PALLONE, FRANK, JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4895 [19JN], H4953 [20JN]

Health: reduce prescription drug prices, facilitate entry of generic and biosimilar products into the market, strengthen Federal exchanges, and reverse extension of short-term health plans (H.R. 987), H3873 [16MY]

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), H3387 [1MY]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7745 [17SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 1692), H2679 [12MR]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H4772 [18JN]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons to develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 1042), H10017 [10DE]

Animals: 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), H8056 [26SE]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 2863), H8113 [11OC]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (see H.R. 1146), H3963 [17MY]

Arizona: permanently extend moratorium on uranium mining in Grand Canyon region (see H.R. 1373), H3926 [16MY]

Armed Forces: clarify that Congress has not provided authorization for use of military force against Iran (see H.R. 2829), H4350 [6JN]

——— 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]

——— 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]

——— 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), H2031 [14FE]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 1019), H2587 [7MR]

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]

Bahamas: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 4303), H8090 [1OC]

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), H8056 [26SE]

Bureau of the Census: provide advanced notice to Congress before changing any questions on the decennial census (see H.R. 732), H1244 [28JA]

Carson, Sec. of HUD: condemn comments on transgender people and efforts to discriminate against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals (see H. Res. 613), H8089 [1OC]

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. 2615), H5729 [11JY]

Chávez, César E.: tribute (see H. Res. 266), H2917 [28MR]

China: counter arbitrary detention of ethnic Turkic Muslims, including Uighurs, within Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 1025), H4181 [30MY]

Citizenship: prohibit removal of certain veterans from the U.S. and expedite their naturalization (see H.R. 1078), H5304 [9JY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 7), H1331 [30JA]

Clara Barton Post Office Building, Bordentown, NJ: designate (see H.R. 4988), H9059 [19NO]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 367), H721 [17JA]

——— mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1257), H3406 [1MY]

Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H3271 [15AP]

Committee on the Judiciary (House): authorize initiation or intervention in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas (see H. Res. 430), H4391 [10JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prohibit closure of State or territory offices without congressional approval (see H.R. 1458), H3220 [9AP]

Corps of Engineers: repeal Presidential authority to terminate or defer civil works projects funding for national defense or emergencies (see H.R. 1137), H8056 [26SE]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 1423), H2311 [28FE]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases to reduce time animals are held in shelters and require claimants to be responsible for cost of animal care (see H.R. 1228), H2756 [18MR]

——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense and report on Federal prosecution of crimes motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3133), H4698 [13JN]

——— protect victims of stalking from gun violence (see H.R. 569), H601 [15JA]

——— specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 35), H288 [8JA]

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]

——— recognize vital importance in the U.S. and encourage State and local governments to help individuals reflect on contributions of democracy to a free and stable world (see H. Res. 513), H7494 [6AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1368), H2233 [26FE]

——— treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4297), H7704 [12SE]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1714), H2797 [25MR]

——— 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), H2235 [26FE]

Dept. of Education: award grants to States to establish Seal of Biliteracy to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English and a second language (see H.R. 3119), H7501 [13AU]

——— award higher education institutions grants for teaching English learners (see H.R. 1153), H5077 [24JN]

——— disapprove rule on borrower defense institutional accountability (see H.J. Res. 76), H12212 [18DE]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 1676), H2646 [11MR]

——— improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 2441), H5728 [11JY]

——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 849), H3843 [15MY]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H1342 [31JA]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 865), H1332 [30JA]

——— provide grants to eligible entities to establish, expand, or support dual or concurrent enrollment programs offering career and technical education (see H.R. 653), H2762 [21MR]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving veteran student centers (see H.R. 1652), H7483 [30JY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 2747), H3840 [15MY]

——— 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), H5006 [20JN]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits as Federal sources (see H.R. 3369), H7244 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a public-private partnership for purposes of identifying health care waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 525), H518 [11JA]

——— 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), H716 [17JA]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 1364), H2323 [4MR]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 269), H280 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 251), H228 [4JA]

——— 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), H4698 [13JN]

——— 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), H3792 [14MY]

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), H2273 [27FE]

——— extend authorization of September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1327), H2099 [25FE]

——— incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 125), H520 [11JA]

——— issue rules pertaining to collection and compilation of data on the use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 119), H205 [3JA]

——— require a report of any Special Counsel be made public at the conclusion of an investigation or if the Special Counsel is removed from office or resigns (see H.R. 1357), H2232 [26FE]

