CASTEN, SEAN (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H837 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 8297), H5946 [11JY]

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), H7884 [15SE]

American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4878), H5228 [31MY]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 5244), H7558 [9AU]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 6100), H7709 [12AU]

——— increase protections by reforming licensing process for dealers and exhibitors (see H.R. 3277), H9 [10JA]

——— provide protection for good faith donation of pet products (see H.R. 5684), H7720 [23AU]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 5999), H7558 [9AU]

Armed Forces: provide coverage for eating disorders under TRICARE program for members, certain former members, and their dependents (see H.R. 1309), H8222 [28SE]

——— provide for coverage of assisted reproductive technology services under TRICARE program (see H.R. 6094), H303 [25JA]

——— require removal from Saudi Arabia (see H.R. 9168), H8390 [11OC]

Army Specialist Joseph ‘Joey’ W. Dimock II Post Office Building, Grayslake, IL: designate (see H.R. 7899), H5219 [27MY]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to administration of firearms laws (see H.R. 2282), H5410 [8JN]

Aurora, IL: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Henry Pratt Co., and commend first responders (see H. Res. 927), H1124 [15FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H1147 [25FE]

Bridges: require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors (see H.R. 8033), H7967 [19SE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 3159), H6680 [15JY]

Business and industry: eliminate subsidies for domestic and foreign fossil-fuel production and taxpayer-funded research and development, update below-market royalty rates, and restrict access to coronavirus relief (see H.R. 2102), H1120 [11FE]

——— prohibit employers from terminating employee group health plan coverage while employee is engaged in lawful strike (see H.R. 6557), H5175 [18MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8535), H7254 [27JY]

CIA: allow Air America employees to be eligible for Federal retirement benefits (see H.R. 1297), H1075 [8FE]

Climate: address disparate impact of climate change on women and support efforts of women globally to address climate change (see H.R. 260), H1176 [28FE]

Colleges and universities: provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3294), H918 [2FE]

Colorado Springs, CO: condemn shooting at Club Q, express condolences to families and victims, and offer support to all who were impacted (see H. Res. 1522), H9853 [14DE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 9071), H8315 [29SE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 3525), H1141 [22FE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Harriet Tubman to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7062), H3745 [15MR]

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), H290 [20JA]

——— rename Office of Technology Assessment as Congressional Office of Technology and revise functions and duties (see H.R. 6573), H917 [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]

Conservation of energy: modify definition of water heater under energy conservation standards (see H.R. 7962), H8410 [21OC]

Contraceptives: establish certain duties for pharmacies to ensure provision of FDA-approved contraception (see H.R. 6005), H5945 [11JY]

——— protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 8373), H6707 [18JY]

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

Corporal Benjamin Desilets Post Office, Elmwood, IL: designate (see H.R. 6404), H194 [13JA]

Courts: create civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal (see H.R. 7920), H5227 [31MY]

——— improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see H.R. 4436), H8223 [28SE]

Crime: provide that it is unlawful to distribute private intimate visual depictions without person’s consent (see H.R. 6998), H1373 [8MR]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 8736), H8387 [7OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see H.R. 6251), H5228 [31MY]

——— develop program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in certain private carbon credit markets (see H.R. 2820), H332 [1FE]

——— establish national biochar research network (see H.R. 8596), H8397 [14OC]

——— establish renewable energy grant program for Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands and conduct GAO study on renewable energy efficiency in such territories (see H.R. 2791), H8403 [18OC]

——— 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]

——— extend certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus (see H.R. 6613), H1135 [18FE]

——— make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs (see H.R. 5459), H8801 [6DE]

——— reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 8450), H8387 [7OC]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1753), H5175 [18MY]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1919), H1303 [3MR]

Dept. of Defense: allow military medical treatment facilities to provide abortion services and for military to cover associated costs (see H.R. 7945), H5233 [3JN]

——— limit copayments for outpatient visits for mental health or behavioral health under TRICARE program (see H.R. 4824), H4922 [12MY]

Dept. of Education: amend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (see H.R. 8330), H7720 [23AU]

——— award grants to establish teacher leader development programs (see H.R. 7122), H7172 [26JY]

——— combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 9136), H8378 [4OC]

——— ensure availability of Federal work-study funding for students enrolled in residency programs for teachers, principals, or school leaders (see H.R. 3244), H1134 [18FE]

——— expand Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program to provide scholarships to students from underrepresented populations pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees (see H.R. 7313), H4439 [11AP]

——— expand use of college textbooks available under open license in order to achieve savings for students and improve textbook price information (see H.R. 7040), H5335 [7JN]

