OLSON, PETE (a Representative from Texas)

Addresses

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H1165 [23JA]

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H3249 [10AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

——— ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind (see H.R. 2010), H3844 [15MY]

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

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

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

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 956), H2036 [14FE]

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

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

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

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

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

Air pollution: conduct study on science of background ozone and its impact on poor air quality and provide recommendations to address pollution (see H.R. 4656), H8724 [1NO]

al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. military personnel and working dog who carried out mission leading to death in Syria (see H. Res. 678), H9223 [3DE]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H2797 [25MR]

Animals: outlaw practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 724), H1285 [29JA]

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

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 613), H2035 [14FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 1019), H1465 [7FE]

Black Sea: support freedom of navigation operations in surrounding waters, oppose Russian aggression and impose sanctions, provide military assistance to Ukraine, and call on Europe to deny Russian access to ports (see H. Res. 116), H2036 [14FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 22), H284 [8JA]

CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 2584), H8720 [31OC]

CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 1406), H7493 [6AU]

Charles W. Stenholm Post Office Building, Stamford, TX: designate (see H.R. 512), H518 [11JA]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 769), H12293 [19DE]

Cole, Richard E.: posthumously promote to colonel on the retired list (see H.R. 3143), H4343 [5JN]

Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (see H. Res. 107), H8098 [4OC]

Corps of Engineers: ensure right of individuals to carry firearms at water resources development projects (see H.R. 664), H718 [17JA]

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

——— strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions (see H.R. 4203), H7520 [23AU]

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

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 611), H675 [16JA]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 671), H718 [17JA]

Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3349), H9122 [20NO]

Dept. of Defense: support F–35 Joint Strike Fighter Program (see H. Res. 177), H2368 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 1605), H4701 [14JN]

——— ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see H.R. 3243), H8299 [21OC]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H7903 [24SE]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in a medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 1554), H4175 [28MY]

——— require additional reporting by institutions of higher education on crime and harm that occurs during student participation in programs of study abroad (see H.R. 2875), H4390 [10JN]

Dept. of Energy: support access to all domestic energy sources in an effort to achieve full energy security (see H. Res. 597), H8300 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: 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), H5270 [2JY]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 2062), H7707 [12SE]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 2620), H4122 [22MY]

——— incentivize low-cost drug options and generic competition and extend funding for community health centers, National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers and other public health programs (see H.R. 2700), H3788 [14MY]

——— 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), H1339 [30JA]

——— issue grants to train students, teachers, and school personnel to understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation in children and youth (see H.R. 4388), H8114 [11OC]

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

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

——— provide assistance to combat escalating burden of Lyme disease and other tick and vector-borne diseases (see H.R. 3073), H9180 [26NO]

——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps loan repayment program (see H.R. 2802), H4390 [10JN]

——— 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), H7526 [27AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 838), H3503 [8MY]

Dept. of Justice: allow use of grants under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to combat sex trafficking (see H.R. 1110), H8595 [29OC]

——— establish a grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and make hard security improvements (see H.R. 3665), H7529 [30AU]

——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H4919 [19JN]

——— incentivize hate crime reporting, provide grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, and establish private rights of action for victims and additional penalties for certain hate crime convictions (see H.R. 3545), H5256 [27JN]

——— provide Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to States that adopt red flag laws to remove guns from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others (see H.R. 744), H8082 [27SE]

——— provide grants to State, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to obtain behavioral health crisis response training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2698), H4315 [4JN]

——— require a certain percentage of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 916), H1351 [4FE]

Dept. of State: provide funds for a U.S. pavillion at Expo 2020 Dubai (see H.R. 4842), H8457 [23OC]

——— provide reports by U.S. embassies and consulates on deaths of U.S. citizens in foreign countries to the CDC (see H.R. 2876), H4390 [10JN]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage development and production of oil and gas on Federal land, distribute Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing revenues to coastal States, and promote alternative energy (see H.R. 4294), H7756 [17SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: require $1 coins issued during 2019 to honor George Bush and issue bullion coins during 2019 in honor of Barbara Pierce Bush (see H.R. 1173), H2323 [4MR]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase passenger rail cars or buses from China and require rail transit operators to develop and execute a plan for identifying and reducing cybersecurity risks (see H.R. 2739), H5261 [27JN]

