PAPPAS, CHRIS (a Representative from New Hampshire)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 7900), H6340, H6341, H6362 [13JY], H6532, H6562 [14JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1239 [2MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6895 [20JY]

Power resources: authorize President to issue Energy Emergency Declaration to protect gasoline and home heating fuel prices from price-gouging (H.R. 7688), H5190 [19MY]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H831, H855, H881 [2FE]

Appointments

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

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 8297), H5946 [11JY]

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), H8373 [30SE]

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), H1134 [18FE]

Afterschool Alliance (organization): support Lights on Afterschool! event (see H. Res. 1438), H8403 [18OC]

American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 6660), H1112 [9FE]

Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 6100), H303 [25JA]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 5232), H4799 [10MY]

——— provide protection for good faith donation of pet products (see H.R. 5684), H5410 [8JN]

——— recognize contributions of service animals and their human handlers for bravery in both war and peace and support creation of process to nominate animals for Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medal (see H. Res. 935), H1132 [18FE]

Armed Forces: eliminate certain health care charges for members of Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (see H.R. 3512), H3865 [24MR]

——— eliminate recoupment of separation pay from members who subsequently receive veterans disability compensation and limit recoupment of such pay from members who subsequently receive retired or retainer pay (see H.R. 6543), H3866 [24MR]

——— establish leave policies for members to seek abortions (see H.R. 8916), H8223 [28SE]

——— expand business costs, incurred by spouse of member of uniformed services because of permanent change of station or assignment for such member, eligible for reimbursement (see H.R. 7930), H5919 [24JN]

——— increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 7561), H4453 [21AP]

——— provide for coverage of assisted reproductive technology services under TRICARE program (see H.R. 6094), H1134 [18FE]

——— provide for forgiveness or offset of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 2214), H4153 [4AP]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities in Yemen (see H.J. Res. 87), H9904 [15DE]

Atlanta, GA: commemorate anniversary and condemn shootings at spas, express condolences to families and victims, and combat hate, bigotry, and violence against Asian American and Pacific Islander community (see H. Res. 981), H8434 [7NO]

Azerbaijan: condemn unprovoked military attack on Armenia (see H. Res. 1351), H7884 [15SE]

Baltic States: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1142), H5932 [1JY]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H1147 [25FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 1051), H4438 [11AP]

Black Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1226), H8011 [20SE]

Burma: authorize humanitarian assistance and civil society support, promote democracy and human rights, and impose targeted sanctions relative to human rights abuses (see H.R. 5497), H309 [28JA]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of rotunda to honor last surviving Medal of Honor recipient from World War II upon death (see H. Con. Res. 7), H1075 [8FE]

Celebrate Community Week: designate (see H. Res. 1346), H7784 [13SE]

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), H5175 [18MY]

Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1291), H7255 [27JY]

Children and youth: provide for expedited and duty-free importation of infant formula that may be lawfully marketed in European Union, Canada, Japan, or United Kingdom (see H.R. 7875), H5222 [27MY]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 8535), H7254 [27JY]

Civil liberties: establish right of adults to engage in private, non-commercial, consensual sexual conduct (see H.R. 9564), H9853 [14DE]

Colleges and universities: condemn threats of violence against historically Black colleges and universities and reaffirm support for historically Black colleges and universities and their students (see H. Con. Res. 70), H1331 [7MR]

——— provide for long-term improvement of historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 3294), H918 [2FE]

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), H332 [1FE]

Colorado Springs, CO: condemn shooting at Club Q, express condolences to families and victims, and offer support to all who were impacted (see H. Res. 1522), H9853 [14DE]

Commission on Americans Living Abroad: establish (see H.R. 5800), H8801 [6DE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 9071), H8315 [29SE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 3525), H1120 [11FE]

Congress: prohibit Members and senior staff from buying or selling individual stocks and other investments while in office and prohibit Members from serving on corporate boards while in office (see H.R. 1579), H290 [20JA]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 8373), H6883 [19JY]

Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 1607), H4397 [6AP]

——— authorize notaries public to perform, and establish minimum standards for, certain electronic and remote notarizations and require Federal and State courts to recognize such notarizations performed by notary public (see H.R. 3962), H7172 [26JY]

