MENG, GRACE (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
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), H2516 [7MR]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5676 [11JY]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3392 [1MY]
U.S. Export Finance Agency: reauthorize, reform, and rename Eximbank (H.R. 4863), H8885, H8886, H8887 [15NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1585), H3042, H3046, H3047 [3AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 1692), H2679 [12MR]
——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 2975), H4162 [23MY]
Advisory Council To Support Victims of Gun Violence: establish (see H.R. 2585), H3500 [8MY]
AID: strengthen implementation of policies that advance early childhood development internationally and provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 4864), H10263 [13DE]
Air pollution: preserve appropriate and achievable Federal standards for greenhouse gas emissions and corporate average fuel economy for cars and light trucks (see H.R. 978), H2102 [25FE]
——— support U.S. clean vehicle emissions standards and defend authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7835 [19SE]
Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H7471 [25JY]
American Grown Flower Month: designate (see H. Res. 379), H5008 [20JN]
Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 1042), H8090 [1OC]
Animals: limit experimentation on cats (see H.R. 1622), H2748 [14MR]
——— outlaw practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 724), H1170 [23JA]
——— prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 1002), H8459 [23OC]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 1418), H10124 [11DE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 1146), H1517 [11FE]
Arctic Ocean: prohibit drilling (see H.R. 309), H8909 [15NO]
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]
Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see H.R. 1373), H5305 [9JY]
——— repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 665), H2235 [26FE]
Armed Forces: ensure women members and their families have access to contraception and family planning (see H.R. 2091), H3099 [4AP]
——— oppose ban on transgender members, reject claims for basis of such ban, and urge Dept. of Defense to not reinstate the ban (see H. Res. 124), H1518 [11FE]
——— provide compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by Reserve component members (see H.R. 2937), H4920 [19JN]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 1274), H5260 [27JN]
——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 1019), H1465 [7FE]
Armenia: commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage education and understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (see H. Res. 296), H3128 [8AP]
Army Specialist Thomas J. Wilwerth Post Office Building, Mastic, NY: designate (see H.R. 829), H1243 [28JA]
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week: observance (see H. Res. 581), H8090 [1OC]
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 401), H4164 [23MY]
Bahamas: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4272), H7867 [20SE] (see H.R. 4303), H8090 [1OC]
Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to the priority rights of the U.S., of claims for the payment of customs duties (see H.R. 2261), H8082 [27SE]
——— make private and Federal student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 2648), H8388 [22OC]
Bears Ears National Monument: expand boundaries and ensure prompt engagement with the Bears Ears Commission and prompt implementation of the proclamation establishing the Monument (see H.R. 871), H1333 [30JA]
Benjamin A. Gilman Post Office Building, Middletown, NY: designate (see H.R. 694), H996 [22JA]
Black Maternal Health Week: observance (see H. Res. 317), H3264 [12AP]
Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 1279), H2032 [14FE]
Bureau of Prisons: provide information on voting rights and registration to Federal prisoners upon their release from prison (see H.R. 893), H1334 [30JA]
Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 732), H1171 [23JA]
Burma: promote democracy and human rights through provision of humanitarian assistance, imposition of sanctions, and travel bans on officials responsible for violence against Rohingya population (see H.R. 3190), H5008 [20JN]
Business and industry: protect unpaid interns from workplace harassment and discrimination (see H.R. 134), H206 [3JA]
Career and Technical Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 119), H2719 [13MR]
CDC: expand National Violent Death Reporting System and improve incidence of data collection on sexual orientation and gender identity (see H.R. 3280), H4695 [13JN]
Central America: support people and strengthen U.S. national security by addressing root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (see H.R. 3524), H5255 [27JN]
Children and youth: call for elimination of sexual violence against girls through data-driven in-country reforms (see H. Res. 723), H12292 [19DE]
——— condemn all forms of violence against children globally, recognize its harmful impacts, and develop and monitor a strategy to prevent and address such violence (see H. Res. 230), H3407 [1MY]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1968), H2916 [28MR]
Citizenship: prohibit removal of certain veterans from the U.S. and expedite their naturalization (see H.R. 1078), H5585 [10JY]
——— provide for automatic acquisition of U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 2731), H8228 [17OC]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 7), H1331 [30JA]
Climate: acknowledge climate emergency which demands massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes (see H. Con. Res. 52), H5303 [9JY]
——— address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 1880), H8260 [18OC]
——— protect through increasing renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency standards, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 330), H1494 [8FE]
——— provide communities with tools to respond to extreme weather and implement a strategy to protect, restore, and conserve natural resources on which tourism and recreation jobs and local economies depend (see H.R. 2748), H3840 [15MY]
——— support teaching climate change in schools (see H. Res. 574), H7866 [20SE]
Coastal zones: improve resilience of built and natural environment to natural disasters and climate change using, among other measures, natural and nature-based features (see H.R. 1317), H2046 [22FE]
Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H5077 [24JN]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorize initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas (see H. Res. 430), H4391 [10JN]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Harriet Tubman to display in the U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 3602), H5265 [28JN]
Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 580), H7902 [24SE]
Congress: allow Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program beneficiaries to be congressional employees (see H.R. 668), H3926 [16MY]
Congressman Bill Carney Post Office, Smithtown, NY: designate (see H.R. 828), H1242 [28JA]
Contracts: require a score of worker-friendliness of each employer before entering into a Federal contract and establish a contracting preference for such score (see H.R. 5073), H8826 [13NO]
Copyrights: establish an alternative dispute resolution program for copyright small claims (see H.R. 2426), H7483 [30JY]
Corps of Engineers: repeal Presidential authority to terminate or defer civil works projects funding for national defense or emergencies (see H.R. 1137), H2036 [14FE]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1423), H2311 [28FE]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a District of Columbia jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2275), H3306 [29AP]
——— prohibit exclusion of individuals from service on a Federal jury on account of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 874), H1343 [31JA]
CPSC: prohibit manufacture for sale, offer for sale, distribution in commerce, or importation into the U.S. of any inclined sleeper for infants (see H.R. 3172), H5586 [10JY]
Crime: protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 569), H601 [15JA]
——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute private intimate visual depictions without the person’s consent (see H.R. 2896), H8724 [1NO]
——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 35), H520 [11JA]
——— support organizations that work to end domestic violence and provide resources and assistance to victims and hold perpetrators of domestic violence accountable (see H. Res. 673), H8718 [31OC]
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), H5008 [20JN]
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 (see H.R. 1), H361 [9JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5349), H9346 [6DE]
——— provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and mental health of individuals in rural areas (see H.R. 4820), H8596 [29OC]
——— provide for participation of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1576), H2763 [21MR]