——— require judicial review of executive branch ability to remove a special counsel (see H.R. 197), H208 [3JA]

——— require States receiving Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program funds to mandate sensitivity training for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 125), H520 [11JA]

——— submit to Congress investigative materials in the event of Presidential pardons for offenses that arise from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target (see H.R. 1627), H2583 [7MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish a pilot program to provide grants for job guarantee programs (see H.R. 4278), H7596 [10SE]

——— increase minimum salary threshold for employees who are exempt from overtime pay and provide for periodic updates of such threshold (see H.R. 3197), H4431 [11JN]

——— promote effective registered apprenticeships for skills, credentials, academic credit, and employment (see H.R. 4965), H8718 [31OC]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 1080), H1586 [13FE]

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]

——— establish Office of International Disability Rights (see H.R. 3373), H8541 [28OC]

——— modify certain disclosure requirements relative to transfer of articles on U.S. munitions list to Cyprus (see H.R. 4558), H8080 [27SE]

——— 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), H4218 [3JN]

——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (see H.R. 4694), H8261 [18OC]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1049), H3305 [29AP]

——— establish a Working Waterfront Task Force and a Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 3596), H8097 [4OC]

——— prohibit issuance of certain geological and geophysical exploration permits in the Atlantic Ocean (see H.R. 1149), H2506 [6MR]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (see H.R. 1941), H3792 [14MY]

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), H1464 [7FE]

——— require $20 notes to include a likeness of Harriet Tubman (see H.R. 3082), H5266 [28JN]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 3632), H7715 [16SE]

——— modify treatment of certain loans in consideration for fixed guideway capital investment grants (see H.R. 731), H1171 [23JA] (see H.R. 1849), H2761 [21MR]

——— require a minimum of 2-person crews for freight trains (see H.R. 1748), H2988 [2AP]

——— require development of public transportation operations safety risk reduction programs to improve transit worker and pedestrian safety (see H.R. 1139), H1517 [11FE]

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]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H361 [9JA]

——— enter into an agreement with Vallejo, CA, for transfer of Mare Island Naval Cemetery (see H.R. 578), H601 [15JA]

——— establish an inter-agency task force on use of Federal lands for medical treatment and therapy through outdoor recreation for veterans (see H.R. 2435), H5728 [11JY]

——— establish presumption of service connection for certain veterans with tinnitus or hearing loss (see H.R. 3866), H7157 [19JY]

——— establish the Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in the U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 154), H4217 [3JN]

——— improve provision of services and benefits for veterans who experience domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 3867), H7157 [19JY]

——— 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), H7666 [11SE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll (see H.R. 1713), H2715 [13MR]

——— 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]

——— provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans discharged from the Armed Forces by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2931), H4390 [10JN]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 1126), H7529 [30AU]

——— 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), H2647 [11MR]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 5), H2714 [13MR]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H202 [3JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1363 [5FE]

Education: ensure public school teacher compensation is comparable to other college graduates and increase investment in public education (see H. Res. 58), H1245 [28JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 2), H1214 [24JA]

——— expose and deter unlawful and subversive foreign interference in Federal elections (see H.R. 3501), H5199 [26JN]

——— prohibit individuals from knowingly deceiving others about the time, place, eligibility, or procedures of participating in a Federal election for the purpose of deterring an individual from voting (see H.R. 3281), H4695 [13JN]

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]

——— allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 5004), H8738 [8NO]

——— 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), H3438 [2MY]

EPA: prohibit manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles (see H.R. 1603), H2582 [7MR]

——— publish maximum contaminant level goal for drinking water and promulgate national primary drinking water regulation for total per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 2377), H3302 [29AP]

——— reauthorize National Estuary Program (see H.R. 4044), H8389 [22OC]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 30), H2986 [2AP]

Europe: oppose imposition of a hard border between Northern Ireland and Ireland (see H. Res. 88), H1339 [30JA]

FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H2036 [14FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 333), H3340 [30AP]

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: authorize a reverse auction to help fund deployment of high-speed Internet (see H.R. 3278), H4694 [13JN]

——— restore Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections (see H.R. 1644), H2613 [8MR]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 269), H280 [8JA]

——— clarify types of patents on safe and effective drug list, require list of applicable exclusivities for listed drugs, update patent sponsor requirements, and reform patent list guidelines (see H.R. 1503), H2987 [2AP]

