SLOTKIN, ELISSA (a Representative from Michigan)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6235, H6347, H6351, H6361, H6444 [13JY], H6571, H6572 [14JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1239, H1240 [2MR]

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), H7717 [19AU]

Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 5089), H7742 [9SE]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 5244), H8223 [28SE]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 6100), H8066 [21SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H8595 [22NO]

Argentina: call for justice and accountability for perpetrators of bombing of Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires in 1992 (see H. Res. 988), H3775 [16MR]

Armed Forces: expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in line of duty (see H.R. 2827), H1125 [15FE]

——— provide for independent investigation and prosecution of sexual harassment under Uniform Code of Military Justice (see H.R. 7560), H4453 [21AP]

——— repeal certain authorized use of military force (see H.R. 2014), H216 [18JA]

Bishop Utah Test and Training Range: designate (see H.R. 266), H309 [28JA]

CDC: extend authorization for Lead Exposure Registry (see H.R. 6737), H1123 [15FE]

Charles P. Nord Post Office, Perham, MN: designate (see H.R. 6220), H10 [10JA]

China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 4785), H332 [1FE]

Civil Air Patrol: anniversary (see H. Res. 566), H10 [10JA]

Col. Gail S. Halvorsen ‘‘Candy Bomber’’ Veterans Center, Orem, UT: designate (see H.R. 4787), H1075 [8FE]

Colleges and universities: condemn threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirm support for historically Black colleges and universities and their students (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1331 [7MR]

——— provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3294), H5212 [20MY]

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), H1331 [7MR]

Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic, San Angelo, TX: designate (see H.R. 4328), H9 [10JA]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Harriet Tubman to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7062), H3712 [11MR]

Communities Helping Invest Through Property and Improvements Needed for Veterans (CHIP IN for Vets) Act: amend to extend pilot program (see H.R. 3888), H9 [10JA]

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), H918 [2FE]

Congressional Accountability Act: approve certain regulations implementing labor-management provisions granting congressional employees legal protection to organize and bargain collectively (see H. Res. 915), H1114 [9FE] (see H. Res. 1096), H4797 [10MY]

Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 1607), H5212 [20MY]

Crime: extend period of time that technology companies are required to preserve reports to CyberTipline relative to child sexual exploitation visual depictions (see H.R. 1198), H43 [11JA]

——— extend to private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections enjoyed by letter and mail carriers (see H.R. 6852), H5222 [27MY]

Defense Production Act: invoke authorities to increase production of infant formula and provide for equitable distribution through Federally qualified health centers (see H. Con. Res. 90), H5097 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see H.R. 8432), H7842 [14SE]

——— develop program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in certain private carbon credit markets (see H.R. 2820), H3865 [24MR]

——— establish cattle contract library (see H.R. 7639), H8373 [30SE]

——— establish loan program to support mentorship and apprenticeship opportunities for veterans to become farmers or ranchers (see H.R. 4552), H44 [11JA]

——— extend certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus (see H.R. 6613), H4971 [13MY]

——— provide for adjustment or modification of loans for critical rural utility service providers (see H.R. 2244), H5209 [19MY]

——— provide grants to States to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (see H.R. 9186), H9984 [21DE]

Dept. of Commerce: study feasibility of manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors in U.S. (see H.R. 6152), H10 [10JA]

Dept. of Defense: assess semiconductor requirements in conflict scenario (see H.R. 8104), H5644 [16JN]

——— carry out pilot program to supplement transition assistance program (see H.R. 4769), H79 [12JA]

——— designate executive agent responsible for continuing education in strategic foreign languages (see H.R. 5200), H10 [10JA]

——— establish Baltic Security Initiative (see H.R. 7290), H4922 [12MY]

——— make certain improvements to security clearances for recently separated Armed Forces members and retired civilian employees (see H.R. 7738), H4919 [12MY]

Dept. of Education: authorize programs to provide college scholarships and educational support to women and girls who have escaped Afghanistan and come to U.S. (see H.R. 7709), H4796 [10MY]

——— permit States flexibility to use existing funding through Perkins Grant Program to raise public awareness for skilled trade programs (see H.R. 4967), H1125 [15FE]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 8614), H8589 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: expand allowable use criteria for new access points grants for community health centers (see H.R. 5141), H1331 [7MR]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 7775), H8223 [28SE]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 6117), H7883 [15SE]