——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 3125), H8057 [26SE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish a Minority Business Development Administration and clarify relationship between such Administration and the SBA (see H.R. 1432), H2719 [13MR]
——— establish Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth (see H.R. 1328), H2748 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1714), H3271 [15AP]
——— review and update certain forms and surveys containing racially or ethnically insensitive terminology (see H.R. 3166), H4387 [10JN]
——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 3517), H5200 [26JN]
——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 663), H5304 [9JY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2653), H8541 [28OC]
——— authorize borrowers of Federal Direct Loan Program loans to modify interest rate to be equal to interest rate at time of modification (see H.R. 2186), H3217 [9AP]
——— disapprove rule on borrower defense institutional accountability (see H.J. Res. 76), H8054 [26SE]
——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, reduce interest rates and allow for refinancing of student loans, expand work study program, and simplify student aid application process (see H.R. 3472), H5166 [25JN]
——— establish a grant program to support partnerships and collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education and Hispanic-serving school districts (see H.R. 3827), H7149 [18JY]
——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 849), H8540 [28OC]
——— increase maximum Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant award and protect program from sequester funding cuts (see H.R. 5350), H9346 [6DE]
——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H2648 [11MR]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 865), H1332 [30JA]
——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 1899), H2940 [1AP]
——— publish, in consultation with the Depts. of Justice and HHS, an annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings (see H.R. 4301), H8090 [1OC]
——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 1652), H7152 [18JY]
——— reduce cost of college, hold colleges accountable for students’ success, and improve students’ opportunity to graduate on-time and transition to a successful career (see H.R. 4674), H8299 [21OC]
——— repeal suspension of eligibility for Federal grants, student loans, and work assistance for drug-related offenses (see H.R. 4584), H8088 [1OC]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2747), H3840 [15MY]
——— require institutions of higher education to print information on suicide prevention resources on student identification cards to improve access to mental health services (see H.R. 3192), H7837 [19SE]
——— require institutions of higher education to use a uniform financial aid form with standard definitions for financial aid terms to make it easier to compare offers from different schools (see H.R. 2321), H9256 [4DE]
——— require States to charge in-State tuition rates at public institutions of higher education for refugees, asylees, and certain special immigrants who reside in such State (see H.R. 3391), H6001 [17JY]
——— restore Federal Pell Grant eligibility for periods during which students would have qualified for loan forgiveness due to school closure or institutional fraud or misconduct (see H.R. 4298), H7704 [12SE]
——— strengthen prevention and enforcement efforts to combat college campus sexual violence (see H.R. 3381), H5005 [20JN]
Dept. of Energy: establish Clean School Bus Grant Program (see H.R. 3973), H8145 [15OC]
——— provide grants for energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities (see H.R. 3322), H7493 [6AU]
Dept. of HHS: address health, hygiene, and limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers (see H.R. 1846), H2888 [27MR]
——— approve cheaper generic versions of certain drugs if pharmaceutical manufacturers refuse to lower drug prices down to the median price at which the drugs are available in other countries (see H.R. 465), H3341 [30AP]
——— authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 3778), H8114 [11OC]
——— authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 1903), H5008 [20JN]
——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 2775), H4012 [20MY]
——— develop a national strategic action plan and program to assist health professionals in preparing for and responding to the public health effects of climate change (see H.R. 1243), H2719 [13MR]
——— develop a poverty line for purposes of Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5069), H8826 [13NO]
——— ensure that healthy research dogs and cats are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 2850), H10259 [12DE]
——— establish a grant program that provides grants to States, U.S. territories, and Indian tribes for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programs (see H.R. 1643), H8679 [30OC]
——— establish Fair Price Negotiation Program to reduce drug prices, penalize companies that refuse to negotiate, and prevent excessive price increases and establish out-of-pocket caps for Medicare (see H.R. 3), H8090 [1OC]
——— establish Office of Inclusivity and Sexual Health and a rural outreach grant program carried out by that Office (see H.R. 2312), H3264 [12AP]
——— establish universal child care and early learning programs (see H.R. 3315), H4770 [18JN]
——— extend advanced education nursing grants to support clinical nurse specialist programs (see H.R. 728), H3266 [12AP]
——— include data on animal abuse in national clearinghouse for information relative to child abuse and neglect (see H.R. 2808), H7244 [23JY]
——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 647), H1350 [4FE]
——— prohibit implementation or enforcement of rule on protection of statutory conscience rights in provision of health care services (see H.R. 5036), H8782 [12NO]
——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 1364), H2232 [26FE]
——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps loan repayment program (see H.R. 2802), H7379 [24JY]
——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among South Asian population of the U.S. (see H.R. 3131), H4342 [5JN]
——— provide sanitary napkins and tampons to runaway and homeless youth program recipients (see H.R. 5177), H9056 [19NO]
——— provide social service agencies with resources to provide services to meet urgent needs of Holocaust survivors to age in place with dignity, comfort, security, and quality of life (see H.R. 4077), H8200 [16OC]
——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 1191), H7161 [22JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3563), H5257 [27JN]
——— prohibit funding to implement ‘‘public charge’’ rule that expands the list of Federal aid programs that could be considered when an immigrant is applying for admission (see H.R. 3222), H4626 [12JN]
——— provide funding to secure nonprofit facilities from terrorist attacks (see H.R. 2476), H3438 [2MY]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2415), H5169 [25JN]
——— reform process for enforcing U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 5383), H10015 [10DE]
——— require all U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers to wear body cameras (see H.R. 1013), H2317 [28FE]
——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see H.R. 3239), H5586 [10JY]
Dept. of HUD: authorize additional monies to the Public Housing Capital Fund (see H.R. 4546), H8079 [27SE]
——— increase supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and adjust calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance (see H.R. 4984), H8729 [5NO]
——— prohibit implementation of proposed rule denying transgender persons equal access to homeless shelters (see H.R. 3018), H4920 [19JN]
——— provide additional funding for public housing Capital Fund to assist large public housing agencies with mortgage foreclosure mitigation assistance and incremental rental assistance vouchers (see H.R. 2295), H3263 [12AP]
Dept. of Justice: allow use of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to develop court processes to allow family members to petition courts to block dangerous individuals from purchasing weapons (see H.R. 1236), H3926 [16MY]
——— condemn invalidation of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions on preexisting conditions and other health coverage and reverse position in Texas v. U.S. (see H. Res. 271), H2988 [2AP]
——— convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of Communications Act provisions relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment (see H.R. 721), H4217 [3JN]
——— establish grant program to provide mental health services and behavioral health services to at-risk youth in the justice system to eliminate imposition of juvenile fines and fees (see H.R. 2300), H3263 [12AP]
——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H2099 [25FE]
——— incentivize State reporting systems that allow submittal of information by mental health professionals on individuals deemed dangerous relative to firearms possession (see H.R. 3554), H5256 [27JN]
——— incentivize States and localities to improve access to justice by establishing workload limits, increased pay, and student loan repayment for public defenders (see H.R. 2868), H4345 [5JN]
——— make grants to implement statutes and policies on firearm relinquishment orders to individuals charged or convicted of domestic violence and report on best practices for such statutes and policies (see H.R. 1287), H2032 [14FE]
——— provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies if a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm (see H.R. 3552), H5256 [27JN]
——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 197), H208 [3JA]
Dept. of Labor: increase minimum salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see H.R. 3197), H5169 [25JN]
——— issue an occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt a comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 1309), H2719 [13MR]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3219), H9058 [19NO]
——— promote registered apprenticeships and other work-based learning programs for small and medium-sized businesses within in-demand industry sectors (see H.R. 989), H3069 [3AP]
——— recognize employers with a commitment to helping employees balance workplace responsibilities and family obligations (see H.R. 3838), H7245 [23JY]
——— report on trends and shortages in clean energy technology industry and provide grants to establish and enhance training programs for occupations where shortages are identified (see H.R. 4148), H7488 [2AU]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals from entering the U.S. (see H.R. 3252), H4693 [13JN]
——— establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1857), H2795 [25MR]
——— include reported sexual and gender-based violence in conflict in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and include such violence as a basis for sanctions or travel restrictions (see H.R. 3212), H4432 [11JN]
——— modify certain disclosure requirements relative to transfer of articles on U.S. munitions list to Cyprus (see H.R. 4558), H8080 [27SE]
——— 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]
——— provide assistance to current and former prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Burma and to civil society organizations that work to secure release of such prisoners (see H.R. 2327), H4697 [13JN]
——— require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 1581), H2581 [7MR]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1049), H3102 [4AP]
——— conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 4007), H7464 [25JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans from a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund (see H.R. 397), H3406 [1MY]
——— require $20 notes to include a likeness of Harriet Tubman (see H.R. 3082), H4312 [4JN]
Dept. of Transportation: ensure minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers transporting property are periodically adjusted to inflation rate of medical costs (see H.R. 3781), H5911 [16JY]
——— establish safety standards for limousines (see H.R. 4708), H8680 [30OC]
——— issue a rule requiring new passenger motor vehicles to be equipped with a child safety alert system to prevent leaving an unattended child in the vehicle (see H.R. 3593), H7493 [6AU]
——— modify definition of commercial motor vehicle to include any vehicle used to transport certain numbers of people (see H.R. 4697), H8542 [28OC]
——— reduce number of preventable deaths and injuries caused by underride crashes and improve motor carrier and passenger motor vehicle safety (see H.R. 1511), H5826 [15JY]
——— require development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs to improve transit worker and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 1139), H3406 [1MY]
——— require new and existing commercial motor vehicles to be equipped with an automatic emergency braking system (see H.R. 3773), H7484 [30JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a clinical trial of effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 712), H5304 [9JY]
——— ensure access to acupuncturist services (see H.R. 1182), H2987 [2AP]
——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H2322 [4MR]
——— establish a registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 2195), H3306 [29AP]
——— improve access to gender specific medical care for women veterans (see H.R. 3224), H8720 [31OC]
——— improve provision of health care to women veterans (see H.R. 3036), H7666 [11SE]
——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 3867), H7157 [19JY]
——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 1155), H3503 [8MY]
——— provide for an exception to certain departmental small business contracting requirements relative to procurement of certain goods and services covered under the Ability One program (see H.R. 4920), H8677 [30OC]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H282 [8JA]
——— 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), H3266 [12AP]
——— report on availability of prosthetic items for women veterans (see H.R. 2681), H4390 [10JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to severely wounded, ill, or injured Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners and make child care program permanent (see H.R. 955), H3963 [17MY]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 555), H2273 [27FE]
——— protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 1549), H2616 [8MR]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 5), H2714 [13MR]
Diseases and disorders: extend availability of semipostal stamp to support Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3113), H5261 [27JN]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H202 [3JA]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]
Dominican Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 65), H2317 [28FE]
Drugs: provide assistance to States and localities affected by the opioid epidemic and improve delivery of essential services to individuals with substance use disorders and their families (see H.R. 2569), H3499 [8MY]
Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 330), H3303 [29AP]
Education: affirm importance of access to safe, quality education, including protection from attacks on education, for children in conflict settings (see H. Res. 277), H8261 [18OC]
Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 49), H721 [17JA]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 2), H2828 [26MR]
Emancipation National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 434), H2919 [28MR]
Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, the health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 1784), H2744 [14MR]
——— clarify appropriate standards for Federal employment age discrimination and retaliation claims (see H.R. 1230), H4171 [24MY]
——— establish a domestic workers bill of rights to protect workplace rights and conditions and ensure implementation and enforcement of such protections (see H.R. 3760), H5825 [15JY]
——— prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see H.R. 2148), H3503 [8MY]
——— protect freedom to join a union by bolstering remedies and punishing violations of workers’ rights, strengthening workers’ freedom to negotiate for better working conditions, and restoring fairness to the economy (see H.R. 2474), H3844 [15MY]
——— strengthen protections for employees experiencing harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 1521), H2366 [5MR]
Endangered species: repeal rules that weaken protections of endangered wildlife and fish (see H.R. 4348), H12308 [3JA]
Endometriosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 118), H1492 [8FE]
EPA: address lead contamination in school drinking water (see H.R. 852), H1283 [29JA]
——— ban use of pesticide chlorpyrifos (see H.R. 230), H209 [3JA]
——— designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA (see H.R. 535), H2987 [2AP]
——— regulate wastes associated with exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4006), H7464 [25JY]
——— require water treatment works projects funded by Drinking Water State Revolving Fund funds to use domestic iron and steel products (see H.R. 5193), H9120 [20NO]
——— take certain actions relative to pesticides that may affect pollinators (see H.R. 1337), H3442 [2MY]
FAA: improve safety of air supply on commercial aircraft by providing educational materials to crew and first responders and issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes (see H.R. 2208), H5305 [9JY]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 3114), H4698 [13JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 1534), H3220 [9AP]
FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H5306 [9JY]
——— repeal requirement to reallocate and auction the T-Band spectrum (see H.R. 451), H8199 [16OC]
——— restore Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections (see H.R. 1644), H2613 [8MR]
——— take certain actions to increase diversity of ownership in the broadcasting industry (see H.R. 3957), H8200 [16OC]
FDA: define terms ‘‘natural’’ and ‘‘naturally-derived ingredient’’ relative to personal care products and provide authority to remove misbranded products from the marketplace (see H.R. 5017), H8738 [8NO]
——— enhance health warnings on cigarette packages, raise minimum age to purchase tobacco products, restrict tobacco flavors, and regulate sale and marketing of all tobacco, including e-cigarettes and accessories (see H.R. 2339), H7904 [24SE]
——— impose additional restrictions on tobacco flavors for use in e-cigarettes (see H.R. 1498), H8096 [4OC]
——— prevent human health threats posed by consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 961), H2102 [25FE]
