CRENSHAW, DAN (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6234, H6257, H6353, H6430 [13JY]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H872 [2FE], H927 [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

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 705), H4861 [11MY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 1080), H309 [28JA] (see H.R. 8814), H7783 [13SE]

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

CBO: provide inflation estimate relative to legislation with significant impact on gross domestic product (see H.R. 6629), H5547 [14JN]

China: determine whether certain Chinese entities are responsible for human rights abuses that meet criteria for sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act or Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (see H.R. 9596), H9984 [21DE]

——— report on use of international financial institutions, set U.S. policy on identification of China as ‘‘developing nation,’’ and prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase certain goods from China (see H.R. 6729), H1122 [15FE]

Colleyville, TX: commend first responders and honor victims of hostage crisis at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue and reaffirm commitment to combat hate, bigotry, anti-Semitism, and violence against Jewish Americans (see H. Res. 881), H289 [20JA]

Colombia: commemorate anniversary of U.S. diplomatic relations and recognize vital strategic alliance (see H. Res. 998), H3853 [18MR]

Corps of Engineers: commend Project 11 partners for expansion of ship channel in Port of Houston (see H. Res. 1149), H5227 [31MY]

Crime: denounce domestic terrorist violence against religious organizations and groups and organizations providing pregnancy support for expectant mothers (see H. Res. 1183), H5645 [16JN]

——— punish distribution of fentanyl resulting in death as felony murder (see H.R. 8845), H7880 [15SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 8004), H5548 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see H.R. 645), H5447 [9JN]

——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 6056), H8373 [30SE]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (see H.R. 426), H4609 [28AP]

——— require disclosures of certain ties to China-affiliated organizations (see H.R. 7851), H5647 [16JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide authority to suspend right to introduce certain persons or property into U.S. in interest of public health (see H.R. 7359), H4435 [7AP]

——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (see H.R. 6641), H6680 [15JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: continue to implement Migrant Protection Protocols (see H.R. 5294), H1304 [3MR]

——— direct U.S. Customs and Border Protection to transfer care and custody of unaccompanied alien children to Dept. of HHS or such child’s parent or legal guardian (see H.R. 8490), H7168 [26JY]

——— establish funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have relationship with Confucius Institutes (see H.R. 7779), H5647 [16JN]

——— expand availability of human trafficking awareness training so first responders can recognize and properly respond to potential human trafficking situations (see H.R. 6480), H300 [25JA]

——— grant authority to contain migration surges (see H.R. 8952), H8111 [22SE]

——— prohibit Federal funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program (see H.R. 8632), H7538 [29JY]

——— prohibit Federal funds from being used to transport certain aliens into interior of U.S. (see H.R. 6522), H307 [28JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (see H.R. 7659), H4713 [3MY]

——— provide behavioral health support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel (see H.R. 9398), H8708 [1DE]

——— require comprehensive southern border strategy (see H.R. 7260), H4445 [14AP]

——— restrict flow of illicit drugs into U.S. (see H.R. 9050), H8410 [21OC]

Dept. of Justice: give priority in Victims of Crime Act grant disbursements to victims of violent crimes committed by people who are in U.S. illegally (see H.R. 9265), H8589 [17NO]

Dept. of Labor: provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation (see H.R. 8000), H6923 [20JY]

Dept. of State: allow Congress to prevent revocation of foreign terrorist organization designations (see H.R. 7479), H4610 [28AP]

——— submit report to Congress on U.S. policy toward countries that violate human rights relative to their roles as members of U.N. Human Rights Council (see H.R. 6354), H8 [10JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: limit authority of Office of Foreign Asset Control to authorize U.S. financial institutions to engage in certain Russian-related energy transactions blocked by Executive order 14024 (see H.R. 6894), H1304 [3MR]

——— transfer seized Russian assets to Ukrainian Humanitarian Aid Fund and authorize use of amounts in Fund for humanitarian assistance for Ukraine (see H.R. 7083), H3742 [15MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to certain veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 7316), H4071 [31MR]

Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: notify relevant Federal, State, and local jurisdiction officials before placing covered alien in such jurisdiction (see H.R. 6592), H946 [3FE]

Diseases and disorders: amend laws relative to preventing end-stage kidney disease (see H.R. 7506), H9904 [15DE]

