McCAUL, MICHAEL T. (a Representative from Texas)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6323 [13JY]

Appointments

Committee to escort Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis into House Chamber, H5011 [17MY]

Committee to escort Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into the House Chamber, H9969 [21DE]

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abe, Shinzo: tribute (see H. Res. 1259), H7169 [26JY]

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 1011), H917 [2FE]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H3829 [17MR]

Argentina: call for justice and accountability for perpetrators of bombing of Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires in 1992 (see H. Res. 988), H3775 [16MR]

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

CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (see H.J. Res. 72), H4445 [14AP]

China: 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]

CIA: allow Air America employees to be eligible for Federal retirement benefits (see H.R. 1297), H1014 [7FE]

Coastal zones: extend U.S. customs waters (see H.R. 5852), H5976 [12JY]

Colleges and universities: provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3294), H1330 [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), H289 [20JA]

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

Contraceptives: preempt State bans on prescription, provision, or use of drug, biological product, or device for contraception if approved, licensed, cleared, or otherwise authorized for human use by FDA for contraception (see H.R. 8421), H7256 [27JY]

Courts: increase punishment for human trafficking in school zones (see H.R. 7546), H4724 [6MY] (see H.R. 7566), H4458 [25AP]

Cuba: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of human rights and pro-democracy activists on anniversary of Cuban citizens demonstrating peacefully for fundamental freedoms (see H. Res. 1304), H7539 [29JY]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 6184), H4007 [30MR]

Dept. of Defense: improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 475), H1014 [7FE]

Dept. of Education: conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 9681), H10055 [22DE]

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), H4459 [25AP]

——— reauthorize grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 7073), H3898 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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]

——— establish Early Migration Alert Program (see H.R. 7462), H4432 [7AP]

——— provide for operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in foreign countries (see H.R. 9167), H8390 [11OC]

——— publish number of known or suspected terrorists encountered attempting to enter U.S. on monthly basis (see H.R. 6473), H310 [28JA]

——— require Inspector General to investigate vetting and processing of illegal aliens apprehended along southwest border and ensure that all laws are being upheld (see H.R. 6239), H1014 [7FE]

——— terminate Disinformation Governance Board and prohibit use of Federal funds to establish any other similar board (see H.R. 7641), H8589 [17NO]

Dept. of Justice: create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (see H.R. 6538), H3859 [21MR]

——— establish Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within Environment and Natural Resources Division (see H.R. 1016), H4449 [18AP]

Dept. of State: allow Congress to prevent revocation of foreign terrorist organization designations (see H.R. 7479), H4433 [7AP]

——— develop strategy and implementation plan outlining efforts to counter malign influence and activities of Russia and its proxies in Africa (see H.R. 7311), H4071 [31MR]

——— notify Congress prior to payments of rewards using cryptocurrencies and appoint Director of Digital Currency Security in Office of Economic Sanctions Policy and Implementation (see H.R. 7338), H4072 [31MR]

——— report to Congress on China’s support to Russia relative to its unprovoked invasion of and full-scale war against Ukraine (see H.R. 7314), H4154 [4AP]

——— report to Congress on evacuation operations in Afghanistan (see H.R. 6418), H216 [18JA]

——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see H.R. 8365), H6335 [13JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow States and local governments to use coronavirus relief funds for infrastructure projects, improve Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and provide Tribal governments more time to use funds (see H.R. 5735), H1177 [28FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see H.R. 6659), H1135 [18FE]

Depts. of Defense and State: track arms transfers of U.S.-origin defense articles throughout lifetime of transaction and identify solutions to address delivery time lags (see H.R. 8259), H5929 [1JY]

Ethiopia: support stabilization, peace, and democracy efforts (see H.R. 6600), H975 [4FE]

European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 558), H7173 [26JY]

Executive Office of the President: establish semiconductor supply chain working group in response to Russian invasion of Ukraine and report to Congress on potential future disruptions (see H.R. 7372), H4154 [4AP]