——— increase competition in generic drug market by removing barriers for a second generic drug to come to market created by exclusivity period granted to a first generic drug application (see H.R. 938), H2828 [26MR]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 965), H2828 [26MR]

——— provide for publication of a list of licensed biological products (see H.R. 1520), H2828 [26MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide back pay to Federal contractors (see H.R. 824), H2035 [14FE]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1709), H3260 [10AP]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1195), H1582 [13FE]

——— calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in the same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 1254), H4181 [30MY]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 1073), H3130 [8AP]

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), H5165 [25JN]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1154), H3102 [4AP]

Firearms: ban importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of gun silencers or suppressors and provide a buyback program for such items (see H.R. 3454), H5270 [2JY]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 2867), H8056 [26SE]

——— 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]

——— prevent the purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 1705), H2715 [13MR]

——— prohibit Federal funding to train or arm school personnel with firearms (see H. Res. 231), H3277 [18AP]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1186), H1582 [13FE]

——— protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 511), H518 [11JA]

——— provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun (see H.R. 1454), H3477 [7MY]

——— provide for mandatory licensing and registration of handguns (see H.R. 687), H719 [17JA]

——— 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 face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 686), H719 [17JA]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H1285 [29JA]

——— provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 3697), H7153 [18JY]

Flags: require that the POW/MIA flag be displayed on all days that the flag of the U.S. is displayed on certain Federal property (see H.R. 1579), H3102 [4AP]

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: promote security and energy partnerships in the Eastern Mediterranean (see H.R. 2913), H4345 [5JN]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within the National Forest System (see H.R. 2491), H8299 [21OC]

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: prescribe rules to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive acts and practices in connection with primary and secondary ticket sales (see H.R. 3248), H4693 [13JN]

Gandhi, Mohandas K. (Mahatma): tribute (see H. Res. 595), H7989 [25SE]

Gold Star Mothers National Monument Foundation: extend authority for establishment of a commemorative work in honor of Gold Star Families (see H.R. 2819), H7493 [6AU]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the U.S. (see H. Res. 234), H2745 [14MR]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 561), H7773 [18SE]

Honduras: suspend security assistance until human rights violations by security forces stop and their perpetrators are brought to justice (see H.R. 1945), H2914 [28MR]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H4345 [5JN]

House of Representatives: authorize the Speaker to intervene in Texas v. U.S., and any appellate proceedings (see H. Res. 14), H211 [3JA]

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 per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H1458 [7FE]

——— establish legal orientation programs at immigration detention facilities to inform detainees of their legal rights (see H.R. 1045), H2317 [28FE]

——— 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), H2036 [14FE]

——— limit separation of families at or near ports of entry (see H.R. 541), H543 [14JA]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 3799), H10610 [17DE]

——— provide for admission, protection, and processing of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals in the Western Hemisphere, and modify certain special immigrant visa programs (see H.R. 5210), H9167 [21NO]

——— 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 the President to set a minimum annual goal for number of refugees to be admitted into the U.S. at not less than 110,000 after 2020 (see H.R. 3376), H5005 [20JN]

——— require the President to set a minimum annual goal for number of refugees to be admitted into the U.S. at not less than 95,000 (see H.R. 2146), H8228 [17OC]

——— 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: condemn terrorist attack on paramilitary forces, offer condolences to family and friends of victims, and reaffirm solidarity with people of India (see H. Res. 408), H7484 [30JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1878), H3276 [18AP]

Insurance: provide that rule on definition of short-term limited duration insurance for purposes of its exclusion from the definition of individual health insurance coverage shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 1010), H2887 [27MR]

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]

——— disapprove rule on charitable contribution and estate tax deductions when a taxpayer receives or expects to receive a corresponding State or local tax credit (see H.J. Res. 72), H5911 [16JY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H4314 [4JN]

——— 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), H2940 [1AP]

Japan: reaffirm vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond (see H. Res. 349), H3964 [17MY]

Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 478), H5303 [9JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 450), H4918 [19JN]

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), H4701 [14JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 3195), H5826 [15JY]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5729 [11JY]

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender: commemorate anniversary of Stonewall Uprising and condemn violence and discrimination against community (see H. Res. 469), H5258 [27JN]

——— 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 Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 464), H5201 [26JN]

Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office, Fairport, NY: designate (see H.R. 540), H1285 [29JA]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 98), H1349 [4FE]

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), H3276 [18AP]

