MILLER-MEEKS, MARIANNETTE (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1242 [2MR]

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: reauthorize (H.R. 7309), H5061 [17MY]

Articles and editorials

Gestational Limits on Abortion in the U.S. Compared to International Norms, Angelina Baglini, Charlotte Lozier Institute (organization), H6639 [15JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children on basis of Turner syndrome (see H.R. 7179), H4610 [28AP]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 558), H1330 [7MR]

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

Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8685), H7556 [9AU]

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), H217 [18JA]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 5244), H7540 [29JY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H5222 [27MY]

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]

Armed Forces: authorize award of Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during Cold War era (see H.R. 5757), H4715 [3MY]

——— establish certain protections for members who refuse to receive vaccinations against coronavirus (see H.R. 7570), H8824 [7DE]

——— preserve authority of military departments over members undergoing medical treatment or evaluation for medical disability (see H.R. 8081), H5609 [15JN]

——— prohibit any requirement that members be vaccinated against coronavirus (see H.R. 3860), H7732 [30AU]

Capitol Building and Grounds: make House wing and House office buildings open and accessible to public (see H. Res. 961), H1304 [3MR]

CBO: provide inflation estimate relative to legislation with significant impact on gross domestic product (see H.R. 6629), H1120 [11FE]

CDC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs’’ (see H.J. Res. 72), H3898 [28MR]

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see H.R. 2517), H1134 [18FE]

China: decrease dependency on Chinese manufacturing and decrease migration due to lost regional economic opportunities (see H.R. 7579), H4510 [26AP]

——— impose sanctions on members of National Communist Party Congress (see H.R. 6686), H1113 [9FE]

——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 7892), H5410 [8JN]

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]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: include Sec. of Agriculture as member (see H.R. 8274), H7172 [26JY]

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), H6882 [19JY]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1284), H1330 [7MR]

Credit: establish process for separating joint consolidation loans to ensure timely relief for borrowers (see H.R. 8909), H8009 [20SE]

Crime: make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 3079), H1116 [9FE]

——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn child on basis of results of laboratory developed test (see H.R. 7719), H4860 [11MY]

——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 7961), H5612 [15JN]

——— urge development of strategy to counter rise in violent crime (see H. Res. 1227), H6623 [14JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: ensure certain types of milk are offered under school lunch program (see H.R. 7070), H3712 [11MR]

——— establish Agricultural and Food System Supply Chain Resilience and Crisis Response Task Force (see H.R. 7675), H5099 [17MY]

——— establish cattle contract library (see H.R. 7639), H4712 [3MY]

——— establish Office of Rural Prosperity (see H.R. 7019), H3866 [24MR]

——— establish Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters (see H.R. 7606), H4575 [27AP]

——— establish publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 7603), H4575 [27AP]

Dept. of Defense: develop feedback tool for use by Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing (see H.R. 7144), H4398 [6AP]

——— develop plan to ensure reasonable access to Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (see H.R. 8298), H7883 [15SE]

——— include training on consequences of committing crime in Transition Assistance Program pre-separation counseling (see H.R. 8626), H7538 [29JY]

——— 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), H5548 [14JN]

Dept. of Education: modify application and review process for institutions of higher education interested in changing ownership or converting from for-profit to nonprofit or public status (see H.R. 7031), H1422 [9MR]

——— prohibit from finalizing or implementing rule relative to charter school programs (see H.R. 7525), H4443 [14AP]

——— prohibit from providing Federal funds to local educational agencies unless in-person instruction is available to all students and parents may opt out of student mask mandates (see H.R. 6619), H1075 [8FE]

——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 7488), H4433 [7AP]

——— require disclosures of certain ties to China-affiliated organizations (see H.R. 7851), H5207 [19MY]

Dept. of Energy: carry out program relative to physical security and cybersecurity for pipelines and liquefied natural gas facilities (see H.R. 3078), H918 [2FE]

——— establish programs for carbon dioxide capture, transport, utilization, and storage (see H.R. 1761), H918 [2FE]

Dept. of HHS: allow women greater access to safe and effective oral contraceptive drugs intended for routine use (see H.R. 8428), H6882 [19JY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Ensuring Access to Equitable, Affordable, Client-Centered, Quality Family Planning Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H3775 [16MR]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Vaccine and Mask Requirements To Mitigate the Spread of COVID–19 in Head Start Programs’’ (see H.J. Res. 81), H4453 [21AP]

