CICILLINE, DAVID N. (a Representative from Rhode Island)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6361, H6398, H6417, H6419 [13JY], H6539 [14JY]
FRS: use existing authorities to close racial employment and wage gaps and report on how gaps change over time (H.R. 2543), H5577 [15JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see H. Res. 1259), H7257 [27JY]
Abortion: prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 8297), H5976 [12JY]
Africa: promote, facilitate, and increase two-way trade investment with U.S. (see H.R. 6455), H7407 [28JY]
African Americans: extend authority for establishment of commemorative work to honor enslaved and free Black persons who served in American Revolution (see H.R. 6201), H1141 [22FE]
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]
American Discovery Trail: designate (see H.R. 4878), H9 [10JA]
Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 6100), H1014 [7FE]
Antitrust policy: specify standards governing claims of consciously parallel pricing coordination in civil actions and clarify meaning of contract, combination in form of trust or otherwise, or conspiracy under Sherman Act (see H.R. 8777), H7738 [6SE]
Arts and humanities: address systemic racism and advance equity (see H.R. 7627), H8442 [10NO]
——— promote and support local arts and creative economy (see H.R. 6569), H5209 [19MY]
——— support development of arts businesses, jobs, and growth of creative economy (see H.R. 6381), H4971 [13MY]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 9243), H8757 [5DE]
Atlanta, GA: commemorate anniversary and condemn shootings at spas, express condolences to families and victims, and combat hate, bigotry, and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander community (see H. Res. 981), H3743 [15MR]
Azerbaijan: condemn military attack on Armenia, investigate war crimes, condemn damage to cultural and religious heritage sites, explore applicability of sanctions on Azerbaijan, and support Armenia (see H. Res. 1400), H8397 [14OC]
——— condemn unprovoked military attack on Armenia (see H. Res. 1351), H7884 [15SE]
Bankruptcy: make private and Federal student loans dischargeable (see H.R. 9110), H8371 [30SE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H1147 [25FE]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 1051), H4438 [11AP]
Bridges: require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors (see H.R. 8033), H8396 [14OC]
Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (see H.R. 5497), H4154 [4AP]
——— 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), H330 [1FE]
Business and industry: make price gouging unlawful, expand FTC ability to seek permanent injunctions and equitable relief, and require companies disclose costs and pricing strategies in SEC filings (see H.R. 7736), H4919 [12MY]
Cameroon: condemn ongoing violence and human rights abuses stemming from Anglophone crisis (see H. Res. 895), H1014 [7FE]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 923), H1149 [25FE]
CDC: provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence (see H.R. 666), H4861 [11MY]
Chávez, César E.: tribute (see H. Res. 1018), H4073 [31MR]
Children and youth: prohibit certain design features, amplification of harmful content, and manipulative marketing targeted at children on Internet (see H.R. 5439), H4724 [6MY]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8535), H7254 [27JY]
Civil rights: provide that sex includes sexual orientation and gender identity when prohibiting discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 6085), H1134 [18FE]
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), H295 [21JA]
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]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Harriet Tubman to display in U.S. Capitol National Statuary Hall (see H.R. 7062), H3712 [11MR]
——— restore original inscription on statue in Capitol rotunda commemorating women’s suffrage commonly known as ‘‘Portrait Monument’’ (see H. Con. Res. 72), H1123 [15FE]
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), H216 [18JA]
Congressional Accountability Act: approve certain regulations implementing labor-management provisions granting congressional employees legal protection to organize and bargain collectively (see H. Res. 915), H1114 [9FE] (see H. Res. 1096), H4797 [10MY]
Courts: authorize additional circuit judges for certain circuit courts (see H.R. 8936), H8387 [7OC]
——— establish U.S. Immigration Courts (see H.R. 6577), H4154 [4AP]
——— improve safety and security of Federal judiciary (see H.R. 4436), H5410 [8JN]
——— limit judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relative to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment (see H.R. 8227), H5918 [24JN]
——— modify delayed notice requirements relative to certain warrants (see H.R. 7072), H3972 [29MR]
——— promulgate code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices and increase transparency and promote accountability for all Federal judges (see H.R. 7426), H4396 [6AP]
COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 174), H1075 [8FE]
CPSC: prevent accidental ingestion of button cell or coin batteries through promulgation of consumer product safety standard to require child resistant closures on consumer products that use such batteries (see H.R. 5313), H5931 [1JY]