Fallen Heroes Flag Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 8050), H5545 [14JN]

FDA: allow drug manufacturers and sponsors to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate drug safety and effectiveness (see H.R. 2565), H4971 [13MY]

——— establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 6972), H1372 [8MR]

Federal aid programs: simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see H.R. 9148), H8385 [7OC]

Federal employees: prohibit downloading or using of TikTok video app or any successor application on any device issued by the U.S. or government corporation (see H.R. 2566), H8494 [14NO]

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

Foreign aid: establish review of U.S. aid to multilateral entities (see H.R. 7817), H5173 [18MY]

Gary James Fletcher Post Office Building, Canyon, TX: designate (see H.R. 5954), H1125 [15FE]

Global Food Security Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 8446), H6921 [20JY]

Houston Astros (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 1484), H8588 [17NO]

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]

Insurance: require out-of-network coverage for qualified individuals participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 8546), H7255 [27JY]

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

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), H295 [21JA]

——— 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), H8316 [29SE]

——— request President transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to any initiative or negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 1266), H7743 [9SE]

Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 8868), H8648 [29NO]

IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (see H.R. 9092), H8370 [30SE]

Jackie Walorski VA Clinic, Mishawaka, IN: designate (see H.R. 8656), H7551 [5AU]

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), H976 [4FE]

Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 3173), H3971 [29MR]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 1946), H4192 [5AP]

Mitsotakis, Kyriakos: welcome Greek Prime Minister to U.S. for address to joint meeting of Congress (see H. Con. Res. 91), H5097 [17MY]

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]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 932), H1131 [18FE]

National security: deter cyber-attackers sponsored by foreign nation-states by imposing sanctions and designate energy sector as critical infrastructure (see H.R. 7302), H4006 [30MR]

——— impose sanctions on certain foreign flash memory integrated circuit companies that threaten U.S. interests (see H.R. 9051), H8373 [30SE]

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), H5174 [18MY]

Natural gas: impose sanctions relative to Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see H.R. 6748), H1135 [18FE]

Olympic Games: impose sanctions on certain International Olympic Committee members complicit in perpetuation of human rights abuses against Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games participants in China (see H.R. 6586), H946 [3FE]

O’Ree, Willie: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2249), H217 [18JA]

Power resources: strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (see H.R. 6858), H1208 [1MR]

Restaurant Revitalization Fund: provide additional appropriations and oversight (see H.R. 4568), H4435 [7AP]

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

Russia: call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza (see H. Res. 1121), H5009 [16MY]

——— call for provision of evidence of wrongdoing or release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 336), H1177 [28FE]

——— designate as state sponsor of terrorism (see H. Res. 1113), H7173 [26JY]

——— direct President to report to Congress on benefits to Russia due to agreement with Iran relative to Iranian nuclear program (see H.R. 7490), H4437 [11AP]

——— establish regional or international justice mechanism to investigate and prosecute crime of aggression and other international crimes committed against Ukraine (see H. Res. 966), H4154 [4AP]

——— provide for congressional oversight of certain sanctions (see H.R. 7340), H4154 [4AP]

Rwanda: call to release Paul Rusesabagina on humanitarian grounds (see H. Res. 892), H1014 [7FE]

SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 9063), H8315 [29SE]

Ships and vessels: declare state of emergency due to Russian invasion of Ukraine in order to establish waiver of certain requirements to allow shipment of food aid to Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 92), H5946 [11JY]

Surface Transportation Board: require any high-speed rail project to acquire all land for project before starting construction (see H.R. 6365), H217 [18JA]

Syria: require U.S. strategy to disrupt and dismantle Captagon trade and narcotics networks linked to regime of Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 6265), H1120 [11FE]

Taxation: 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), H8223 [28SE]

——— provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 7902), H5219 [27MY]

——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 1015), H4006 [30MR]

