BOYLE, BRENDAN F. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6443 [13JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Alcoholic beverages: provide for programs and activities to prevent underage drinking (see H.R. 7105), H4445 [14AP]

Andrew Gomer Williams Post Office Building, Butler, PA: designate (see H.R. 7514), H4442 [14AP]

Azerbaijan: condemn unprovoked military attack on Armenia and cease security assistance to Azerbaijan (see H. Res. 1351), H8410 [21OC]

Business and industry: prohibit employers from terminating employee group health plan coverage while employee is engaged in lawful strike (see H.R. 6557), H1331 [7MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occured January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 1627), H5547 [14JN]

Celebrate Community Week: designate (see H. Res. 1346), H7784 [13SE]

Climate: establish climate resilience workforce (see H.R. 6492), H1125 [15FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Harriet Tubman to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7062), H3829 [17MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 6683), H1126 [15FE]

Corporal Joseph Rodney Chapman Post Office, Freeport, PA: designate (see H.R. 8370), H6335 [13JY]

Crime: extend to private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections enjoyed by letter and mail carriers (see H.R. 6852), H8648 [29NO]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 8736), H8731 [2DE]

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]

Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 68), H43 [11JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: provide assistance to certain small family farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 8590), H8430 [3NO]

Dept. of Education: expand and improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 9097), H8370 [30SE]

——— update income-based repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 7530), H4443 [14AP]

Dept. of HHS: improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 6117), H7736 [2SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish grant program for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing (see H.R. 2638), H5447 [9JN]

——— require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing (see H.R. 7981), H5408 [8JN]

Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to establish, create, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative method (see H.R. 5768), H10 [10JA]

Dept. of Labor: require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 8105), H5644 [16JN]

Dept. of State: provide for certain actions relative to global climate change (see H.R. 2887), H9984 [21DE]

Dept. of the Interior: reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (see H.R. 6949), H4154 [4AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: exempt certain pandemic relief grants for motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries from Federal taxation (see H.R. 7477), H8710 [1DE]

Dept. of Transportation: issue regulations to require announcement of penalty for interference with airplane cabin or flight crew (see H.R. 4957), H10 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure certain employees are subject to same removal, demotion, and suspension policies as other Federal employees (see H.R. 6682), H3829 [17MR]

——— 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]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H8387 [7OC]

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), H5333 [7JN]

Diseases and disorders: honor individuals who have died in U.S. from coronavirus (see H. Res. 1110), H4920 [12MY]

Dr. John E. Fryer Day: designate (see H. Res. 1019), H4073 [31MR]

FAA: require installation of secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft (see H.R. 911), H8710 [1DE]

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), H290 [20JA]

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

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H1330 [7MR]

Federal Transit Administration: establish, maintain, and expand frequent, reliable, interconnected electric bus rapid transit service to expand racial, economic, and environmental justice (see H.R. 9648), H9982 [21DE]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 113), H8404 [18OC]

FEMA: improve hazard mitigation planning process to protect vulnerable communities and expand eligible activities that qualify for funding under hazard mitigation program (see H.R. 6396), H1120 [11FE]

Firearms: increase age limit on purchase of certain firearms, prevent gun trafficking, modernize prohibition on untraceable firearms, and encourage safe storage of firearms (see H.R. 7910), H5234 [3JN]

France: authorize Embassy to establish commemorative work in District of Columbia and its environs to honor contributions of Jean Monnet to restore peace between European nations and establish European Union (see H.R. 6611), H4398 [6AP]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 65), H1126 [15FE]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1348), H8710 [1DE]

Harold Billow Post Office Building, Mount Joy, PA: designate (see H.R. 8944), H8065 [21SE]

Health: provide for research and education relative to uterine fibroids (see H.R. 2007), H8674 [30NO]

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

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1353), H7881 [15SE]

Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 53), H5685 [17JN]

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), H4127 [1AP]

——— condemn death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian custody, discrimination against women, and use of violence to supress protests, and support right to self-determination and protest (see H. Res. 1397), H8410 [21OC]

——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 118), H8430 [3NO]

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

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1220), H5977 [12JY]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 871), H194 [13JA]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1198), H5823 [22JN]

Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1611), H8874 [8DE]

——— ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth (see H.R. 4058), H8386 [7OC]

——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 8581), H7732 [30AU]

——— extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services (see H.R. 8800), H8387 [7OC]

——— revise certain regulations relative to shared savings program and other advanced alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program (see H.R. 4587), H8390 [11OC]

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), H8379 [4OC]

Motor vehicles: ensure consumers have access to data relating to their motor vehicles, critical repair information, and tools, and to provide choices for maintenance, service, and repair of their motor vehicles (see H.R. 6570), H4715 [3MY]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1451), H8418 [28OC]