Crime: prevent and prosecute white supremacy inspired hate crime and conspiracy to commit white supremacy inspired hate crime (see H.R. 7955), H5332 [7JN]
——— prohibit gay and trans panic defense and report on Federal prosecution of crimes motivated by sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 2629), H5234 [3JN]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 8736), H7884 [15SE]
Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 68), H43 [11JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding (see H. Res. 1156), H5977 [12JY]
——— develop program to reduce barriers to entry for farmers, ranchers, and private forest landowners in certain private carbon credit markets (see H.R. 2820), H4445 [14AP]
——— 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), H5175 [18MY]
——— extend certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus (see H.R. 6613), H5735 [21JN]
Dept. of Commerce: authorize position of Assistant Sec. of Commerce for Travel and Tourism and statutorily establish U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (see H.R. 6965), H5945 [11JY]
Dept. of Education: award grants to establish, expand, or support existing school-based mentoring program to assist at-risk middle school students with transition to high school (see H.R. 6481), H1134 [18FE]
——— index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (see H.R. 6537), H1075 [8FE]
——— make grants to support educational programs in American civics and history (see H.R. 1814), H10056 [22DE]
——— promote environmental literacy (see H.R. 7486), H4433 [7AP]
——— provide grants to hire and retain school social workers (see H.R. 7037), H1423 [9MR]
Dept. of Energy: establish grant program for tree planting to reduce residential energy consumption (see H.R. 3522), H4445 [14AP]
Dept. of HHS: 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), H7068 [21JY]
——— 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 eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with long-term coronavirus symptoms through multidisciplinary approach (see H.R. 7482), H5945 [11JY]
——— award grants to eligible entities to provide community-based mental health services in communities in which active shooter event or incident of targeted violence occurred (see H.R. 7537), H4448 [18AP]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 8585), H8731 [2DE]
——— designate LGBTQ older population as vulnerable, provide parity for certain resources, collect data on State programs, and prioritize grants for organizations that meet LGBTQ long-term care needs (see H.R. 7993), H5444 [9JN]
——— ensure accurate and timely reporting of smoking variants through updating Federal Health IT Strategic Plan (see H.R. 3226), H1125 [15FE]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 3165), H1177 [28FE]
——— establish grant program to promote comprehensive mental health and suicide prevention efforts in high schools (see H.R. 1803), H3897 [28MR]
——— establish Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative (see H.R. 5546), H1134 [18FE]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 7630), H8387 [7OC]
——— improve diversity of participants in Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3085), H8674 [30NO]
——— reauthorize pediatric mental health care access grant program (see H.R. 7076), H5222 [27MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H3859 [21MR]
Dept. of HUD: authorize grant program for development and implementation of housing supply and affordability plans (see H.R. 2126), H5931 [1JY]
——— make grants to modify and upgrade structures to serve as interim and permanent housing to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets (see H.R. 8074), H8430 [3NO]
Dept. of Justice: develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders for interacting with persons with traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2992), H4862 [11MY]
——— establish grant program to encourage schools to conduct independent facility security risk assessments and make hard security improvements (see H.R. 2717), H1276 [2MR]
——— prevent conflicts of interest and promote competition in sale and purchase of digital advertising (see H.R. 7839), H5207 [19MY]
——— provide that recipients of crime victim assistance grants shall prioritize programs that provide assistance to victims of firearm violence or family members of victims of homicide (see H.R. 7533), H4448 [18AP]
Dept. of Labor: assist employers providing employment to individuals with disabilities under special certificates allowing for payment of subminimum wage to transition away from and phase out use of such certificates (see H.R. 2373), H7842 [14SE]
——— list employers that relocate call centers overseas, make such companies ineligible for Federal grants and loans, and require call center employees to disclose their physical location (see H.R. 4603), H7785 [13SE]
——— prevent wage theft and assist in recovery of stolen wages, administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, require timely provision of pay stubs and paychecks, and strengthen retaliation protections (see H.R. 7701), H4796 [10MY]
——— promulgate occupational safety and health standard on reducing threat of violence in workplaces (see H.R. 7540), H4448 [18AP]
——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 8105), H8410 [21OC]
