne J., E523• [1MY]

Ramsey, Tiawana, E754• [12JN]

VeHaun, Jerry, E1480• [20NO]