ADAMS, ALMA S. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6395), H3400, H3506 [20JY]

Depts. of Agriculture, Interior, Veterans Affairs, and State, foreign operations, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 7608), H3799, H3810 [23JY]

Depts. of Defense, Commerce, Justice, Labor, HHS, Education, Transportation, and HUD, science, energy/water development, and financial services/general government: making appropriations (H.R. 7617), H4124, H4146, H4157 [30JY]

Roads and highways: authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (H.R. 2), H2939 [30JN], H3010 [1JY]

Appointments

National Council on the Arts, H1477 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: increase upward social mobility of Black families and help ensure equal protection under the law (see H.R. 8352), H4883 [23SE]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize successful State-based alcohol regulation since the creation of an effective system of independent beer, wine, and spirits distribution (see H. Res. 285), H1663 [11MR]

ALS Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 970), H2260 [15MY]

Animals: provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2442), H5106 [30SE]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: prohibit oil and gas activities within one mile of polar bear maternal den habitat (see H.R. 7876), H5728 [9NO]

Armed Forces: provide compensation and credit for retired pay purposes for maternity leave taken by Reserve component members (see H.R. 2937), H3612 [21JY]

——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 2456), H538 [24JA]

——— terminate authority to engage in hostilities against Iran (see H. Con. Res. 83), H63 [8JA]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws (see H.R. 5917), H1160 [14FE]

Australia: recognize longstanding partnership with the U.S. to share critical firefighting resources during times of crisis (see H. Res. 803), H331 [17JA]

Aviation: provide support for air carrier workers (see H.R. 8345), H5054 [29SE]

Bankruptcy: make dischargeable debts for educational loans of certain debtors whose income has been reduced due to coronavirus or who have a family member who died as a result of coronavirus (see H.R. 7655), H3089 [16JY]

Birth control: repeal rules allowing employers to be exempt from requirement to provide insurance coverage for birth control and contraceptives (see H.R. 7517), H3073 [9JY]

Bureau of Prisons: require release of certain Federal prisoners at risk of exposure to coronavirus to community supervision (see H.R. 6400), H1880 [7AP]

Business and industry: prohibit physical retail businesses from refusing cash payments (see H.R. 2650), H331 [17JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate room as ‘‘The Joseph H. Rainey Room’’ to honor historic life, career, and legacy on anniversary of his seating in House of Representatives (see H. Res. 1253), H7110 [9DE]

——— remove all statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederated States of America from display in National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7217), H2396 [15JN]

CDC: collect and report certain data concerning coronavirus (see H.R. 6585), H1899 [21AP]

——— establish Coronavirus Containment Corps (see H.R. 6871), H2399 [15JN]

Census: prohibit use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce Presidential Memorandum on Excluding Illegal Aliens From the Apportionment Base Following the 2020 Census (see H.R. 7724), H3693 [22JY]

CFTC: reauthorize (see H.R. 6197), H6142 [3DE]

Commission on Presidential Capacity To Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office: establish (see H.R. 8548), H5707 [23OC]

Committee on Aging (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 821), H1506 [4MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Ruth Bader Ginsburg to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 8402), H4961 [25SE]

Corp. for National and Community Service: prioritize national service programs and projects that are directly related to response and recovery from coronavirus emergency (see H.R. 6822), H1991 [12MY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 7718), H4382 [14SE]

——— provide improved care and protection to incarcerated mothers (see H.R. 6129), H1553 [9MR]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5141), H5679 [9OC]

Courts: prohibit imposition of death penalty for any violation of Federal law (see H.R. 4052), H7229 [16DE]

——— remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see H.R. 7085), H2378 [8JN]

Credit: exclude from credit reports medical debt that is recently delinquent or has been paid, provide for a timetable for verification of medical debt, and increase efficiency of credit markets with more perfect information (see H.R. 6470), H1878 [7AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: exclude from income Federal pandemic unemployment compensation in determination of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 6582), H2392 [11JN]

——— extend existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program flexibilities for States during coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 7794), H3880 [27JY]

——— grant waivers allowing schools facing closure due to coronavirus to continue to provide meals to students under national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 6187), H1660 [11MR]

——— improve access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, including by encouraging provision of broadband loans and grants to increase broadband service in emerging harbor projects (see H.R. 5486), H331 [17JA]

——— provide for adjustment or modification of loans for critical rural utility service providers (see H.R. 7483), H3613 [21JY]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children and improve reimbursements (see H.R. 7887), H4189 [30JY]