National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 3339), H7727 [26AU]

National Pell Grant Day: designate (see H. Res. 1193), H5879 [23JN]

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

News media: express gratitude to journalists and news staff risking injury and death and who have sacrificed their lives to chronicle and report on Russian invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 987), H4075 [31MR]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 8793), H7741 [9SE]

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), H948 [3FE]

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

Postal Service: prohibit from carrying out contract for procurement of next generation vehicle fleet unless such fleet is at least 75 percent electric or zero emission vehicles (see H.R. 7018), H1422 [9MR]

Puerto Rico: modify conditions for termination of financial oversight board (see H.R. 7409), H10056 [22DE]

Russia: ban visas of certain Russian citizens and their family members due to invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6853), H1146 [25FE]

——— 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]

——— 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), H309 [28JA]

——— recognize actions in Ukraine as genocide (see H. Res. 1205), H7173 [26JY]

——— withdraw normal trade relations treatment and apply certain Trade Act provisions to products (see H.R. 6835), H1331 [7MR]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (see H.R. 5598), H9984 [21DE]

Slavery Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 64), H977 [4FE]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 6583), H4922 [12MY]

Supreme Court: allow for twelve justices (see H.R. 2584), H4723 [6MY]

——— establish term limits and process by which appointments for justices occur at regular time intervals (see H.R. 5140), H5935 [5JY]

Taxation: allow above-the-line deduction for attorney fees and costs in connection with consumer claim awards (see H.R. 4457), H3854 [18MR]

——— allow tax credit for neighborhood revitalization (see H.R. 2143), H8801 [6DE]

——— 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), H4459 [25AP]

——— classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 6192), H254 [19JA]

——— impose minimum tax on certain wealthy tax payers that takes into account unrealized gains (see H.R. 8558), H7403 [28JY]

——— increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see H.R. 7079), H8731 [2DE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H8710 [1DE]

——— modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting (see H.R. 384), H8731 [2DE]

——— modify net investment income tax and transfer revenues to Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 8323), H8420 [28OC]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1321), H9689 [12DE]

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

——— repeal certain taxes on sports wagering (see H.R. 2350), H3713 [11MR]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 7382), H5487 [13JN]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H9689 [12DE]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H9689 [12DE]

Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 1842), H4862 [11MY]

Turkey: oppose abuse of journalists, political opponents, minorities, and others exercising certain freedoms and provide assistance to secure release of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience (see H.R. 4546), H332 [1FE]

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. 1282), H8674 [30NO]

Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 8770), H7735 [2SE]

——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 7489), H4437 [11AP]

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), H5879 [23JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 3577), H1014 [7FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: provide procedures for congressional disapproval of issuance of additional debt (see H.R. 6724), H1122 [15FE]

Harriet Tubman Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 7013), H1422 [9MR]

Medicare: establish demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities (see H.R. 9328), H8586 [17NO]

National Lung Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1500), H8674 [30NO]

Constitutional authority statements

Congress: provide procedures for congressional disapproval of issuance of additional debt (H.R. 6724), H1124 [15FE]

Harriet Tubman Day: establish as Federal holiday (H.R. 7013), H1424 [9MR]

Medicare: establish demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities (H.R. 9328), H8588 [17NO]

Letters

Request Dept. of State review and determine whether Syria meets criteria to be defined as ‘‘major illicit drug producing country’’ or ‘‘major drug-transit country’’: by, H7907 [19SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7885 [19SE]

Remarks

Belarus: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3806 [17MR]

BoricuActivatEd (organization): anniversary, E1006• [30SE]

Constitution Day: observance, H7885 [19SE]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to States to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals in lieu of law enforcement to respond to emergencies involving persons with mental illness or intellectual developmental disability (H.R. 8542), H8226 [29SE]

——— provide grants to communities for evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs (H.R. 4118), H8226 [29SE]

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 (H.R. 6448), H8226 [29SE]

——— establish grant program to establish, create, and administer violent incident clearance and technology investigative method (H.R. 5768), H8226 [29SE]

Economy: 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, H7673 [12AU]

NATO: call on U.S. to uphold NATO founding democratic principles and establish Center for Democratic Resilience within headquarters (H. Res. 831), H4178 [5AP]

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]

Russia: suspend normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 7108), H3806 [17MR]

Syria: recognize anniversary of Syrian revolution against Bashar al-Assad, E305• [28MR]

Tributes

Bradley, Michael J., Jr., E248• [11MR]

Feeney, Annamarie, E1331• [21DE]

Gardner, Jim, H8804 [7DE]

Rzepski, Margaret (Peg), E1330• [21DE]