——— establish procedure for terminating determination to suspend introduction of persons into U.S. from designated places (see H.R. 7760), H5209 [19MY]

——— establish program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 3932), H1177 [28FE]

——— furnish tailored information on resources available to expecting mothers through life.gov website (see H.R. 8384), H7546 [2AU]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access (see H.R. 6828), H1145 [25FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to enforce rule on coronavirus vaccine and mask requirements for Head Start programs (see H.R. 6312), H291 [20JA]

——— provide for suspension of entries and imports from designated countries to prevent spread of communicable diseases and import of certain controlled substances (see H.R. 7586), H4510 [26AP]

——— reauthorize grant program for screening, assessment, and treatment services for maternal mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 7073), H4576 [27AP]

——— reauthorize pediatric mental health care access grant program (see H.R. 7076), H3742 [15MR]

——— revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment (see H.R. 7238), H3894 [28MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize, make technical corrections to, and establish certain offices relative to health security and weapons of mass destruction, and establish biodefense strategy (see H.R. 8610), H8223 [28SE]

——— authorize to perform certain drug enforcement functions (see H.R. 9093), H8370 [30SE]

——— enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H1208 [1MR]

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

——— establish funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have relationship with Confucius Institutes (see H.R. 7779), H5335 [7JN]

——— establish procedure for terminating Surgeon General determination to suspend certain entries and imports from designated places relative to coronavirus public health emergency (see H.R. 7458), H4459 [25AP]

——— 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]

——— 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]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Disinformation Governance Board (see H.R. 7648, 7659), H4713 [3MY]

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

——— 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), H4154 [4AP]

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

——— require comprehensive southern border strategy (see H.R. 7260), H4398 [6AP]

——— require disclosure by contractors of contracts with Chinese entities (see H.R. 8782), H7740 [9SE]

——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see H.R. 6826), H1145 [25FE]

——— restrict flow of illicit drugs into U.S. (see H.R. 9050), H8403 [18OC]

——— transfer, without reimbursement, materials to construct roadways and physical barriers along U.S. southern border to States in which such materials are located (see H.R. 8028), H5735 [21JN]

Dept. of Justice: allow Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant funds to be used for salaries and benefits of school resource officers (see H.R. 6712), H5547 [14JN]

——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see H.R. 8058), H8414 [25OC]

Dept. of Labor: address workforce gaps (see H.R. 6436), H4799 [10MY]

——— 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), H5099 [17MY]

——— reduce appointment wait times for certain nonimmigrant visas known as visitor visas (see H.R. 9141), H8385 [7OC]

——— 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 Interior: improve permitting process for critical mineral projects (see H.R. 2604), H1425 [9MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: exempt certain pandemic relief grants for motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries from Federal taxation (see H.R. 7477), H5222 [27MY]

——— 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), H3898 [28MR]

——— 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 Transportation: issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under age 21 who complete vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 1745), H4397 [6AP]

——— set aside funding to provide parking for commercial motor vehicles on Federal-aid highway system (see H.R. 2187), H4723 [6MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate requirement to specify effective period of transfer of Post-9/11 veterans educational assistance to dependents (see H.R. 6458), H332 [1FE]

——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 6421), H252 [19JA]

——— enter into agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study incidence and mortality of cancer among Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps aircrew (see H.R. 7524), H4443 [14AP]

——— establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (see H.R. 6273), H1014 [7FE]

——— expand eligibility of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to National Guard members who perform certain full-time duty (see H.R. 2047), H79 [12JA]

——— improve coordination between Veterans Health Administration and Veterans Benefits Administration on claims for compensation arising from military sexual trauma (see H.R. 7335), H4445 [14AP]

——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (see H.R. 6647), H1135 [18FE]

——— improve process to determine whether educational institutions meet requirements relative to percentage of students who receive educational assistance (see H.R. 8198), H6923 [20JY]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (see H.R. 6659), H1112 [9FE]

——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H5410 [8JN]

——— prohibit transmission of certain information to Dept. of Justice for use by National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 1217), H6923 [20JY]

——— prohiobit from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under departmental health care system (see H.R. 7048), H4439 [11AP]

——— promote assistance from recognized entities for individuals who file certain claims (see H.R. 9017), H8221 [28SE]

——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 7176), H4398 [6AP]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers (see H.R. 3586), H918 [2FE]