——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 965), H3728 [10MY]
——— shorten exclusivity period for brand name biological products (see H.R. 3379), H8113 [11OC]
Federal agencies and departments: guarantee back pay to federally-contracted retail, food, custodial, and security service workers furloughed during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 339), H284 [8JA]
——— protect unpaid interns in the Federal Government from workplace harassment and discrimination (see H.R. 136), H206 [3JA]
——— provide back pay to Federal contractors (see H.R. 824), H2043 [19FE]
——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1709), H3102 [4AP]
Federal aid programs: provide access to Federal public benefits for aliens, without regard to immigration status (see H.R. 5071), H8826 [13NO]
——— provide access to Federal public benefits for individuals with criminal convictions (see H.R. 5070), H8826 [13NO]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1195), H1582 [13FE]
——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 1073), H1586 [13FE]
——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 67), H520 [11JA]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into a written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 3463), H5306 [9JY]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 1595), H2748 [14MR]
Firearms: authorize issuance of extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from a person who may present a danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3076), H4312 [4JN]
——— ban manufacture, possession, sale, or transport of bump stocks and equivalent devices designed to accelerate the fire of semiautomatic weapons (see H.R. 3606), H5269 [2JY]
——— enhance safety and security at federally licensed gun shops (see H.R. 2674), H5272 [5JY]
——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting the manufacture or possession of 3-D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 3553), H5256 [27JN]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 2867), H4063 [21MY]
——— prevent a person convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or who received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm (see H.R. 2708), H3788 [14MY]
——— prohibit Federal funding to train or arm school personnel with firearms (see H. Res. 231), H3131 [8AP]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3-D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 3265), H4694 [13JN]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1186), H7511 [20AU]
——— provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun (see H.R. 1454), H2313 [28FE]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to the same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure the gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3214), H7484 [30JY]
——— reduce access for individuals with a history of violence against women, recognize connection between firearm violence and violence against women, and call for Senate consideration of gun control legislation (see H. Res. 555), H7705 [12SE]
——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 1296), H2038 [15FE]
——— require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 8), H361 [9JA]
——— require firearm assembly kits to be considered as firearms (see H.R. 1266), H5203 [26JN]
Flag—U.S.: require purchase of domestically made U.S. flags for use by the Federal Government (see H.R. 113), H205 [3JA]
Floyd H. Flake Federal Building, Queens, NY: designate (see H.R. 718), H3304 [29AP]
Food Safety Administration: establish (see H.R. 4755), H8258 [18OC]
Foreign aid: ensure adolescent girls in developing countries enroll in and succeed in school, address barriers adolescent girls face in accessing school, and develop U.S. Global Strategy To Empower Adolescent Girls (see H.R. 2153), H8596 [29OC]
——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1055), H1459 [7FE]
Foreign policy: emphasize importance of foreign alliances and partnerships in advancing U.S. interests and security (see H. Res. 222), H3131 [8AP]
——— promote security and energy partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean (see H.R. 2913), H4172 [24MY]
——— reaffirm importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in U.S. foreign policy (see H. Res. 221), H3131 [8AP]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1450), H2313 [28FE]
FTC: prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if the different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom the products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 2048), H3066 [3AP]
——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3570), H5257 [27JN]
GAO: 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]
Gateway National Recreation Area: grant States and local governments easements and rights-of-way for construction, operation, and maintenance of projects for control and prevention of flooding and shoreline erosion (see H.R. 415), H721 [17JA]
George H. Bacel Post Office Building, Fayetteville, NY: designate (see H.R. 5451), H10608 [17DE]
Global Fund To Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria (organization): commend work, affirm U.S. financial commitment, and urge donor and recipient countries to increase pledges and meet commitments (see H. Res. 517), H7775 [18SE]
Greece: reaffirm commitment to U.S.-Greek strategic partnership, encourage greater security collaboration, and support increased focus on energy, economic development, and people to people programs (see H. Res. 91), H3220 [9AP]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 109), H1462 [7FE]
Health: ensure access to qualified acupuncturist services for military members and dependents, veterans, and Medicare beneficiaries, and allow acupuncturists as officers in the Public Health Service (see H.R. 1183), H2987 [2AP]
——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 3762), H8057 [26SE]
——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1224), H2987 [2AP]
——— protect patients from surprise medical bills (see H.R. 3502), H7666 [11SE]
Health care professionals: recognize contributions and call for support of frontline health workers for ending preventable deaths in vulnerable communities and responding to humanitarian and public health crises (see H. Res. 467), H8261 [18OC]
Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: reauthorize (see H.R. 2134), H3267 [12AP]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 561), H7773 [18SE]
Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 307), H3101 [4AP]
Homeless: provide a path to end homelessness (see H.R. 1856), H2795 [25MR]
Honduras: suspend security assistance until human rights violations by security forces stop and their perpetrators are brought to justice (see H.R. 1945), H3503 [8MY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H1214 [24JA]
Housing: create an equitable and stable rental housing market (see H.R. 5072), H8826 [13NO]
Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area: redesignate as Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area (see H.R. 695), H996 [22JA]
Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 527), H7467 [25JY]
Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support commitment of AID to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral nutrition strategy (see H. Res. 189), H2988 [2AP]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5127), H9257 [4DE]
Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 453), H5006 [20JN]
Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 4155), H7488 [2AU]
——— authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 6), H2678 [12MR]
——— eliminate annual numerical limitation on U visas and grant work authorization to certain aliens with a pending application for nonimmigrant status (see H.R. 4319), H7705 [12SE]
——— eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H1458 [7FE]
——— expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 4701), H8198 [16OC]
——— express that immigration makes the U.S. stronger, secure borders, condemn White supremacy and leaders who legitimize such ideology, deter domestic terrorism, and call for removal of extremist online content (see H. Res. 299), H3217 [9AP]
——— limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1011), H2317 [28FE]
——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 541), H543 [14JA]
——— oppose threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border and blocking of funds to address root causes of migration and affirm asylum-seeking individuals have a right to due process and humane treatment (see H. Res. 287), H3102 [4AP]
——— prohibit construction of new border barriers, including walls or fences, on certain Federal land (see H.R. 365), H465 [10JA]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 3799), H8083 [27SE]
——— provide punishments for immigration consultants that provide fraudulent services to immigrants (see H.R. 2430), H3403 [1MY]
——— provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H674 [16JA]
——— require reunification of families separated as a result of the zero tolerance policy that prosecutes all adults entering the U.S. illegally (see H.R. 1012), H5202 [26JN]
