ALLRED, COLIN Z. (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 6395), H3400 [20JY]
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 [30JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: mint coins in commemoration of Negro Leagues baseball establishment anniversary (see H.R. 4104), H3092 [16JY]
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), H2272 [19MY]
Animals: prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 1400), H326 [16JA]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2442), H4246 [18AU]
Armed Forces: extend lease protections for members under stop movement orders in response to local, national, or global emergency (see H.R. 6767), H1984 [8MY]
——— prohibit use of funds for unauthorized military force against Iran (see H.R. 5543), H65 [8JA]
——— provide coverage for eating disorders under the TRICARE program for members, certain former members, and their dependents (see H.R. 2767), H6142 [3DE]
——— terminate authority to engage in hostilities against Iran (see H. Con. Res. 83), H63 [8JA]
Audie Murphy Post Office Building, Greenville, TX: designate (see H.R. 5988), H1250 [27FE]
Aviation: allow FAA to impose certain requirements and require wearing of masks throughout the aviation system during public health emergencies involving an airborne disease (see H.R. 7867), H4188 [30JY]
——— provide support for air carrier workers (see H.R. 8345), H5054 [29SE]
Benny C. Martinez Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 7832), H4252 [21AU]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 96), H753 [3FE]
CFTC: extend jurisdiction to include setting of reference prices for aluminum premiums (see H.R. 1406), H1505 [4MR]
China: designate certain Hong Kong residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 7415), H3060 [1JY]
Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations: authorize U.S. participation (see H.R. 6334), H1987 [8MY]
Colleges and universities: end prohibition on student athlete participation in intercollegiate athletics because such student athlete enters into an endorsement contract (see H.R. 8382), H4957 [24SE]
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]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5141), H4246 [18AU]
Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 4189), H1158 [13FE]
Crime: specify lynching as a hate crime (see H.R. 3536), H239 [14JA]
Daughters of the Republic of Texas (organization): establish Republic of Texas Legation Memorial as a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3349), H1537 [5MR]
Defense Production Act: use authorities to ramp up production of medical supplies, personal protective equipment, testing and treatment supplies, respirators, ventilators, and sanitizing materials in response to coronavirus (see H. Res. 906), H1729 [26MR]
——— use authorities to require emergency production of medical equipment to address coronavirus outbreak (see H.R. 6390), H1725 [25MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: make grants to carry out a food service delivery pilot program for children during non-school summer months (see H.R. 6968), H2275 [22MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish grant program to promote cooperative research with Israel on post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 5605), H1974 [1MY]
——— require certifications for transfers of certain U.S. defense articles and services (see H.R. 8707), H5797 [16NO]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 2653), H4338 [11SE]
——— allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current Federal and private loans (see H.R. 7449), H4233 [11AU]
——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see H.R. 2639), H978 [7FE]
——— translate Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) into foreign languages (see H.R. 4567), H1126 [12FE]
Dept. of HHS: address health, hygiene, and limited child care options available for infants and toddlers who lack sufficient diapers (see H.R. 1846), H1047 [11FE]
——— making supplemental appropriations to create a Child Care Stabilization Fund within the Child Care and Development Block Grant program (see H.R. 7027), H3085 [13JY]
——— support research on, and expanded access to, investigational drugs for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 8662), H6047 [2DE]
Dept. of Justice: defend Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provisions in Texas v. U.S. and protect health care coverage of people during coronavirus pandemic (see H. Res. 1082), H4231 [11AU]
Dept. of Labor: 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), H4331 [8SE]
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), H4338 [11SE]
——— increase diversity in diplomatic workforce (see H.R. 7673), H4312 [28AU]
Dept. of the Treasury: enhance Coronavirus Relief Fund to stabilize government units with a population of 500,000 or less (see H.R. 6467), H1896 [17AP]
——— provide assistance to certain providers of transportation services affected by coronavirus (see H.R. 7642), H5054 [29SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize individuals who are pursuing programs of rehabilitation, education, or training to receive work-study allowances for certain outreach services provided through congressional offices (see H.R. 7584), H3082 [13JY]
——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H334 [21JA]
——— develop clinical practice guidelines for treatment of serious mental illnesses (see H.R. 8108), H4327 [4SE]
——— eliminate copayments for medicines relative to preventive health services (see H.R. 3932), H1505 [4MR]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 4748), H848 [5FE]
——— make certain improvements in educational assistance benefits in the case of changes to courses of education by reason of emergency situations (see H.R. 6322), H1714 [23MR]