——— restore veterans’ rights to own or possess firearms by requiring proof of danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 1771), H4971 [13MY]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see H.R. 9088), H8370 [30SE]

——— prohibit from issuing moratoriums on issuing new oil and gas leases and drill permits on certain Federal lands (see H.R. 218), H7171 [26JY]

Depts. of Education and Justice: conduct survey of public schools to determine number of school resource officers at such schools (see H.R. 7887), H5234 [3JN]

Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for coronavirus imported from, or manufactured in, China (see H.R. 6926), H1302 [3MR]

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

Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (see H.R. 19), H4445 [14AP]

Ecology and environment: establish biochar demonstration project and biochar grant program (see H.R. 2581), H43 [11JA]

Employment: exclude voluntary skills training and educational opportunities for career advancement from hours worked (see H.R. 7365), H4445 [14AP]

——— make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 78), H3854 [18MR]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 9455), H8823 [7DE]

——— repeal methane emissions and waste reduction incentive program for petroleum and natural gas systems (see H.R. 8749), H7743 [9SE]

Europe: reduce reliance on Russian energy resources through energy security cooperation and expediting U.S. natural gas exports and impose sanctions on development of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline (see H.R. 2046), H303 [25JA]

Families and domestic relations: support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 7011), H4922 [12MY]

FDA: allow drug manufacturers and sponsors to use alternative testing methods to animal testing to investigate drug safety and effectiveness (see H.R. 2565), H4799 [10MY]

——— express that process behind Operation Warp Speed should be integrated within operations (see H. Res. 876), H332 [1FE]

——— improve infant formula supply chain (see H.R. 7830), H5212 [20MY]

——— 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), H10 [10JA]

——— report on barriers, including regulatory inefficiencies, to domestic manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients, finished drug products, and devices (see H.R. 6710), H1119 [11FE]

——— require more accurate reporting of abortion drug prescribing and related adverse events (see H.R. 6702), H1114 [9FE]

——— work through Codex process to review and update internationally recognized standards for infant formula to ensure standards are consistent with requirements for import to U.S. (see H.R. 7718), H5229 [31MY]

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

Federal Columbia River Power System: provide for operations pursuant to certain operation plan for specified period of time (see H.R. 8016), H5446 [9JN]

FEMA: develop guidance for firefighters and emergency response personnel on best practices to protect them from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and limit and prevent release of such chemicals into environment (see H.R. 4954), H3866 [24MR]

Financial institutions: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 6889), H8011 [20SE]

Foreign policy: condemn Biden administration plans to remove sanctions on Maduro regime in Venezuela and negotiations with Iran in response to Ukraine crisis and urge support for U.S. energy production (see H. Res. 1020), H4126 [1AP]

——— direct President report to Congress on possible benefits accruing to regime of Nicolas Maduro in Venezuela due to U.S. agreement with Iran relative to Iranian nuclear program (see H.R. 7635), H4608 [28AP]

——— impose sanctions relative to Russia (see H.R. 6422), H252 [19JA]

Foreign Service: ensure fairness in award of in-state tuition at public institutions of higher education for members changing duty locations and their spouses and dependent children (see H.R. 9542), H9852 [14DE]

Forest Service: improve health and resiliency of giant sequoias (see H.R. 8168), H7713 [16AU]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 65), H8319 [29SE]

FRS: support role of U.S. dollar as primary global reserve currency (see H.R. 3506), H6336 [13JY]

GAO: study effects of travel nurse agencies on health industry during coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 8576), H7404 [28JY]

Global Food Security Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 8446), H8066 [21SE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 1030), H7884 [15SE]

Government regulations: delay effectiveness of certain new rules or regulations relative to U.S. energy sector (see H.R. 7324), H4072 [31MR]

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), H7784 [13SE]

——— transfer pharmaceutical civil penalties to NIH Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program Fund (see H.R. 623), H5976 [12JY]

Health care professionals: extend Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver beyond coronavirus emergency period relative to training and certification of nurse aides (see H.R. 7744), H8410 [21OC]

Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H8373 [30SE]

Immigration: establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see H.R. 3215), H7742 [9SE]

——— remove requirement to demonstrate residency for eligibility as nonimmigrant for certain aliens pursuing educational goals (see H.R. 8629), H7538 [29JY]

——— 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 Olympic Committee: express that member countries under sanction for human rights abuses should not be involved in decision-making processes (see H. Res. 931), H1131 [18FE]