——— improve diversity of participants in Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3085), H8674 [30NO]

——— research long-term effects of coronavirus, develop rare disease public emergency health plan, provide immunization education, promote diversity in clincal trials, and increase access to telehealth services (see H.R. 6000), H977 [4FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: assess technology needs along maritime border and develop strategy for bridging such gaps (see H.R. 8056), H7256 [27JY]

——— authorize Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program to fund certain cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs and initiatives (see H.R. 6868), H1208 [1MR]

——— create stronger accountability mechanisms for Joint Task Forces (see H.R. 8801), H7783 [13SE]

——— enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H1145 [25FE]

——— establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force unit to investigate transnational criminal organization arms smuggling across border between U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 1120), H216 [18JA]

——— establish Center for Countering Human Trafficking (see H.R. 6736), H1123 [15FE]

——— establish regional processing centers, improve asylum and credible fear processes, require court docketing priorities during irregular migration events, and improve ability to manage migration flows (see H.R. 2839), H5010 [16MY]

——— establish school security coordinating council (see H.R. 6387), H3859 [21MR]

——— establish task force on prevention of suicide by U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel (see H.R. 9550), H9852 [14DE]

——— improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (see H.R. 9352), H8594 [22NO]

——— issue strategy to improve hiring and retention of U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel in rural or remote areas (see H.R. 7459), H4724 [6MY]

——— reauthorize and expand National Threat Assessment Center (see H.R. 1229), H6680 [15JY]

——— report to Congress on cybersecurity roles and responsibilities of Federal Government (see H.R. 5658), H10 [10JA]

——— restrict flow of illicit drugs into U.S. (see H.R. 9050), H8403 [18OC]

——— support remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels (see H.R. 4209), H9 [10JA]

Dept. of HUD: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see H.R. 8213), H8373 [30SE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grant to encourage recruitment of law enforcment officers (see H.R. 7826), H5735 [21JN]

——— 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]

——— establish body-worn camera partnership grant program (see H.R. 3248), H10 [10JA]

——— permit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to be used for purpose of increasing compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers (see H.R. 6375), H4154 [4AP]

Dept. of Labor: address workforce gaps (see H.R. 6436), H1208 [1MR]

——— study factors affecting U.S. employment opportunities of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries (see H.R. 6715), H8379 [4OC]

Dept. of State: establish Baltic Security and Economic Enhancement Initiative (see H.R. 7290), H4922 [12MY]

——— provide for appropriate balance of empowering diplomats to pursue vital diplomatic goals and mitigating security risks at U.S. diplomatic posts (see H.R. 6034), H7742 [9SE]

——— submit briefing and report to Congress on support of China for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6954), H1328 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate copayments for medicines relative to preventive health services (see H.R. 3452), H5931 [1JY]

——— establish task force on Agent Orange exposure (see H.R. 3596), H79 [12JA]

——— establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (see H.R. 6273), H8066 [21SE]

——— extend certain benefits to National Guard members who incur disabilities while performing State active duty (see H.R. 4247), H9 [10JA]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 7089), H3743 [15MR]

——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 8100), H9689 [12DE]

——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H332 [1FE]

——— obtain independent cybersecurity assessment of information systems (see H.R. 7299), H8589 [17NO]

——— provide eligibility to certain individuals who receive sole survivorship discharges for educational assistance under Post-9/11 Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 7746), H4919 [12MY]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers (see H.R. 3586), H1376 [8MR]

Discrimination: condemn great replacement theory, acknowledge impact of white supremacist violence on black community of Buffalo, NY, remember hate crime victims, and address white supremacist violence (see H. Res. 1152), H5411 [8JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H5924 [28JN]

Dr. Ezra S. Parke Post Office Building, Bloomfield Township, MI: designate (see H.R. 7519), H4922 [12MY]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 4390), H7558 [9AU]

——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 6833), H3972 [29MR]

Election Assistance Commission: establish program to make grants to States to provide enhanced pay for election workers (see H.R. 8015), H5445 [9JN]