Crime: criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 8600), H8387 [7OC]

——— extend to private or commercial interstate carriers the same protections enjoyed by letter and mail carriers (see H.R. 6852), H4971 [13MY]

——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 7961), H8379 [4OC]

Defense Production Act: invoke authorities to increase production of infant formula and provide for equitable distribution through Federally qualified health centers (see H. Con. Res. 90), H5097 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see H.R. 8018), H8319 [29SE] (see H.R. 8018), H8801 [6DE]

——— establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 7791), H5175 [18MY]

——— extend certain national school lunch program requirement waivers addressing coronavirus (see H.R. 6613), H4724 [6MY]

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see H.R. 2011), H3713 [11MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize members of Armed Forces Reserve components to participate in Skillbridge program (see H.R. 4700), H1075 [8FE]

——— establish Baltic Security Initiative (see H.R. 7290), H5222 [27MY]

——— 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: provide grants for institutions of higher education to prevent alcohol and substance misuse (see H.R. 6493), H301 [25JA]

Dept. of Energy: increase size of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (see H.R. 9008), H8495 [14NO]

——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 8614), H8410 [21OC]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with long-term coronavirus symptoms through multidisciplinary approach (see H.R. 7482), H5222 [27MY]

——— award grants to States to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals in lieu of law enforcement to respond to emergencies involving persons with mental illness or intellectual developmental disability (see H.R. 1368), H8066 [21SE]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 8585), H8442 [10NO]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 7644), H4713 [3MY]

——— designate LGBTQ older population as vulnerable, provide parity for certain resources, collect data on State programs, and prioritize grants for organizations that meet LGBTQ long-term care needs (see H.R. 7993), H5824 [22JN]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 7630), H8543 [16NO]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 7775), H8442 [10NO]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 6117), H7742 [9SE]

——— improve diversity of participants in Alzheimer’s disease research (see H.R. 3085), H8442 [10NO]

——— make updates to National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (see H.R. 3655), H8373 [30SE]

——— provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 4965), H7738 [6SE]

——— reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 5129), H1425 [9MR]

——— reauthorize program of payments to teaching health centers that operate graduate medical education programs (see H.R. 3671), H5098 [17MY]

——— reauthorize programs supporting community-based youth and young adult suicide prevention efforts (see H.R. 7255), H4799 [10MY]

——— 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: enhance funding and administration of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 6825), H3859 [21MR]

——— establish Joint Operations Centers along southern U.S. border (see H.R. 8644), H7544 [2AU]

——— 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), H4432 [7AP]

——— establish regional processing centers, improve asylum and credible fear processes, require court docketing priorities during irregular migration events, and improve ability to manage migration flows (see H.R. 2839), H5931 [1JY]

Dept. of HUD: ensure that residents of certain housing projects converted under rental assistance demonstration program maintain eligibility for assistance under certain economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 3006), H918 [2FE]

——— establish grant program for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing (see H.R. 2638), H4449 [18AP]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 4286), H1276 [2MR]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault (see H.R. 2542), H7842 [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders for interacting with persons with traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2992), H4971 [13MY]

——— 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]

——— improve compensation under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 5338), H5448 [9JN]

——— improve processing of samples of sexual assault evidence (see H.R. 8264), H5929 [1JY]

——— modify uniform crime reporting program to include data on Internet platforms used in connection with criminal offenses (see H.R. 8469), H7717 [19AU]

——— 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), H3745 [15MR]

Dept. of Labor: report on future growth of artificial intelligence and its impact on workforce (see H.R. 6553), H918 [2FE]

Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office ‘‘Taiwan Representative Office’’ (see H.R. 6578), H946 [3FE]

——— establish Baltic Security and Economic Enhancement Initiative (see H.R. 7290), H5222 [27MY]

——— establish Chief Diversity Officer and promote increased diversity in Foreign Service (see H.R. 4589), H1134 [18FE]

——— provide for energy security and diplomacy (see H.R. 1311), H8318 [29SE]

——— support BridgeUSA cultural exchange programs and prioritize processing of J–1 BridgeUSA visas (see H. Res. 901), H4398 [6AP]

——— 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), H9855 [14DE]

