VELA, FILEMON (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Chávez, César E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1018), H4073 [31MR]

Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (see H. Res. 881), H289 [20JA]

Colombia: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations and recognize vital strategic alliance (see H. Res. 998), H3853 [18MR]

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see H.R. 1579), H1116 [9FE]

DEA: eliminate separate registration requirement for dispensing narcotic drugs categorized in schedules with lower potential for abuse that are intended for maintenance or detoxification treatment (see H.R. 1384), H9 [10JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make improvements to H–2B nonimmigrant worker program (see H.R. 3897), H332 [1FE]

Dept. of Justice: direct Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to carry out grant program to provide assistance to police departments with fewer than 200 law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6448), H288 [20JA]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 4390), H4007 [30MR]

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. 3488), H1208 [1MR]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 748), H331 [1FE]

Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building, Canyon, TX: designate (see H.R. 5954), H1125 [15FE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 2972), H1134 [18FE]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 2972), H1134 [18FE]

PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 878), H252 [19JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 1003), H3864 [24MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see H.R. 1012), H917 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 7052), H1423 [9MR]

Constitutional authority statements

1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building, Brownsville, TX: designate (H.R. 7052), H1425 [9MR]

Letters

Resignation from House of Representatives: by, H4055 [31MR]

Remarks

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Park: adjust boundaries and authorize donation of land for additions (H.R. 268), H3720 [15MR]

Texas A&M University: tribute to College of Agriculture and Life Sciences’ Agriculture and Natural Resources Policy Internship Program, E273• [17MR]

Resignations

House of Representatives, H4055 [31MR]

Tributes

Lucio, Eduardo A., III, E157• [18FE]

Lucio, Eduardo A., Jr., E161• [18FE]

Perez, Aniceto, Jr. (Cheto), E65• [25JA]