Elections: expand protections for election workers, polling places, and other election infrastructure against threats and violence (see H.R. 6872), H1175 [28FE]

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), H5228 [31MY]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 8404), H6705 [18JY]

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), H3777 [16MR]

FDA: allow drug manufacturers and sponsors to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate drug safety and effectiveness (see H.R. 2565), H8710 [1DE]

FEC: limit authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds for political purposes, including political committees, to nonprofit corporations (see H.R. 2692), H5221 [27MY]

Federal agencies and departments: prevent organizational conflicts of interest in Federal acquisition (see H.R. 7602), H7720 [23AU]

Federal Interagency Floodplain Management Task Force: use best available data to evaluate and protect communities and Federal infrastructure from potential flooding (see H.R. 481), H3971 [29MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 5727), H7713 [16AU]

FEMA: provide for disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5256), H3745 [15MR]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. role in eliminating sexual violence in conflict (see H. Res. 1210), H5932 [1JY]

——— establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 2967), H332 [1FE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 65), H7713 [16AU]

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: require disclosure of foreign government subsidies in premerger notification process (see H.R. 5639), H290 [20JA]

——— require original manufacturers of digital electronic equipment to make available certain documentation, diagnostic, and repair information to consumers and independent repair providers (see H.R. 4006), H8373 [30SE]

Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7975), H5332 [7JN]

Horticulture: require cut flowers and cut greens displayed in certain Federal buildings to be produced in U.S. (see H.R. 4613), H309 [28JA]

Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 53), H5647 [16JN]

Hunger: advance targeted and evidence-based interventions for prevention and treatment of global malnutrition and improve coordination of such programs (see H.R. 4693), H10 [10JA]

Immigration: establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see H.R. 3215), H5941 [7JY]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 2920), H4921 [12MY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5984), H5228 [31MY]

Information technology: enhance cybersecurity of health care and public health sector (see H.R. 8806), H9689 [12DE]

Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2163), H8379 [4OC]

Iran: award Congressional Gold Medal to former U.S. hostages of Iran Hostage Crisis for resilience throughout unprecedented ordeal and sacrifice to our country (see H.R. 1179), H5735 [21JN]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE]

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

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 8246), H5923 [28JN]

Lobbyists: prohibit persons from accepting compensation for serving as agent of, or lobbyist for, foreign adversary (see H.R. 9140), H8378 [4OC]

Major General Oliver W. Dillard VA Outpatient Clinic, Canton, MI: designate (see H.R. 7903), H5219 [27MY]

Medicare: extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services (see H.R. 8800), H8223 [28SE]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H5487 [13JN]

——— revise certain payment rules for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy furnished in rural areas and medically underserved areas (see H.R. 5536), H6923 [20JY]

Members of Congress: require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 336), H917 [2FE]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 1624), H6883 [19JY]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in the U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 628), H8373 [30SE]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 668), H1075 [8FE]

National objectives: build on America’s spirit of service to nurture, promote, and expand culture of service to secure Nation’s future, address critical needs, and strengthen civic fabric of American society (see H.R. 3000), H10550 [3JA]

National Pell Grant Day: designate (see H. Res. 1193), H5734 [21JN]

National security: strengthen through defense of democracy abroad and address contemporary threats to democracy around world (see H.R. 8708), H8801 [6DE]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1008), H3896 [28MR]

NIH: prohibit Federal funds for NIH to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 8699), H7843 [14SE]

——— prohibit National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases from conducting or supporting research that causes significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 6186), H8595 [22NO]

NSC: require membership to include Sec. of Homeland Security (see H.R. 5956), H10 [10JA]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 6929), H1426 [9MR]

Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Jackson French Post Office, Omaha, NE: designate (see H.R. 4168), H9 [10JA]

Power resources: modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see H.R. 9049), H8874 [8DE]

Rosa Louise McCauley Parks Post Office Building, Detroit, MI: designate (see H.R. 6614), H1126 [15FE]

Roy E. Dickens Post Office, Hazel Park, MI: designate (see H.R. 7518), H4922 [12MY]

Russia: condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Res. 1526), H9903 [15DE]

——— condemn rape and assault of Ukrainian women in area of Bucha, call for removal of Russian forces and cessation of hostilities, protect human rights, and allow free flow of foreign aid (see H. Res. 1057), H4443 [14AP]