Dept. of the Treasury: exempt certain pandemic relief grants for motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries from Federal taxation (see H.R. 7477), H4445 [14AP]

Dept. of Transportation: establish pilot program to provide advanced air mobility infrastructure grants (see H.R. 6270), H1141 [22FE]

——— establish veterans business enterprises program (see H.R. 6527), H5919 [24JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 5606), H7172 [26JY]

——— allow for electronic request of certain records (see H.R. 5916), H44 [11JA]

——— carry out clinical trial of effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2916), H4075 [31MR]

——— carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see H.R. 8750), H8011 [20SE]

——— clarify and improve program of comprehensive assistance for family caregivers (see H.R. 4625), H8373 [30SE]

——— conduct communications and outreach campaign to educate veterans about cyber risks such as disinformation, identity theft, scams, and fraud (see H.R. 2326), H8066 [21SE]

——— 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), H5824 [22JN]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for payment of care in non-Dept. medical foster homes for certain veterans unable to live independently (see H.R. 7158), H8318 [29SE]

——— establish Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Veterans (see H.R. 5776), H1075 [8FE]

——— expand eligibility for homeless veterans benefits to all veterans and authorize funding for certain homeless prevention programs (see H.R. 7807), H5229 [31MY]

——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 5666), H1075 [8FE]

——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 5607), H1116 [9FE]

——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 7089), H4435 [7AP]

——— furnish Vet Center readjustment counseling and related mental health services to family members of veterans or Armed Forces members who died by suicide (see H.R. 5029), H8543 [16NO]

——— improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (see H.R. 5754), H1134 [18FE]

——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 6823), H3898 [28MR]

——— improve eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through Veterans Community Care program (see H.R. 6647), H1074 [8FE]

——— improve hearings before Board of Veterans’ Appeals regarding claims involving military sexual trauma (see H.R. 6961), H3859 [21MR]

——— increase maximum guaranty amount for loans made to certain veterans (see H.R. 6124), H9 [10JA]

——— increase rate for allowances based on mileage for beneficiary travel (see H.R. 8854), H7881 [15SE]

——— make certain improvements in mental health care (see H.R. 6411), H1125 [15FE]

——— make certain improvements to Veterans Justice Outreach Program (see H.R. 5529), H8318 [29SE]

——— prohibit imposition or collection of copayments for certain mental health outpatient care visits of veterans (see H.R. 7589), H5222 [27MY]

——— provide mammography screening for veterans who served in locations associated with toxic exposure (see H.R. 4571), H4007 [30MR]

——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, improving, and operating Student Veteran Centers (see H.R. 3586), H3897 [28MR]

——— revise mission statement to be more inclusive of women veterans and surviving family members (see H.R. 2806), H5919 [24JN]

——— transfer educational assistance under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program when individual dies after approval of transfer and before transferring all of individual’s entitlement (see H.R. 5151), H8386 [7OC]

——— use on-site regulated medical waste treatment systems at certain facilities (see H.R. 291), H8542 [16NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to certain Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners (see H.R. 2734), H5945 [11JY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H4435 [7AP]

Disasters: establish advisory group to encourage and foster collaborative efforts among individuals and entities engaged in disaster recovery relating to debris removal (see H.R. 6697), H1113 [9FE]

Discrimination: condemn great replacement theory, acknowledge impact of white supremacist violence on black community of Buffalo, NY, remember hate crime victims, and address white supremacist violence (see H. Res. 1152), H5333 [7JN]

Diseases and disorders: ensure access to cost-free monkeypox testing services (see H.R. 8693), H7717 [19AU]

——— improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for coronavirus and future public health threats to address social determinants of health (see H.R. 5030), H8423 [31OC]

Donna M. Doss Border Patrol Station, Rocksprings, TX: designate (see H.R. 858), H3776 [16MR]

Dr. John E. Fryer Day: designate (see H. Res. 1019), H4073 [31MR]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 4390), H332 [1FE]

——— improve medical research on marijuana by simplifying registration process to conduct research, facilitating access for such research, and allowing private manufacture and distribution for research purposes (see H.R. 5657), H4007 [30MR]

