KATKO, JOHN (a Representative from New York)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6532, H6533 [14JY]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize certain programs relative to mental health and substance use disorders (H.R. 7666), H5784 [22JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Amory ‘‘Amo’’ Houghton, Jr., Post Office Building, Corning, NY: designate (see H.R. 7303), H4128 [1AP]
Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 5244), H5976 [12JY]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H5824 [22JN]
Bridges: require that certain aspects of bridge projects be carried out by certified contractors (see H.R. 8033), H5976 [12JY]
Business and industry: ensure that no cost reduction or cash refund is due under certain transportation cost-reimbursement contracts on basis of forgiveness of certain covered loans (see H.R. 7838), H5207 [19MY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: develop mobility metric to guide providers in preventing mobility loss among hospitalized older adults (see H. Res. 1177), H8319 [29SE]
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]
Columbus Day: observance (see H. Res. 708), H8387 [7OC]
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]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Office of Civic Bridgebuilding (see H.R. 6843), H1146 [25FE]
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), H5010 [16MY]
Crime: call for States to pass sexual assault kit reform legislation (see H. Res. 1492), H8595 [22NO]
——— extend to private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections enjoyed by letter and mail carriers (see H.R. 6852), H5222 [27MY]
——— provide that it is unlawful to distribute private intimate visual depictions without person’s consent (see H.R. 6998), H1373 [8MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus (see H.R. 6613), H976 [4FE]
——— limit use of business integrity and reputation factors in determining eligibility of retail food stores or wholesale food concerns to accept and redeem Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 6432), H252 [19JA]
Dept. of Commerce: reauthorize First Responder Network Authority (see H.R. 6768), H5448 [9JN]
Dept. of Defense: seek cooperation with allies in Middle East to identify countries to implement integrated air and missile defense capability to protect people and infrastructure from Iranian rocket attacks (see H.R. 7987), H7743 [9SE]
Dept. of Education: combat campus sexual violence (see H.R. 9136), H8378 [4OC]
——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see H.R. 9145), H8385 [7OC]
——— provide grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during summer months (see H.R. 8429), H6882 [19JY]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 8614), H8430 [3NO]
Dept. of HHS: establish program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 3932), H5487 [13JN]
——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 7630), H8223 [28SE]
——— improve reimbursement of eligible health care providers through Provider Relief Fund (see H.R. 5963), H10 [10JA]
——— increase uptake of collaborative care model for treating behavioral health (see H.R. 5218), H332 [1FE]
——— provide increased oversight of recovery housing (see H.R. 2376), H5410 [8JN]
——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (see H.R. 4151), H8757 [5DE]
——— reauthorize Minority Fellowship Program (see H.R. 7857), H5207 [19MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program to fund certain cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs and initiatives (see H.R. 6868), H1175 [28FE]
——— authorize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to pay stipends to members of transnational criminal investigative units who have been properly vetted (see H.R. 7821), H5173 [18MY]
——— clarify use of detection-at-range technology for screening of passengers at certain ports of entry (see H.R. 8359), H6334 [13JY]
——— enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H1145 [25FE]
——— establish Early Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 7462), H4432 [7AP]
——— expand availability of human trafficking awareness training so first responders can recognize and properly respond to potential human trafficking situations (see H.R. 6480), H332 [1FE]
——— extend counter-unmanned aircraft systems authorities and improve transparency, safety, and accountability related to such authorities (see H.R. 8949), H8111 [22SE]
——— prohibit employees or contractors from downloading or using TikTok video app on any information technology issued (see H.R. 6837), H1177 [28FE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (see H.R. 7690), H4795 [10MY]
——— provide behavioral health support to U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel (see H.R. 9398), H8731 [2DE]
——— provide for certain acquisition authorities for Under Sec. of Management (see H.R. 6871), H1175 [28FE]
——— provide for congressional notification regarding major acquisition program breaches (see H.R. 6861), H1175 [28FE]