——— rescind Executive actions suspending issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries, prohibit religious discrimination, and limit Presidential authority to suspend or restrict entry of a class of aliens (see H.R. 2214), H3252 [10AP]
India: support inclusion as a permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 608), H8081 [27SE]
Infrastructure: ensure any infrastructure plan provides for job creation, public investment, clean energy jobs, fair hiring and wage standards, and protection of Federal aid programs, the environment, and civil rights (see H. Con. Res. 36), H3283 [25AP]
——— establish an expansive infrastructure program to create local jobs and raise quality of life, launch middle class career pathways in infrastructure, and invest in high quality jobs (see H.R. 4101), H7479 [30JY]
Insurance: provide for a special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 2778), H3842 [15MY]
——— require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2279), H8083 [27SE]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H3271 [15AP]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 388), H3962 [17MY]
IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in the same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 1244), H2030 [14FE]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H3477 [7MY]
——— 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), H9349 [6DE]
——— 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]
Israeli Americans: recognize heritage and contributions of Israeli-American community (see H. Res. 376), H3727 [10MY]
Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 478), H5303 [9JY]
Kenya: condemn terrorist attack in Nairobi, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, reaffirm solidarity with Kenyan people, and support efforts to counter terrorism and bring perpetrators to justice (see H. Res. 75), H1339 [30JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabilitation (see H. Res. 141), H2317 [28FE]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see H. Res. 301), H3217 [9AP]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 38), H518 [11JA]
Korean Americans: call on the U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 410), H4180 [30MY]
Korean War: call for formal end of war, pay tribute to veterans, victims, and divided families, and support continued negotiations toward denuclearization of the Korean penisula (see H. Res. 152), H2273 [27FE]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 3195), H5008 [20JN]
Law enforcement officers: make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see H.R. 1574), H2504 [6MR]
LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5826 [15JY]
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: promote equality globally, include LGBT-specific reporting in human rights reports, sanction those responsible for abuses, and ensure foreign aid includes LGBT populations (see H.R. 3874), H7161 [22JY]
LGBTQ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 465), H5201 [26JN]
LGBTQ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 464), H5201 [26JN]
Lieutenant Michael R. Davidson Post Office Building, Floral Park, NY: designate (see H.R. 1833), H2755 [18MR]
Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 540), H543 [14JA]
Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the VA New York Harbor Health Care System, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1925), H6001 [17JY]
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), H2719 [13MR]
Medicaid: increase number of States that may conduct demonstration programs to improve access to community mental health services (see H.R. 1767), H2743 [14MR]
——— prohibit payments for sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 1981), H7990 [25SE]
——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program (see H.R. 1342), H2756 [18MR]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 1897), H3267 [12AP]
Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1530), H3926 [16MY]
——— count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1682), H8741 [8NO]
——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 945), H9170 [21NO]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1763), H4773 [18JN]
——— establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 1384), H2269 [27FE]
——— expand coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care (see H.R. 576), H601 [15JA]
——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 2573), H7483 [30JY]
——— improve how beneficiaries are assigned under the shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services from nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists (see H.R. 900), H1334 [30JA]
——— 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]
——— increase awareness, expand preventative services, and improve care for individuals with end stage renal disease (see H.R. 3912), H9296 [5DE]
——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy the documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 808), H2039 [15FE]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H5913 [16JY]
——— provide coverage of certified adult day care services (see H.R. 4063), H7466 [25JY]
——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 1393), H8082 [27SE]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat the opioid crisis (see H.R. 3414), H7904 [24SE]
——— provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services (see H.R. 1873), H4920 [19JN]
——— recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 1840), H7158 [19JY]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H2587 [7MR]
Metropolitan Museum of Art: issue postage stamp in commemoration of anniversary of founding (see H. Res. 311), H3256 [10AP]
Middle East: address Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commend Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel (see H. Res. 138), H2236 [26FE]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for Palestinian terrorism (see H.R. 1850), H4314 [4JN]
——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H5586 [10JY]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 582), H673 [16JA]
Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2219), H4920 [19JN]
Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini Post Office Building, Brooklyn, NY: designate (see H.R. 4794), H8460 [23OC]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 1396), H4919 [19JN]
National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 331), H3339 [30AP]
National and Community Service Administration: establish (see H.R. 3464), H5165 [25JN]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 34), H3264 [12AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 673), H8718 [31OC]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 391), H4701 [14JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 391), H4701 [14JN]
National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H5776 [12JY]
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), H2029 [14FE]
——— establish African American Burial Grounds Network (see H.R. 1179), H2273 [27FE]
——— study ways to commemorate and preserve the aviation history of Long Island, NY (see H.R. 2369), H3283 [25AP]
National Poverty Research Center: authorize (see H.R. 4436), H9059 [19NO]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H2754 [18MR]
National security: recognize interdependence of diplomacy, development, and defense as critical to effective national security (see H. Res. 220), H3131 [8AP]
National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 587), H7902 [24SE]
National Women’s Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 1982), H2916 [28MR]
Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 1694), H2679 [12MR]
——— reauthorize program to ensure survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 912), H8827 [13NO]
News media: reaffirm commitment to diversity as a core tenet of public interest standard in media policy and support efforts to eliminate barriers to media diversity (see H. Res. 549), H7596 [10SE]
NLRB: protect rights of graduate student workers to unionize (see H.R. 5104), H10259 [12DE]
Normandia Maldonado Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 3870), H7161 [22JY]
Nuclear weapons: prevent a nuclear arms race resulting from weakened international restrictions on proliferation of intermediate- and shorter-range missiles (see H.R. 1231), H2043 [19FE]
——— prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike (see H.R. 921), H3442 [2MY]
——— prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H3341 [30AP]
Ohio & Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: increase funding (see H.R. 2288), H3306 [29AP]
OSHA: authorize Susan Harwood Training Grant Program (see H.R. 4843), H8457 [23OC]
——— issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 3668), H5583 [10JY]
Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge: rename as Congressman Lester Wolff National Wildlife Refuge (see H.R. 263), H228 [4JA]
Partnership Fund for Peace: establish to facilitate and finance joint economic ventures and people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans (see H.R. 3104), H7244 [23JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide funding for American Health Benefit Exchanges navigator programs and outreach and promotional activities (see H.R. 2292), H3263 [12AP]
