FALLON, PAT (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6847 [19JY]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H873 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 705), H3859 [21MR]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1011), H198 [14JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 1080), H5487 [13JN]

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: authorize more enlisted members to attend Naval Postgraduate School (see H.R. 9279), H8433 [7NO]

——— provide for standard record of service on active duty for members of reserve components (see H.R. 7041), H1423 [9MR]

Baltic States: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1142), H5685 [17JN]

Bob Krueger Post Office, New Braunfels, TX: designate (see H.R. 8203), H7883 [15SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 3), H310 [28JA]

Business and industry: prohibit all transactions from TikTok, Inc., or other social media companies in, or under influence of, certain foreign countries of concern (see H.R. 9508), H10550 [3JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: make House wing and House office buildings open and accessible to public (see H. Res. 961), H1304 [3MR]

CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (see H.J. Res. 72), H4075 [31MR]

China: direct President to prohibit purchase of public or private real estate located in the U.S. by members of Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 3847), H7720 [23AU]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to human rights abuses in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (see H.R. 7998), H5612 [15JN]

——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to forced organ harvesting (see H.R. 6319), H7407 [28JY]

——— 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), H7883 [15SE]

Colleges and universities: require public institutions of higher education to disseminate information on rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students (see H.R. 7294), H5547 [14JN]

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]

Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 1607), H5547 [14JN]

——— authorize notaries public to perform, and establish minimum standards for, certain electronic and remote notarizations and require Federal and State courts to recognize such notarizations performed by notary public (see H.R. 3962), H5487 [13JN]

——— establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 6482), H977 [4FE]

Crime: denounce domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and groups and organizations providing pregnancy support for expectant mothers (see H. Res. 1183), H7068 [21JY]

——— prohibit picketing or parading at certain buildings or residences (see H.R. 8062), H5879 [23JN]

DEA: provide for life imprisonment for certain offenses involving fentanyl (see H.R. 6439), H918 [2FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 8004), H8757 [5DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish public-private partnership technology investment pilot program (see H.R. 8470), H7066 [21JY]

——— require annual reports on military capabilities of Iran-backed entities and impact of lifted sanctions on such capabilities and prohibit Federal funding to such entities (see H.R. 7330), H4072 [31MR]

——— restrict from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services (see H.R. 9389), H8708 [1DE]

——— seek cooperation with allies in Middle East to identify countries to implement integrated air and missile defense capability to protect people and infrastructure from Iranian rocket attacks (see H.R. 7987), H5879 [23JN]

Dept. of Education: allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see H.R. 645), H5547 [14JN]

——— expand Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility to short-term job training programs (see H.R. 2037), H5547 [14JN]

——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 6056), H8543 [16NO]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (see H.R. 426), H4576 [27AP]

Dept. of Energy: establish and support quantum network infrastructure research and development program (see H.R. 1866), H10531 [23DE]

——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 8614), H7728 [26AU]

Dept. of HHS: clarify responsibilities for certain unaccompanied minor children (see H.R. 8356), H6334 [13JY]

——— furnish tailored information on resources available to expecting mothers through life.gov website (see H.R. 8384), H7883 [15SE]

——— prohibit from restricting direct access by health care facilities to coronavirus monoclonal antibody therapies (see H.R. 5663), H918 [2FE]

——— provide recovery by individuals who were stationed, lived, or worked at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 2192), H977 [4FE]

——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (see H.R. 4151), H8757 [5DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: collect biometric information from non-citizens seeking entry into U.S., those apprehended by Customs and Border Protection, or those applying for immigration benefits (see H.R. 7983), H5735 [21JN]

——— prohibit Federal funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program (see H.R. 8632), H7842 [14SE]

——— reform asylum claim process (see H.R. 8355), H6334 [13JY]

——— terminate Disinformation Governance Board and prohibit use of Federal funds to establish any other similar board (see H.R. 7641), H8589 [17NO]

Dept. of Labor: establish Payroll Audit Independent Determination program (see H.R. 5743), H6923 [20JY]

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

Dept. of the Treasury: issue bonds to finance construction of southern border wall and installation of additional physical barriers, roads, lighting, cameras, and sensors to gain operational control of southwest border (see H.R. 8371), H8874 [8DE]