Medicaid: provide for certain extensions (see H.R. 3253), H4693 [13JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information (see H.R. 1781), H2888 [27MR]

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]

——— support U.S. role in efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through a negotiated two-state solution (see H. Res. 326), H7473 [25JY]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 582), H673 [16JA]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (see H.R. 1446), H4121 [22MY]

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), H4697 [13JN]

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

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), H4217 [3JN]

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

National Sea Grant College Program Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 2405), H4172 [24MY]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to support construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure (see H.R. 4127), H7480 [30JY]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

National Women’s Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 1982), H3477 [7MY]

Native Americans: improve the public health system in tribal communities and increase the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives pursuing health careers (see H.R. 4534), H8054 [26SE]

——— 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), H8082 [27SE]

NATO: reaffirm U.S. commitment to transatlantic security and stability and recognize that U.S. leadership is vital to NATO’s core tasks of collective defense, crisis management, and cooperative security (see H. Res. 291), H3100 [4AP]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 501), H5999 [17JY]

News media: express that all briefings held by the President or Federal agencies should be made available to the press, except under circumstances that are consistent with Federal law (see H. Res. 325), H3793 [14MY]

——— 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]

Nicaragua: condemn violence against citizens protesting repression, support democratic efforts, call for release of wrongfully detained individuals, and impose sanctions against human rights violators (see H. Res. 754), H12297 [23DE]

NOAA: establish an Ocean Acidification Advisory Board to study impacts of ocean acidification (see H.R. 1237), H3926 [16MY]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit conduct of a first-use nuclear strike absent a declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H1244 [28JA]

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

OSHA: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, and disclose violations of workplace safety regulations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide a safe worksite (see H.R. 1074), H1460 [7FE]

——— issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 3668), H8460 [23OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: establish Improve Health Insurance Affordability Fund to provide for certain reinsurance payments to lower premiums in the individual health insurance market (see H.R. 1425), H2828 [26MR]

——— guarantee funding for navigator programs to provide assistance in choosing health plans and increase outreach and education about plan options and financial support availability (see H.R. 1386), H2887 [27MR]

——— preserve State option to implement health care marketplaces (see H.R. 1385), H2828 [26MR]

——— provide Federal exchange outreach and educational activities (see H.R. 987), H2887 [27MR]

——— revoke certain guidance relative to waivers for State innovation that weaken protections for individuals with preexisting conditions (see H.R. 986), H2887 [27MR]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1411), H2371 [5MR]

Pharmaceuticals: prohibit biological product manufacurers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable product companies to delay entry of biosimilar and interchangeable products into the market (see H.R. 1499), H2828 [26MR]

——— prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market (see H.R. 1499), H2828 [26MR]

Pipelines: provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (see H.R. 5120), H8908 [15NO]

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), H8114 [11OC]

——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 2977), H4162 [23MY]

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), H5076 [24JN]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H1351 [4FE]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H3276 [18AP]

——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H520 [11JA]

——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H5826 [15JY]

——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H1465 [7FE]

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]

Presidents of the U.S.: amend gendered terms in Federal law relative to the President and the President’s spouse (see H.R. 677), H2762 [21MR]

——— require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and Vice Presidents and candidates for such offices (see H.R. 273), H1339 [30JA]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 254), H2796 [25MR]

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

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 343), H3405 [1MY] (see H. Res. 424), H4313 [4JN]

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), H4774 [18JN]

Religion: recognize historic contributions by the American Muslim community (see H. Res. 276), H2938 [1AP]

Russia: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 596), H1244 [28JA]

——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H7528 [30AU]

Saudi Arabia: condemn detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights advocates, urge release of all political prisoners, call to end male guardianship system, and hold human rights violators accountable (see H. Res. 129), H2317 [28FE]

——— prohibit military assistance (see H.R. 643), H716 [17JA]

Schools: prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see H.R. 2311), H4182 [30MY]

Science: promote botanical research and sciences capacity (see H.R. 1572), H5826 [15JY]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older individuals (see H.R. 1777), H2743 [14MR]

Sexual harassment: provide for research to better understand causes and consequences of sexual harassment in the scientific workforce and examine policies to reduce the prevalence and negative impact of such harassment (see H.R. 36), H2647 [11MR]

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), H7507 [16AU]

——— recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 321), H3270 [15AP]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1363 [5FE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 1980), H5038 [21JN]

——— establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H7379 [24JY]

Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 860), H1331 [30JA]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H5825 [15JY]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 1185), H1581 [13FE]

——— improve procedures to close or reduce access to field offices (see H.R. 2901), H4117 [22MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1363 [5FE]

Taxation: establish a small business start-up tax credit for veterans creating businesses in underserved communities (see H.R. 186), H721 [17JA]

——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 1043), H1458 [7FE]

——— 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 for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 878), H1333 [30JA]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2912), H4176 [28MY]

——— 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), H7525 [27AU]

——— modify limitation on deduction of State and local taxes (see H.R. 5377), H10263 [13DE]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H3681 [9MY]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 1711), H2715 [13MR]

——— provide for proper tax treatment of personal service income earned in pass-thru entities (see H.R. 1735), H2716 [13MR]

——— 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), H4011 [20MY]

——— repeal limitation on deduction for State and local taxes and restore higher tax rates for upper income individuals (see H.R. 1142), H1517 [11FE]

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), H3476 [7MY]

Travel and tourism: encourage Canadian tourism in the U.S. (see H.R. 4498), H7989 [25SE]

Trump, President: 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]

——— require disclosure of certain visitor access records of the White House or any other location where official business is regularly conducted (see H.R. 1736), H2716 [13MR]

——— 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]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4695), H8460 [23OC]

——— limit transfer of F–35 aircraft pending certification that Turkey will not accept delivery of air defense system from Russia (see H.R. 3263), H4694 [13JN]

U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4722), H8227 [17OC]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4118), H7480 [30JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize contributions of Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see H.R. 2097), H4701 [14JN]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting the right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see H. Res. 556), H7705 [12SE]

——— 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 implement processes under which individuals who are 16 years old may apply to register to vote in Federal elections and make grants to increase involvement of minors in elections (see H.R. 1442), H2313 [28FE]

——— 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]

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), H8082 [27SE]

Women: 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]

——— recognize that all men and women are created equal, honor historic and ongoing contributions of women, commit to policies that achieve political and social equality, and support equal rights amendment (see H. Res. 272), H2923 [29MR]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 38), H1336 [30JA] (see H.J. Res. 79), H8739 [8NO]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H1363 [5FE]

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), H5260 [27JN]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H1464 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armenia: reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and congratulate on peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and democratic parliamentary elections recognized as free and fair (see H. Res. 452), H5006 [20JN]

Artsakh: support communications with, and travel by officials to, the U.S. and seek direct participation by elected officials in Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe negotiations on its future (see H. Res. 190), H2584 [7MR]

Colleges and universities: designate institutions of higher education that provide research, data, and leadership on continuous manufacturing as National Centers of Excellence in Continuous Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (see H.R. 4866), H8538 [28OC]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): authorizing expenditures (see H. Res. 201), H2614 [8MR]

Dept. of HHS: 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), H7834 [19SE]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (see H.R. 341), H284 [8JA]

EPA: assist community water systems affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination (see H.R. 2533), H3473 [7MY]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 946), H1348 [4FE] (see H.R. 3375), H5005 [20JN]

FDA: 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), H3274 [18AP]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (see H.R. 5279), H9221 [3DE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 3872), H7161 [22JY]

Health: improve insurance access and affordability, strengthen protections for individuals with preexisting conditions, and terminate sale of short-term, limited duration insurance plans (see H.R. 1884), H2826 [26MR]

——— protect patients from surprise medical bills (see H.R. 3630), H5302 [9JY]

India: support inclusion as a permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 608), H8081 [27SE]

Infrastructure: improve through investment in broadband, water systems, clean energy, brownfield redevelopment, and health care projects (see H.R. 2741), H3840 [15MY]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program and extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care (see H.R. 259, 260), H228 [4JA]

Native Americans: improve behavioral health outcomes for American Indians and Alaskan Natives (see H.R. 4533), H8054 [26SE]

NOAA: make grants to State and local governments and nongovernmental organizations to carry out climate-resilient living shoreline stabilization projects utilizing natural materials and systems (see H.R. 3115), H4341 [5JN]

——— promote continued use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area (see H.R. 477), H463 [10JA]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 260), H228 [4JA]

Taxation: extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (see H.R. 5101), H8878 [14NO]