——— suspend increases in line speeds at meat and poultry establishments (see H.R. 7521), H3881 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: change name of military installations or properties named after any individual who took up arms against the U.S. during the Civil War or anyone who supported such efforts (see H.R. 7164), H2388 [11JN]

——— improve responses to sex-related offenses including sexual harassment and sexual assault (see H.R. 8270), H4489 [16SE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2653), H4232 [11AU]

——— award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 6902), H2378 [8JN]

——— end use of corporal punishment in schools by prohibiting funding to any institution or agency utilizing such practices and providing assistance with positive behavior support approaches (see H.R. 8460), H5701 [20OC]

——— establish Education Jobs Fund to retain and create education jobs in communities most impacted by coronavirus (see H.R. 8691), H5721 [2NO]

——— extend temporary relief for Federal student loan borrowers provided under Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (see H.R. 8820), H6018 [24NO]

——— extend zero interest rate benefits and payment suspension to certain Federal student loan borrowers relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 6597), H1904 [22AP]

——— forgive outstanding Federal and private student loans (see H.R. 3448), H2420 [24JN]

——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 8782), H5988 [19NO]

——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select the right college and succeed once enrolled (see H.R. 3086), H5990 [19NO]

——— publish, in consultation with the Depts. of Justice and HHS, an annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings (see H.R. 4301), H149 [9JA]

——— suspend Federal Perkins Loans repayments during coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 7294), H2413 [22JN]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 1766), H5721 [2NO]

Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1043), H5712 [27OC]

Dept. of HHS: enter into arrangement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study health care impacts of use of kinetic impact projectiles in the U.S. (see H.R. 8709), H5714 [30OC]

——— establish and implement a Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project (see H.R. 6137), H1554 [9MR]

——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 6165), H1586 [10MR]

——— improve maternal mental and behavioral health outcomes with particular focus on minority women (see H.R. 6143), H1554 [9MR]

——— making supplemental appropriations to create a Child Care Stabilization Fund within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program (see H.R. 7027), H2320 [27MY]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify the perinatal workforce (see H.R. 6164), H1586 [10MR]

——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 6204), H1974 [1MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish Homeowner Assistance Fund to provide funds to State housing finance agencies to prevent mortgage defaults, foreclosures, and displacements of persons experiencing financial hardships (see H.R. 6729), H1995 [12MY]

——— facilitate development of affordable housing (see H.R. 5187), H1424 [28FE]

——— provide emergency rental assistance under Emergency Solutions Grants Program in response to coronavirus public health emergency (see H.R. 6820), H1991 [12MY]

Dept. of Justice: incentivize States to enact laws requiring independent investigation and prosecution for use of deadly force by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 125), H2378 [8JN]

——— provide that Federal law enforcement officers may not use deadly force or less lethal force unless such force is necessary and encourage States to adopt similar laws or policies (see H.R. 4359), H2378 [8JN]

——— require States and local governments to certify commitment to release certain individuals from jails and prisons during a public health emergency (see H.R. 7281), H2405 [18JN]

——— 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), H2378 [8JN]

——— review, revise, and develop law enforcement and justice protocols to address missing and murdered Native Americans (see H.R. 2733), H1695 [13MR]

Dept. of Labor: assist entities using special subminimum wage certificates to transform business and program models, support transition to competitive integrated employment for the disabled, and phase out use of such certificates (see H.R. 873), H2279 [22MY]

——— award grants for recruitment, retention, and advancement of direct care workers (see H.R. 4397), H5700 [20OC]

——— expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace (see H.R. 5592), H566 [27JA]

——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 8294), H4717 [22SE]

——— issue emergency standard to require certain employers to develop and implement comprehensive infectious disease exposure plan for health care and other elevated risk employees for coronavirus (see H.R. 6139), H1554 [9MR]

——— issue emergency temporary standard that requires operators to develop and implement comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect miners from exposure to coronavirus (see H.R. 7700), H3610 [21JY]

——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 3219), H208 [13JA]

Dept. of State: establish a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Peoples in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1857), H4232 [11AU]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 1049), H748 [30JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: disapprove rule submitted by Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relative to Community Reinvestment Act regulations (see H.J. Res. 90), H2595 [26JN]

——— enhance Coronavirus Relief Fund to financially assist States and tribal governments affected by coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 6592), H1899 [21AP]

——— enhance Coronavirus Relief Fund to stabilize government units with a population of 500,000 or less (see H.R. 6467), H9152 [24DE]