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

Investments: require investment advisors to consider only monetary factors when making investment decisions (see H.R. 7151), H4445 [14AP]

Iran: 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), H8387 [7OC]

——— 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 additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 2718), H1276 [2MR]

——— request President transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to any initiative or negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 1266), H7732 [30AU]

IRS: prohibit from hiring enforcement personnel until processing of certain individual tax returns (see H.R. 6800), H1131 [18FE]

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

——— rescind funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act and report on improving efficiency of procedures and processes of services (see H.R. 8769), H7735 [2SE]

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

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), H8223 [28SE]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 3382), H5931 [1JY]

Lumber industry: prohibit importation of wood and related articles from Russia and Belarus (see H.R. 7437), H4431 [7AP]

Medicare: clarify use of national coverage determination process (see H.R. 9127), H8414 [25OC]

——— codify patients’ rights to hospital visitation (see H.R. 8252), H5946 [11JY]

——— cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 432), H1148 [25FE]

——— ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth (see H.R. 4058), H1425 [9MR]

——— ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 4479), H8508 [15NO]

——— establish minimum amount of price concessions for insulin to be passed through to beneficiaries at point-of-sale (see H.R. 6757), H1129 [18FE]

——— exempt qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans (see H.R. 7995), H5879 [23JN]

——— extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services (see H.R. 8800), H7884 [15SE]

——— extend certain telehealth services and requirements (see H.R. 8489), H7168 [26JY]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 5818), H4862 [11MY]

——— protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to safe and effective orthotic and prosthetic care and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse relative to orthotics and prosthetics (see H.R. 1990), H1148 [25FE]

Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 6394), H8115 [22SE]

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1082), H4714 [3MY]

National 4–H Week: designate (see H. Res. 1411), H8379 [4OC]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1386), H8113 [22SE]

National Environmental Policy Act: codify certain reforms to regulations and implementation (see H.R. 7654), H4724 [6MY]

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

National Hunting and Fishing Day: anniversary (see H. Res. 1387), H8113 [22SE]

National Park Foundation: reauthorize (see H.R. 7693), H4795 [10MY]

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

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

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 882), H303 [25JA]

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]

National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 1398), H8221 [28SE]

National Stillbirth Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1363), H7965 [19SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1071), H4715 [3MY]

National Weather Service: upgrade communications service (see H.R. 7361), H4126 [1AP]

National Year of Humiliation, Fasting, and Prayer: designate (see H. Res. 874), H1304 [3MR]

News media: express gratitude to journalists and news staff risking injury and death and who have sacrificed their lives to chronicle and report on Russian invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 987), H4075 [31MR]

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), H253 [19JA]

Pesticides: prohibit local regulation of pesticide use (see H.R. 7266), H3970 [29MR]

——— prohibit new labeling changes on use of registered pesticides (see H.R. 9035), H8434 [7NO]

Police Unity Tour, Inc.: tribute (see H. Res. 1099), H4797 [10MY]

Ports: prohibit owner or operator of U.S. port to enter into contract with certain entities for operation or management of such port (see H.R. 6887), H1207 [1MR]

Power resources: prohibit importation of petroleum products from Russia, establish ethanol tax credit and extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives, and amend ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations (see H.R. 7155), H3866 [24MR]

——— recognize benefits of natural gas to economy and environment and recognize as affordable and ‘‘green’’ energy (see H. Res. 1148), H5448 [9JN]

——— strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (see H.R. 6858), H1276 [2MR]

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), H1425 [9MR]

——— prohibit continuation of executive emergency declaration under National Emergencies Act absent approval by Congress (see H.R. 2996), H1075 [8FE]

Public debt: establish limitations on amount of U.S.-issued debt which may be held by foreign governments, entities, and individuals (see H.R. 8242), H5923 [28JN]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 939), H5448 [9JN]

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

Russia: 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]

——— 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 importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquefied natural gas, and coal from Russia (see H.R. 6951), H1328 [7MR]

——— prohibit importation of petroleum and petroleum products from Russia (see H.R. 6919), H1376 [8MR]

——— prohibit importation of uranium from Russia (see H.R. 7222), H4398 [6AP]

Schools: 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]

SEC: disapprove rule submitted entitled ‘‘The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors’’ (see H.J. Res. 88), H7173 [26JY]