——— condemn Vladimir Putin, Russian Security Council, and military for acts of aggression and atrocities rising to level of crimes against humanity and war crimes against people of Ukraine and others (see H. Res. 963), H1376 [8MR]

——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see H.R. 6470), H294 [21JA]

——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see H.R. 6951), H1328 [7MR]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H5924 [28JN]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2050), H8114 [22SE]

——— eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 3183), H5647 [16JN]

——— eliminate work disincentives for disabled adult child beneficiaries (see H.R. 4003), H4445 [14AP]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 5723), H198 [14JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H5924 [28JN]

Taiwan: require annual feasibility report on cooperation between National Guard and Taiwan (see H.R. 4560), H217 [18JA]

Taxation: allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being an employee (see H.R. 2549), H7558 [9AU]

——— classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 8448), H6922 [20JY]

——— establish semiconductor manufacturing investment credit (see H.R. 7104), H3775 [16MR]

——— exempt telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules (see H.R. 5981), H79 [12JA]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 4750), H8874 [8DE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H1134 [18FE]

——— provide gasoline tax holiday (see H.R. 6787), H1130 [18FE]

——— temporarily reinstate coronavirus employee retention tax credit for employers subject to closure (see H.R. 6161), H8066 [21SE]

Telecommunications: prioritize efforts and enhance coordination among U.S. agencies to encourage Central and Eastern European countries to improve telecommunications networks security (see H.R. 3344), H1330 [7MR]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8592 [18NO]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8592 [18NO]

Transportation Security Administration: standardize enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential, HAZMAT Endorsement, and PreCheck programs (see H.R. 6571), H5212 [20MY]

Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 1842), H4074 [31MR]

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), H5448 [9JN]

Ukraine: provide enhanced authority for President to enter into agreements with Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to protect civilian populations from Russian military invasion (see H.R. 6876), H1176 [28FE] (see H.R. 7611), H4575 [27AP]

Women: clarify that constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid to all intents and purposes as part of Constitution (see H. Res. 891), H308 [28JA]

——— support contraceptive rights and access in U.S. and support comprehensive reproductive health care (see H. Res. 1155), H5488 [13JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H5924 [28JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 3577), H4511 [26AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: require national security strategy for national technology and industrial base to provide for research and development of sustainable and secure food sources (see H.R. 8894), H7965 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize certain prizes for development of non-per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-containing turnout gear (see H.R. 8900), H7965 [19SE]

——— consult with congressional defense committees in preparation of national defense strategy (see H.R. 8897), H7965 [19SE]

——— develop strategy for further collaborating with U.S. allies and partners relative to access to strategic and critical minerals (see H.R. 8904), H7965 [19SE]

——— establish preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs (see H.R. 8899), H7965 [19SE]

——— include additional elements in plan and report on reduction of reliance on services, supplies, or materials from covered countries (see H.R. 8895), H7965 [19SE]

——— include module on digital literacy in annual cyber awareness training provided to certain Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8627), H7538 [29JY]

——— include training on consequences of committing crime in Transition Assistance Program pre-separation counseling (see H.R. 8626), H7538 [29JY]

——— notify Congress before carrying out order to use nuclear weapon without declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 8902), H7965 [19SE]

——— provide for certain requirements relating to retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 9077), H8316 [29SE]

——— report to Congress on congressional increases to budget (see H.R. 8896), H7965 [19SE]

——— require that certain actions taken by Sec. of Defense be treated as eligible transportation project (see H.R. 9078), H8316 [29SE]

——— secure strategic and critical materials needed to meet national security demands in National Defense Stockpile (see H.R. 8315), H5940 [7JY]

——— submit report relative to provision of water alternatives to communities affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination (see H.R. 8901), H7965 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting discrimination in federally funded education programs (see H. Res. 1202), H5878 [23JN]

——— establish grant program for State and local educational agencies to promote digital citizenship and media literacy (see H.R. 8216), H5878 [23JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish program to reduce reliance of allied European countries on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in Russia (see H.R. 6874), H1175 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop comprehensive plan to identify, deploy, and integrate emerging technologies to achieve greater situational awareness along northern and southern borders of U.S. (see H.R. 6794), H1131 [18FE]

——— ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 6795), H1131 [18FE]

——— establish integrated border intelligence analytical cell and Joint Task Force to combat transnational organizations exploiting migration surges and strengthen cross-border partnerships (see H.R. 7756), H4920 [12MY]

——— provide for emergency response to migration surges (see H.R. 7757), H4920 [12MY]

——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see H.R. 6826), H1145 [25FE]

Dept. of State: further surge capacity to better support special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of Afghanistan (see H.R. 8628), H7538 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see H.R. 8750), H7727 [26AU]

——— provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in U.S. merchant marine in Southeast Asia theater of operations during Vietnam Era (see H.R. 8925), H8010 [20SE]

Drugs: provide for lower prices through drug price negotiation (see H.R. 7497), H4438 [11AP]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 6370), H8 [10JA]

GAO: assess efforts of Dept. of Defense relative to National Defense Stockpile (see H.R. 8898), H7965 [19SE]

Immigration: remove requirement to demonstrate residency for eligibility as nonimmigrant for certain aliens pursuing educational goals (see H.R. 8629), H7538 [29JY]

Information technology: improve cybersecurity practices and digital literacy among veterans (see H.R. 8215), H5877 [23JN]

Israel: reauthorize U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 8903), H7965 [19SE]

Members of Congress: require disclosure of financial interests in cryptocurrency (see H.R. 7862), H5212 [20MY]

Mining and mineral resources: encourage extraction and processing of rare earth elements and critical minerals (see H.R. 8272), H5930 [1JY]

Navy: establish pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating bases for consumption by servicemembers (see H.R. 8893), H7965 [19SE]

Russia: prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (see H.R. 7068), H3712 [11MR]

Secret Service: reauthorize National Computer Forensics Institute (see H.R. 7174), H3853 [18MR]

Taxation: prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (see H.R. 6392), H193 [13JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: require national security strategy for national technology and industrial base to provide for research and development of sustainable and secure food sources (H.R. 8894), H7966 [19SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorize certain prizes for development of non-per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-containing turnout gear (H.R. 8900), H7966 [19SE]

——— consult with congressional defense committees in preparation of national defense strategy (H.R. 8897), H7966 [19SE]

——— develop strategy for further collaborating with U.S. allies and partners relative to access to strategic and critical minerals (H.R. 8904), H7966 [19SE]

——— establish preference for domestically manufactured or produced food for military working dogs (H.R. 8899), H7966 [19SE]

——— include additional elements in plan and report on reduction of reliance on services, supplies, or materials from covered countries (H.R. 8895), H7966 [19SE]

——— include module on digital literacy in annual cyber awareness training provided to certain Armed Forces members (H.R. 8627), H7540 [29JY]

——— include training on consequences of committing crime in Transition Assistance Program pre-separation counseling (H.R. 8626), H7540 [29JY]

——— notify Congress before carrying out order to use nuclear weapon without declaration of war by Congress (H.R. 8902), H7966 [19SE]

——— provide for certain requirements relating to retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs (H.R. 9077), H8318 [29SE]

——— report to Congress on congressional increases to budget (H.R. 8896), H7966 [19SE]

——— require that certain actions taken by Sec. of Defense be treated as eligible transportation project (H.R. 9078), H8318 [29SE]

——— secure strategic and critical materials needed to meet national security demands in National Defense Stockpile (H.R. 8315), H5941 [7JY]

——— submit report relative to provision of water alternatives to communities affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination (H.R. 8901), H7966 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program for State and local educational agencies to promote digital citizenship and media literacy (H.R. 8216), H5879 [23JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish program to reduce reliance of allied European countries on natural gas, petroleum, and nuclear fuel produced in Russia (H.R. 6874), H1176 [28FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop comprehensive plan to identify, deploy, and integrate emerging technologies to achieve greater situational awareness along northern and southern borders of U.S. (H.R. 6794), H1133 [18FE]

——— ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (H.R. 6795), H1133 [18FE]

——— establish integrated border intelligence analytical cell and Joint Task Force to combat transnational organizations exploiting migration surges and strengthen cross-border partnerships (H.R. 7756), H4921 [12MY]