——— establish grant program for employers adversely affected by coronavirus (see H.R. 6918), H2268 [19MY]

——— establish Microbusiness Assistance Fund to provide direct funding to small microbusinesses (see H.R. 6949), H2270 [19MY]

——— expand permissible use of funds under Coronavirus Relief Fund by State and local governments (see H.R. 6652), H1988 [8MY]

——— provide assistance to certain providers of transportation services affected by coronavirus (see H.R. 7642), H5725 [5NO]

——— provide for issuance of emergency monthly payments to every American during coronavirus crisis, in consultation with other Federal and State agencies (see H.R. 6496), H1988 [8MY]

——— support efforts of community development financial institutions, minority CDFIs, and minority depository institutions to serve consumers, small businesses, and minority-owned businesses (see H.R. 7993), H4225 [7AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H753 [3FE]

——— express support for naming of new or undedicated facilities after women and minority veterans in order to reflect diversity of all who have served in Armed Forces (see H. Res. 1213), H5730 [12NO]

——— improve maternity care coordination (see H.R. 6141), H1554 [9MR]

Depts. of Commerce and Education: provide support to institutions of higher education to ensure students with greatest financial need can access high-speed Internet and essential equipment (see H.R. 6814), H1991 [12MY]

Depts. of Education and Labor: provide State and local workforce and career and technical education systems with support to respond to coronavirus national emergency (see H.R. 6646), H2415 [22JN]

DIPG Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 114), H7260 [17DE]

Discrimination: condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment relative to coronavirus (see H. Res. 908), H4383 [14SE]

——— prohibit discrimination based on an individual’s texture or style of hair (see H.R. 5309), H1165 [18FE]

Diseases and disorders: commend people in the U.S. who are carrying out essential tasks during the unprecedented time of crisis created by coronavirus (see H. Res. 927), H1894 [17AP]

Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 3884), H5700 [20OC]

Earth Day: anniversary (see H. Res. 932), H1899 [21AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 2), H1663 [11MR]

——— extend dates for meeting of electors for 2020 Presidential election in the States and counting of electoral votes by joint session of Congress (see H.R. 8492), H5725 [5NO]

Employment: prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see H.R. 2148), H766 [4FE]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 946), H1971 [1MY]

Families and domestic relations: express that all young children and families should have access to high-quality affordable child care (see H. Res. 1052), H3090 [16JY]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 3114), H4491 [16SE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide job-protected leave to workers affected by coronavirus (see H.R. 6220), H1668 [12MR]

FCC: provide for E-Rate support for wi-fi hotspots, modems, routers, and connected devices during coronavirus emergency (see H.R. 6563), H1980 [5MY]

Federal aid programs: lift certain restrictions on receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families for people with prior felony convictions (see H.R. 5915), H1160 [14FE]

——— temporarily lift certain restrictions on receipt of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families for people with prior drug related convictions (see H.R. 7916), H4213 [31JY]

FEMA: make non-congregate sheltering expenses relative to coronavirus emergency fully reimbursable under Public Assistance Program (see H.R. 6840), H1992 [12MY]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 7816), H4228 [7AU]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 8856), H6141 [3DE]

FRS: authorize purchase of coronavirus-related municipal issuances (see H.R. 6328), H1714 [23MR]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3570), H4227 [7AU]

Greensboro, NC: designate Piedmont Triad International Airport traffic control tower as Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower (see H.R. 8202), H4335 [11SE]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1136), H4715 [22SE]

History: recognize importance of Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom (see H. Res. 694), H301 [15JA]

Housing: acknowledge history and lasting impact of the Federal Government-created problem of redlining and responsibility of the Federal Government to address such impact (see H. Res. 829), H765 [4FE]

Human rights: condemn unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent (see H. Res. 1153), H4962 [25SE]

Immigration: provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the U.S. because of religion (see H.R. 590), H7111 [9DE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 1878), H6906 [7DE]

Insurance: ensure access to health benefits for certain uninsured individuals during coronavirus emergency and ensure adequate coverage of treatments for coronavirus under Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans (see H.R. 6674), H2392 [11JN]

——— provide for special enrollment periods during public health emergencies and coverage of services related to public health emergencies (see H.R. 6317), H1714 [23MR]

——— 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), H7278 [18DE]

Insurrection Act: amend to restrict Presidential power to use the military for domestic law enforcement purposes (see H.R. 7135), H2392 [11JN]

Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice Compliance and Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 5986), H4382 [14SE]