——— reauthorize Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration pipeline safety programs (see H.R. 4700), H8198 [16OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H10263 [13DE]

——— carry out grant program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 3103), H8596 [29OC]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses or other fallen soldier displays in national cemeteries (see H.R. 1424), H3926 [16MY]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 2846), H4009 [20MY]

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 1155), H2103 [25FE]

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

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families (see H.R. 3495), H9059 [19NO]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H520 [11JA]

——— 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), H1494 [8FE]

——— require in-patient psychiatric care for any veteran enrolled in the VA health care system requesting such care (see H.R. 2997), H4163 [23MY]

Depts. of Energy and Veterans Affairs: conduct collaborative research to improve health care services for veterans (see H.R. 617), H7161 [22JY]

Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 5317), H10611 [17DE]

Dhaliwal, Sandeep S.: tribute (see H. Res. 616), H8095 [4OC]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H12211 [18DE]

Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (see H.R. 19), H9386 [9DE]

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

Europe: commend European Parliament resolution calling for cancellation of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe and supporting energy security (see H. Res. 116), H2036 [14FE]

——— require reports by Dept. of State, Dept. of the Treasury, and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 1081), H2748 [14MR]

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

Families and domestic relations: allow parents option of using a portion of future Social Security benefits to finance paid parental leave following birth or adoption of a child in exchange for delaying retirement (see H.R. 1940), H2885 [27MR]

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

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H5272 [5JY]

——— designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line (see H.R. 4194), H7510 [20AU]

——— ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking or throttling of content and devices, and paid prioritization, require transparency of network management, and classify broadband as an information service (see H.R. 1101), H3271 [15AP]

——— improve oversight of wireless and broadcast emergency alert systems (see H.R. 4856), H8462 [24OC]

——— issue rules on collection of data relative to availability of broadband services (see H.R. 4229), H9388 [9DE]

——— prohibit Internet service providers from knowingly submitting inaccurate Internet access service coverage information or data in order to compile an inaccurate broadband coverage map (see H.R. 4227), H9348 [6DE]

——— provide evidence of certain robocall violations to Dept. of Justice (see H.R. 3325), H4770 [18JN]

——— provide for a moratorium on telephone number reassignment after a disaster declaration (see H.R. 1289), H2887 [27MR]

——— provide for Internet openness requirements for broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 1006, 1096), H3220 [9AP]

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

——— strengthen regulation of compounding drugs by pharmacies (see H.R. 1959), H4349 [6JN]

FEC: enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements (see H.R. 2592), H4350 [6JN]

Federal employees: provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 67), H288 [8JA]

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

——— provide assistance for common interest communities, condominiums, and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 5337), H12292 [19DE]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee and establish a Mass Violence Prevention Center (see H.R. 1339), H2323 [4MR]

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

——— remove silencers from definition of firearms relative to taxation, registration, and transfer laws (see H.R. 155), H998 [22JA]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 2443), H5169 [25JN]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H2648 [11MR]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 65), H4695 [13JN]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H8679 [30OC]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): tribute (see H. Res. 595), H8083 [27SE]

Green New Deal: express that implementation would negatively impact civil liberties and the economy, many proposals are unrelated to climate change, and it would usher in socialist policies (see H. Res. 398), H4119 [22MY]

Health: ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 692), H1494 [8FE]

Hong Kong: issue certification of autonomy, identify human rights violators, protect U.S. citizens and businesses, assess enforcement of certain export regulations, and clarify admissability of visa applicants (see H.R. 3289), H7536 [6SE]

House Rules: require all transcripts and recordings submitted during a closed hearing of a committee be made available to all Members on the same schedule and basis (see H. Res. 657), H8539 [28OC]

Houston, TX: anniversary of Houston Methodist Hospital (see H. Res. 760), H10123 [11DE]

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), H8725 [1NO]

Immigration: close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter the U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 586), H3963 [17MY]

India: condemn terrorist attack on paramilitary forces, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, and reaffirm solidarity with people of India (see H. Res. 261), H2988 [2AP] (see H. Res. 408), H5261 [27JN]

——— enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 2123), H3844 [15MY]

Information technology: leverage Federal procurement power to encourage increased cybersecurity for Internet of Things devices (see H.R. 1668), H2828 [26MR]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by a health care provider (see H.R. 1730), H2716 [13MR]

Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 374), H7526 [27AU]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H3102 [4AP]

——— 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), H4629 [12JN]

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), H2048 [22FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2571), H7560 [9SE]

Lance Corporal Rhonald Dain Rairdan Post Office, Castroville, TX: designate (see H.R. 4785), H8386 [22OC]

Law enforcement: use forfeited criminal proceeds resulting from prosecution of Joaquín A. Guzmán Loera (El Chapo) or other felony drug convictions for border security measures, including a border wall (see H.R. 714), H2035 [14FE]

Lucas Lowe Post Office, Hardin, TX: designate (see H.R. 1250), H2030 [14FE]

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

Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 888), H2887 [27MR]

——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 2235), H8785 [12NO]

——— require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see H.R. 3580), H7506 [16AU]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1530), H5260 [27JN]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2150), H5913 [16JY]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 2573), H5270 [2JY]

——— 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), H9223 [3DE]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 2235), H8785 [12NO]

——— provide coverage for generic and biosimilar medications on part D plan formularies and ensure generic drugs are placed on formulary tiers so beneficiaries are not charged brand name drug prices (see H.R. 4913), H8786 [12NO]

——— provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1970), H2916 [28MR]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to include real-time benefit information as part of such sponsor’s electronic prescription program (see H.R. 3408), H5036 [21JN]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H7501 [13AU]

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

——— eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 751), H1209 [24JA]

Morality and ethics: protect dignity of fetal remains (see H.R. 4934), H8786 [12NO]

NASA: anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon landing and tribute to crew and support staff (see H. Con. Res. 47), H5266 [28JN]

——— 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), H3963 [17MY]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 334), H3729 [10MY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 664), H8678 [30OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H2795 [25MR]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: recognize Arlington, TX, as home of National Medal of Honor Museum and authorize establishment of commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs (see H.R. 5173), H9056 [19NO]

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), H4697 [13JN]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 90), H1336 [30JA]

National Space Exploration Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 59), H5586 [10JY]

Natural Gas Act: provide for Federal and State agency coordination in approval of certain authorizations (see H.R. 3983), H7463 [25JY]

OMB: immediately release certain grant funds awarded for disaster mitigation activities under Dept. of HUD Community Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 2761), H3841 [15MY]

Overton, Richard A.: tribute (see H. Res. 37), H518 [11JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1398), H8785 [12NO]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H5260 [27JN]

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

Political campaigns: clarify treatment of activities by foreign agents and disclaimer rules for online advertisements, reduce illicit foreign money in elections, secure ballots, and prohibit non-citizens from voting (see H.R. 4736), H8742 [8NO]

Postal Service: repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H7536 [6SE]

Privacy: allow domestic violence victims who are participating in State Address Confidentiality Programs to use their confidential substitute address when creating new public records at the Federal level (see H.R. 4705), H8299 [21OC]

Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H8679 [30OC]

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

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 897), H1465 [7FE]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 604), H8114 [11OC] (see H. Res. 630), H8201 [16OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H12211 [18DE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 1980), H7666 [11SE]

——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H7483 [30JY]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment, such as teachers, first responders, and other public servants (see H.R. 3934), H7376 [24JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H12211 [18DE]

Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (see H.J. Res. 77), H8201 [16OC]

Taxation: establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations (see H.R. 1434), H8827 [13NO]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 219), H361 [9JA]

——— 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), H8459 [23OC]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H4121 [22MY]

——— provide permanent disaster tax relief (see H.R. 3287), H7775 [18SE]

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

——— repeal excise tax on private college endowments (see H.R. 4438), H8910 [15NO]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1679), H4773 [18JN]

——— treat certain military survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the kiddie tax (see H.R. 2481), H3503 [8MY]

Terrorism: penalize acts of domestic terrorism (see H.R. 4187), H8097 [4OC]