Telecommunications: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase communications equipment or services posing national security risks and provide reimbursement for replacement of equipment or services posing such risks (see H.R. 4459), H7901 [24SE] (see H.R. 4998), H8737 [8NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit offshore drilling on the Outer Continental Shelf in the Atlantic Ocean, Straits of Florida, and Eastern Gulf of Mexico (H.R. 341), H287 [8JA]

EPA: assist community water systems affected by per- and poly fluoroalkyl substances contamination (H.R. 2533), H3475 [7MY]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (H.R. 946), H1350 [4FE]

——— clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (H.R. 3375), H5006 [20JN]

——— improve safety of cosmetics (H.R. 5279), H9222 [3DE]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program (H.R. 3872), H7161 [22JY]

——— protect patients from surprise medical bills (H.R. 3630), H5303 [9JY]

Infrastructure: improve through investment in broadband, water systems, clean energy, brownfield redevelopment, and health care projects (H.R. 2741), H3842 [15MY]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program and extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care (H.R. 259), H229 [4JA]

——— reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program and extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care (H.R. 260), H229 [4JA]

Native Americans: improve behavioral health outcomes for American Indians and Alaskan Natives (H.R. 4533), H8055 [26SE]

——— promote continued use of James J. Howard Marine Sciences Laboratory at Gateway National Recreation Area (H.R. 477), H465 [10JA]

Public welfare programs: extend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 260), H229 [4JA]

Taxation: extend financing of the Superfund program by reinstating certain excise taxes (H.R. 5101), H8879 [14NO]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase communications equipment or services posing national security risks and provide reimbursement for replacement of equipment or services posing such risks (H.R. 4998), H8740 [8NO]

Letters

Anti-Doping Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8343 [22OC]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7724 [17SE]

Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5339 [10JY]

Health insurance coverage for preexisting conditions: several patient and consumer health organizations, H3529 [9MY]

ONDCP Technical Corrections Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H8167 [16OC]

Protecting Americans With Preexisting Conditions Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3520 [9MY]

——— Representative Neal, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H3520 [9MY]

——— several patient and consumer advocacy organizations, H3530 [9MY]

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act: Nancy A. LeaMond, AARP (organization), H7301 [24JY]

——— several consumer organizations, H7302 [24JY]

Strengthening the Health Care Fraud Prevention Task Force Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2055 [25FE]

U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H7195 [23JY]

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) provision relative to liability of online platforms for illegal content posted by third parties: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H12259 [19DE]

Violence Against Women Act reauthorization: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H3004 [3AP]

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act: by, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H9128 [21NO]

Remarks

Aberdeen, NJ: anniversary of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, E1278• [11OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 265), H392 [10JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 4378), H7793 [19SE]

——— commemorate, reject efforts to deny, and encourage understanding of Armenian genocide, including U.S. role in humanitarian relief effort and relevance to modern crimes against humanity (H. Res. 296), consideration (H. Res. 655), H8555 [29OC]

Asbury Park, NJ: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1399• [5NO]

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House): dissenting views to activities report for the 115th Congress, E48• [15JA]

Daughters of Penelope (organization): anniversary, E1469• [19NO]

Dept. of HHS: allow State-run health insurance marketplaces to be eligible for federally-facilitated marketplace navigator program funds, H3881 [16MY]

——— 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 (H.R. 3), H10096, H10105, H10106 [11DE]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (H.R. 2035), H7308, H7310 [24JY]

——— reauthorize autism-related research and programs (H.R. 1058), H7303, H7304, H7308 [24JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 269), H237, H262, H265 [8JA]

——— reauthorize Emergency Medical Services for Children Program (H.R. 776), H7364, H7365 [24JY]

——— reauthorize grant programs and other initiatives to promote expanded screening of newborns and children for genetic diseases and disorders (H.R. 2507), H7365, H7367, H7368 [24JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (H.R. 251), H268, H269 [8JA]

Dept. of Justice: 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. (H. Res. 271), H2956, H2967 [2AP]

——— convene an interagency working group to study enforcement of Communications Act provisions relative to restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment, H7297, H7301 [24JY]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding for oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in Outer Continental Shelf of the Atlantic Ocean, H4953, H4954 [20JN]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off the coast of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans (H.R. 1941), H7608 [11SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4953, H4954 [20JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4558 [12JN]

EPA: permit States to transfer funds from Clean Water State Revolving Fund to Drinking Water State Revolving Fund to fund lead removal projects (S. 1689), H7744 [17SE]

——— revise regulations to prevent catastrophic failure or shutdown of remote diesel power engines in Alaska due to emission control devices (S. 163), H7744 [17SE]

FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (H.R. 3375), H7292, H7296, H7301, H7303 [24JY]

——— establish advisory committee to develop best practices relative to combating unlawful robocalls made to hospitals and how hospitals can protect themselves from such calls, H7297, H7301 [24JY]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls, H7301 [24JY]

——— improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (S. 151), H9235, H9239, H9244 [4DE]

——— initiate a proceeding to protect called parties from one-ring scams, H7297, H7301 [24JY]

——— provide evidence of certain robocall violations to Dept. of Justice, H7297, H7301 [24JY]

——— provide for information sharing on robocall and spoofing violations, authorize provision of a robocall blocking service, and study information requirements for certain VoIP service providers, H7301 [24JY]

——— publish an annual report on suspected unlawful robocalls, H7297, H7301 [24JY]

——— restore Open Internet Order and its net neutrality protections (H.R. 1644), H3171 [9AP]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 269), H237, H262, H265 [8JA]

——— funding, H392 [10JA]

——— prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market, H3873 [16MY]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H392 [10JA], H1195 [24JA]

Health: ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal, H3527, H3529 [9MY]

——— ensure coverage for preexisting conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (H.R. 692), H2967 [2AP]

——— extend certain public health programs (H.R. 4378), H7793 [19SE]

——— reduce prescription drug prices, facilitate entry of generic and biosimilar products into the market, strengthen Federal exchanges, and reverse extension of short-term health plans (H.R. 987), H3853, H3854, H3863, H3873, H3874, H3875, H3881 [16MY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (H.R. 693), H7370 [24JY]

House of Representatives: authorize the Speaker to intervene in Texas v. U.S., and any appellate proceedings, H344 [9JA]

House Rules: amend and adopt (H. Res. 6), H344 [9JA]

Insurance: ensure health coverage for individuals with preexisting conditions, H344 [9JA]

Medicaid: reauthorize Money Follows the Person Demonstration Program and extend spousal impoverishment protections for beneficiaries receiving long-term care (H.R. 259), H234, H235, H236 [8JA]

New Jersey Business & Industry Association: tribute to Employer Legislative Committees, E807• [20JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H344 [9JA]

——— revoke certain guidance relative to waivers for State innovation that weaken protections for individuals with preexisting conditions (H.R. 986), H3519, H3527, H3529, H3536, H3537, H3538 [9MY], H3863 [16MY]

Red Bank, NJ: anniversary of Two River Theater, E655• [22MY]

Tobacco products: apply requirements relative to delivery sales of cigarettes to delivery sales of electronic nicotine delivery systems to prevent online purchase of e-cigarettes and accessories by children (H.R. 3942), E1375• [30OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: clarify ability of the President to withdraw from Paris Agreement by executive action if such agreement is not considered a treaty, H3390 [1MY]

——— clarify that Paris Agreement seeks to address issues of environmental justice and disparate impact climate change has on vulnerable communities and people of color, H3382 [1MY]

——— ensure Paris Agreement emphasizes importance of international cooperation and multilateralism in response to global challenges, H3387 [1MY]

——— express that Paris Agreement is considered a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate, H3388, H3389 [1MY]

——— 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), H3373, H3377, H3382, H3384, H3386, H3387, H3388, H3389, H3390, H3392, H3393 [1MY]

——— require GAO report on impact of withdrawal from Paris Agreement on U.S. territories, including potential impacts on economies and climate change vulnerabilities, H3393 [1MY]

——— require Paris Agreement to address sea level rise, saltwater intrusion, and flooding, H3386 [1MY]

——— require President to report on impact of Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities, H3384 [1MY]

——— require President’s public plan to be posted in the Federal Register and allow a public comment period before the plan is submitted to Congress, H3392 [1MY]

Woodbridge Township, NJ: anniversary, E696• [3JN]

Reports filed

Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support (Autism CARES) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1058) (H. Rept. 116–177), H7239 [23JY]

Bringing Low-Cost Options and Competition While Keeping Incentives for New Generics (BLOCKING) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 938) (H. Rept. 116–46), H3438 [2MY]

Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (Broadband DATA) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4229) (H. Rept. 116–350), H10305 [16DE]

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1618) (H. Rept. 116–208), H7714 [16SE]

Climate Action Now Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 9) (H. Rept. 116–41), H3274 [18AP]

Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2328) (H. Rept. 116–332), H9386 [9DE]