——— provide training for U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel on use of containment devices to prevent secondary exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances (see H.R. 5274), H4862 [11MY]
——— publish number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter U.S. on monthly basis (see H.R. 6473), H294 [21JA]
——— require comprehensive southern border strategy (see H.R. 7260), H5448 [9JN]
——— require disclosure by contractors of contracts with Chinese entities (see H.R. 8782), H7785 [13SE]
Dept. of HUD: increase number of landlords participating in Housing Choice Voucher program (see H.R. 6880), H1207 [1MR]
——— provide for Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., to make grants to carry out neighborhood revitalization activities (see H.R. 6516), H307 [28JA]
Dept. of Justice: authorize appropriations for catch-up payments from U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (see H.R. 8667), H7713 [16AU]
——— conduct study on animal cruelty (see H.R. 8659), H7552 [5AU]
——— 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), H288 [20JA]
——— 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), H77 [12JA]
——— provide for law enforcement officer bonuses (see H.R. 7809), H5173 [18MY]
Dept. of State: submit briefing and report to Congress on support of China for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6954), H1328 [7MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 7824), H7553 [5AU]
——— exempt certain pandemic relief grants for motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries from Federal taxation (see H.R. 7477), H4862 [11MY]
Dept. of Transportation: establish pilot program to provide advanced air mobility infrastructure grants (see H.R. 6270), H1331 [7MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (see H.R. 6273), H1276 [2MR]
DIPG Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 404), H5685 [17JN]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H8379 [4OC]
FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities during Government shutdown (see H.R. 4042), H7067 [21JY]
——— strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 7321), H4071 [31MR]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 2499), H3854 [18MR]
FEMA: designate breast pumps and certain lactation supplies as eligible for certain financial assistance (see H.R. 6555), H330 [1FE]
——— provide certain employment rights to FEMA reservists (see H.R. 7001), H1374 [8MR]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6015), H4610 [28AP]
Foreign policy: designate certain unelected entities claiming to be governments as foreign terrorist organizations and impose certain measures on countries that support such entities (see H.R. 6897), H1376 [8MR]
Great Lakes: issue Great Lakes Restoration Semipostal Stamp (see H.R. 7975), H5879 [23JN]
Health: 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), H43 [11JA]
——— transfer pharmaceutical civil penalties to NIH Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program Fund (see H.R. 623), H5976 [12JY]
Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H8420 [28OC]
Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 53), H5488 [13JN]
Immigration: request President and Dept. of Homeland Security to transmit copies of all documents in their possession referring or relative to certain aspects of U.S. border policies (see H. Res. 928), H1124 [15FE]
——— request President and direct Sec. of Homeland Security to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to certain aspects of U.S. border policies (see H. Res. 1328), H7731 [30AU]
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H5546 [14JN]
International trade: impose additional prohibitions relative to certain foreign boycotts (see H.R. 6940), H5547 [14JN]
Iran: 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), H8423 [31OC]
——— 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), H7709 [12AU]
Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN: designate (see H.R. 8656), H7709 [12AU]
Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE]
Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8010 [20SE]
Medicare: ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 8581), H8648 [29NO]
——— extend acute hospital care at home waiver flexibilities (see H.R. 7053), H5234 [3JN]
——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital and low-volume hospital payments (see H.R. 8747), H8674 [30NO]
——— protect part D six protected classes (see H. Res. 1390), H8113 [22SE]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 2654), H5487 [13JN]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H5547 [14JN]
——— provide pharmacy reimbursement for coronavirus-related and future emergency services (see H.R. 7213), H5410 [8JN]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of prescription digital therapeutics for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 7051), H8379 [4OC]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H4722 [6MY]
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), H332 [1FE]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H8113 [22SE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1451), H8418 [28OC]