District of Columbia: designate Ukrainian Independence Park (see H.R. 7075), H3742 [15MR]

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

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 554), H7171 [26JY]

FEC: prohibit misrepresentation of actions on behalf of candidates, political parties, and political committees and organizations (see H.R. 8696), H7557 [9AU]

——— remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 8528), H7254 [27JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 6970), H7883 [15SE]

Federal employees: prohibit investments under Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria (see H.R. 7896), H5548 [14JN]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6015), H4610 [28AP]

Firearms: ban imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce (see H.R. 7366), H4126 [1AP]

——— define ‘‘State of residence’’ and ‘‘resident’’ (see H.R. 7466), H4432 [7AP]

——— remove certain weapons from definition of firearms for purposes of National Firearms Act (see H.R. 6817), H1140 [22FE]

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

——— permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent U.S. residents (see H.R. 8943), H8065 [21SE]

——— terminate certain contracts relative to construction of border fence and transfer unused border fence material to States along southwest border (see H.R. 8230), H5918 [24JN]

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

International trade: impose additional prohibitions relative to certain foreign boycotts (see H.R. 6940), H1302 [3MR]

Iran: codify Executive order imposing certain sanctions (see H.R. 7139), H3859 [21MR]

——— 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), H8397 [14OC]

——— continue certain Executive orders imposing U.S. sanctions and prevent waiver of certain sanctions until Iran ceases attempts to assassinate U.S. officials, citizens, and Iranian nationals in U.S. (see H.R. 8947), H8065 [21SE]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 9203), H8408 [21OC]

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

IRS: rescind certain balances and redirect them to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 9023), H8221 [28SE]

Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN: designate (see H.R. 8656), H7709 [12AU]

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), H4511 [26AP]

——— expand provisions allowing carriage of concealed weapons by active and retired officers (see H.R. 1210), H1330 [7MR]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 8246), H8757 [5DE]

Medicare: clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy (see H.R. 5067), H7713 [16AU]

——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 8188), H8011 [20SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide for coverage of services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (see H.R. 8597), H8403 [18OC]

Mining and mineral resources: streamline permitting on Federal lands, support technological and scientific advancements, expand workforce, track global supply chains, and strengthen domestic refining and processing capacity (see H.R. 8981), H8589 [17NO]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in the U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 628), H8379 [4OC]

Motor vehicles: promote increased awareness of issue of motorcyclist profiling and encourage collaboration and communication with motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling (see H. Res. 366), H1376 [8MR]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 1114), H4970 [13MY]

Native Americans: provide that identification documents issued by Tribal governments are accorded same treatment under Federal criminal law as Federal, State, or local government identification documents (see H.R. 9391), H8708 [1DE]

Natural gas: impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see H.R. 6748), H1123 [15FE]

Nuclear energy: facilitate efficient licensing and deployment of advanced civilian nuclear technologies (see H.R. 1746), H7720 [23AU]

OSHA: prohibit enforcement of any drug or vaccine mandates (see H.R. 7127), H3826 [17MR]

Pooler, GA: designate National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force as official National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in the U.S. (see H.R. 6623), H1012 [7FE]

Power resources: express that Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide U.S. allies with affordable and secure supply of energy (see H. Res. 940), H1147 [25FE]

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

——— strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (see H.R. 6858), H1175 [28FE]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 33), H217 [18JA]

Ron Wright Post Office Building, Arlington, TX: designate (see H.R. 6626), H1012 [7FE]

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]

——— condemn Duma and Federation Council members who voted to recognize independence of Donetsk and Luhansk in violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, and Minsk agreement (see H. Res. 945), H1147 [25FE]

——— condemn Vladimir Putin, Russian Security Council, and military for acts of aggression and atrocities rising to level of crimes against humanity and war crimes against people of Ukraine and others (see H. Res. 963), H1376 [8MR]

——— express that U.N. should take immediate procedural actions necessary to remove Russia as permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Con. Res. 75), H1276 [2MR]

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

——— increase funding for school resource officers, mental health guidance counselors, hardening of schools, and active shooter and intervention training for law enforcement, school officials, and students (see H.R. 7966), H5448 [9JN]

——— prioritize hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 8192), H5822 [22JN]