——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H2035 [14FE]
Plum Island, NY: repeal requirement for GSA to sell certain Federal property, require further use be for conservation, education, and research, and conduct a special resource study (see H.R. 1578), H2504 [6MR]
Political campaigns: clarify obligation to report acts of foreign election influence and require implementation of compliance and reporting systems by Federal campaigns to detect and report such acts (see H.R. 4617), H8200 [16OC]
——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 2977), H7244 [23JY]
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 146), H8201 [16OC]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (see H.R. 3509), H5200 [26JN]
Portuguese National Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 457), H5261 [27JN]
Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 377), H357 [9JA]
——— ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H1244 [28JA]
——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H1285 [29JA]
——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H1244 [28JA]
——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H3964 [17MY]
——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H1465 [7FE]
Poway, CA: condemn attack on Chabad of Poway Synagogue, offer condolences to victims, commend first responders, and condemn anti-Semitism, white supremacy, white nationalism, and all forms of hatred (see H. Res. 364), H3679 [9MY]
Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel sources of energy to 100 percent clean and renewable energy by 2050 (see H.R. 5221), H9167 [21NO]
Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H2582 [7MR]
Public lands: protect Presidentially designated national monuments, establish National Monument Enhancement Fund, and designate certain lands in New Mexico and Nevada as wilderness (see H.R. 1050), H1459 [7FE]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 254), H2796 [25MR]
Public welfare programs: ensure that mental health screenings and assessments are provided to children and youth upon entry into foster care (see H.R. 4420), H7835 [19SE]
Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 4901), H9349 [6DE]
——— require disclosure of connections to debtors, creditors, or parties of interest to debt restructuring by professionals involved in the process of such restructuring (see H.R. 683), H4919 [19JN]
Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 444), H5776 [12JY]
SBA: improve women’s business center program (see H.R. 4405), H8200 [16OC]
Schools: prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 2311), H5728 [11JY]
Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent Post Office, Pine Plains, NY: designate (see H.R. 2151), H3926 [16MY]
Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (see H.R. 1777), H8720 [31OC]
Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for the execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 32), H3068 [3AP]
Sesame Street (television program): anniversary (see H. Res. 540), H7838 [19SE]
Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (see H. Res. 538), H7905 [24SE]
——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 321), H3270 [15AP]
Small business: tribute (see H. Res. 730), H9169 [21NO]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]
Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 1980), H3964 [17MY]
——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H5826 [15JY]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1407), H2270 [27FE]
——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2178), H4066 [21MY]
——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 860), H1331 [30JA]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H520 [11JA]
Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 1754), H3305 [29AP]
——— provide pay equity for amateur athletes and other personnel (see H.R. 3882), H7379 [24JY]
SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 1185), H1581 [13FE]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]
Syria: 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]
——— reaffirm unique collaboration among U.S. nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), including faith-based organizations, and Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (see H. Res. 310), H3407 [1MY]
Taxation: allow tax credits to veterans for establishment of franchises (see H.R. 446), H603 [15JA]
——— allow workers an above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and a miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in the trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 2103), H3100 [4AP]
——— eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 1545), H2988 [2AP]
——— exclude from gross income certain federally-subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see H.R. 996), H1390 [6FE]
——— expand the earned income and child tax credits (see H.R. 3157), H8462 [24OC]
——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 1043), H3220 [9AP]
——— extend tax credit for residential energy efficient property and investment tax credit for clean energy technologies (see H.R. 3961), H8785 [12NO]
——— impose a tax on carbon dioxide emissions from energy and industrial facilities and use revenues to establish a Carbon Dioxide Trust Fund to support families and encourage clean energy technologies (see H.R. 763), H8199 [16OC]
——— include certain over-the-counter medical and menstrual care products as qualified medical expenses in order to allow use of health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts for such products (see H.R. 1922), H2884 [27MR]
——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish an increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on a monthly basis (see H.R. 1560), H2503 [6MR]
——— increase deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 3098), H4312 [4JN]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2912), H4218 [3JN]
——— 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), H9348 [6DE]
——— modify limitation on deduction of State and local taxes (see H.R. 5377), H10015 [10DE]
——— modify limitations on credit for plug-in electric drive motor vehicles (see H.R. 2256), H5261 [27JN]
——— modify tax treatment of amounts related to employment discrimination and harassment in the workplace, including sexual harassment and assault and harassment based on protected categories (see H.R. 1521), H2366 [5MR]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 1711), H5266 [28JN]
——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1366), H2233 [26FE]
——— provide for an investment credit relative to production of electricity from offshore wind (see H.R. 3473), H8785 [12NO]
——— provide investment tax credits for energy storage technologies (see H.R. 2096), H8880 [14NO]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3077), H7904 [24SE]
——— repeal limitation on cover over of distilled spirits taxes to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and transfer a portion of such cover over to Puerto Rico Conservation Trust Fund (see H.R. 1786), H3682 [9MY]
——— repeal limitation on deduction for State and local taxes and restore higher tax rates for upper income individuals (see H.R. 1142), H1517 [11FE]
——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H9186 [29NO]
——— revise incentives for electric vehicles (see H.R. 5393), H10123 [11DE]
——— simplify income tax compliance for small businesses (see H.R. 593), H7157 [19JY]
——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see H.R. 2481), H4066 [21MY]
Technology: support development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial intelligence (see H. Res. 153), H2271 [27FE]
Telecommunications: require phone, cable, and Internet providers to include all charges in the prices they advertise for service and provide remedies for consumers that have been wrongfully charged (see H.R. 1220), H5585 [10JY]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 1931), H7493 [6AU]
——— recognize women’s varied roles in violent extremism and terrorism and promote their meaningful participation in efforts to prevent and counter violent extremism and terrorism (see H.R. 1653), H2614 [8MR]
Terrorism Risk Insurance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4634), H8542 [28OC]
Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 722), H9121 [20NO]
Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying a unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (see H.R. 1140), H3259 [10AP]
——— provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 372), H4065 [21MY]
——— require deployment of law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports (see H.R. 4020), H7465 [25JY]
Trump, President: condemn administration’s systematic cruel and inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border (see H. Res. 499), H5999 [17JY]
——— condemn racist comments directed at Members of Congress and support immigrants, new citizens, and legal immigration by those seeking asylum or refuge (see H. Res. 489), H5914 [16JY]
——— prohibit funding to enforce Executive order suspending the issuance of visas to nationals of certain countries and entrance of all refugees (see H.R. 810), H1242 [28JA]
——— terminate declared national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border (see H.J. Res. 46), H2046 [22FE]