National Freedom Day: observance (see H. Res. 893), H330 [1FE]
National Guard: improve promotion practices (see H.R. 7837), H5335 [7JN]
National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 1114), H4970 [13MY]
National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month: observance (see H. Res. 893), H330 [1FE]
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]
Northern Border Regional Commission: reauthorize (see H.R. 6986), H1373 [8MR]
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), H948 [3FE]
Nurses: recognize important role forensic nurses play in supporting survivors and addressing violence (see H. Res. 938), H1140 [22FE]
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 Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 1456), H7558 [9AU]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 6929), H3898 [28MR]
Police Unity Tour, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1099), H4797 [10MY]
Power resources: modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see H.R. 9049), H9910 [20DE]
President and Vice President: ensure orderly transfer of power by providing clear guidelines for when and to whom resources are provided for assumption of official duties (see H.R. 8846), H8223 [28SE]
Presidents of the U.S.: authorize President to provide professional counseling services to victims of emergencies declared under Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (see H.R. 5703), H254 [19JA]
Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see H.R. 8393), H6883 [19JY]
Research: ensure that healthy research common companion animals are adopted into suitable homes (see H.R. 9072), H8315 [29SE]
Russia: 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), H1329 [7MR]
——— prohibit importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see H.R. 6951), H1328 [7MR]
Samuel Ballton Post Office, Greenlawn, NY: designate (see H.R. 7371), H4126 [1AP]
Schools: increase access to mental health resources (see H.R. 5526), H1149 [25FE]
SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 9063), H8387 [7OC]
Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2050), H6336 [13JY]
Taiwan: strengthen U.S. policy (see H.R. 9010), H8220 [28SE]
Taxation: allow early childhood educators to take educator expense deduction (see H.R. 5254), H1116 [9FE]
——— allow penalty-free withdrawals from retirement plans for domestic abuse victims (see H.R. 2953), H8494 [14NO]
——— 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), H8648 [29NO]
——— establish semiconductor manufacturing investment credit (see H.R. 7104), H3775 [16MR]
——— make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses (see H.R. 6658), H1135 [18FE]
——— temporarily reinstate coronavirus employee retention tax credit for employers subject to closure (see H.R. 6161), H44 [11JA]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 7382), H5234 [3JN]
Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H5010 [16MY]
Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H5010 [16MY]
Transportation Security Administration: standardize enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential, HAZMAT Endorsement, and PreCheck programs (see H.R. 6571), H916 [2FE]
U.N.: withold U.S. funding for Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry relative to situation in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (see H.R. 7223), H7553 [5AU]
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: award Congressional Gold Medal to Defenders of Ukraine, collectively, in recognition of their crucial role in defense of free democracy of Ukraine against Russian aggresssion (see H.R. 7088), H4398 [6AP]
——— provide enhanced authority for President to enter into agreements with Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to protect civilian populations from Russian military invasion (see H.R. 6876), H4154 [4AP]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of Women’s Army Corps assigned to 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, known as the ‘‘Six Triple Eight’’ (see H.R. 1012), H1116 [9FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CBO: provide inflation estimate relative to legislation with significant impact on gross domestic product (see H.R. 6629), H1012 [7FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund (see H.R. 9625), H9909 [20DE]
——— establish Center for Countering Human Trafficking (see H.R. 6736), H1123 [15FE]
Dept. of Labor: study factors affecting U.S. employment opportunities of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries (see H.R. 6715), H1119 [11FE]
FEMA: review final rule giving fair access to Federal assistance for small States and rural communities impacted by flooding (see H.R. 7211), H3863 [24MR]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H4608 [28AP]
Social Security: exempt earnings from retirement earnings test for retired healthcare workers and first responders who assist in response efforts during coronavirus pandemic or other public health emergency (see H.R. 6776), H1130 [18FE]