Dept. of State: develop strategy and implementation plan outlining efforts to counter malign influence and activities of Russia and its proxies in Africa, Latin America, Middle East, and other regions as appropriate (see H.R. 9374), H8824 [7DE]
——— report on educational materials used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2374), H7784 [13SE]
——— review termination characterization of former employees fired for their sexual orientation (see H.R. 8072), H5609 [15JN]
——— take action on unpaid Peruvian agrarian reform bonds to ensure retirement security of U.S. pensioners (see H. Res. 289), H1331 [7MR]
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), H4153 [4AP]
——— establish Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program (see H.R. 6546), H1134 [18FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand list of presumptive medical conditions associated with Agent Orange exposure to include hypertension (see H.R. 1972), H1375 [8MR]
——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (see H.R. 6376), H77 [12JA]
——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see H.R. 3967), H1125 [15FE]
——— increase rate of pay for certain nurses and physician assistants (see H.R. 5575), H1331 [7MR]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 1948), H5547 [14JN]
——— provide coverage for infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services (see H.R. 1957), H7067 [21JY]
——— provide or assist in providing additional vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons (see H.R. 1361), H4435 [7AP]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H1175 [28FE]
——— protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 1696), H3776 [16MR]
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: ensure access to cost-free monkeypox testing services (see H.R. 8693), H7556 [9AU]
——— improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for coronavirus and future public health threats to address social determinants of health (see H.R. 5030), H8379 [4OC]
——— prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 8654), H8757 [5DE]
Dr. John E. Fryer Day: designate (see H. Res. 1019), H4073 [31MR]
Educator Mental Health Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1141), H5214 [24MY]
Employment: allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 6670), H1135 [18FE]
Ethiopia: support stabilization, peace, and democracy efforts (see H.R. 6600), H1075 [8FE]
European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 558), H7541 [29JY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 7345), H5735 [21JN]
Families and domestic relations: invest in real pro-life policies that support American families (see H.R. 8862), H7881 [15SE]
——— 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), H8011 [20SE]
FDA: establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 4853), H7785 [13SE]
——— improve safety and supply of infant formula (see H.R. 7933), H5232 [3JN]
Federal agencies and departments: require disclosure of conflicts of interest relative to rulemaking (see H.R. 9390), H8708 [1DE]
Federal aid programs: permit State and local fiscal recovery funds to be loaned for low-income housing tax credit projects (see H.R. 7078), H7256 [27JY]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H4723 [6MY]
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), H1148 [25FE]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 113), H8414 [25OC]
FEMA: provide, manufacture, and distribute high quality face masks for every individual in U.S. during coronavirus emergency using Defense Production Act and other means (see H.R. 6385), H78 [12JA]
Firearms: authorize use of certain grant funds for active shooter preparedness (see H.R. 7541), H4448 [18AP]
——— help reduce gun violence through background checks, registration, and taxation (see H.R. 3299), H1125 [15FE]
——— 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]
——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 3015), H5221 [27MY]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 9207), H8408 [21OC]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 2814), H6680 [15JY]
Foreign policy: affirm U.S. role in eliminating sexual violence in conflict (see H. Res. 1210), H5923 [28JN]
——— condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (see H. Res. 922), H7257 [27JY]
——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to foreign persons undermining Dayton Peace Agreement or threatening security of Bosnia and Herzegovina (see H.R. 8453), H7256 [27JY]
——— review sanction policy relative to Russian kleptocrats and human rights abusers (see H.R. 6846), H1146 [25FE]
——— support diplomatic and development resourcing to Indo-Pacific region (see H.R. 8153), H7785 [13SE]
Foreign trade: prohibit importation of products made wholly or in part of certain commodities produced on land undergoing illegal deforestation (see H.R. 5508), H5976 [12JY]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1378), H7553 [5AU]
Freedom of the press: uphold protections and promote freedom of the press globally (see H.R. 7650), H4713 [3MY]
FTC: amend Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act to update and expand coverage (see H.R. 4801), H4723 [6MY]
——— conduct investigation and report to Congress on gasoline prices (see H.R. 7550), H4452 [21AP]
——— eliminate exemption of air carriers from authority and prohibit certain unfair and deceptive acts and practices relative to air carrier delays (see H.R. 8698), H7557 [9AU]