Dept. of Transportation: modify certain regulations relative to requirements for commercial driver’s license testing and commercial learner’s permit holders (see H.R. 6567), H5547 [14JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust effective date of certain reductions, and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under laws administered (see H.R. 6323), H3777 [16MR]

——— improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (see H.R. 5754), H4435 [7AP]

——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (see H.R. 6647), H1135 [18FE]

Depts. of Education, Justice, and the Treasury: prohibit mass cancellation of student loans (see H.R. 8496), H7883 [15SE]

Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: notify relevant Federal, State, and local jurisdiction officials before placing covered alien in such jurisdiction (see H.R. 6592), H1116 [9FE]

Depts. of Homeland Security and State: add questions to visa, permanent residence, status adjustment, or naturalization applications on affiliation with Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, including Basij organizations (see H.R. 8420), H7173 [26JY]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 4390), H4192 [5AP]

——— lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (see H.R. 19), H309 [28JA]

EPA: repeal methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems (see H.R. 8749), H7727 [26AU]

Evans, Bishop E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1070), H4608 [28AP]

FCC: establish interagency taskforce on unlawful robocalls (see H.R. 5207), H309 [28JA]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 554), H8434 [7NO]

Federal agencies and departments: impose additional requirements for covered agencies in regulatory flexibility analysis (see H.R. 8443), H7883 [15SE]

——— improve visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices (see H.R. 9330), H8587 [17NO]

——— prohibit from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 6970), H3714 [11MR]

——— submit study to Congress on impact of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during coronavirus pandemic and plan for future telework and remote work (see H.R. 7835), H5488 [13JN]

Federal aid programs: provide benefits only to individuals verified to be U.S. citizens (see H.R. 756), H1014 [7FE]

——— simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see H.R. 9148), H8589 [17NO]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6015), H4715 [3MY]

Financial institutions: prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs (see H.R. 1729), H5547 [14JN]

Foreign policy: direct President report to Congress on possible benefits accruing to regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela due to U.S. agreement with Iran relative to Iranian nuclear program (see H.R. 7635), H5488 [13JN]

——— impose sanctions relative to Russia (see H.R. 6422), H252 [19JA]

FTC: prohibit email service providers from using filtering algorithms to flag emails from political campaigns that consumers have elected to receive as spam (see H.R. 8160), H7068 [21JY]

Harris, Vice President: remove from position as head of Biden administration strategy to address root causes of migration (see H. Res. 1002), H3864 [24MR]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 3461), H7842 [14SE]

Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H8373 [30SE]

Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 8110), H5644 [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), H1116 [9FE]

Immigration: close loopholes in immigration laws that serve as incentives to aliens to attempt to enter U.S. unlawfully (see H.R. 1901), H918 [2FE]

——— require visit to U.S. land border with Mexico and report thereon by any Cabinet member appointed by President to lead efforts related to immigration or securing such border (see H.R. 6610), H1116 [9FE]

International Criminal Court: prosecute Russian President Vladimir Putin for war crimes should any harm befall Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky due to actions taken or directed by Russian authority (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1274 [2MR]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 3355), H5221 [27MY]

Iran: continue certain Executive orders imposing U.S. sanctions and prevent waiver of certain sanctions until Iran ceases attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, citizens, and Iranian nationals in U.S. (see H.R. 8947), H8592 [18NO]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 9203), H8543 [16NO]

——— oppose engaging Russia for reviving Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), removing terrorism sanctions, or restoring any form of JCPOA while undeclared nuclear activities remains unresolved (see H. Res. 990), H3827 [17MR]

Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 8868), H7881 [15SE]

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1275), H6706 [18JY]

Law enforcement: provide enhanced capabilities to combat transnational criminal cartels (see H.R. 9312), H8541 [16NO]

Lumber industry: prohibit importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus (see H.R. 7437), H4431 [7AP]

Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 582), H8430 [3NO]

Medicare: exempt qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans (see H.R. 7995), H8410 [21OC]

——— extend Quality Payment Program-Small Practice, Underserved, and Rural Support program (see H.R. 6576), H1134 [18FE]

——— permanently extend Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital programs (see H.R. 8565), H8543 [16NO]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H8589 [17NO]