Truth, Sojourner: tribute (see H. Res. 265), H2917 [28MR]
Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4695), H8389 [22OC]
U.N.: recognize anniversary of International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and reaffirm goals and ideals, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights (see H. Res. 688), H8828 [13NO]
U.N. Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: urge Senate ratification (see H. Res. 666), H8678 [30OC]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: anniversary of Paris Agreement adoption (see H. Res. 762), H10258 [12DE]
——— disapprove U.S. withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, commend supporters of the Agreement, and urge the President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (see H. Res. 743), H9294 [5DE]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (see H.R. 9), H2987 [2AP]
——— reaffirm commitment to, and oppose withdrawal from, Paris Agreement (see H. Con. Res. 15), H1492 [8FE]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4722), H8227 [17OC]
U.S. Soccer Federation: prohibit funding for 2026 World Cup until provision of equitable pay to members of U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team and U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team (see H.R. 3917), H7241 [23JY]
Veterans: issue PFC Garfield M. Langhorn Memorial semipostal stamp to benefit veterans (see H.R. 688), H1350 [4FE]
Vietnamese Conflict: commend Korean and Korean-American veterans for service to the U.S. (see H. Res. 404), H4164 [23MY]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1585), H2719 [13MR]
Voting: provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 882), H1333 [30JA]
——— require States to accept applications to register to vote in elections for Federal office from individuals under 18 years of age at the time of application (see H.R. 734), H2317 [28FE]
——— require States to ensure individuals who provide identifying information to motor vehicle authorities are automatically registered to vote in Federal elections unless eligibility requirements are not met (see H.R. 645), H716 [17JA]
——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in an election for Federal office on the date of the election (see H.R. 1438), H2323 [4MR]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 4), H2232 [26FE]
Water: establish a trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 1417), H2311 [28FE]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H3681 [9MY]
Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1380), H2234 [26FE]
——— prohibit importation, exportation, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, and purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 1776), H8388 [22OC]
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), H2506 [6MR]
——— combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 5267), H9179 [26NO]
——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 35), H1283 [29JA]
——— denounce female genital mutilation/cutting and call for international efforts to accelerate elimination of such acts (see H. Res. 106), H1465 [7FE]
——— ensure access to, and ability to make decisions on, health care, including reproductive health care, regardless of their State of residence and promote preventive health care services (see H. Con. Res. 40), H4064 [21MY]
——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2694), H8200 [16OC]
——— mint and issue quarter dollars in commemoration of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution providing women with the right to vote (see H.R. 1923), H4011 [20MY]
——— mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8260 [18OC]
——— observe anniversary of passage and ratification of 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage and strengthen democratic participation and precedent established by such amendment (see H. Res. 354), H3447 [3MY]
——— promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 1468), H8679 [30OC]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 38), H2888 [27MR] (see H.J. Res. 79), H8739 [8NO]
Women veterans: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 579), H8742 [8NO]
Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1214 [24JA]
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), H5270 [2JY]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H678 [16JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: defer deployment of a member who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with approval of a military health care provider (see H.R. 3724), H5726 [11JY]
Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (see H.R. 4568), H8080 [27SE]
Commission on Voting: establish (see H.R. 394), H358 [9JA]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 4132), H7481 [30JY]
Crime: extend Federal prohibition against stalking to make it a crime to threaten friends and co-workers of stalking victims (see H.R. 915), H1335 [30JA]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (see H.R. 5182), H9057 [19NO]
Dept. of Education: establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (see H.R. 3578), H5257 [27JN]
——— translate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) into foreign languages (see H.R. 4567), H8080 [27SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish a prize competition for research, development, or commercialization of technology to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, including by direct capture (see H.R. 3282), H4695 [13JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: classify veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H2233 [26FE]
Education: provide entrepreneurship as a well-rounded educational opportunity (see H.R. 5253), H9174 [22NO]
EPA: reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 3001), H4163 [23MY]
——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (see H.R. 3949), H7377 [24JY]
Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (see H.R. 4569), H8080 [27SE]
FDA: prohibit sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (see H.R. 2267), H3255 [10AP]
——— treat certain menstrual products as misbranded if labels do not list each ingredient or component (see H.R. 2268), H3255 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: require agencies ensure menstrual hygiene products are stocked and available free of charge in public buildings restrooms (see H.R. 2403), H3338 [30AP]
GAO: study and report on effects of food additives on children’s health (see H.R. 2269), H3255 [10AP]
Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 1882), H2826 [26MR]
Immigration: establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help in breaking down barriers to naturalization (see H.R. 4928), H8678 [30OC]
——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (see H.R. 3918), H7241 [23JY]
International Day of Non-Violence: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 607), H8081 [27SE]
International Mother Language Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 139), H2042 [19FE]
Korean Americans: require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (see H.R. 1771), H2743 [14MR]
Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (see H. Res. 164), H2315 [28FE]
Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 98), H1349 [4FE]
Menstrual Hygiene Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 406), H4165 [23MY]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a mobile hotspot grant program (see H.R. 5243), H9168 [21NO]
Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale in Queens, NY (see H.R. 1831), H2755 [18MR]
——— study retrofitting mail collection boxes with narrow mail slots to prevent mail theft (see H.R. 3579), H5257 [27JN]
Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit creation of manufactured emergencies in order to build border walls during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 522), H518 [11JA]
Product safety: require greater notification to the public regarding product recalls (see H.R. 5097), H8877 [14NO]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (see H.R. 4570), H8080 [27SE]
Transcontinental Railroad: recognize Chinese railroad workers for contributions to construction, honor those who lost their lives during construction, and acknowledge risks faced while enduring discrimination (see H. Res. 165), H2315 [28FE]
Voting: constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (see H.J. Res. 23), H358 [9JA]
Women: improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (see H.R. 4092), H7479 [30JY]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (see H.R. 615), H675 [16JA]
World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 505), H7151 [18JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: defer deployment of a member who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with approval of a military health care provider (H.R. 3724), H5728 [11JY]
Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (H.R. 4568), H8082 [27SE]
Commission on Voting: establish (H.R. 394), H360 [9JA]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (H.R. 4132), H7482 [30JY]
Crime: extend Federal prohibition against stalking to make it a crime to threaten friends and co-workers of stalking victims (H.R. 915), H1338 [30JA]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (H.R. 5182), H9058 [19NO]