——— streamline, coordinate, and expand research and foster increased communication between doctors and patients relative to cannabidiol and other marijuana components and their medical benefits (see H.R. 8454), H7073 [22JY]

Edwards, Caroline: tribute (see H. Res. 1199), H5942 [7JY]

Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1221), H5974 [12JY]

FAA: improve safety of aircraft air supply by providing training to crew and first responders, issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes, investigating incidents, and installing air quality monitoring equipment (see H.R. 7267), H4971 [13MY]

——— strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 7321), H4071 [31MR]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 3488), H303 [25JA]

——— repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 8404), H6705 [18JY]

FCC: classify broadband as telecommunications service (see H.R. 8573), H8434 [7NO]

FDA: allow drug sponsors to use non-animal tests as alternative to animal tests to demonstrate safety and effectiveness of drugs if such approach satisfies requirements of applicable statutes and regulations (see H.R. 1905), H216 [18JA]

——— deny approval of new drug application for opioid analgesic drug on basis of such drug not being clincally superior to other commercially available drugs (see H.R. 8586), H7785 [13SE]

——— establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 4853), H1116 [9FE]

——— improve safety and supply of infant formula (see H.R. 7933), H5232 [3JN]

FEC: limit authority of corporations to establish and operate separate segregated funds for political purposes, including political committees, to nonprofit corporations (see H.R. 2692), H331 [1FE]

Federal agencies and departments: expand Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to encompass LGBTQ+ inclusion (see H.R. 6599), H1135 [18FE]

——— require purchase of certain medical supplies and personal protective equipment be from the U.S. (see H.R. 1466), H1014 [7FE]

Federal aid programs: permit State and local fiscal recovery funds to be loaned for low-income housing tax credit projects (see H.R. 7078), H3898 [28MR]

Federal employees: provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 4268), H4435 [7AP]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 113), H8404 [18OC]

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]

Fleet Reserve Association: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 6663), H5215 [24MY]

Foreign aid: enhance mental health and psychosocial support within U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3988), H7732 [30AU]

Foreign policy: affirm U.S. role in eliminating sexual violence in conflict (see H. Res. 1210), H8508 [15NO]

Foreign trade: suspend temporarily rates of duty on imports of certain infant formula base powder used in manufacturing of infant formula in U.S. (see H.R. 8982), H8118 [26SE]

FTC: ensure transparent and competitive transportation fuel markets in order to protect consumers from unwarranted price increases (see H.R. 7800), H5097 [17MY]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 4146), H8373 [30SE]

GAO: report on availability of affordable housing for veterans who have or are participating in any program administered by Dept. of Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs Office (see H.R. 6810), H8434 [7NO]

GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 3544), H3865 [24MR]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (see H.R. 369), H7708 [12AU]

——— 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), H7732 [30AU]

——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 8111), H5945 [11JY]

Health care professionals: extend Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver beyond coronavirus emergency period relative to training and certification of nurse aides (see H.R. 7744), H7785 [13SE]

Insurance: allow parental choice in selection of primary health insurance coverage or primary coverage under group health plan for newborn children (see H.R. 4636), H8373 [30SE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2163), H1330 [7MR]

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

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: designate (see H. Res. 1175), H5546 [14JN]

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1128), H5685 [17JN]

International Olympic Committee: recognize moment of silence at all Olympic opening ceremonies to honor those who lost their lives at 1972 Munich Olympics (see H. Res. 1292), H7843 [14SE]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 84), H4073 [31MR]

Iran: award Congressional Gold Medal to former U.S. hostages of Iran Hostage Crisis for resilience throughout unprecedented ordeal and sacrifice to our country (see H.R. 1179), H4723 [6MY]

——— 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), H3972 [29MR]

IRS: reform reporting requirements for foreign accounts of U.S. citizens living abroad (see H.R. 5799), H8801 [6DE]

Jews: condemn anti-Semitism by public figures (see H. Res. 1525), H9903 [15DE]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1220), H5940 [7JY]

Korean War: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans of Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans (see H. Res. 1459), H8441 [10NO]

Law enforcement officers: authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or acute stress disorder (see H.R. 6943), H4971 [13MY]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1198), H5823 [22JN]

Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 7555), H5488 [13JN]