IRS: disapprove rule on relief for payroll tax deadlines applicable to employers affected by ongoing coronavirus pandemic (see H.J. Res. 94), H5055 [29SE]

Israel: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies with a focus on combating coronavirus (see H.R. 6829), H2415 [22JN]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 6161), H1555 [9MR]

John R. Lewis Voting Rights Highway: designate portion of U.S. Route 80 in Alabama (see H.R. 7799), H3983 [29JY]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1044), H3076 [9JY]

Juneteenth Independence Day: commemorate by calling for safeguards to protect integrity of U.S. elections and end voter suppression (see H. Res. 1010), H2405 [18JN]

——— establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 7232), H2403 [18JN]

——— observance (see H. Res. 1001), H2397 [15JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 7092), H2415 [22JN]

Law enforcement: condemn all acts of police brutality, racial profiling, and use of excessive and militarized force (see H. Res. 988), H2363 [1JN]

——— encourage greater community accountability of law enforcement agencies by providing resources for accreditation, best practices, and training and collecting data on police-community encounters (see H.R. 7100), H2366 [4JN]

——— hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (see H.R. 7120), H2375 [8JN]

Law enforcement officers: classify use of chokeholds as excessive and prohibited use of force (see H.R. 4408), H2378 [8JN]

——— make it a criminal offense for Federal law enforcement officers to engage in sexual acts with individuals in their custody and encourage States to adopt similar laws (see H.R. 1574), H2369 [4JN]

Medicare: expand availability of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 6971), H4319 [1SE]

——— improve home health payment reforms (see H.R. 2573), H9179 [31DE]

——— provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders (see H.R. 3711), H6047 [2DE]

Middle East: support announcements of establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and United Arab Emirates and Bahrain (see H. Res. 1110), H5674 [6OC]

National Guard: provide certain members on active duty in response to coronavirus the same transitional health benefits provided to members of Reserve components separating from active duty (see H.R. 6967), H2370 [4JN]

——— treat period of full-time duty performed in response to coronavirus emergency as not shorter than 90 days relative to certain retirement and educational benefits (see H.R. 6957), H2364 [1JN]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2397 [15JN]

National Minority Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 918), H1882 [10AP] (see H. Res. 924), H1888 [14AP]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 951), H1978 [5MY]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address public lands maintenance backlog (see H.R. 7092), H2415 [22JN]

National Urban League: anniversary (see H. Res. 1225), H5867 [17NO]

National Women’s Suffrage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1046), H3589 [20JY]

National World War II Memorial: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 4681), H7260 [17DE]

Native Americans: clarify status of gaming conducted by Catawba Indian Nation (see H.R. 8255), H4427 [15SE]

NLRB: implement system and procedures to conduct representation elections remotely using an electronic voting system (see H.R. 7485), H4215 [31JY]

OSHA: promulgate emergency temporary standard to protect employees from occupational exposure to coronavirus (see H.R. 6559), H1898 [21AP]

Partnership Fund for Peace: establish to facilitate and finance joint economic ventures and people-to-people exchanges between Palestinians, Israelis, and Americans (see H.R. 3104), H566 [27JA]

Postal Service: maintain prompt and reliable service during coronavirus health emergency (see H.R. 8015), H4246 [18AU]

——— making emergency appropriations relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 6425), H1895 [17AP]

Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H4543 [17SE]

Racial relations: recognize racism as a national crisis and the need for a truth and reconciliation process (see H. Res. 990), H2595 [26JN]

Refugees: uphold commitments under international treaties relative to refugees and asylum-seekers and halt deportations of Cameroonian citizens (see H. Res. 1221), H5796 [16NO]

Research: authorize appropriations to offset costs relative to reductions in research productivity resulting from coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 7308), H4220 [4AU]

Restaurant Revitalization Fund: establish to provide structured relief to food service or drinking establishments (see H.R. 7197), H4220 [4AU]

Roads and highways: authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2), H2594 [26JN]

SBA: establish loan program for businesses affected by coronavirus and extend Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness period for hardest hit businesses (see H.R. 7481), H4382 [14SE]

——— provide grants for independent live music venue operators and talent representatives whose business has been affected by coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 7806), H4382 [14SE]

SEC: issue rules requiring private funds to publicly disclose certain information (see H.R. 3848), H208 [13JA]

Senior citizens: establish an older Americans bill of rights to guarantee affordable health care, financial, and retirement security for seniors (see H. Res. 871), H1251 [27FE]

Senior Scams Prevention Advisory Council: establish (see H.R. 2610), H4959 [24SE]