States: permit to include as part of mail voter registration forms requirement that applicants provide proof of citizenship (see H.R. 8223), H5918 [24JN]

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

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

Taxation: create safe harbor for certain perpetual trust funds (see H.R. 9044), H8731 [2DE]

——— make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses (see H.R. 6658), H1111 [9FE] (see H.R. 8913), H8589 [17NO]

——— repeal certain third party network transaction reporting requirements (see H.R. 6913), H1426 [9MR]

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

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

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: amend relative to efforts of foreign countries to reduce demand for commercial sex acts under minimum standards for elimination of trafficking (see H.R. 6420), H216 [18JA]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit acceptance of warrants for arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints (see H.R. 6495), H332 [1FE]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide continued support for all agents, end crisis at southwest border, and denounce false claims and allegations against border agents in Del Rio, TX (see H. Res. 1255), H7169 [26JY]

Ukraine: authorize President to waive export criteria and transportation and related costs of certain ammunition and ordnance to supply entities providing ammunition to Ukraine (see H.R. 6981), H1373 [8MR]

——— provide exemption from certain criminal provisions for participating as combatant in armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine on behalf of Ukraine (see H.R. 7039), H3745 [15MR]

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

Veterans: ensure servicemembers granted general discharge under honorable conditions on sole basis of failure to obey lawful order to receive coronavirus vaccine is eligible for certain educational assistance (see H.R. 6671), H1112 [9FE]

Voting: prohibit disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in any Federal, State, or local election (see H.R. 6299), H254 [19JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

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

——— reauthorize community mental health services block grant program (see H.R. 7241), H3895 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create special pay incentive for U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement officers (see H.R. 9406), H8729 [2DE]

——— establish and maintain ratio of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement prosecutors to immigration judges (see H.R. 8609), H7538 [29JY]

——— expedite U.S. Customs and Border Protection hiring process for law enforcement positions by expanding authority to waive polygraph examinations for certain applicants (see H.R. 7287), H4005 [30MR]

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

FDA: promulgate rules to update certain regulations relative to human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (see H.R. 6948), H1328 [7MR]

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

Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit any conditions of participation that include vaccine or drug mandate (see H.R. 6414), H216 [18JA]

Russia: express that Congress does not recognize Russia as inheritor of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics seat as permanent member of U.N. Security Council (see H. Res. 959), H1274 [2MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: clarify responsibilities for certain unaccompanied minor children (H.R. 8356), H6336 [13JY]

——— reauthorize community mental health services block grant program (H.R. 7241), H3896 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: create special pay incentive for U.S. Customs and Border Protection law enforcement officers (H.R. 9406), H8730 [2DE]

——— establish and maintain ratio of U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement prosecutors to immigration judges (H.R. 8609), H7539 [29JY]

——— expedite U.S. Customs and Border Protection hiring process for law enforcement positions by expanding authority to waive polygraph examinations for certain applicants (H.R. 7287), H4006 [30MR]

——— reform asylum claim process (H.R. 8355), H6336 [13JY]

FDA: promulgate rules to update certain regulations relative to human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based products (H.R. 6948), H1329 [7MR]

Law enforcement: provide enhanced capabilities to combat transnational criminal cartels (H.R. 9312), H8542 [16NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: prohibit any conditions of participation that include a vaccine or drug mandate (H.R. 6414), H216 [18JA]

Remarks

Appropriations: making consolidated appropriations, H1385 [9MR]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 75), consideration (H. Res. 972), H1385 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6264 [13JY]

——— establish grant program to study use of psychedelic treatments for veterans and servicemembers with post-traumatic stress disorder, H6264 [13JY]

Dept. of State: provide annual briefing to Congress on China’s progress and efforts to meet emission goals and commitments, H927 [3FE]

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

Haiti: measure progress of recovery and development efforts and strength of democracy and rule of law (H.R. 2471), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 972), H1385 [9MR]

National Infertility Awareness Week: observance, E434• [28AP]

Power resources: strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (H.R. 6858), H1385 [9MR]

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

Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products (H.R. 6968), consideration (H. Res. 972), H1385 [9MR]

Votes: position on missed, H4229• [6AP]

Tributes

Holley, Misty A., H924 [3FE]

Poe, Virgil, E1128• [10NO]