LIHEAP: make supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 8639), H8115 [22SE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 890), H308 [28JA]

Lunar New Year Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 6525), H307 [28JA]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8067 [21SE]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 2972), H5647 [16JN]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see H.R. 3089), H5221 [27MY]

Medicare: ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 4479), H8420 [28OC]

——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 8581), H7884 [15SE]

——— extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services (see H.R. 8800), H8434 [7NO]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 2972), H5647 [16JN]

——— 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), H7558 [9AU]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 5430), H4799 [10MY]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions to help combat substance use disorder crisis (see H.R. 3441), H4921 [12MY]

——— require Dept. of HHS to conduct demonstration program to assess effects of hospitals providing to qualified individuals medically tailored home-delivered meals (see H.R. 5370), H8434 [7NO]

——— revise certain payment rules for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy furnished in rural areas and medically underserved areas (see H.R. 5536), H7842 [14SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see H.R. 8812), H8589 [17NO]

——— require certain health care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any public health emergency (see H.R. 3733), H7732 [30AU]

Members of Congress: require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 336), H309 [28JA]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in the U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 628), H8373 [30SE]

Multinational Species Conservation Funds: require continued sales of semipostal stamp until all remaining stamps are sold (see H.R. 6023), H303 [25JA]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 1418), H8387 [7OC]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 86), H4453 [21AP]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1451), H8418 [28OC]

National Estuaries Week: designate (see H. Res. 1358), H7882 [15SE]

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 107), H8067 [21SE]

National Fentanyl Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1102), H4797 [10MY]

National Guard: improve promotion practices (see H.R. 7837), H5335 [7JN]

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1384), H8113 [22SE]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1422), H8378 [4OC]

National Park Service: establish U.S. African-American Burial Grounds Preservation Program (see H.R. 6805), H5976 [12JY]

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

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 1114), H5175 [18MY]

National Rural Health Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1483), H8588 [17NO]

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]

NIH: conduct or support research on mental health consequences of coronavirus (see H.R. 1716), H4609 [28AP]

——— ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 4101), H8223 [28SE]

——— require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see H.R. 7773), H8442 [10NO]

——— study health and developmental effects of technology and media on infants, children, and adolescents (see H.R. 2161), H5410 [8JN]

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), H1014 [7FE]

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]

OMB: reclassify public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers) as protective service occupations within Standard Occupational Classification system (see H.R. 2351), H8386 [7OC]

OPM: reaffirm role, encourage innovation, and strengthen ability to support Federal human capital management as strategic priority (see H.R. 6066), H1208 [1MR]

Poland: anniversary of 1939 invasion and recognize importance of U.S.-Poland alliance (see H. Res. 664), H8397 [14OC]

Political ethics: require disclosure of foreign contributions to political campaigns and committees and charitable organizations and prohibit certain individuals from acting as agents of foreign principals (see H.R. 8106), H5879 [23JN]

Public works: prohibit distribution of Federal funds to certain entities related to China for certain public works projects (see H.R. 8024), H5924 [28JN]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1021), H8434 [7NO]

Russia: ban visas of certain Russian citizens and their family members due to invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6853), H1146 [25FE]

——— call for immediate release of Brittney Griner (see H. Res. 1132), H5879 [23JN]

——— condemn rape and assault of Ukrainian women in area of Bucha, call for removal of Russian forces and cessation of hostilities, protect human rights, and allow free flow of foreign aid (see H. Res. 1057), H5229 [31MY]

——— impose sanctions on use of cryptocurrency to facilitate transactions by Russian persons subject to sanctions (see H.R. 7429), H4396 [6AP]

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

SBA: establish pilot procurement program for military spouse-owned businesses (see H.R. 6347), H10 [10JA]

——— extend deadline for use of certain grants for shuttered venue operators (see H.R. 5429), H10 [10JA]

——— improve women’s business center program (see H.R. 6441), H309 [28JA]

Secret Service: reauthorize National Computer Forensics Institute (see H.R. 7174), H4154 [4AP]

Senior citizens: provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in Consumer Price Index for elderly (see H.R. 4315), H1276 [2MR]

Sicknick, Brian D.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 622), H6883 [19JY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture (see H.R. 9070), H8315 [29SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 2050), H8318 [29SE]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: improve implementation of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (see H.R. 7116), H4128 [1AP]