——— provide for emergency response to migration surges (H.R. 7757), H4921 [12MY]

——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (H.R. 6826), H1147 [25FE]

Dept. of State: further surge capacity to better support special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of Afghanistan (H.R. 8628), H7540 [29JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (H.R. 8750), H7727 [26AU]

——— provide eligibility for veterans benefits for individuals who served in U.S. merchant marine in Southeast Asia theater of operations during Vietnam Era (H.R. 8925), H8011 [20SE]

Drugs: provide for lower prices through drug price negotiation (H.R. 7497), H4438 [11AP]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (H.R. 6370), H9 [10JA]

GAO: assess efforts of Dept. of Defense relative to National Defense Stockpile (H.R. 8898), H7966 [19SE]

Immigration: remove requirement to demonstrate residency for eligibility as nonimmigrant for certain aliens pursuing educational goals (H.R. 8629), H7540 [29JY]

Information technology: improve cybersecurity practices and digital literacy among veterans (H.R. 8215), H5879 [23JN]

Israel: reauthorize U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter unmanned aerial systems (H.R. 8903), H7966 [19SE]

Members of Congress: require disclosure of financial interests in cryptocurrency (H.R. 7862), H5212 [20MY]

Mining and mineral resources: encourage extraction and processing of rare earth elements and critical minerals (H.R. 8272), H5931 [1JY]

Navy: establish pilot program to offer plant-based protein options at forward operating bases for consumption by servicemembers (H.R. 8893), H7966 [19SE]

Russia: prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in transactions with foreign persons that purchase or transact in gold from Russia (H.R. 7068), H3713 [11MR]

Secret Service: reauthorize National Computer Forensics Institute (H.R. 7174), H3854 [18MR]

Taxation: prohibit deduction for prescription drug advertising and promotional expenses (H.R. 6392), H194 [13JA]

Remarks

Adrian, MI: tribute to Page Fence Giants (baseball team), E176• [25FE]

Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), H6021 [13JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve and expand Solid Start program (S. 1198), H8187, H8189 [28SE]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, H6021 [13JY]

——— provision of abortion counseling and abortions to veterans and VA beneficiaries, H8187, H8189 [28SE]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements, H5342 [8JN]

——— increase age limit on purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize prohibition on untraceable firearms, and encourage safe storage of firearms (H.R. 7910), H5342 [8JN]

Lake Orion, MI: anniversary of Lake Orion United Methodist Church, E928• [14SE]

Lansing, MI: tribute to Dept. of Defense deployment of medical personnel to Sparrow Hospital to provide assistance during coronavirus pandemic, E249• [11MR]

——— tribute to Trinity African Methodist Episcopal Church, E172• [25FE]

Lansing Community College: Board of Trustees recipient of Association of Community College Trustees Charles Kennedy Equity Award, E933• [14SE]

Mental health: address mental health care crisis, H6877 [19JY]

Michigan State University: anniversary of Alpha Phi (fraternal organization) Beta Beta Chapter, E927• [14SE]

——— tribute to Black Students’ Alliance, E171• [25FE]

Oxford, MI: express condolences to families and victims of Oxford High School shooting, H1069–H1071 [8FE]

Proctor, Robert: Association of Community College Trustees M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award recipient, E927• [14SE]

Vedder, Jake: tribute to participation in Olympic Games, E178• [25FE]

Tributes

Albright, Madeleine Korbel, H4491, H4495, H4496 [26AP]

Ball, Richard, E1241• [8DE]

Brown, Claude, E553• [24MY]

Childers, Lulu V., E177• [25FE]

Jewett, George, E173• [25FE]

Jones, Melvin T., E174• [25FE]

Landsberg, Paul, E883• [26AU]

Lett, Thelma, E174• [25FE]

Manor, Steve, E1122• [10NO]

Mason, Barbara Roberts, E176• [25FE]

Niblock, Harry, E1037• [11OC]

Palmer, Megan, E850• [12AU]

Pumford, Christopher, E1044• [14OC]

VanderVeen, J. David, E31• [12JA]

Walker, Willard, E179• [25FE]

Weiss, Stanley A., E5• [6JA]

Zizoli, Matilda, E382• [14AP]