Social Security: nullify certain Executive actions to permit delayed withholding and deposit of payroll taxes (see H.R. 8171), H5054 [29SE]

——— provide an equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4540), H7278 [18DE]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H4312 [28AU]

Supreme Court: express support for decisions affirming constitutionally protected right of same-sex couples to marry (see H. Res. 1209), H5715 [30OC]

Taxation: allow a refundable income tax credit for the purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 2086), H2279 [22MY]

——— allow coronavirus recovery rebates for qualifying children over age 16 (see H.R. 6420), H7260 [17DE]

——— provide temporary exclusion from gross income for certain grocery and agricultural workers (see H.R. 6841), H2415 [22JN]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3077), H208 [13JA]

Transportation Security Administration: provide for the eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 372), H2279 [22MY]

Trump, President: call for executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt (see H. Res. 1269), H7259 [17DE]

——— nullify effect of Executive order relative to combating race and sex stereotyping (see H.R. 8595), H5692 [16OC]

Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre (see H. Res. 1038), H3058 [1JY]

U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 100), H2367 [4JN]

Voting: expand vote by mail and early voting and improve safety, accessibility, and efficiency of in-person voting during elections for Federal office (see H.R. 6807), H1990 [12MY] (see H.R. 7068), H2362 [1JN]

Water: prohibit home water and energy service shutoffs during coronavirus emergency period and provide drinking and waste water assistance to certain households (see H.R. 6552), H1893 [17AP]

——— prohibit implementation of Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 6745), H6858 [4DE]

White, George H.: issue a commemorative postage stamp (see H.R. 5847), H1045 [11FE]

Wildlife: address public health risks posed by wildlife markets (see H.R. 8433), H7046 [8DE]

Women: address social determinants of health for women in prenatal and postpartum periods (see H.R. 6132), H1553 [9MR]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 6142), H1554 [9MR]

——— improve maternal health outcomes, especially for underserved populations, through investments in technology (see H.R. 6138), H1554 [9MR]

——— recognize maternal health crisis in U.S. and importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among all women (see H. Res. 853), H1124 [12FE]

World War II: anniversary of liberation of Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland (see H. Res. 813), H565 [27JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Black Breastfeeding Week: designate (see H. Res. 1096), H4318 [1SE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 926), H1894 [17AP]

Colleges and universities: anniversary of 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions (see H. Con. Res. 114), H4311 [28AU]

Crime: provide that certain uses of riot control agents constitute civil rights violations (see H.R. 7196), H2395 [15JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: include eating disorder prevention within local school wellness policy (see H.R. 6703), H1977 [5MY]

——— make payments to direct marketing farmers affected by coronavirus (see H.R. 8096), H4305 [25AU]

Dept. of Education: cancel obligation of historically black colleges and universities to repay certain capital financing loans (see H.R. 7380), H2593 [26JN]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (see H.R. 5759), H847 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish or improve bias and anti-racism training to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus testing, treatment, health outcomes, and vaccine access (see H.R. 7618), H3088 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: promote diversity in national apprenticeship system (see H.R. 8321), H4640 [21SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: authorize appropriations for Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide financial and technical assistance for certain minority communities (see H.R. 7121), H2376 [8JN]

——— provide supplemental appropriations to Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (see H.R. 6329), H1715 [23MR]

GAO: report on changes in use of Dept. of Veterans Affairs beneficiary travel program during coronavirus (see H.R. 8758), H5867 [17NO]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 816), H633 [28JA]

Hunting and trapping: restrict use of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps on animals (see H.R. 8828), H6045 [2DE]

SBA: modify requirements relative to participation of community development financial institutions in Paycheck Protection Program (see H.R. 6888), H2259 [15MY]

Schools: provide reimbursements for emergency operational costs of school food authorities during coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 6801), H1990 [12MY]

Women: make investments in community-based organizations and other initiatives to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, especially for African-American women (see H.R. 6144), H1554 [9MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: provide that certain uses of riot control agents constitute civil rights violations (H.R. 7196), H2397 [15JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: include eating disorder prevention within local school wellness policy (H.R. 6703), H1979 [5MY]

——— make payments to direct marketing farmers affected by coronavirus (H.R. 8096), H4305 [25AU]

Dept. of Education: cancel obligation of historically black colleges and universities to repay certain capital financing loans (H.R. 7380), H2594 [26JN]