——— prohibit denial of benefits due to participation in a State-approved marijuana program (see H.R. 2191), H1158 [13FE]
——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 485), H1158 [13FE]
——— revise definition of ‘‘Vietnam era’’ for purposes of laws administered by the Dept. (see H.R. 6082), H2399 [15JN]
——— study feasibility of establishing a pilot program to assign certain Armed Forces officers to serve as directors of medical centers (see H.R. 5732), H746 [30JA]
Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building, Fort Worth, TX: designate (see H.R. 5562), H63 [8JA]
Discrimination: condemn all forms of anti-Asian sentiment relative to coronavirus (see H. Res. 908), H1726 [25MR]
Diseases and disorders: provide for acceleration of access to clinical therapies for treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 7071), H4326 [4SE]
Elections: confirm Presidential election will be held November 3, 2020 (see H. Res. 1076), H4213 [31JY]
——— prohibit establishment of corporations to conceal election contributions and donations by foreign nationals (see H.R. 8347), H4715 [22SE]
——— require State and local election officials to notify voters of changes to election rules and ensure online communications are accessible to the disabled during health and safety emergencies (see H.R. 6512), H1888 [14AP]
Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encourage continued democratic progress (see H. Res. 1183), H5708 [23OC]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 3114), H4491 [16SE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 5041), H1047 [11FE]
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), H1165 [18FE]
Foreign aid: authorize a comprehensive, strategic approach for U.S. foreign assistance to developing countries to strengthen global health security (see H.R. 2166), H1695 [13MR]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1450), H4326 [4SE]
FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3570), H4338 [11SE]
GAO: delay implementation of Dept. of HHS Medicaid fiscal accountability rule and conduct study on financial impact of rule on each State (see H.R. 7606), H3589 [20JY]
Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act: amend (see H.R. 3814), H1165 [18FE]
Health care facilities: increase ability of nursing facilities to access telehealth services and obtain technologies to allow virtual visits during coronavirus emergency (see H.R. 6487), H1957 [23AP]
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]
Hong Kong: maintain U.S. policy of autonomy and expedite admission of highly-skilled workers and residency for certain refugees (see H.R. 7428), H3092 [16JY]
Human rights: condemn unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent (see H. Res. 1153), H5055 [29SE]
Insurance: provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2501), H9152 [24DE]
——— 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 a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2279), H7148 [10DE]
——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H937 [6FE]
——— require group health plans and insurance issuers offering group or individual coverage provide 30-day prescription drug refills to individuals residing in emergency designated areas (see H.R. 6193), H1660 [11MR]
——— 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), H1505 [4MR]
Israel: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies with a focus on combating coronavirus (see H.R. 6829), H2370 [4JN]
Juneteenth Independence Day: commemorate by calling for safeguards to protect integrity of U.S. elections and end voter suppression (see H. Res. 1010), H2415 [22JN]
——— establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 7232), H2403 [18JN]
——— observance (see H. Res. 1001), H2397 [15JN]
Korea, Republic of: express importance of U.S. alliance and strengthen and broaden diplomatic, economic, and security ties (see H. Res. 809), H714 [29JA]
Land and Water Conservation Fund: provide permanent, dedicated funding (see H.R. 7092), H3092 [16JY]
Law enforcement: 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), H2369 [4JN]
Leonard Scarcella Post Office Building, Stafford, TX: designate (see H.R. 8340), H4715 [22SE]
Medal of Honor: tribute to African American recipients (see H. Res. 96), H753 [3FE]
Medicaid: promote access to life-saving therapies for enrollees by ensuring coverage of routine patient costs for items and services furnished in connection with participation in qualifying clinical trials (see H.R. 913), H1895 [17AP]
Medicare: exclude ventilators from competitive acquisition programs for a certain period of time (see H.R. 4945), H1662 [11MR]
——— expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4932), H2594 [26JN]
——— extend coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant patients (see H.R. 5534), H1557 [9MR]
——— protect coverage for screening mammography (see H.R. 2777), H848 [5FE]
——— provide for forgiveness of certain accelerated and advance payments under parts A and B (see H.R. 7292), H3063 [2JY]
——— provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services (see H.R. 1873), H1965 [28AP]
Middle East: support announcements of establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and United Arab Emirates and Bahrain (see H. Res. 1110), H4717 [22SE]
Miller, Doris: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 5549), H1253 [27FE]
National Commission on U.S. Preparedness for National Emergencies: establish (see H.R. 6431), H1884 [10AP]
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), H3092 [16JY]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish a mobile hotspot grant program (see H.R. 5243), H1663 [11MR]
O’Ree, Willie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2504), H4716 [22SE]
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), H4716 [22SE]
