NEAL, RICHARD E. (a Representative from Massachusetts)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6895 [20JY]

Announcements

Moment of silence in memory of William F. Evans, H4111 [1AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H4423 [7AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8685), H7843 [14SE]

American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 6660), H1112 [9FE]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H8543 [16NO]

Armed Forces: provide coverage for eating disorders under TRICARE program for members, certain former members, and their dependents (see H.R. 1309), H7967 [19SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 889), H308 [28JA]

CIA: allow Air America employees to be eligible for Federal retirement benefits (see H.R. 1297), H3859 [21MR]

Collective bargaining: provide collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel employed by States or political subdivisions (see H.R. 2586), H3897 [28MR]

Colleges and universities: provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3294), H3865 [24MR]

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), H1149 [25FE]

Contraceptives: restrict limitations on possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce (see H.R. 8318), H6680 [15JY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 6683), H1113 [9FE]

——— recognize contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to lives of people of U.S. (see H. Res. 982), H3743 [15MR]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 6207), H1120 [11FE]

Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 8736), H8067 [21SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 7791), H5097 [17MY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 4402), H1331 [7MR]

Dept. of Energy: establish grant program to support energy efficiency, renewable energy, and climate resilience improvements at certain institutions of higher education (see H.R. 7384), H4152 [4AP]

Dept. of HHS: expand allowable use criteria for new access points grants for community health centers (see H.R. 5141), H7785 [13SE]

——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 2192), H1330 [7MR]

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

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study of Deerfield River for potential addition to National Wild and Scenic Rivers System (see H.R. 8504), H7168 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 4601), H1331 [7MR]

——— improve Veterans Crisis Line (see H.R. 5073), H1331 [7MR]

——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 5819), H3745 [15MR]

——— treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam with Republic of Korea Armed Forces as U.S. Armed Forces veteran for purposes of provision of health care (see H.R. 234), H4074 [31MR]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H4799 [10MY]

——— promote and ensure delivery of special education and related services to students with visual and hearing disabilities through appropriate instructional methodologies (see H.R. 1959), H3854 [18MR]

EPA: develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 7696), H5099 [17MY]

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), H977 [4FE]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 8404), H6883 [19JY]

FCC: modify definition of franchise fee to clarify that fees cable companies provide to local governments only include monetary assessments, not in-kind contributions (see H.R. 6219), H3829 [17MR]

FDA: allow drug sponsors to use non-animal tests as alternative to animal tests to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of drugs if such approach satisfies requirements of applicable statutes and regulations (see H.R. 1905), H43 [11JA]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 748), H303 [25JA]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1378), H8066 [21SE]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 4146), H7883 [15SE]

Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H7964 [19SE]

Immigration: authorize issuance of visas and admission of certain aliens selected to apply for diversity immigrant visas but unable to be issued such visas or be admitted due to certain Presidential proclamations (see H.R. 3548), H195 [13JA]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1220), H5940 [7JY]

National Sikh Day: designate (see H. Res. 1007), H3896 [28MR]

Northern Ireland: recognize anniversary and obtain justice for victims of Bloody Sunday and acknowledge progress made in fostering peace in Northern Ireland and Ireland in recent decades (see H. Res. 888), H308 [28JA]

Postal Service: ensure it remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 47), H4398 [6AP]

Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see H.R. 8393), H7709 [12AU]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (see H.R. 4521), H309 [28JA]

Restaurant Revitalization Fund: increase appropriations (see H.R. 3807), H918 [2FE]

Russell, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 1338), H7741 [9SE]

Slavery Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 64), H948 [3FE]

Taxation: modify mandatory delay in making certain refunds (see H.R. 6460), H288 [20JA]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8386 [7OC]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8386 [7OC]

Trails: clarify status of North Country, Ice Age, and New England National Scenic Trails as units of National Park Service (see H.R. 8189), H5936 [5JY]

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: support goals and provisions (see H. Res. 1185), H10056 [22DE]

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. 2773), H195 [13JA]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 3577), H44 [11JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (see H.R. 7108), H3825 [17MR]

Ireland: add to E–3 nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 8761), H7731 [30AU]

Russia: suspend normal trade relations treatment (see H.R. 7108), H3825 [17MR]

Taxation: provide for examination and disclosure of Presidential income tax returns (see H.R. 9640), H9982 [21DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Ireland: add to E–3 nonimmigrant visa program (H.R. 8761), H7731 [30AU]

Russia: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3827 [17MR]

Taxation: provide for examination and disclosure of Presidential income tax returns (H.R. 9640), H9983 [21DE]

Essays

‘‘New Day Dawning,’’ Daniel Mulhall, E1340• [22DE]