——— provide payments for home health services furnished via audio and video telehealth during emergency periods (see H.R. 3371), H4007 [30MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of Federal funds by Members who make public statements advocating for defunding police to contract with private security personnel (see H. Res. 1026), H4153 [4AP]

National Guard: improve promotion practices (see H.R. 7837), H5548 [14JN]

Natural gas: impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see H.R. 6748), H1135 [18FE]

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), H1331 [7MR]

Patents: establish robust patent system that restores and protects right of inventors to own and enforce private property rights in inventions and discoveries (see H.R. 5874), H4154 [4AP]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 541), H5547 [14JN]

Power resources: immediately resume onshore oil and gas lease sales (see H.R. 6927), H1426 [9MR]

——— recognize that irresponsible withdrawal of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve is threat to U.S. security (see H. Res. 1445), H8409 [21OC]

——— strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (see H.R. 6858), H3745 [15MR]

Public debt: establish limitations on amount of U.S.-issued debt which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals (see H.R. 8242), H5923 [28JN]

Russia: 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. 6742), H1177 [28FE]

——— express that U.N. should take immediate procedural actions necessary to remove Russia as permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Con. Res. 75), H1207 [1MR]

——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Russia (see H.R. 6947), H1426 [9MR]

Schools: authorize local educational agencies and non-public schools to use certain American Rescue Plan Act funds, services, or assistance for school safety (see H.R. 7942), H5488 [13JN]

——— increase funding for school resource officers, mental health guidance counselors, hardening of schools, and active shooter and intervention training for law enforcement, school officials, and students (see H.R. 7966), H5488 [13JN]

SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 9063), H8387 [7OC]

Social Security: replace windfall elimination provision with formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment, such as teachers, first responders, and other public servants (see H.R. 5834), H5735 [21JN]

Taiwan: provide for U.S. loan and lease of defense articles (see H.R. 8631), H7538 [29JY]

——— strengthen U.S. policy (see H.R. 9010), H8220 [28SE]

Taxation: establish semiconductor manufacturing investment credit (see H.R. 7104), H4715 [3MY]

——— exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property (see H.R. 1977), H3744 [15MR]

——— expand and improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 725), H948 [3FE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H7407 [28JY]

——— make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses (see H.R. 8913), H8589 [17NO]

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 1381), H7540 [29JY]

——— repeal certain excise taxes on firearms, ammunition, bows, and arrows and redirect certain lease revenue generated from offshore and onshore energy development to environmental education programs (see H.R. 8167), H5821 [22JN]

——— repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 6590), H1134 [18FE]

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

Telecommunications: invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 885), H301 [25JA]

Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (U.S.-European Union Interparliamentary Group): authorize (see H.R. 6624), H5487 [13JN]

U.N.: withhold U.S. funding for Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry relative to situation in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (see H.R. 7223), H5487 [13JN]

Uvalde, TX: condemn shooting at Robb Elementary School, express condolences to families and victims, and honor those who responded to attack (see H. Res. 1166), H5446 [9JN]

Veterans: enhance penalties for convictions for conspiracy to commit telemarketing or email marketing fraud committed against veterans (see H.R. 9282), H8441 [10NO]

——— 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), H6923 [20JY]

——— improve access to health care (see H.R. 4624), H8115 [22SE]

WHO: prohibit U.S. assessed and voluntary contributions (see H.R. 419), H5175 [18MY]

——— prohibit U.S. contributions until Congress receives a full report on coronavirus pandemic and China (see H.R. 374), H5175 [18MY]

——— prohibit U.S. contributions until membership of China is terminated and Taiwan is afforded full rights, privileges, and responsibilities as member state (see H.R. 1168), H5175 [18MY]

——— prohibit use of funds to seek membership or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions (see H.R. 497), H5931 [1JY]

Young, Don: tribute (see H. Res. 1005), H3972 [29MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: reimburse Texas for costs of Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement (see H.R. 8143), H5684 [17JN]

Dept. of State: repeal Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, reform asylum process, and establish penalities for individuals who overstay their visas (see H.R. 6706), H1118 [11FE]

FEC: prohibit certain political committees from compensating immediate family member of candidate for services provided and require such committees to report on payments made to immediate family members (see H.R. 8031), H5485 [13JN]