Postal Service: maintain prompt and reliable service during coronavirus health emergency (see H.R. 8015), H4246 [18AU]
Public Health Service: designate Chief Nurse Officer as National Nurse for Public Health (see H.R. 1597), H12 [7JA]
Ralph Hall Post Office, Fate, TX: designate (see H.R. 5987), H1250 [27FE]
Refugees: uphold commitments under international treaties relative to refugees and asylum-seekers and halt deportations of Cameroonian citizens (see H. Res. 1221), H5796 [16NO]
Restaurant Revitalization Fund: establish to provide structured relief to food service or drinking establishments (see H.R. 7197), H3588 [20JY]
Roads and highways: authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs (see H.R. 2), H2594 [26JN]
Russia: call for immediate release of Trevor Reed (see H. Res. 1115), H5055 [29SE]
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), H4190 [30JY]
——— expand eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program (see H.R. 6697), H1988 [8MY]
——— modify certain Paycheck Protection Program loan forgiveness provisions and allow recipients of loan forgiveness to defer payroll taxes (see H.R. 6886), H2280 [22MY] (see H.R. 7010), H2322 [27MY]
——— provide for automatic forgiveness of certain Paycheck Protection Program loans (see H.R. 7777), H4301 [22AU]
——— provide for supplemental loans under Paycheck Protection Program (see H.R. 7241), H2421 [24JN]
——— provide grants for independent live music venue operators and talent representatives whose business has been affected by coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 7806), H4228 [7AU]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2178), H64 [8JA]
——— provide cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security and SSI beneficiaries (see H.R. 8598), H5692 [16OC]
States: assess State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending (see H.R. 8601), H5692 [16OC]
——— provide Federal financial and logistical support to reopen economies once periods of isolation have sufficiently reduced coronavirus infection and transmission rates (see H.R. 6525), H1892 [17AP]
Taxation: allow coronavirus recovery rebates for qualifying children over age 16 (see H.R. 6420), H1876 [3AP]
——— allow credits to Federal, State, and local governments for required paid sick leave and required paid family and medical leave (see H.R. 6643), H1964 [28AP]
——— temporarily waive required minimum distribution rules for retirement plans (see H.R. 6377), H1726 [25MR]
——— treatment of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund payments to health care providers (see H.R. 7819), H4228 [7AU]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in the Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and the FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (see H.R. 5602), H2408 [18JN]
Tom Reid Post Office Building, Pearland, TX: designate (see H.R. 7810), H3978 [29JY]
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT): observe anniversary and urge U.S. support and compliance by all state parties to nonproliferation regime (see H. Res. 825), H5107 [30SE]
Tulsa, OK: anniversary of Tulsa Race Massacre (see H. Res. 1038), H3058 [1JY]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 3742), H714 [29JA]
Vanessa Guillén Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 8453), H5104 [30SE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 5995), H2369 [4JN]
Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 1383), H1556 [9MR]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H330 [17JA]
Wildlife: address public health risks posed by wildlife markets (see H.R. 8433), H5701 [20OC]
Women: ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2694), H239 [14JA]
——— support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world (see H.R. 6626), H4338 [11SE]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1000), H2389 [11JN]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 5002), H5868 [17NO]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 906), H4227 [7AU]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 23d Headquarters Special Troops known as the ‘‘Ghost Army’’ (see H.R. 2350), H1126 [12FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount of certain payments during coronavirus emergency (see H.R. 6860), H2003 [14MY]
——— provide representative of claimant for compensation or benefits an opportunity to review proposed determination regarding that claim (see H.R. 7443), H3056 [1JY]
FAA: enforce use of helicopter safety management systems for commercial air tour operators and require more stringent safety measures (see H.R. 8829), H6045 [2DE]
Iraq: recognize nature and importance of U.S.-Iraq bilateral relationship which includes security and economic components (see H. Res. 1062), H3838 [23JY]
Repp, Jack: tribute (see H. Res. 892), H1587 [10MR]
Constitutional authority statements
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount of certain payments during coronavirus emergency (H.R. 6860), H2004 [14MY]
——— provide representative of claimant for compensation or benefits an opportunity to review proposed determination regarding that claim (H.R. 7443), H3058 [1JY]
FAA: enforce use of helicopter safety management systems for commercial air tour operators and require more stringent safety measures (H.R. 8829), H6046 [2DE]
Remarks
Diseases and disorders: provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by coronavirus pandemic, H1845 [27MR]
Firearms: call for Senate consideration of gun control legislation, H858 [6FE]
Hale, Eric: Texas Association of School Administrators Texas Teacher of the Year award recipient, E951• [13OC]
National Gun Violence Survivors’ Week: observance, H858 [6FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (H.R. 748), Senate amendment, H1845 [27MR]