Letters

Allow one-time election for qualified charitable distribution from individual retirement accounts to split-interest entity and inflation adjust limits for qualified charitable distributions: several organizations, H3944 [29MR]

Georgia Support Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4535 [27AP]

Prevent Exposure to Narcotics and Toxics (PREVENT) Act: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5694 [21JN]

Securing a Strong Retirement Act: Bill Sweeney, AARP, H3944 [29MR]

Support Moldova democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H4538 [27AP]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization: by, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H7086 [26JY]

Poems

‘‘Our Future Will Become the Past of Other Women,’’ Eavan Boland, E1341• [22DE]

Remarks

Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3802, H3804, H3809, H3827 [17MR]

——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), Senate amendment, H4415, H4416, H4417 [7AP]

Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults (JERICHO) (organization): anniversary, E947• [19SE]

Computers: increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives to enable advanced research and development, secure supply chain, and ensure national security and economic competitiveness, H7378 [28JY]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), H4045• [31MR]

Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H816 [2FE], H7378 [28JY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to fight inflation, reduce prescription drug and health care costs, address climate change, increase tax fairness, and reduce deficit (H.R. 5376), Senate amendment, H7659, H7664, H7666, H7668, H7680 [12AU]

Joyce, James: anniversary of publication of ‘‘Ulysses’’, H5614 [16JN]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), Senate amendment, H7378 [28JY]

Murray, Steve: Albany Pro Musica (organization) Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E967• [22SE]

Northern Ireland: recognize anniversary and obtain justice for victims of Bloody Sunday and acknowledge progress made in fostering peace in Northern Ireland and Ireland in recent decades (H. Res. 888), H3800 [17MR]

Pensions: increase retirement savings and simplify and clarify retirement plan rules (H.R. 2954), H3925, H3939, H3945 [29MR]

——— increase retirement savings and simplify and clarify retirement plan rules (H.R. 2954), unanimous-consent agreement, H3925 [29MR]

——— provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans (H.R. 409), H3939 [29MR]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H816 [2FE]

Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), H1394, H1396, H1397, H1400, H1401 [9MR]

——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), Senate amendment, H4418, H4419 [7AP]

——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3802, H3804, H3809 [17MR]

——— suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), Senate amendment, H4415, H4416, H4417 [7AP]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of festival of Vaisakhi, E391• [18AP]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of Seymour Planetarium, E1139• [14NO]

——— anniversary of Toy for Joy campaign, H8712 [2DE], E1190• [30NO]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings, H3939 [29MR]

——— increase energy credit for solar facilities placed in service with low-income communities, H7664 [12AU]

——— provide for examination and disclosure of Presidential income tax returns (H.R. 9640), H9990, H9992, H9994, H9995, H9996, H10000, H10001 [22DE]

——— provide incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency, H7664 [12AU]

——— provide investment tax credits for energy storage technologies, H7664 [12AU]

Votes: position on missed, E1229• [7DE]

Reports filed

Activities During the 117th Congress: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 117–708), H10550 [3JA]

Direct Sec. of HHS To Provide Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Family Glitch Fix in Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1262) (H. Rept. 117–519), H8219 [28SE]

Direct Sec. of Labor To Provide Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Unemployment Insurance Fraud During Coronavirus Pandemic: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1288) (H. Rept. 117–521), H8220 [28SE]

Direct Sec. of the Treasury To Provide Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Coronavirus Recovery Tax Rebates: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1246) (H. Rept. 117–522), H8220 [28SE]

Direct Sec. of the Treasury To Provide Documents to House of Representatives Relative to Impact of Pillar One Agreement on U.S. Tax Revenue and Economy: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1269) (H. Rept. 117–518), H8219 [28SE]

Direct Sec. of the Treasury To Provide Documents to House of Representatives Relative to IRS Small Business/Self Employed Division Memorandum To Destroy Paper Returns: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1283) (H. Rept. 117–523), H8220 [28SE]

Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Reauthorization: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 8876) (H. Rept. 117–559), H8507 [15NO]

Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 8487) (H. Rept. 117–696), H10546 [30DE]

Request President To Transmit Information to House Relative to Waiver of Commitments Under Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Res. 1285) (H. Rept. 117–520), H8220 [28SE]

Securing a Strong Retirement Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 2954) (H. Rept. 117–283), H3970 [29MR]

Social Security Fairness Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 82) (H. Rept. 117–482), H8064 [21SE]

Submission of Materials Related to Investigation of IRS Mandatory Audit Program Under Prior Administration: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H. Rept. 117–689), H10546 [30DE]

Tributes

Doran, Sandra J., E389• [18AP]

Ferguson, Karen, E163• [18FE]

Jarek, Holly, E35• [13JA]

Mulhall, Daniel, E1340• [22DE]

Trimble, David, H7262 [28JY]

Walorski, Jackie, H7659 [12AU]