Georgia (country): support territorial integrity, sanction Russian occupation of Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions, increase cybersecurity cooperation, and assist ability to combat Russian disinformation and propaganda (see H.R. 923), H4153 [4AP]
Global Food Security Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 8446), H7407 [28JY]
Gold Star Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 1190), H5942 [7JY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1402), H8316 [29SE]
Guatemala: support rule of law and address challenges of kleptocracy, organized crime, private and public sector corruption, illicit campaign financing, criminalization of and attacks on justice, human rights, and free speech advocates (see H. Res. 1481), H8758 [5DE]
Health: 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]
——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 1255), H1148 [25FE]
Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H8410 [21OC]
Hispanic Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1353), H7881 [15SE]
House Rules: enable Congress to independently enforce subpoenas and other congressional actions by directly levying penalties against those refusing to comply (see H. Res. 869), H78 [12JA]
Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 53), H5488 [13JN]
Information technology: promote competition and reduce gatekeeper power in app economy, increase choice and quality, and reduce costs for consumers (see H.R. 7030), H1422 [9MR]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 5801), H7172 [26JY]
——— 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]
——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2163), H5931 [1JY]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H5097 [17MY]
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), H6680 [15JY]
——— commend bravery, courage, and resolve of women and men demonstrating and risking their safety to speak out against Iranian regime’s human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 110), H8801 [6DE]
——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 744), H7541 [29JY]
Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE]
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), H7785 [13SE]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1220), H5940 [7JY]
Juneteenth National Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 1182), H5645 [16JN]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4147), H5010 [16MY]
Law enforcement: provide for training on alternatives to use of force, de-escalation, and behavioral health and suicidal crisis (see H.R. 8637), H8115 [22SE]
Law enforcement officers: authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder (see H.R. 6943), H4862 [11MY]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1198), H5823 [22JN]
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), H1014 [7FE]
Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 7555), H4453 [21AP]
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1034), H4396 [6AP]
Medicaid: renew application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services (see H.R. 1025), H5221 [27MY]
Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 1577), H43 [11JA]
——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 432), H7171 [26JY]
——— extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services (see H.R. 8800), H8434 [7NO]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H4445 [14AP]
——— provide for certain Medigap coverage for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 1676), H7256 [27JY]
——— provide pharmacy reimbursement for coronavirus-related and future emergency services (see H.R. 7213), H7967 [19SE]
——— require in-person appointment prior to ordering high-cost durable medical equipment or laboratory testing, extend certain emergency waivers, and expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 6202), H1149 [25FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: require certain health care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any public health emergency (see H.R. 3733), H7842 [14SE]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (see H.R. 8463), H7256 [27JY]
Moldova: support democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthen U.S.-Moldova relations (see H. Res. 833), H1276 [2MR]
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]
Music and dance: authorize music-related exchange programs facilitated by Dept. of State and relevant private sector partnerships (see H.R. 6498), H7407 [28JY]
National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 1418), H8371 [30SE]
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 911), H976 [4FE]
National Day of Service and Remembrance: observance (see H. Con. Res. 104), H7741 [9SE]
National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H4453 [21AP]
National discovery trails: establish (see H.R. 4878), H9 [10JA]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1451), H8418 [28OC]
National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force: establish (see H.R. 4934), H3745 [15MR]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H1131 [18FE]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H5220 [27MY]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H5220 [27MY]