——— promote comprehensive college campus mental health and suicide prevention plans (see H.R. 5407), H5410 [8JN]

——— provide grants for institutions of higher education to prevent alcohol and substance misuse (see H.R. 6493), H5410 [8JN]

——— reauthorize grants for improving teacher education programs, strengthening teacher recruitment efforts, and providing training for prospective teachers (see H.R. 6205), H332 [1FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5342), H10 [10JA]

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: authorize Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (see H.R. 7249), H5175 [18MY]

——— authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 5750), H918 [2FE]

——— authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals relative to accessing abortion services (see H.R. 8452), H7728 [26AU]

——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 7814), H5173 [18MY]

——— award grants to States, territories, and Tribal governments to establish unarmed 911 response program (see H.R. 1859), H43 [11JA]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 7644), H5229 [31MY]

——— expand allowable use criteria for new access points grants for community health centers (see H.R. 5141), H5215 [24MY]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 7775), H8403 [18OC]

——— improve access to, and quality of health care for, minority and underserved populations (see H.R. 7585), H5010 [16MY]

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

——— improve maternal health and improve obstetric care in rural areas (see H.R. 4387), H217 [18JA]

——— include data on animal abuse in national clearinghouse for information relative to child abuse and neglect (see H.R. 763), H331 [1FE]

——— provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 4965), H5487 [13JN]

——— 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), H4192 [5AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H4192 [5AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish grant program to provide amounts to eligible entities for costs associated with establishment and operation of safe parking program for homeless (see H.R. 2965), H1125 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grant to encourage recruitment of law enforcment officers (see H.R. 7826), H7709 [12AU]

——— create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (see H.R. 6538), H5647 [16JN]

——— 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), H7709 [12AU]

——— improve processing of samples of sexual assault evidence (see H.R. 8264), H7709 [12AU]

——— make grants to States, local government, and Tribal governments for creation and operation of veterans response teams within law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 5788), H7713 [16AU]

——— 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), H7709 [12AU]

——— provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs (see H.R. 8760), H7731 [30AU]

Dept. of Labor: provide funds to certain science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) businesses to offer mid-career workers paid internships or other returnships that lead to positions above entry level (see H.R. 2784), H4153 [4AP]

——— 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 the Interior: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see H.R. 5413), H8387 [7OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: clarify monitoring of certain domestic and foreign financial transaction to obtain necessary information on illicit financial activities (see H.R. 7080), H3742 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in the U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 3095), H7067 [21JY]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 6841), H1146 [25FE]

——— permit construction of certain noise barriers with funds from Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6801), H5410 [8JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see H.R. 3967), H1125 [15FE]

——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H5410 [8JN]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers (see H.R. 3586), H9 [10JA]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H7785 [13SE]

——— 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), H5221 [27MY]

Disasters: facilitate community action to address repetitively flooded areas (see H.R. 7836), H5207 [19MY]

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]

——— eliminate discrimination in State criminal and civil laws for those living with HIV/AIDS (see H.R. 6111), H5228 [31MY]

Diseases and disorders: ensure access to cost-free monkeypox testing services (see H.R. 8693), H7709 [12AU]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H10 [10JA]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 4390), H8119 [26SE]

Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 1075), H4608 [28AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 1), H3855 [18MR]

Electric power: require certain agencies to report to Congress on study on establishing or modifying reliability standard to ensure reliable operation of thermoelectric power plants during droughts (see H.R. 8311), H5940 [7JY]

Employment: establish domestic workers bill of rights to protect workplace rights and conditions and ensure implementation and enforcement of such protections (see H.R. 4826), H5879 [23JN]

EPA: carry out certain activities to protect communities from harmful effects of plastics (see H.R. 9388), H8708 [1DE]

——— develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 7696), H5932 [1JY]

——— establish pilot program for hyperlocal air quality monitoring projects in environmental justice communities (see H.R. 6759), H1129 [18FE]

——— implement fenceline monitoring for air pollutants at facilities contributing to high local cancer rates and other health threats and expand and strengthen national ambient air quality monitoring network (see H.R. 8352), H7172 [26JY]

——— improve recycling and composting programs (see H.R. 8059), H8430 [3NO]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4892), H1376 [8MR]

Evans, Sarah Keys: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5922), H217 [18JA]

FAA: assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating noise burden they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 7853), H5410 [8JN]

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

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (see H.R. 6938), H1302 [3MR]

FDA: improve safety and supply of infant formula (see H.R. 7933), H5232 [3JN]