Dept. of Education: establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (H.R. 3578), H5260 [27JN]
——— translate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) into foreign languages (H.R. 4567), H8082 [27SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish a prize competition for research, development, or commercialization of technology to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, including by direct capture (H.R. 3282), H4696 [13JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: classify veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities (H.R. 1377), H2235 [26FE]
Education: provide entrepreneurship as a well-rounded educational opportunity (H.R. 5253), H9175 [22NO]
EPA: reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (H.R. 3001), H4166 [23MY]
——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (H.R. 3949), H7378 [24JY]
Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (H.R. 4569), H8082 [27SE]
FDA: prohibit sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (H.R. 2267), H3258 [10AP]
——— treat certain menstrual products as misbranded if labels do not list each ingredient or component (H.R. 2268), H3258 [10AP]
Federal agencies and departments: require agencies ensure menstrual hygiene products are stocked and available free of charge in public buildings restrooms (H.R. 2403), H3340 [30AP]
GAO: study and report on effects of food additives on children’s health (H.R. 2269), H3259 [10AP]
Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (H.R. 1882), H2828 [26MR]
Immigration: establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help in breaking down barriers to naturalization (H.R. 4928), H8679 [30OC]
——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (H.R. 3918), H7243 [23JY]
Korean Americans: require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (H.R. 1771), H2746 [14MR]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a mobile hotspot grant program (H.R. 5243), H9170 [21NO]
Postal Service: designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale in Queens, NY (H.R. 1831), H2756 [18MR]
——— study retrofitting mail collection boxes with narrow mail slots to prevent mail theft (H.R. 3579), H5260 [27JN]
Presidents of the U.S.: prohibit creation of manufactured emergencies in order to build border walls during a Government shutdown (H.R. 522), H520 [11JA]
Product safety: require greater notification to the public regarding product recalls (H.R. 5097), H8879 [14NO]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (H.R. 4570), H8082 [27SE]
Voting: constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older (H.J. Res. 23), H360 [9JA]
Women: improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (H.R. 4092), H7481 [30JY]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (H.R. 615), H677 [16JA]
Remarks
Armed Forces: defer deployment of a member who gives birth for one year unless the member elects to deploy with approval of a military health care provider (H.R. 3724), E917• [15JY]
Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (H.R. 4568), E1222• [27SE]
Bureau of Prisons: develop tools to communicate parenting program availability and eligibility criteria to employees and pregnant inmates to ensure understanding of available resources, H3047 [3AP]
——— ensure availability of parenting classes to prisoners with limited English proficiency, H3046 [3AP]
——— ensure cultural competency training is included in trauma screening trainings provided to correctional officers and employees, including instructors and health care professionals, H3047 [3AP]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (H.R. 4132), E1007• [30JY]
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), H2520 [7MR], E275• [8MR]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit deployment of U.S. strategic assets in Turkey, allow arms sales to Cyprus, and facilitate energy cooperation with Eastern Mediterranean countries (H.R. 5182), E1465• [19NO]
Dept. of Education: establish a grant program for eligible institutions to plan and implement programs that provide support services and resources to increase transfer and graduation rates at community colleges (H.R. 3578), E862• [27JN]
——— translate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) into foreign languages (H.R. 4567), E1219• [27SE]
Dept. of Energy: establish a prize competition for research, development, or commercialization of technology to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, including by direct capture (H.R. 3282), E765• [13JN]
Dept. of Justice: establish interagency working group to study existing Federal surveys and reporting programs on sexual violence and make recommendations on improved coordination and data collection, H3043 [3AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: classify veterans who participated in cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands as radiation-exposed veterans for purposes of presumption of service-connection of certain disabilities (H.R. 1377), E235• [4MR]
Education: provide entrepreneurship as a well-rounded educational opportunity (H.R. 5253), E1502• [22NO]
Elections: lower the mandatory minimum voting age to age 16 in Federal elections, H2520 [7MR]
——— require that poll worker manuals contain cultural competency training information, E275• [8MR]
EPA: reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (H.R. 3001), E659• [23MY]
——— replace drinking water fountains in playgrounds and parks under the Reducing Lead in Drinking Water Grant Program (H.R. 3949), E974• [24JY]
Executive Office of the President: reauthorize Interagency Committee on Women’s Business Enterprise (H.R. 4569), E1220• [27SE]
FDA: prohibit sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (H.R. 2267), E446• [10AP]
——— treat certain menstrual products as misbranded if labels do not list each ingredient or component (H.R. 2268), E448• [10AP]
Firearms: require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 8), E808• [20JN]
——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee (H.R. 1112), E808• [20JN]
GAO: study and report on effects of food additives on children’s health (H.R. 2269), E441• [10AP]
Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (H.R. 1882), E355• [26MR]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (H.R. 6), E720• [6JN]
——— establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help in breaking down barriers to naturalization (H.R. 4928), E1370• [30OC]
——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (H.R. 3918), E965• [23JY]
International Day of Non-Violence: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 607), E1221• [27SE]
Korean Americans: require consultations in reuniting Korean Americans with family members in North Korea (H.R. 1771), E307• [14MR]
Korean Peninsula: observe anniversary of March First Movement, commend role of Yu Gwan-sun in Korean independence, recognize contributions of Korean Americans, and reaffirm importance of U.S. alliance with Republic of Korea (H. Res. 164), E235• [4MR]
Menstrual Hygiene Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 406), E677• [28MY]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, E808• [20JN]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a mobile hotspot grant program (H.R. 5243), E1485• [21NO]
Postal Service: study retrofitting mail collection boxes with narrow mail slots to prevent mail theft (H.R. 3579), E861• [27JN]
Product safety: require greater notification to the public regarding product recalls (H.R. 5097), E1439• [14NO]
Social Security: allow choice of benefit payment method relative to computation rule application to workers attaining age 65 between 1982 and 1992 (H.R. 4570), E1222• [27SE]
Transcontinental Railroad: recognize Chinese railroad workers for contributions to construction, honor those who lost their lives during construction, and acknowledge risks faced while enduring discrimination (H. Res. 165), E575• [10MY]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3392 [1MY]
——— recognize priority of safeguarding food security and ending hunger, and particular vulnerabilities of food production systems to impacts of climate change under Paris Agreement, H3392 [1MY]
U.S. Export Finance Agency: develop and make available paid internships for minorities and women, H8886 [15NO]
——— expand Advisory Committee by two positions to include member representation for 4-year universities and community colleges, H8887 [15NO]
——— include Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions in workforce recruitment efforts, H8885 [15NO]
——— include community colleges in workforce recruitment efforts, H8886 [15NO]
——— reauthorize, reform, and rename Eximbank (H.R. 4863), H8885, H8886, H8887 [15NO]
Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1585), H3043, H3046, H3047 [3AP]
Women: improve U.S. efforts to combat gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies internationally (H.R. 4092), E1010• [30JY]
——— provide women and girls’ safe access to sanitation facilities in refugee camps (H.R. 615), H4151 [23MY]
Women’s Entrepreneurship Day: observance, E1472• [19NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, E335 [25MR]
Tributes
Capalbi, Don, E13• [8JA]
Flaherty, Bruce, E1023• [2AU]