——— establish a Career Pathway Grant Program to support partnerships between community or technical colleges and workforce development partners (H.R. 5759), H847 [5FE]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish or improve bias and anti-racism training to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus testing, treatment, health outcomes, and vaccine access (H.R. 7618), H3090 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: promote diversity in national apprenticeship system (H.R. 8321), H4641 [21SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: authorize appropriations for Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to provide financial and technical assistance for certain minority communities (H.R. 7121), H2377 [8JN]

——— provide supplemental appropriations to Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (H.R. 6329), H1717 [23MR]

GAO: report on changes in use of Dept. of Veterans Affairs beneficiary travel program during coronavirus (H.R. 8758), H5867 [17NO]

Hunting and trapping: restrict use of steel-jaw leghold traps and Conibear traps on animals (H.R. 8828), H6046 [2DE]

SBA: modify requirements relative to participation of community development financial institutions in Paycheck Protection Program (H.R. 6888), H2261 [15MY]

Schools: provide reimbursements for emergency operational costs of school food authorities during coronavirus pandemic (H.R. 6801), H1993 [12MY]

Women: make investments in community-based organizations and other initiatives to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, especially for African-American women (H.R. 6144), H1555 [9MR]

Letters

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: several organizations, H4516 [17SE]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, E185• [14FE]

Credit: fix consumer report dispute process and ban misleading and unfair consumer reporting practices, H656 [29JA]

——— remove adverse information for certain defaulted or delinquent private education loan borrowers who demonstrate a history of loan repayment (H.R. 3621), H656 [29JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, E185• [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6395), H3507, H3508 [20JY]

Dept. of Education: authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (H.R. 2639), H4404 [15SE]

——— disapprove rule on borrower defense institutional accountability (H.J. Res. 76), veto, H2552 [26JN]

——— extend zero interest rate benefits and payment suspension to certain Federal student loan borrowers relative to coronavirus pandemic, H3507, H3508 [20JY]

Dept. of HHS: provide grants to establish or improve bias and anti-racism training to help reduce racial and ethnic disparities in coronavirus testing, treatment, health outcomes, and vaccine access (H.R. 7618), H5757 [16NO]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit funding to acquire chemical agents such as tear gas, H4131 [30JY]

Dept. of Labor: expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (H.R. 8294), H5969 [19NO]

——— promote diversity in national apprenticeship system, H5969 [19NO]

Depts. of Defense, Commerce, Justice, Labor, HHS, Education, Transportation, and HUD, science, energy/water development, and financial services/general government: making appropriations (H.R. 7617), H4131 [30JY]

Diseases and disorders: making emergency supplemental appropriations for coronavirus preparedness and response (H.R. 6800), H2245• [15MY]

——— provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic, E347• [31MR]

Economy: comparison between policies of past Presidential administrations and the Trump administration, H614 [28JA]

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 (H.R. 2339), H1257 [28FE]

Federal agencies and departments: engage and invest in historically Black colleges and universities, support and expand their participation in Federal programs, and track progress toward achieving goals (S. 461), H6877, H6879, H6880 [7DE]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (H. Res. 816), H579 [28JA]

House Rules: authorize remote voting by proxy in the House of Representatives and provide for official remote committee proceedings during coronavirus emergency (H. Res. 965), H2042• [15MY]

Julius L. Chambers Civil Rights Memorial Post Office Building, Charlotte, NC: designate (H.R. 4981), H829 [5FE]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (H.R. 7120), H2425 [25JN]

Minorities: disparate impact of coronavirus pandemic on minority communities, H5756 [16NO]

National Gun Violence Survivors’ Week: observance, H851 [6FE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1508 [5MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (H.R. 748), Senate amendment, E347• [31MR]

Postal Service: maintain prompt and reliable service during coronavirus health emergency (H.R. 8015), H4292 [22AU]

Supreme Court: nominee selection process, H5437 [1OC]

Votes: position on missed, E188• [14FE], E297• [11MR], E346• [31MR]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (H.R. 6142), H1595 [11MR]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (H.R. 2694), H4515 [17SE]

——— make investments in community-based organizations and other initiatives to prevent maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity, especially for African-American women (H.R. 6144), H1595 [11MR]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 79), E187• [14FE]

Songs

‘‘This Land Is Parkland,’’ Charlotte Squawks (comedy group), H852 [6FE]

Tributes

Dorsett, Katie, H5109 [1OC]

Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, H5437 [1OC]

Lewis, John, H3696 [23JY]

McAllister, Mary, H5109 [1OC]

Oringel, Jules, H851 [6FE]

Stevenson, Sarah M., H4432 [16SE]