Transportation Security Administration: provide TSA PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans (see H.R. 3356), H5729 [11JY]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4692), H8197 [16OC] (see H.R. 4695), H8261 [18OC]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 3742), H7708 [12SE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 1383), H8720 [31OC]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1741), H2939 [1AP]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H8679 [30OC]

Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic, Odessa, TX: designate (see H.R. 2334), H3274 [18AP]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H12211 [18DE]

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), H7244 [23JY]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H2235 [26FE]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (see H.R. 1227), H2029 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize transfer of surplus high water rescue vehicles to State and Federal agencies to assist communities with disaster-related emergency preparedness (see H.R. 5407), H10257 [12DE]

FCC: remove requirement to perform certain environmental reviews as a condition of permitting placement, installation, or rebuilding of communications facilities following a major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 4741), H8257 [18OC]

Federal employees: allow penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts in the case of Federal employees and certain Federal contractors impacted by the Federal Government shutdown (see H.R. 545), H600 [15JA]

FERC: address insufficient compensation of employees and other personnel in order to attract expertise to approve backlog of Federal energy infrastructure project applications (see H.R. 1426), H2312 [28FE]

Medicaid: modify reductions in disproportionate share hospital allotments (see H.R. 3054), H4215 [3JN]

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

Medicare: permanently authorize Limited Income Newly Eligible Transition (LI NET) Program to provide transitional coverage and retroactive part D prescription drug coverage for certain low-income individuals (see H.R. 3029), H4174 [28MY]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see H.R. 1901), H2884 [27MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Courts: clarify liability protections regarding emergency use of automated external defibrillators (H.R. 1227), H2033 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize transfer of surplus high water rescue vehicles to State and Federal agencies to assist communities with disaster-related emergency preparedness (H.R. 5407), H10258 [12DE]

Medicaid: modify reductions in disproportionate share hospital allotments (H.R. 3054), H4216 [3JN]

——— require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (H.R. 708), H998 [22JA]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (H.R. 1901), H2886 [27MR]

Remarks

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 962), H1565 [13FE]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 962), unanimous-consent request, H2900 [28MR]

Banziger, Christian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E101• [29JA]

Bel Furniture (company): tribute to efforts to assist Sugar Land, TX, family affected by apartment fire, H279 [8JA]

Brawner, Chuck: Katy, TX, Area Economic Development Council Stan C. Stanley ‘‘Eagle’’ Leadership and Economic Development Award recipient, E964• [23JY]

Contreras, Paula: Texas Health Care Association Certified Nurse Aide of the Year award recipient, E1431• [13NO]

Court, Jettie: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E935• [17JY]

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), H2396 [6MR]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently extend moratorium on oil and gas leasing in certain areas in the Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 205), H7566 [10SE]

Douglas, Loughlin: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX, Sports Medicine Scholarship recipient, E1119• [10SE]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (S. 151), H9241 [4DE]

——— provide evidence of certain robocall violations to Dept. of Justice, H9241 [4DE]

Feng, Angela: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E1648• [3JA]

Fort Bend Focus Magazine: anniversary, E1577• [11DE]

House of Representatives: require all impeachment inquiry related hearings, interviews, communications, document production and examination, proceedings, and other related work be done in an open and public setting, H8381 [22OC]

Houston, TX: tribute to Walnut Bend Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind team, E942• [18JY]

Hummeldorf, Ella: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E936• [17JY]

India: commend efforts to bring stability to Jammu and Kashmir regions, H9067 [20NO]

Iran: condemn harassment of British vessel traveling through the Strait of Hormuz, H5592 [11JY]

Irby, Douglas: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E1222• [27SE]

Jaime, Summer: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E933• [17JY]

Katy, TX: American Legion Post 164 participation in Wreaths Across America Program, E1560• [9DE]

——— Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital recipient of Leapfrog Group (organization) ‘A’ rating for patient safety, E245• [5MR]

——— reopening and anniversary of New Hope Presbyterian Church, E284• [11MR]

——— Seven Lakes High School participation in International Astronomy Olympiad, E1558• [9DE]

——— tribute to Canyon Gate Community Volunteer Fire Dept., E1560• [9DE]

Medicare: establish an improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (H.R. 1384), H4298 [4JN]

