CASTRO, JOAQUIN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6255, H6417 [13JY]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H926 [3FE]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see H. Res. 1259), H7407 [28JY]

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

African Union: reaffirm importance of diplomacy and development in U.S. relations, promote strategic partnerships and shared objectives with U.S., and support implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 1342), H7783 [13SE]

Animals: provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2840), H8410 [21OC]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 87), H5448 [9JN]

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

Bob Krueger Post Office, New Braunfels, TX: designate (see H.R. 8203), H5877 [23JN]

Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 896), H1014 [7FE]

Cameroon: condemn ongoing violence and human rights abuses stemming from Anglophone crisis (see H. Res. 895), H1014 [7FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: condemn bigotry displayed during siege of Capitol, prominent role played by White supremacists and domestic terrorists in planning and leading siege, and elected officials who encouraged them (see H. Res. 103), H10 [10JA]

Chávez, César E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1018), H4073 [31MR]

Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1291), H7255 [27JY]

CIA: allow Air America employees to be eligible for Federal retirement benefits (see H.R. 1297), H1177 [28FE]

Collective bargaining: provide collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel employed by States or political subdivisions (see H.R. 2586), H1425 [9MR]

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]

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), 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]

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]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 6207), H8410 [21OC]

Courts: improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see H.R. 4436), H5879 [23JN]

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

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

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

Dept. of Defense: provide for consideration of human rights records of countries receiving security assistance for special operations to combat terrorism (see H.R. 8333), H5974 [12JY]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 4402), H195 [13JA]

——— double Pell Grant award amount, improve Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, and reduce interest rates (see H.R. 8872), H7881 [15SE]

——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 3474), H4007 [30MR]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders (see H.R. 7249), H8318 [29SE]

——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 7814), H6680 [15JY]

——— improve access to, and quality of health care for, minority and underserved populations (see H.R. 7585), H4510 [26AP]

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

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Environmental Justice (see H.R. 9124), H8377 [4OC]

Dept. of State: require annual human rights reports include information on reproductive rights (see H.R. 3576), H7553 [5AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see H.R. 3967), H1134 [18FE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in Armed Forces in Panama Canal Zone (see H.R. 5026), H7727 [26AU]

DIPG Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 404), H8319 [29SE]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H6707 [18JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H3865 [24MR]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 6833), H3898 [28MR]

Ecuador: strengthen bilateral partnership with U.S. in support of democratic institutions and rule of law, sustainable and inclusive economic growth, and conservation (see H.R. 8711), H7707 [12AU]

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

Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building, El Paso, TX: designate (see H.R. 9324), H8592 [18NO]

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 employees: allow Federal personnel stationed abroad to return to U.S. with dogs (see H.R. 7787), H5009 [16MY]

——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 4268), H7172 [26JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H1375 [8MR]

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

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6015), H3714 [11MR]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 748), H216 [18JA]

——— 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]

Foreign policy: address importance of foreign affairs training in national security (see H.R. 8012), H5445 [9JN]

——— support inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery efforts (see H.R. 4838), H79 [12JA]

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]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 4146), H7738 [6SE]

Guatemala: support rule of law and address challenges of kleptocracy, organized crime, private and public sector corruption, illicit campaign financing, and attacks on justice, human rights, and free speech advocates (see H. Res. 1481), H8542 [16NO]

Health: protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 8111), H7709 [12AU]

Hispanic Americans: recognize disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirm support for ensuring equal pay and closing gender wage gap (see H. Con. Res. 122), H8873 [8DE]

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

Immigration: eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 3648), H4799 [10MY]

——— 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), H6921 [20JY]

Immigration and Nationality Act: alter definition of ‘‘conviction’’ (see H.R. 5517), H79 [12JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 5984), H5941 [7JY]

Interagency Working Group on Environmental Justice Compliance and Enforcement: establish (see H.R. 2021), H8494 [14NO]

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), H4445 [14AP]

——— 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), H8387 [7OC]

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), H8119 [26SE]

Liberia: support progress toward transparency, accountable institutions, and other tenets of good governance as it approaches bicentennial of arrival of first free Black Americans to Providence Island (see H. Res. 907), H1075 [8FE]

Medicare: provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders (see H.R. 1551), H8318 [29SE]

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

National Leading Entertainment and Arts Through Diversity (National LEAD) Month: designate (see H. Res. 1138), H8391 [11OC]

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

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1334), H3859 [21MR]

Private Felix Z. Longoria Veterans’ Memorial Post Office, Three Rivers, TX: designate (see H.R. 8529), H7254 [27JY]

Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 5227), H6680 [15JY]

Racial relations: declare unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and establish cabinet-level Dept. of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination (see H. Res. 919), H1114 [9FE]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7240), H7256 [27JY]

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]

Saudi Arabia: prohibit issuance of licenses authorizing exports of certain defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.R. 6601), H975 [4FE]

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

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H3865 [24MR]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 6583), H946 [3FE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H3865 [24MR]

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), H8595 [22NO]

——— create safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds (see H.R. 9044), H9904 [15DE]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 4750), H948 [3FE]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8710 [1DE]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H8710 [1DE]

Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 1842), H10 [10JA]

U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see H.R. 8813), H7783 [13SE]

——— support sustainable development goals (see H. Res. 30), H8319 [29SE]

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), H7546 [2AU]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 8616), H8801 [6DE]

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]

——— combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 9497), H9688 [12DE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 310), H3865 [24MR]