National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 3339), H8410 [21OC]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 4413), H8410 [21OC]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 884), H1014 [7FE]
National Museum of American History: support LGBTQI+ history and women’s history education programs (see H.R. 8445), H6921 [20JY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1100), H4797 [10MY]
National Pell Grant Day: designate (see H. Res. 1193), H5734 [21JN]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1008), H3896 [28MR]
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1045), H4433 [7AP]
NATO: support sovereign decision of Finland and Sweden to apply for membership and call on all members to ratify protocols of accession swiftly (see H. Res. 1130), H5222 [27MY]
NOAA: collaborate with State and local governments and Indian Tribes on vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification, research planning, and similar activities (see H.R. 9346), H8710 [1DE]
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), H308 [28JA]
Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 993), H3853 [18MR]
Peace: recognize international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 120), H8824 [7DE]
Pensions: increase retirement savings and simplify and clarify retirement plan rules (see H.R. 2954), H1134 [18FE]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit manufacturers from interfering with therapeutically equivalent or interchangeable substitutions by health care providers to limit competition from generic drug or biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 7473), H4432 [7AP]
Poland: award Congressional Gold Medal to heroic participants in Warsaw Ghetto Uprising who led armed resistance against Nazi occupiers and fought to preserve and protect Jewish culture (see H.R. 9104), H8757 [5DE]
Power resources: authorize President to issue Energy Emergency Declaration to protect gasoline and home heating fuel prices from price-gouging (see H.R. 7688), H5010 [16MY]
——— modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see H.R. 9049), H8710 [1DE]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 939), H1140 [22FE]
Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 1195), H5734 [21JN]
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7240), H3895 [28MR]
Research: ensure that healthy research common companion animals are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 9072), H8315 [29SE]
Russia: authorize confiscation of assets subject to U.S. jurisdiction of certain foreign persons and remit those assets to Ukraine (see H.R. 6930), H4075 [31MR]
——— boycott certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to Putin regime (see H. Res. 1040), H4396 [6AP]
——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (see H. Res. 1132), H5335 [7JN]
——— counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see H.R. 6470), H294 [21JA]
——— impose sanctions on Duma and Federation Council members who voted to recognize Donetsk and Luhansk in southeastern Ukraine as one or more independent states (see H.R. 6842), H1146 [25FE]
——— prohibit Federal funding to support or facilitate participation of Russia in Group of Seven (see H.R. 7312), H4154 [4AP]
——— prohibit Federal procurement from companies operating in Russia (see H.R. 7185), H4154 [4AP]
Rwanda: call to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds (see H. Res. 892), H1014 [7FE]
SBA: include excess loan amount errors in forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program loans (see H.R. 5190), H9689 [12DE]
——— reauthorize and limit pre-disaster mitigation program to protect against disaster related damages (see H.R. 3207), H5935 [5JY]
Ships and vessels: repeal certain antitrust exemptions for ocean common carriers (see H.R. 6864), H1331 [7MR]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture (see H.R. 9070), H8315 [29SE]
Social Security: eliminate work disincentives for disabled adult child beneficiaries (see H.R. 4003), H1276 [2MR]
SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 6583), H946 [3FE]
Supreme Court: allow for twelve justices (see H.R. 2584), H4799 [10MY]
——— establish term limits and process by which appointments for justices occur at regular time intervals (see H.R. 8500), H7168 [26JY]
——— promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 7647), H4713 [3MY]
Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 431), H4007 [30MR]
——— allow tax credit for neighborhood revitalization (see H.R. 2143), H7540 [29JY]
——— 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]
——— impose windfall profits excise tax on crude oil and rebate tax collected back to individual taxpayers (see H.R. 7061), H3972 [29MR]
——— increase deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 7395), H4862 [11MY]
——— modify rehabilitation credit for certain small projects, eliminate requirement that taxpayer’s basis in a building be reduced by amount of rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 2294), H3713 [11MR]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 2447), H5010 [16MY]
——— provide investment credit for conversion of office buildings into other uses (see H.R. 4759), H7172 [26JY]
——— provide refundable tax credit for certain gun safes (see H.R. 8871), H7881 [15SE]
——— provide tax incentives that support local newspapers and other local media (see H.R. 3940), H8419 [28OC]