——— 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), H5932 [1JY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H6680 [15JY]

Supreme Court: grant security-related authorities equivalent to legislative and executive branches (see H.R. 7705), H5547 [14JN]

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: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 8137), H5645 [16JN]

——— establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations (see H.R. 889), H309 [28JA]

——— exempt telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules (see H.R. 5541), H254 [19JA]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2974), H7172 [26JY]

——— 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]

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 1381), H5611 [15JN]

——— prohibit treatment of certain distributions and reimbursements for certain abortions as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 6471), H294 [21JA]

——— provide child tax credit for pregnant moms for unborn children if such children are born and issued Social Security numbers before due date for return of tax for the taxable year (see H.R. 6505), H301 [25JA]

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

——— reinstate filing exception for payments made by third party settlement organizations to certain independent contract workers in effect prior to American Rescue Plan Act enactment (see H.R. 3425), H5945 [11JY]

——— repeal certain third party network transaction reporting requirements (see H.R. 6913), H5924 [28JN]

——— temporarily reinstate coronavirus employee retention tax credit for employers subject to closure (see H.R. 6161), H195 [13JA]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 7382), H5222 [27MY]

Telecommunications: invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 885), H301 [25JA]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H9910 [20DE]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H9910 [20DE]

Transportation Security Administration: prohibit acceptance of warrants for arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints (see H.R. 6495), H301 [25JA]

——— revoke directives to implement Federal mask mandate in public transportation systems (see H.R. 7057), H3712 [11MR]

——— standardize enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential, HAZMAT Endorsement, and PreCheck programs (see H.R. 6571), H1304 [3MR]

U.N.: withhold U.S. funding for Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry relative to situation in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (see H.R. 7223), H5612 [15JN]

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), H7407 [28JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: alter criteria for designation of critical minerals to include uranium (see H.R. 8045), H5932 [1JY]

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), H3743 [15MR]

——— promote security partnership (see H.R. 6367), H254 [19JA]

——— take immediate steps to support transfer of requested fighter aircraft for self-defense against invasion of sovereign state (see H. Res. 991), H3827 [17MR]

Venezuela: prohibit importation of petroleum products from Venezuela (see H.R. 7023), H1422 [9MR]

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]

——— 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), H253 [19JA]

——— 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), H7785 [13SE]

Women: support and expand civic engagement and political leadership of adolescent girls around the world (see H.R. 1661), H7172 [26JY]

Yemen: designate Ansarallah as foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 3965), H3745 [15MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agricultre: establish national biochar research network (see H.R. 8596), H7537 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 8923), H8010 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: evaluate process by which interchangeable biological products are approved to be used in pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 8877), H7964 [19SE]

——— report on interoperability of medical devices (see H.R. 9067), H8315 [29SE]

Immigration: 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]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 8246), H5923 [28JN]

National Environmental Policy Act: limit scope of environmental reviews for projects not involving Federal land or originating from Federal agency (see H.R. 9012), H8221 [28SE]

Schools: allow certain funds provided in response to coronavirus public health emergency to be made available for school security measures (see H.R. 7979), H5408 [8JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Agricultre: establish national biochar research network (H.R. 8596), H7539 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 8923), H8011 [20SE]

Dept. of HHS: evaluate process by which interchangeable biological products are approved to be used in pharmaceuticals (H.R. 8877), H7966 [19SE]

——— report on interoperability of medical devices (H.R. 9067), H8318 [29SE]

Immigration: terminate certain contracts relative to construction of border fence and transfer unused border fence material to States along southwest border (H.R. 8230), H5919 [24JN]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (H.R. 8246), H5924 [28JN]

National Environmental Policy Act: limit scope of environmental reviews for projects not involving Federal land or originating from Federal agency (H.R. 9012), H8222 [28SE]

Schools: allow certain funds provided in response to coronavirus public health emergency to be made available for school security measures (H.R. 7979), H5409 [8JN]

Letters

Notice of imposed fine levied against Representative Miller-Meeks: Representatives Deutch and Walorski, Committee on Ethics (House), H183 [13JA]

Motions

Dept. of HHS: provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (H.R. 3771), H7189 [27JY]

Remarks

Abortion: limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (H.R. 8296), H6639, H6640 [15JY]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H255 [20JA], H904 [2FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H1359 [8MR]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H7886 [19SE]

Burlington, IA: tribute to Burlington High School boys’ basketball team, E266• [16MR]