Immigration: clarify expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens apply regardless of where alien is encountered or apprehended (see H.R. 9470), H8873 [8DE]

Intelligence services: ensure that Congress is notified of deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by Russia, China, or Iran (see H.R. 8267), H5929 [1JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 69), H330 [1FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require submission of annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in port infrastructure in Western Hemisphere (see H.R. 6542), H329 [1FE]

Power resources: require congressional authorization for drawdown and sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 7996), H5445 [9JN]

Russia: amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine (see H.R. 8958), H8112 [22SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: reimburse Texas for costs of Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement (H.R. 8143), H5685 [17JN]

Dept. of State: repeal Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, reform asylum process, and establish penalities for individuals who overstay their visas (H.R. 6706), H1119 [11FE]

FEC: prohibit certain political committees from compensating immediate family member of candidate for services provided and require such committees to report on payments made to immediate family members (H.R. 8031), H5486 [13JN]

Immigration: clarify expedited removal of inadmissible arriving aliens apply regardless of where alien is encountered or apprehended (H.R. 9470), H8874 [8DE]

Intelligence services: ensure that Congress is notified of deployment or transfer of containerized missile systems by Russia, China, or Iran (H.R. 8267), H5930 [1JY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 69), H331 [1FE]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: require submission of annual report on investment by any Chinese entity in port infrastructure in Western Hemisphere (H.R. 6542), H331 [1FE]

Power resources: require congressional authorization for drawdown and sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 7996), H5447 [9JN]

Russia: amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine (H.R. 8958), H8114 [22SE]

Remarks

Baillio, Katie: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1118• [7NO]

Bob Krueger Post Office, New Braunfels, TX: designate (H.R. 8203), H8639, H8640 [29NO]

Bonham, TX: anniversary of First Presbyterian Church, E878• [26AU]

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 (H. Res. 881), H1353, H1354 [8MR]

Collier, Dewey R., II: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1117• [7NO]

Cooper, Charles S.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1117• [7NO]

Crittendon, Bryan: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1116• [7NO]

Dunn, Robert: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1115• [7NO]

Hall, Richard: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1114• [7NO]

Herrington, John: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1113• [7NO]

Hogge, Michael: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1112• [7NO]

Immigration: secure border between U.S. and Mexico, H8812 [7DE]

Kerr, Bob: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1111• [7NO]

Kirk, Johnny: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1119• [10NO]

Martin Olav Sabo Post Office, Minneapolis, MN: designate (H.R. 8025), H8638 [29NO]

Memorial Day: observance, E567• [31MY]

Murphey, James (Jessie): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1120• [10NO]

Neal Kenneth Todd Post Office, Akeley, MN: designate (H.R. 4899), H8640 [29NO]

Nosworthy, Dudley: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1120• [10NO]

O’Dell, Ralph: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1121• [10NO]

Page, John E.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1123• [10NO]

Public debt: recognize national debt as threat to national security, H8301 [29SE]

Ron Wright Post Office Building, Arlington, TX: designate (S. 3825), H8641 [29NO]

Scott, Harold (Ray): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1115• [7NO]

Scott, James (Vance): Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1130• [10NO]

Susan A. Davis Post Office, San Diego, CA: designate (H.R. 9308), H8637 [29NO]

Turner, John, Jr.: Texas 4th Congressional District Veteran Commendation recipient, E1127• [10NO]

Votes: position on missed, E492• [12MY]

Tributes

Anderson, Chad, E530• [18MY]

Bertsche, Verna E. (Ritchie), E9• [6JA]

Brown, James W., E568• [31MY]

Christopher, Choc, E565• [31MY]

Coppinger, Thomas E., E322• [30MR]

Davidson, Elmer L., E766• [21JY]

Dickson, Kenneth D., E407• [26AP]

Dubois, Grant, E31• [12JA]

Flynn, Daniel A., E1122• [10NO]

Hamstra, Lynn M. Coffey, E334• [31MR]

McCoy, James N., E7• [6JA]

Pemberton, Robert, E671• [24JN]

White, Mae L. Tudman, E876• [23AU]

Wright, Marion E., E23• [11JA]