Mitton, John F.: Texas Radio Hall of Fame inductee, E959• [23JY]

Mueller, Robert S., III: release of report on special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials, H4018 [21MY]

Nazeer, Nabila: Dept. of State Youth Ambassador Program scholarship recipient, E960• [23JY]

OCuSoft, Inc.: tribute, E1435• [13NO]

Oswal, Nirdesh: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E1650• [3JA]

Pearland, TX: tribute to Pearland High School marching band, E961• [23JY]

Phillips, Dick: Katy, TX, Area Economic Development Council Stan C. Stanley ‘‘Eagle’’ Leadership and Economic Development Award recipient, E965• [23JY]

Phillips, Warren: Sugar Land, TX, Employee of the Year award recipient, E285• [11MR]

Pollack, Jared: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX, Sports Medicine Scholarship recipient, E1117• [10SE]

Power resources: national energy policy, H7232 [23JY]

——— role of U.S. as net exporter of energy sources, H7232 [23JY]

San Jacinto College: National Council for Marketing and Public Relations District 4 Medallion Award recipient, E247• [5MR]

——— Public Relations Society of America, Houston Chapter Excalibur Award recipient, E247• [5MR]

Schlomann, Emma: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E962• [23JY]

Sindhi Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E1149• [13SE]

Standley, Corey: Dept. of State Critical Language Scholarship recipient, E1649• [3JA]

Stewart, Ian: Eagle Scout Award recipient, E280• [11MR]

Stout, Sarah: Girl Scouts Gold Award recipient, E936• [17JY]

Stroud, Erika: Texas Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Best Trainer award recipient, E947• [18JY]

Sugar Land, TX: anniversary of Classic Chevrolet dealership, H2343 [5MR]

——— anniversary of Houston Museum of Natural Science, E1576• [11DE]

——— tribute to Sugar Land City Council Volunteers of the Year award recipients, E938• [17JY]

TASSC (Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition) International: tribute, E1149• [13SE]

Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12180 [18DE]

——— terminate declared national emergency to obtain funding for construction of a continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border (H.J. Res. 46), H2134 [26FE]

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), H3366 [1MY]

Vargas, Christina: Texas State Technical College Chancellor’s Excellence Award recipient, E943• [18JY]

Venezuela: call for release of detained CITGO Petroleum Corp., executives, H8140 [15OC]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1585), E413• [4AP]

Votes: position on missed, E585• [14MY]

Walker, Noelle: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX, Sports Medicine Scholarship recipient, E1120• [10SE]

YaYa Club Clothing Co.: tribute to ‘‘Runway for Heroes’’ charity event to support military families, E1563• [9DE]

Tributes

Bankston, Jo Marie (Fena), H9337 [6DE]

Boeker, Doug, E243• [5MR]

Bogard, Allan, H10031 [11DE]

Canterbury, Caroline, E1124• [10SE]

Chaffin, Laura, H8943 [18NO], E1468• [19NO]

Crayton, Tyla-Simone, H1486 [8FE]

Davis, Ben, H2785 [25MR]

Feinberg, Andy, E945• [18JY]

Garcia, Felix, III, E1271• [11OC]

Gilcrease, James (Buck), E247• [5MR]

Goodman, Cathy, H3465 [7MY]

Gundermann, Glenda, E941• [18JY]

Haagenson, Sabrina, E1123• [10SE]

Hall, Ralph M., H2686 [13MR]

Healey, John, E286• [11MR]

Huang, Sulin, E1276• [11OC]

Lauritzen, David, E1558• [9DE]

Lee, Jack, E1558• [9DE]

Lindgren, Jennifer, H2088 [25FE]

Miller, Cameron, E1561• [9DE]

Oviedo, Michael A., E1279• [11OC]

Owen, Allen, H1236 [28JA]

Pack, Marlee H., H2264 [27FE]

Perry, Sec. of Energy, H8946 [18NO]

Scott, Chandler, E248• [5MR]

Smolenski, Carol, H7768 [18SE]

Sulentic, Stephen R., E285• [11MR]

Teerman, Hanna, E966• [23JY]

Towns, Al, H984 [22JA]

Veeder, Breanne, E1126• [10SE]