Camanche, IA: opening of Naeve Family Beef (business) beef processing plant, H1380 [9MR]

Campbell, Jack: Butkus Foundation Butkus Award recipient, H9885 [15DE]

China: require to match U.S. emissions cutting targets, H952 [4FE]

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 (H. Con. Res. 70), H1347, H1348, H1351 [8MR]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (H.R. 8373), H6932 [21JY]

Courts: establish cause of action for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC, H1233 [2MR]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process, H81 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish national biochar research network (H.R. 8596), H8126 [28SE]

——— establish Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters in Packers and Stockyards Division (H.R. 4103), H1380 [9MR]

Dept. of Defense: report to Congress on sources of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on military installations other than firefighting foam and whether to expand eligibility for VA registry to individuals exposed to PFAS, H1279 [3MR]

Dept. of Education: improve Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant and Children of Fallen Heroes Grant Pell Grant programs (S. 3373), H6020 [13JY]

——— prohibit from providing Federal funds to local educational agencies unless in-person instruction is available to all students and parents may opt out of student mask mandates (H.R. 6619), H1029 [8FE]

——— provide grants for institutions of higher education to prevent alcohol and substance misuse (H.R. 6493), H5844• [23JN]

Dept. of HHS: improve pediatric mental health care access grant program, H5779 [22JN]

——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (H.R. 3771), H7187 [27JY]

——— reauthorize certain programs relative to mental health and substance use disorders (H.R. 7666), H5779 [22JN]

——— revise opioid treatment program admission criteria to eliminate requirement that patients have been addicted for at least 1 year prior to being admitted for treatment, H5779 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish industrial control systems cybersecurity training initiative (H.R. 7777), H5691 [21JN]

——— 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 (H.R. 5274), H5694, H5695 [21JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: coordinate with Dept. of Defense to establish guidelines for training active duty personnel on awareness of potential risks of toxic exposure and ways to prevent such exposures during combat, H1240 [2MR]

——— ensure certain medical facilities have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances or medications (H.R. 2591), H904 [2FE]

——— improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans’ access to clinical trials (S. 2533), H5115 [18MY]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, H6020 [13JY]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1229, H1231, H1232, H1233, H1234, H1235, H1236, H1240, H1243, H1244, H1245 [2MR], H1279, H1280, H1282 [3MR]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (S. 3541), H1230, H1231, H1232, H1233, H1234, H1235, H1236, H1243, H1244 [2MR], H1280 [3MR]

——— notify Congress regularly of reported cases of burn pit exposure, H1282 [3MR]

——— permit burn pit registrants to designate certain individuals to update burn pit registry with registered individual’s cause of death, H1280 [3MR]

——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure, H1245 [2MR]

——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (S. 2102), H5116 [18MY]

——— review known cases of toxic exposure on Dept. of Defense military installations both in U.S. and abroad, H1240 [2MR]

——— study veteran health outcomes related to waste from Manhattan project in St. Louis, MO, H1240 [2MR]

——— Veterans Benefits Management System funding, H1240 [2MR]

DeWitt, IA: tribute to Central DeWitt Community School District Special Olympics team for participation in Mid-Winter Tournament, H3833 [18MR]

Diseases and disorders: highlight importance of Title 42 public health authorities allowing for immediate expulsion of persons or property to avoid introduction of communicable disease such as coronavirus from foreign country, H4401 [7AP]

Economy: address growing inflation, H5948 [12JY], H8600 [29NO]

——— invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H952 [4FE]

——— use of budget reconciliation to fight inflation, reduce prescription drug and health care costs, address climate change, increase tax fairness, and reduce deficit (H.R. 5376), Senate amendment, H7683 [12AU]

Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children (H.R. 5959), H4923 [13MY]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels, H8126 [28SE]

Fairfield, IA: Jefferson County Ciderworks (business) recipient of New York International Cider Competition Iowa Cider Producer of the Year award, H4583 [28AP]

FTC: provide for reporting relative to cross-border complaints involving ransomware or other cyber-related attacks (H.R. 4551), H7116 [26JY]

Government regulations: reform environmental regulations to benefit rural communities, H3738 [15MR]

Hernandez, Yarelis: National Association of Manufacturers Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award recipient, H4462 [26AP]

Iowa: importance of manufacturing, H3977 [30MR]