Texas: conform Federal tax law with Texas Constitution to allow for continued benefit to fullest extent possible from financial leverage of Permanent University Fund to State of Texas (see H.R. 9332), H8587 [17NO]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6552), H330 [1FE]

Trucking industry: establish voucher program for purchase and installation of emission reducing technologies for Class 8 trucks (see H.R. 4810), H332 [1FE]

Tubman, Harriet: mint coins in commemoration of bicentennial of birth (see H.R. 1842), H4397 [6AP]

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: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H4723 [6MY]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 8616), H8373 [30SE]

Young, Don: tribute (see H. Res. 1005), H3895 [28MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: request President and direct Sec. of State to transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to certain aspects of U.S. withdrawal (see H. Res. 1240), H6922 [20JY]

Africa: promote, facilitate, and increase two-way trade investment with U.S. (see H.R. 6455), H288 [20JA]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 7630), H4607 [28AP]

Interagency Committee on Global Catastrophic Risk: establish (see H.R. 8574), H7404 [28JY]

Masroor Ahmad, Mirza: tribute (see H. Res. 1389), H8113 [22SE]

Music and dance: authorize music-related exchange programs facilitated by Dept. of State and relevant private sector partnerships (see H.R. 6498), H301 [25JA]

Russia: counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (see H.R. 6742), H1123 [15FE]

——— require President report to Congress on efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information relative to war crimes committed during Ukraine invasion (see H.R. 7276), H3970 [29MR]

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

Taxation: establish semiconductor manufacturing investment credit (see H.R. 7104), H3775 [16MR]

Technology: include certain computer-related projects in streamlined Federal environmental review programs (see H.R. 7870), H5214 [24MY]

Ukraine: promote security partnership (see H.R. 6367), H8 [10JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Africa: promote, facilitate, and increase two-way trade investment with U.S. (H.R. 6455), H290 [20JA]

Dept. of HHS: expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (H.R. 7630), H4609 [28AP]

Interagency Committee on Global Catastrophic Risk: establish (H.R. 8574), H7406 [28JY]

Music and dance: authorize music-related exchange programs facilitated by Dept. of State and relevant private sector partnerships (H.R. 6498), H302 [25JA]

Russia: counter aggression against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, expedite U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, and impose sanctions relative to actions with respect to Ukraine (H.R. 6742), H1124 [15FE]

——— require President report to Congress on efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information relative to war crimes committed during Ukraine invasion (H.R. 7276), H3971 [29MR]

Taiwan: strengthen U.S. policy (H.R. 9010), H8222 [28SE]

Taxation: establish semiconductor manufacturing investment credit (H.R. 7104), H3776 [16MR]

Technology: include certain computer-related projects in streamlined Federal environmental review programs (H.R. 7870), H5215 [24MY]

Ukraine: promote security partnership (H.R. 6367), H9 [10JA]

Motions

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H961 [4FE]

Remarks

Austin, TX: anniversary of Westminster Retirement Community, E340• [1AP]

China: prohibit funds to any entity subject to control of Chinese Communist Party, H935 [3FE]

Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H808 [2FE], H935 [3FE], H4050 [31MR]

Research: prohibit funding, grants, or awards to any person or entity of concern as defined by Dept. of Defense, H4050 [31MR]

——— provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H808 [2FE], H935 [3FE]

——— provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), motion to instruct conferees, H4050 [31MR]

Russia: require President report to Congress on efforts to collect, analyze, and preserve evidence and information relative to war crimes committed during Ukraine invasion (H.R. 7276), H4213, H4215 [6AP]

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), H1248, H1253 [2MR]

Tributes

Meicher, Sherrie, E1330• [21DE]

Mikeska, Marita, E1332• [21DE]

Plunto, Larissa, E1334• [21DE]

Poursoltan, Cameron, E1331• [21DE]

Young, Don, H3923 [29MR]