Transportation: authorize appropriations to accelerate procurement and deployment of computed tomography equipment to enhance detection capabilities for carry-on baggage (see H.R. 6827), H1145 [25FE]
Constitutional authority statements
CBO: provide inflation estimate relative to legislation with significant impact on gross domestic product (H.R. 6629), H1013 [7FE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund (H.R. 9625), H9910 [20DE]
——— establish Center for Countering Human Trafficking (H.R. 6736), H1124 [15FE]
Dept. of Labor: study factors affecting U.S. employment opportunities of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries (H.R. 6715), H1119 [11FE]
FEMA: review final rule giving fair access to Federal assistance for small States and rural communities impacted by flooding (H.R. 7211), H3864 [24MR]
Social Security: exempt earnings from retirement earnings test for retired healthcare workers and first responders who assist in response efforts during coronavirus pandemic or other public health emergency (H.R. 6776), H1132 [18FE]
Transportation: authorize appropriations to accelerate procurement and deployment of computed tomography equipment to enhance detection capabilities for carry-on baggage (H.R. 6827), H1147 [25FE]
Letters
Rights for the Transportation Security Administration (Rights for the TSA) Workforce Act: by, H4884 [12MY]
Lists
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers who died in line of duty, E686• [1JY]
Remarks
Computers: increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives to enable advanced research and development, secure supply chain, and ensure national security and economic competitiveness, H7378 [28JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: prioritize completion of Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (H.R. 5118), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7138 [26JY]
Dept. of HHS: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (H.R. 3771), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7138 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reclassify certain officers operating on lands of Tohono O’odham Nation (known as ‘‘Shadow Wolves’’) as special agents (H.R. 5681), H1311 [7MR]
——— authorize work with cybersecurity consortia for training (S. 658), H1313 [7MR]
——— establish DHS Trade and Economic Security Council and Assistant Sec. for Trade and Economic Security (H.R. 4476), H4167 [5AP]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (H.R. 7690), H4768 [10MY]
——— require reporting regarding accreditation of basic training programs (H.R. 5616), H1310 [7MR]
——— submit plan to make Federal assistance available to certain urban areas that previously received Urban Area Security Initiative funding to preserve homeland security capabilities (H.R. 5615), H1308 [7MR]
——— support remediation of illicit cross-border tunnels (H.R. 4209), H4167 [5AP]
——— tribute to U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers who died in line of duty, E686• [1JY]
Dept. of Labor: study factors affecting U.S. employment opportunities of immigrants and refugees who have professional credentials obtained in foreign countries (S. 3157), H7913 [19SE]
Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: prohibit from lessening stringency of, and prohibit from ceasing or lessening implementation of, coronavirus border health provisions through end of pandemic (H.R. 471), H4225 [6AP]
Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H7378 [28JY]
FEMA: review final rule giving fair access to Federal assistance for small States and rural communities impacted by flooding (H.R. 7211), H5459 [13JN]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9733 [14DE]
Law enforcement: honor service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and condemn calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish police, H1007 [7FE]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4346), Senate amendment, H7378 [28JY]
Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E989• [28SE]
National Suicide Awareness Month: observance, H8021 [21SE]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (H.R. 6929), consideration (H. Res. 1254), H7138 [26JY]
Syracuse University: tribute to men’s soccer team, E1308• [15DE]
Transportation Security Administration: enhance security operations and stabilize security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees responsible for screening passengers and property (H.R. 903), H4883, H4884 [12MY]
Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (H.R. 1842), H7148 [26JY]
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 (H. Res. 1255), H7138, H7139 [26JY]
Votes: correction, H8329• [30SE]
——— position on missed, E362• [6AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Tribute, H4226 [6AP]
Resolutions by organizations
Shadow Wolves Enhancement Act: Tohono O’Odham Legislative Council, H1311 [7MR]
Tributes
Baldwin, Carol Martineau, H5341 [8JN]
Crabill, Kathleen (Casey), E527• [18MY]
Long, Michael R., H7239 [27JY]
Mahoney, Bernard J., E777• [26JY]
Mancuso, James M., E530• [18MY]
Nolan, John, E132• [9FE]
Rotella, Ralph, E1292• [14DE]
Virts, Barry, E130• [8FE]