Taiwan: provide for U.S. loan and lease of defense articles (see H.R. 8631), H8387 [7OC]

Taxation: allow early childhood educators to take educator expense deduction (see H.R. 5254), H1134 [18FE]

——— allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for the blind (see H.R. 431), H1120 [11FE]

——— 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), H8379 [4OC]

——— classify certain automatic fire sprinkler system retrofits as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 6192), H4449 [18AP]

——— extend, increase, and modify nonbusiness energy property credit (see H.R. 5187), H7709 [12AU]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 4750), H79 [12JA]

——— provide gasoline tax holiday (see H.R. 6787), H1149 [25FE]

——— provide tax incentives that support local newspapers and other local media (see H.R. 3940), H948 [3FE]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers (see H.R. 8116), H5644 [16JN]

——— treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 8190), H5879 [23JN]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 7382), H4511 [26AP]

Thomas Paine Memorial Association: authorize to establish commemorative work in District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 6720), H8387 [7OC]

Till, Emmett: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7720 [23AU]

Till-Mobley, Mamie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2252), H7720 [23AU]

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), H4449 [18AP]

Turkey: oppose abuse of journalists, political opponents, minorities, and others exercising certain freedoms and provide assistance to secure release of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience (see H.R. 4546), H8434 [7NO]

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.: mint coins in commemoration of semiquincentennial anniversary of establishment (see H.R. 4429), H7708 [12AU]

Ukraine: condemn Russia’s violations of international law amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity, stand in solidarity with people of Ukraine, and support effort to help people displaced by war and conflict (see H. Res. 964), H3859 [21MR]

——— direct President to obtain agreement with other countries to use seized Russian assets for reconstruction of Ukraine upon cessation of hostilities (see H.R. 7724), H5824 [22JN]

Veterans: 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: clarify that constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid to all intents and purposes as part of Constitution (see H. Res. 891), H308 [28JA]

World AIDS Day: support goals (see H. Res. 1504), H8709 [1DE]

World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 4949), H4397 [6AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide for standard record of service on active duty for members of reserve components (see H.R. 7041), H1423 [9MR]

Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building, Greenland, NH: designate (see H.R. 8248), H5923 [28JN]

Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 8736), H7716 [19AU]

DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (see H.R. 6946), H1328 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: change certain LIHEAP household income eligibility requirements (see H.R. 8764), H7731 [30AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve methods for identifying health care providers ineligible to participate in Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 7277), H3970 [29MR]

——— improve workforce (see H.R. 8017), H5446 [9JN]

——— make certain improvements to Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (see H.R. 8510), H7169 [26JY]

——— make permanent authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see H.R. 7753), H4919 [12MY]

——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (see H.R. 8260), H5929 [1JY]

Drugs: prohibit delivery of opioids by means of dark web (see H.R. 7300), H4006 [30MR]

EPA: develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 7696), H4796 [10MY]

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

Marine mammals: provide assistance to U.S. fisheries to comply with Federal regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear (see H.R. 7042), H1423 [9MR]

New Hampshire Maple Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 992), H3853 [18MR]

Oxi Day: designate (see H. Res. 1452), H8419 [28OC]

Taxation: increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see H.R. 7079), H3742 [15MR]

Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act: extend (see H.R. 9595), H9902 [15DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: provide for standard record of service on active duty for members of reserve components (H.R. 7041), H1425 [9MR]

Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building, Greenland, NH: designate (H.R. 8248), H5924 [28JN]

Crime: reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (H.R. 8736), H7716 [19AU]

DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (H.R. 6946), H1329 [7MR]

Dept. of HHS: change certain LIHEAP household income eligibility requirements (H.R. 8764), H7732 [30AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve methods for identifying health care providers ineligible to participate in Veterans Community Care Program (H.R. 7277), H3971 [29MR]

——— improve workforce (H.R. 8017), H5447 [9JN]

——— make certain improvements to Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (H.R. 8510), H7171 [26JY]

——— make permanent authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (H.R. 7753), H4921 [12MY]

——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (H.R. 8260), H5930 [1JY]