——— tribute to county fairs, H6686 [18JY]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District high school students named to Des Moines (IA) Register All-Iowa boys’ basketball team, H3868 [28MR]

——— tribute to 2d Congressional District high school students named to Des Moines (IA) Register All-Iowa girls’ basketball team, H3899 [29MR]

——— tribute to State high school wrestling champions, H1152 [28FE]

Iowa City, IA: tribute to Regina Catholic High School softball team, H7078 [26JY]

McKee, Kevin: tribute to participation in Paralympic Games, H4119 [1AP]

Medicare: extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), H7193 [27JY]

——— extend certain telehealth services and requirements (H.R. 8489), H7193 [27JY]

Mental Illness Awareness Week: observance, H8321 [30SE]

NASA: extend authority to enter into leases of non-excess property (H.R. 5746), Senate amendment, H81 [13JA]

National Charter Schools Week: observance, H4923 [13MY]

National Clean Energy Week: observance, H8126 [28SE]

National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month: observance, H8321 [30SE]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H8734 [5DE], H8804 [7DE]

Olympic Games: support diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Games in China and encourage International Olympic Committee to develop framework for reprimanding or disqualifying host countries that commit mass atrocities, H333 [2FE]

Pella, IA: tribute to Pella High School Principles of Engineering class, H4870 [12MY]

Power resources: authorize Keystone XL Pipeline, prohibit import of oil and natural gas from Russia, and reduce restrictions on export of oil and gas from U.S., H1359 [8MR]

——— prohibit importation of petroleum products from Russia, establish ethanol tax credit and extend biodiesel and renewable diesel incentives, and amend ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations (H.R. 7155), H8126 [28SE]

——— strengthen U.S. energy security and encourage domestic production of crude oil, petroleum products, and natural gas (H.R. 6858), H4235 [6AP]

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

Restaurant Revitalization Fund: increase appropriations (H.R. 3807), consideration (H. Res. 1033), H4235 [6AP]

Russia: condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine, H1218 [2MR]

Sapp, Brennik: American Legion Good Deed Award recipient, H9650 [12DE]

Secret Service: reauthorize National Computer Forensics Institute (H.R. 7174), H5693 [21JN]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, H81 [13JA]

Water: express that Corps of Engineers and EPA rule entitled ‘‘Navigable Waters Protection Rule—Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’,’’ should not be withdrawn or vacated, H3738 [15MR]

Watson, Sarah: Iowa Newspaper Association Jay P. Wagner Prize for Young Journalists recipient, H4870 [12MY]

Welsh, Michael: Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine recipient, H7078 [26JY]

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: reauthorize (H.R. 7309), H5061, H5069 [17MY]

Remarks in Senate relative to

Iowa: 2d Congressional District election results, S135 [11JA]

Tributes

Ahlquist, William, H7078 [26JY]

Bramschreiber, Shelley, H3717 [15MR]

Brickey, Ron, H950 [4FE]

Clark, Caitlin, H22 [11JA]

Clingman, Collins, H5833 [23JN]

Dickerson, Blake, H7078 [26JY]

Duffy, Michael L., H312 [1FE]

Dunsworth, Ira, H5178 [19MY]

Ferentz, Kirk and Mary, H7078 [26JY]

Gibler, Tracie, H3717 [15MR]

Hafner, Todd, H8515 [16NO]

Haller, Kurt and Cathy, H7078 [26JY]

Hanson, Mark, H3717 [15MR]

Hawkins, Blaine, H1346 [8MR]

Hoerschelmann, Lisa, H5687 [21JN]

Keller, Representative, H8862 [8DE]

King, Kole, H982 [7FE]

Kueter, Ben, H5687 [21JN]

Langrehr, Henry and Arlene, H49 [12JA]

Larson, Charles, Sr., H8515 [16NO]

Linderbaum, Tyler, H202 [18JA]

Martino, Joseph, H4870 [12MY]

Martino, Matthew, H4870 [12MY]

Martino family, H7886 [19SE]

McCall, Glen, H1306 [7MR]

Meeks, Curt, H7886 [19SE]

Rantilla, Maxwell, H5834 [23JN]

Schleffer, Steve, H7078 [26JY]

Shtefanchuk, Oleh (Odee), H8734 [5DE]

Slater, Frederick (Duke), H4132 [4AP]

Spyrow, Andrew, H1061• [8FE]

Van Utrecht, Jon, H7747 [13SE]