——— prohibit introduction or delivery for introduction into interstate commerce of food packaging containing intentionally added per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 6026), H3866 [24MR]

Federal employees: provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 4268), H7716 [19AU]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H1177 [28FE]

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), H4861 [11MY]

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), H193 [13JA]

FERC: protect consumers from manipulation of electricity and natural gas markets by traders (see H.R. 8578), H7404 [28JY]

Financial institutions: limit overdraft fees and establish fair and transparent practices relative to marketing and provision of overdraft coverage programs at depository institutions (see H.R. 4277), H977 [4FE]

——— modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 6889), H6923 [20JY]

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]

——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 6225), H309 [28JA]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 1007), H5234 [3JN]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 9207), H8408 [21OC]

——— require safe storage and adult supervision before juvenile can possess firearm, and award grants to local educational agencies to implement gun safety awareness programs (see H.R. 6639), H1073 [8FE]

Foreign trade: suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (see H.R. 8982), H8118 [26SE]

FTC: establish Bureau of Digital Services Oversight and Safety (see H.R. 6796), H1131 [18FE]

——— require impact assessments of automated decision systems and augmented critical decision processes (see H.R. 6580), H946 [3FE]

Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see H. Res. 69), H1177 [28FE]

Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 3614), H8423 [31OC]

——— modernize prescription verification process for contact lenses and clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses (see H.R. 3353), H5487 [13JN]

——— oppose criminalization of essential health care, including sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care and disapprove criminalization of pregnancy outcomes (see H. Con. Res. 89), H4920 [12MY]

——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 8111), H5976 [12JY]

Highland Park, IL: condemn shooting at July 4th parade, express condolences to families and victims, and commend response by first responders (see H. Res. 1229), H6624 [14JY]

Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 53), H5235 [3JN]

Immigration: expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 3149), H5931 [1JY]

——— extend immigration benefits to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence (see H.R. 9474), H9730 [13DE]

——— remove Registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (see H.R. 8433), H7883 [15SE]

Insurance: establish public health plan (see H.R. 1227), H4921 [12MY]

——— require coverage of infertility treatments (see H.R. 4450), H3776 [16MR]

——— require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see H.R. 7894), H5219 [27MY]

International Atomic Energy Agency: support nuclear security role (see H. Res. 832), H5936 [5JY]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 84), H4073 [31MR]

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), H3744 [15MR]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world (see H.R. 8681), H7743 [9SE]

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

Labeling: establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are, at the option of food labelers, included in food packaging (see H.R. 6167), H8396 [14OC]

Law enforcement officers: provide grants to enable nonprofit disability organizations to develop training programs that support safe interactions between officers and individuals with disabilities and older individuals (see H.R. 3127), H7708 [12AU]

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

Literature: recognize sweeping attack on books in U.S., acknowledge role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and recognize tactics used to ban books in classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries (see H. Res. 1392), H8223 [28SE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 890), H918 [2FE]

Marine mammals: support and provide financial resources for North Atlantic right whale conservation programs and projects of persons with expertise required for such conservation (see H.R. 6785), H1177 [28FE]

Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1034), H4396 [6AP]

Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see H.R. 3089), H309 [28JA]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 432), H917 [2FE]

——— expand availability of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 3108), H3744 [15MR]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see H.R. 5503), H7732 [30AU] (see H.R. 9271), H8428 [3NO]

——— provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders (see H.R. 1551), H3744 [15MR]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H7732 [30AU]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 4640), H948 [3FE]

——— provide option for first responders age 50 to 64 separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 4148), H1376 [8MR]

——— provide pharmacy reimbursement for coronavirus-related and future emergency services (see H.R. 7213), H7742 [9SE]

Mental health: clarify applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits (see H.R. 8229), H8387 [7OC]

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]

Motor vehicles: increase deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in low-income communities and communities of color (see H.R. 1221), H290 [20JA]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H8113 [22SE]

National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4878), H5228 [31MY]

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

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 933), H1131 [18FE]

National security: strengthen through defense of democracy abroad and address contemporary threats to democracy around world (see H.R. 8708), H8414 [25OC]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1071), H4800 [10MY]

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

Native Americans: protect voting rights by increasing access and boosting registration, education, and election participation in Tribal communities and eliminating discriminatory barriers (see H.R. 5008), H5976 [12JY]

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), H3829 [17MR]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see H.R. 7773), H8396 [14OC]

NOAA: create map and inventory of coastal blue carbon ecosystems and their sequestration potential, study effects of environmental stressors on carbon sequestration, and protect and restore certain ecosystems (see H.R. 2750), H1134 [18FE]

——— improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (see H.R. 9255), H8495 [14NO]

OMB: reclassify public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers) as protective service occupations within Standard Occupational Classification system (see H.R. 2351), H3897 [28MR]

OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2193), H3897 [28MR]

Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see H.R. 2238), H216 [18JA]

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]

Power resources: promote U.S. energy security and independence by bolstering renewable energy supply chains (see H.R. 7439), H4431 [7AP]

Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 9419), H8730 [2DE]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 939), H1140 [22FE]

Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 5227), H8386 [7OC]

Real estate: provide for accurate energy appraisals in connection with residential mortgage loans (see H.R. 8577), H7404 [28JY]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7240), H7967 [19SE]

Research: ensure that healthy research common companion animals are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 9072), H8315 [29SE]

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

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. 6470), H309 [28JA]

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

——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products (see H.R. 6968), H1372 [8MR]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (see H.R. 5598), H8430 [3NO]

Sicknick, Brian D.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 622), H8011 [20SE]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H10 [10JA]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture (see H.R. 9070), H8315 [29SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2050), H7732 [30AU]

Sports: support U.S. bids to host men’s and women’s Rugby World Cup tournaments (see H. Con. Res. 77), H1302 [3MR]

States: encourage to voluntarily pass laws to authorize civil damages and equitable relief for nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal (see H.R. 7928), H5227 [31MY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H10 [10JA]

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

——— promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 7647), H6680 [15JY]

Taxation: allow early childhood educators to take educator expense deduction (see H.R. 5254), H918 [2FE]

——— allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 431), H917 [2FE]

——— 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), H7732 [30AU]

——— 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 credit for domestic production of rare earth magnets (see H.R. 5033), H8410 [21OC]

——— establish program to issue rebates for energy efficiency improvements at industrial facilities (see H.R. 9046), H8314 [29SE]

——— impose additional 1000 percent excise tax on sale of large capacity ammunition feeding devices and semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 8051), H5546 [14JN]

——— impose tax of 100 percent on amounts received as damages under abortion bounty lawsuits filed under State law and issue grants for amounts paid under such laws and reasonable attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6300), H303 [25JA]

——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 7395), H4190 [5AP]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H6883 [19JY]

——— modify limitation on deduction for State and local taxes (see H.R. 6847), H1146 [25FE]

——— modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see H.R. 6985), H8115 [22SE]

——— provide tax credit for eldercare expenses (see H.R. 3689), H1149 [25FE]

——— provide tax credit for purchase of certain new electric bicycles (see H.R. 1019), H8386 [7OC]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 2573), H7742 [9SE]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies and establish gas price rebates to individuals (see H.R. 7871), H5214 [24MY]

Thomas Paine Memorial Association: authorize to establish commemorative work in District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 6720), H1119 [11FE]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7727 [26AU]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7727 [26AU]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1209), H5923 [28JN]

Transportation: award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from critically underserved urban and rural communities to green spaces (see H.R. 2924), H1208 [1MR]

Transportation Security Administration: protect dignity and privacy of transgender and other individuals traveling with religious headwear or other articles of faith at airport security checkpoints (see H.R. 4249), H6680 [15JY]

Trump, Donald J.: provide ineligibility to again hold office of President of the U.S. or to hold any office, civil or military, under U.S. (see H.R. 9578), H9901 [15DE]

Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 1842), H1208 [1MR]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: assist in conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries (see H.R. 1569), H79 [12JA]

U.S. Geological Survey: permanently authorize National and Regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers to respond to effects of extreme weather events and climate trends (see H.R. 6654), H1111 [9FE]

Ukraine: authorize humanitarian assistance to people of Ukraine (see H.R. 6984), H1373 [8MR]

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), H1275 [2MR]

Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, Schaumburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 6386), H78 [12JA]

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

Water: increase efficiency and conservation in public water systems (see H.R. 7847), H5932 [1JY]

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]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H10 [10JA]

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7309), H4922 [12MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. Army Rangers veterans (see H.R. 3577), H9 [10JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Good Steward Cover Crop Program (see H.R. 8527), H7254 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: codify certain clean energy targets (see H.R. 7882), H5218 [27MY]

Dept. of Education: index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (see H.R. 6537), H329 [1FE]

——— support elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination (see H.R. 7620), H4607 [28AP]

Dept. of Energy: complete and publish study and develop plan relative to ability of electric system to meet electricity demand of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure (see H.R. 7453), H4431 [7AP]