Drugs: prohibit delivery of opioids by means of dark web (H.R. 7300), H4007 [30MR]

EPA: develop effluent limitations guidelines and standards and water quality criteria for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (H.R. 7696), H4798 [10MY]

Fallen Heroes Flag Act: reauthorize (H.R. 8050), H5546 [14JN]

Marine mammals: provide assistance to U.S. fisheries to comply with Federal regulations to protect endangered North Atlantic right whale by reducing risk of incidental entanglement in fishing gear (H.R. 7042), H1425 [9MR]

Taxation: increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (H.R. 7079), H3744 [15MR]

Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act: extend (H.R. 9595), H9904 [15DE]

Remarks

Barrington, NH: anniversary, E26• [11JA]

Boscawen, NH: anniversary of New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, E977• [26SE]

Chester, NH: anniversary, E399• [25AP]

Dept. of Education: anniversary of Federal Pell Grant Program, H5811 [22JN]

Dept. of HHS: anniversary of 340B Drug Pricing Program, H5327 [7JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify requirements for procurement of certain national security frontline operational components, H346 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations, H1232 [2MR]

——— improve methods for identifying health care providers ineligible to participate in Veterans Community Care Program (H.R. 7277), H8466 [14NO]

——— improve provision of health care and other benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances (H.R. 3967), H1232 [2MR]

——— make certain improvements to Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (H.R. 8510), H8191 [28SE]

——— shorten timeframe for designation of benefits under life insurance programs and improve treatment of undisbursed life insurance benefits (H.R. 8260), H7771 [13SE]

Derry, NH: anniversary of Etz Hayim Synagogue, E1095• [28OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), H5814 [22JN]

Dover Adult Learning Center: anniversary, E978• [26SE]

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (H.R. 4390), H5327 [7JN]

Eaton, NH: anniversary of Waukeela Camp for Girls, E886• [30AU]

Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H346 [2FE]

Families and domestic relations: repeal Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (H.R. 8404), Senate amendment, H8832 [8DE]

FTC: ensure transparent and competitive transportation fuel markets in order to protect consumers from unwarranted price increases, H5190 [19MY]

Glen, NH: anniversary of Red Parka Pub (business), E1063• [21OC]

Hampton Falls, NH: anniversary, E31• [12JA]

Hooksett, NH: anniversary, E623• [15JN]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance, H5813 [22JN]

Manchester, NH: anniversary of Red Arrow Diner, E962• [21SE]

National Eczema Awareness Month: observance, E1006• [30SE]

New Hampshire: opening of New Hampshire Jewish Museum, E1089• [28OC]

Nottingham, NH: anniversary, E5• [6JA]

Power resources: authorize President to issue Energy Emergency Declaration to protect gasoline and home heating fuel prices from price-gouging (H.R. 7688), H5190 [19MY]

Raymond, NH: tribute to Raymond Town Fair, E700• [7JY]

Raymond Coalition for Youth: anniversary, E832• [9AU]

Red Ribbon Week: observance, E1049• [14OC]

Research: provide for coordinated Federal research program to ensure continued U.S. leadership in engineering biology (H.R. 4521), H346 [2FE]

South Hampton, NH: anniversary of South Hampton Baptist Church, E973• [22SE]

Votes: position on missed, H1314• [7MR], H8839• [8DE]

Tributes

Berry, Elliot, E1070• [21OC]

Boyon, Matthew, E1006• [30SE]

Bryce, Philip, E846• [12AU]

Cassidy, Nancy, E591• [8JN]

Chase, Robert, E891• [2SE]

Cushing, Renny, H1380 [9MR]

Dupuis, Sylvio, E904• [9SE]

Garone, Edward B., E477• [11MY]

Hart, William, E823• [5AU]

Hotchkiss, Jonathan B., E266• [16MR]

Ladieu, Sage, E628• [15JN]

LeBlanc, David, H5432 [9JN]

McCabe, Rita, E390• [18AP]

Merrill, Deborah, E485• [11MY]

Norris, Russ, E389• [18AP]

Norton, Kenneth, E87• [1FE]

Sherburne, Joel, E888• [30AU]

Tebo, William, E1014• [30SE]

Thiem, Paul, E304• [28MR]