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7309), H4071 [31MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: support prioritization and expanded use of innovation (see H.R. 9500), H9728 [13DE]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): support U.S. participation in stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia (see H. Res. 1106), H4861 [11MY]

——— treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 9243), H8418 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: address claims relative to care received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities (see H.R. 9380), H8708 [1DE]

Dept. of Education: clarify requirements for disclosure of transfer of college credit policies (see H.R. 8932), H8064 [21SE]

——— promote and support collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions and local educational agencies with high enrollments of Hispanic or Latino students (see H.R. 7454), H4432 [7AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reform process by which temporary nonagricultural worker visas are allocated (see H.R. 7549), H4452 [21AP]

Dept. of State: review termination characterization of former employees fired for their sexual orientation (see H.R. 8072), H5609 [15JN]

Depts. of Commerce and State: develop inter-agency strategy and submit reports on illegal export and trafficking of firearms from U.S. to recipients in Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (see H.R. 9539), H9852 [14DE]

Employment: clarify eligibility of community-based organizations to receive certain Federal funding to provide career services to adults and dislocated workers (see H.R. 7318), H4071 [31MR]

Federal employees: provide locality pay to employees working overseas under domestic teleworking agreements (see H.R. 9465), H8872 [8DE]

International Development Finance Corp.: grant law enforcement authority to Inspector General (see H.R. 9206), H8408 [21OC]

International Emergency Economic Powers Act: prohibit Presidential exercise of authority to impose sanctions on U.N. and related agencies (see H.R. 8372), H6622 [14JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (see H.R. 8463), H7065 [21JY]

Rwanda: call to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds (see H. Res. 892), H330 [1FE]

Constitutional authority statements

AID: support prioritization and expanded use of innovation (H.R. 9500), H9730 [13DE]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (H.R. 9243), H8419 [28OC]

Dept. of Defense: address claims relative to care received by civilians at military medical treatment facilities (H.R. 9380), H8709 [1DE]

Dept. of Education: clarify requirements for disclosure of transfer of college credit policies (H.R. 8932), H8066 [21SE]

——— promote and support collaboration between Hispanic-serving institutions and local educational agencies with high enrollments of Hispanic or Latino students (H.R. 7454), H4434 [7AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reform process by which temporary nonagricultural worker visas are allocated (H.R. 7549), H4454 [21AP]

Dept. of State: review termination characterization of former employees fired for their sexual orientation (H.R. 8072), H5611 [15JN]

Depts. of Commerce and State: develop inter-agency strategy and submit reports on illegal export and trafficking of firearms from U.S. to recipients in Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (H.R. 9539), H9854 [14DE]

Employment: clarify eligibility of community-based organizations to receive certain Federal funding to provide career services to adults and dislocated workers (H.R. 7318), H4073 [31MR]

Federal employees: provide locality pay to employees working overseas under domestic teleworking agreements (H.R. 9465), H8874 [8DE]

International Development Finance Corp.: grant law enforcement authority to Inspector General (H.R. 9206), H8409 [21OC]

International Emergency Economic Powers Act: prohibit Presidential exercise of authority to impose sanctions on U.N. and related agencies (H.R. 8372), H6624 [14JY]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (H.R. 8463), H7067 [21JY]

Letters

Combating the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act: Representative Meeks, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H8201 [28SE]

——— Representative Nadler, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H8201 [28SE]

Remarks

China: hold accountable senior officials responsible for, complicit in, or have directly persecuted Christians (H.R. 4821), H8200, H8201, H8202 [28SE]

——— require to match U.S. emissions cutting targets, H951, H952 [4FE]

Dept. of State: provide annual briefing to Congress on China’s progress and efforts to meet emission goals and commitments, H928 [3FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1235 [2MR]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), H4043 [31MR]

Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H926, H927, H928, H935 [3FE], H951, H952 [4FE]

——— 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), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 1316), H7574 [12AU]

El Paso, TX: designate El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial (H.R. 4380), H3730 [15MR]

Employment: expand list of eligible apprenticeships to include media and entertainment industry, H926, H927 [3FE]

Firearms: 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), H5381 [8JN]

Global Food Security Act: modify and extend (H.R. 8446), H8195, H8196, H8198 [28SE]

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 (H.R. 8681), H8193, H8194 [28SE]

Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (H.R. 8463), H8198, H8199, H8200 [28SE]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H926, H927, H928, H935 [3FE], H951, H952 [4FE]

Rwanda: call to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds (H. Res. 892), H5715 [21JN]

San Antonio, TX: anniversary of University Health CareLink financial assistance program, E278• [17MR]

——— anniversary of University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, E1028• [7OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: rescind U.S. participation, H935 [3FE]

Ukraine: support people, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, condemn Russian invasion, demand immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of Russian forces, and provide defensive security and humanitarian assistance (H. Res. 956), H1250 [2MR]

Veterans: prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (H.R. 7946), H8769 [6DE]

Votes: position on missed, E532• [18MY]

Tributes

Bernal, Mary E., E273• [17MR]

Castro, Henry R., E716• [12JY]

Custodio, Olga E., E1123• [10NO]

De Los Santos, Serafina L., E1119• [10NO]

Diaz, Audencio S., Jr., E841• [12AU]

Gonzalez, Erika, E1121• [10NO]

Krueger, Robert, E459• [6MY]

Lara, Arturo, E723• [13JY]

Romero, Jesse C., E768• [21JY]

Sturchio, Alfred, E1099• [31OC]

Vela, Jesus, E1097• [31OC]

Zimmerman, Sherri R., E1128• [10NO]