——— coordinate technical assistance program to work with State and local governments, and private industry, to reduce methane emissions and protect public safety (see H.R. 8993), H8220 [28SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through Social Services Block Grant program to increase availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access (see H.R. 9504), H9729 [13DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow States and local governments to use coronavirus relief funds to address monkeypox public health emergency (see H.R. 9205), H8408 [21OC]

Discrimination: prohibit courts from awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation when calculating future earnings potential in personal injury cases and claims (see H.R. 6758), H1129 [18FE]

FEMA: expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation (see H.R. 7842), H5207 [19MY]

FERC: issue rule enhancing regional transmission organization and independent system operator independence and responsiveness (see H.R. 8302), H5939 [7JY]

——— provide for minimum transfer capability requirements between transmission planning regions (see H.R. 8303), H5939 [7JY]

——— require transmission organizations to allow bids from aggregators of certain retail customers (see H.R. 8738), H7720 [23AU]

Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (see H.R. 6917), H1301 [3MR]

SEC: require conduct of investor testing, including survey and interviews of retail investors, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors (see H.R. 8462), H7065 [21JY]

SSA: produce and make available identification at no cost for purpose of allowing certain individuals to meet certain identification requirements (see H.R. 8821), H7841 [14SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Good Steward Cover Crop Program (H.R. 8527), H7255 [27JY]

Dept. of Defense: codify certain clean energy targets (H.R. 7882), H5220 [27MY]

Dept. of Education: index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (H.R. 6537), H331 [1FE]

——— support elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination (H.R. 7620), H4609 [28AP]

Dept. of Energy: complete and publish study and develop plan relative to ability of electric system to meet electricity demand of new electric vehicle charging infrastructure (H.R. 7453), H4434 [7AP]

——— coordinate technical assistance program to work with State and local governments, and private industry, to reduce methane emissions and protect public safety (H.R. 8993), H8221 [28SE]

Dept. of HHS: provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through Social Services Block Grant program to increase availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access (H.R. 9504), H9730 [13DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow States and local governments to use coronavirus relief funds to address monkeypox public health emergency (H.R. 9205), H8409 [21OC]

Discrimination: prohibit courts from awarding damages based on race, ethnicity, gender, religion, or actual or perceived sexual orientation when calculating future earnings potential in personal injury cases and claims (H.R. 6758), H1132 [18FE]

FEMA: expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation (H.R. 7842), H5208 [19MY]

FERC: issue rule enhancing regional transmission organization and independent system operator independence and responsiveness (H.R. 8302), H5941 [7JY]

——— provide for minimum transfer capability requirements between transmission planning regions (H.R. 8303), H5941 [7JY]

——— require transmission organizations to allow bids from aggregators of certain retail customers (H.R. 8738), H7720 [23AU]

Ryan J. Cummings Post Office Building, Crystal Lake, IL: designate (H.R. 6917), H1303 [3MR]

SEC: require conduct of investor testing, including survey and interviews of retail investors, when developing rules and regulations about disclosures to retail investors (H.R. 8462), H7067 [21JY]

SSA: produce and make available identification at no cost for purpose of allowing certain individuals to meet certain identification requirements (H.R. 8821), H7842 [14SE]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H8121 [28SE]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H3785 [17MR]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H4422 [7AP]

Climate: address effects of climate change, H1290 [3MR]

——— effects of climate change, H6903 [20JY]

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 (H.R. 1579), H3785 [17MR]

Dept. of Energy: revitalize existing university infrastructure on nuclear science and engineering and establish new university-based nuclear science and engineering facilities, H819 [2FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow colleges to use grants to prevent violent crimes on campus to train appropriate campus faculty to recognize victims of sexual or domestic violence, H3785 [17MR]

Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H819 [2FE]

——— 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, H7681 [12AU]

FERC: initiate rulemaking to reform interregional transmission planning process, H9692 [13DE]

Firearms: gun control, H5433 [9JN]

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), Senate amendment, H3785 [17MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: open enrollment, H8712 [2DE]

Postal Service: maintain certain service standards for mail delivery, H271 [20JA]

Power resources: transition away from fossil fuel energy sources to clean and renewable energy in order to ensure energy security for U.S. and its allies, H3785 [17MR]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H819 [2FE]

SSA: produce and make available identification at no cost for purpose of allowing certain individuals to meet certain identification requirements (H.R. 8821), H8227 [29SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H3785 [17MR]

Votes: position on missed, H3892• [28MR], H7182• [27JY]

Tributes

Gruen, Dieter M., E1175• [22NO]