Telecomunications: require development of strategy to promote use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide (see H.R. 8503), H7257 [27JY]
Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7883 [15SE]
Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7883 [15SE]
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]
Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 1488), H8588 [17NO]
Trump, Donald J.: condemn calls to terminate Constitution due to false allegations of widespread voter fraud in 2020 Presidential election (see H. Res. 1527), H9903 [15DE]
U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see H.R. 8813), H7783 [13SE]
Ukraine: authorize humanitarian assistance to people of Ukraine (see H.R. 6984), H1373 [8MR]
——— condemn Russia’s violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, stand in solidarity with people of Ukraine, and support effort to help people displaced by war and conflict (see H. Res. 964), H1329 [7MR]
——— provide assistance for suspected victims and witnesses of war crimes (see H.R. 8532), H7883 [15SE]
Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 8770), H7735 [2SE]
Wildlife: support wildlife conservation, improve anti-trafficking enforcement, reward anti-trafficking whistleblowers, and use fines and other penalties to fund conservation efforts (see H.R. 6059), H1134 [18FE]
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), H4445 [14AP]
World AIDS Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1504), H8709 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. 1438), H8403 [18OC]
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 6660), H1112 [9FE]
Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (see H.R. 9433), H8800 [6DE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Manufacturing Communities Support Program (see H.R. 6760), H1129 [18FE]
Dept. of Education: carry out income-contingent repayment program for Federal interest-free education loans for undergraduate students (see H.R. 8457), H7065 [21JY]
Dept. of Justice: broaden scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes (see H.R. 7818), H5173 [18MY]
——— create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (see H.R. 6538), H329 [1FE]
Information technology: clarify that online platforms may be held responsible for content they promote on their platforms (see H.R. 9695), H10534 [27DE]
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Res. 1192), H5734 [21JN]
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]
Ukraine: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 6892), H1274 [2MR]
Constitutional authority statements
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (H.R. 6660), H1115 [9FE]
Commission on the Advancement of Social Enterprise: establish (H.R. 9433), H8800 [6DE]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Manufacturing Communities Support Program (H.R. 6760), H1132 [18FE]
Dept. of Education: carry out income-contingent repayment program for Federal interest-free education loans for undergraduate students (H.R. 8457), H7066 [21JY]
Dept. of Justice: broaden scope of individuals subject to prosecution for war crimes (H.R. 7818), H5174 [18MY]
——— create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), H331 [1FE]
Information technology: clarify that online platforms may be held responsible for content they promote on their platforms (H.R. 9695), H10534 [27DE]
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. (H.R. 9578), H9903 [15DE]
Ukraine: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 6892), H1275 [2MR]
Letters
Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act: Beverly J. Warnock, National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc., H3878 [28MR]
——— Chris Kunkle, American Investigative Society of Cold Cases, H3878 [28MR]
——— David LaBahn, Association of Prosecuting Attorneys, H3879 [28MR]
——— Larry Cosme, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, H3879 [28MR]
——— several organizations, H3877 [28MR]
——— Thomas Hargrove, Murder Accountability Project (nonprofit organization), H3878 [28MR]
Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act: Chris Jones, National Grocers Association, H8256 [29SE]
——— Diana Moss, American Antitrust Institute, H8256 [29SE]
——— several organizations, H8256 [29SE]
State Antitrust Enforcement Venue Act: National Association of Attorneys General, H8255 [29SE]
Motions
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), H8838 [8DE]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing, H8349 [30SE]
Armed Forces: require written consent from all parties involved in dispute under Servicemembers Civil Relief Act before settling said conflict through arbitration, H6447• [13JY]
Bankruptcy: modify eligibility requirements for certain debtors (S. 3823), H5262• [7JN]
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to economy, H4863 [12MY]
Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (H.R. 5497), H4203 [6AP]
Business and industry: promote merger enforcement and protect competition through adjusting premerger filing fees and increasing antitrust enforcement resources (H.R. 3843), H8254, H8262, H8263 [29SE]
Computers: increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives to enable advanced research and development, secure supply chain, and ensure national security and economic competitiveness, H7381 [28JY]
Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus: legislative priorities, H5813 [22JN]
Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (H.R. 6878), H8692 [1DE]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (H.R. 963), H3791 [17MR]
——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in workplace sexual harassment or discrimination cases (H.R. 4445), H988 [7FE], H6448• [13JY]
——— limit judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relative to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment (S. 4524), H8521 [16NO]
——— modify delayed notice requirements relative to certain warrants (H.R. 7072), H5698, H5699, H5700 [21JN]
——— prohibit courts from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing (H.R. 1621), H3883• [28MR]
Crime: provide system for reviewing case files of cold case murders under Federal law at request of immediate family members (H.R. 3359), H3877 [28MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: establish Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters (H.R. 7606), H5620 [16JN]
——— leverage incentives for adoption of costly precision agriculture technology, H5620 [16JN]
——— make improvements relative to pricing of cattle and provide relief for small meat, poultry, and egg processing plants, H5620 [16JN]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6447• [13JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs relative to mental health and substance use disorders (H.R. 7666), H5781 [22JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (H.R. 3372), H8682 [1DE]
——— create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), H5701, H5702, H5704, H5705, H5707 [21JN], H5995 [13JY]
Dept. of State: add torture to list of human rights violations for which foreigners may be banned from entering U.S., H1085 [9FE]
——— ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals from entering U.S. (H.R. 3485), H1082, H1084, H1085 [9FE], H5812 [22JN], E521• [18MY]
——— ensure ban of foreigners who have committed gross human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) individuals from entering U.S. is not based solely upon religious belief, H1085 [9FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), consideration (H. Res. 950), H1191 [1MR]
Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H5574• [15JN]
——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), H5812 [22JN], E521• [18MY]
Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (H.R. 3617), H4091 [1AP]
——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (H.R. 6833), Senate amendment, H8349 [30SE]
Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H7381 [28JY]
EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels, H5620 [16JN]
——— provide grants for deployment of renewable fuel infrastructure and finalize rules relative to requirements for E15 ethanol-blend gasoline fuel dispenser labeling and underground storage tank compatibility, H5620 [16JN]
Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), H6720 [19JY]
——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), Senate amendment, H8829 [8DE]
Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, equivalent devices, high-capacity ammunition magazines, devices designed to evade ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (H.R. 1808), corrections in enrollment, H7534 [29JY]
——— ban assault weapons, bump stocks and equivalent devices, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (H.R. 1808), H7513 [29JY]
——— 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), H5374 [8JN]
——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (H.R. 2377), H5423 [9JN]
——— reinstate ban on semiautomatic assault weapons, H5413 [9JN]
FRS: use existing authorities to close racial employment and wage gaps and report on how gaps change over time (H.R. 2543), H5574• [15JN]
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: observance, E521• [18MY]
John R. Lewis Post Office Building, Atlanta, GA: designate (H.R. 5577), H314 [1FE]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), Senate amendment, H7381 [28JY]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance, H5812, H5816 [22JN]
National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H8227 [29SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of Medicaid expansion, H8227 [29SE]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation and gender identity in certain surveys (H.R. 4176), H5813 [22JN], H5860 [23JN]
Power resources: authorize President to issue Energy Emergency Declaration to protect gasoline and home heating fuel prices from price-gouging (H.R. 7688), H4863 [12MY], H5185 [19MY]
Presidents of the U.S.: amend gendered terms in Federal law relative to President and President’s spouse (H.R. 3285), H5700, H5701 [21JN]
Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office, Slatersville, RI: designate (S. 566), H317 [1FE]
Supreme Court: decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion, H6720 [19JY]
Terrorism: authorize domestic terrorism offices in Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice and FBI to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and take steps to prevent domestic terrorism (H.R. 350), H5147 [18MY]
Transgender Awareness Week: observance, H8516 [16NO]
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), H1249 [2MR]
Statements
Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, H8255 [29SE]