Creating and Restoring Equal Access to Equivalent Samples (CREATES) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 965) (H. Rept. 116–55), H3726 [10MY]

Cyber Sense Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 360) (H. Rept. 116–256), H8537 [28OC]

Dept. of HHS Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2035) (H. Rept. 116–175), H7239 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS Advanced Education Nursing Grants To Support Clinical Nurse Specialist Programs Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 728) (H. Rept. 116–216), H7900 [24SE]

Dept. of HHS Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 776) (H. Rept. 116–176), H7239 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS Grant Programs and Other Initiatives To Promote Expanded Screening of Newborns and Children for Genetic Diseases and Disorders Reauthorization: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2507) (H. Rept. 116–174), H7239 [23JY]

Educating Medical Professionals and Optimizing Workforce Efficiency and Readiness (EMPOWER) for Health Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2781) (H. Rept. 116–214), H7900 [24SE]

Energy Emergency Leadership Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 362) (H. Rept. 116–255), H8537 [28OC]

Enhancing Grid Security Through Public-Private Partnerships Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 359) (H. Rept. 116–254), H8537 [28OC]

Expand Navigators’ Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity (ENROLL) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1386) (H. Rept. 116–50), H3447 [3MY]

Lower Drug Costs Now Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3) (H. Rept. 116–324), H9345 [6DE]

Mapping Accuracy Promotes Services (MAPS) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4227) (H. Rept. 116–349), H10305 [16DE]

Marketing and Outreach Restoration To Empower (MORE) Health Education Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 987) (H. Rept. 116–53), H3725 [10MY]

More Efficient Tools To Realize Information for Consumers (METRIC) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2296) (H. Rept. 116–215), H7900 [24SE]

Orange Book Transparency Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1503) (H. Rept. 116–47), H3438 [2MY]

Payment Commission Data Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1781) (H. Rept. 116–257), H8537 [28OC]

PFAS Action Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 535) (H. Rept. 116–364), H12305 [2JA]

Pipeline and LNG Facility Cybersecurity Preparedness Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 370) (H. Rept. 116–303), H9120 [20NO]

Portable Fuel Container Safety Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 806) (H. Rept. 116–207), H7711 [13SE]

Protecting Americans With Preexisting Conditions Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 986) (H. Rept. 116–44), H3338 [30AP]

Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1499) (H. Rept. 116–52), H3725 [10MY]

Purple Book Continuity Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1520) (H. Rept. 116–48), H3447 [3MY]

Rule on Definition of Short-Term Insurance for Purposes of Exclusion From Definition of Individual Health Insurance Coverage Shall Have No Force or Effect: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1010) (H. Rept. 116–43), H3725 [10MY]

Safe Cribs Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3170) (H. Rept. 116–205), H7711 [13SE]

Safe Sleep for Babies Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3172) (H. Rept. 116–206), H7711 [13SE]

Safer Occupancy Furniture Flammability Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2647) (H. Rept. 116–348), H10305 [16DE]

Save the Internet Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1644) (H. Rept. 116–34), H3127 [8AP]

Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4998) (H. Rept. 116–352), H10305 [16DE]

State Allowance for a Variety of Exchanges (SAVE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1385) (H. Rept. 116–49), H3447 [3MY]

Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2211) (H. Rept. 116–209), H7714 [16SE]

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 3375) (H. Rept. 116–173), H7239 [23JY]

Television Viewer Protection Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 5035) (H. Rept. 116–329), H9386 [9DE]

Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement With Enforcers Beyond Borders (U.S. SAFE WEB) Act Extension: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4779) (H. Rept. 116–351), H10305 [16DE]

Rules

Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H2751–H2753 [18MR]

Statements

Stopping Bad Robocalls Act: several consumer and privacy organizations, H7302 [24JY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, H2112 [26FE]

Tributes

Barrett, Elizabeth (Betsy), E810• [20JN]

Daniels, Dale, E1435• [13NO]

Diaz-White, Anna, E539• [3MY]

Fatemi, Nancy Blades, E1568• [10DE]

Fuller, Janice, E315• [18MR]

Hyman, Ruth, E1461• [18NO]

Long, Dina, E1409• [8NO]

Neagley, John P., E512• [30AP]

Rechnitz, Joan and Robert M., E655• [22MY]

Rechnitz, Robert M., E1457• [18NO], E1569• [10DE]

Robinson, Frank, E807• [20JN]

Valenti, Blanquita B., E1304• [18OC]