JOYCE, DAVID P. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3448 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4590, H4594 [27SE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 277), H2912 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H97 [9JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H98 [9JA]

Abraham Accords: expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (see H. Res. 311), H1951 [25AP]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H6861 [12DE]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H6988 [14DE]

——— provide protection for good faith donation of pet products (see H.R. 4750), H3857 [19JY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4858 [28SE]

——— reinstate servicemembers involuntarily separated solely due to refusal to receive coronavirus vaccination (see H.R. 297), H246 [17JA]

China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H2646 [26MY]

Colleges and universities: condemn support of certain terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to creation of hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff (see H. Res. 798), H5232 [1NO]

Commission on Evidence-Based Policymaking: establish (see H. Con. Res. 49), H2935 [14JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: review any purchase or lease of real estate near military installations or airspace in the U.S. by foreign persons connected to Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea (see H.R. 917), H1699 [3AP]

Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 821), H5174 [26OC]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H822 [9FE]

——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H4991 [6OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal prohibition for certain individuals convicted of felony offense to participate in hemp production (see H.R. 1428), H1149 [7MR]

Dept. of Defense: establish annual training for students in Junior ROTC relative to prevention of sexual abuse (see H.R. 2711), H1885 [19AP]

Dept. of Education: amend Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to require online portal (see H.R. 6792), H6983 [14DE]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H6742 [7DE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 88), H4222 [5SE]

Dept. of HHS: ensure references to opioid overdose reversal agents in grant programs are not limited to naloxone (see H.R. 4007), H3897 [24JY]

——— establish urban Indian organization confer policy (see H.R. 630), H2886 [13JN]

——— provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose (see H.R. 3065), H2125 [2MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H6988 [14DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 4470), H3702 [18JY]

——— reauthorize and expand National Threat Assessment Center (see H.R. 1005), H2138 [5MY]

Dept. of Labor: clarify treatment of two or more employers as joint employers under National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 2826), H1945 [25AP]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H737 [7FE]

——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H1946 [25AP]

Dept. of the Interior: establish policy regarding appraisal and valuation services for real property for transactions over which Dept. has jurisdiction (see H.R. 5443), H4296 [13SE]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 1633), H1292 [17MR]

——— include public airport in use by air reserve station as primary airport (see H.R. 2558), H1717 [10AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State or Tribal law (see H.R. 2682), H1845 [18AP]

——— authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 2431), H1691 [30MR]

——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 984), H5231 [1NO]

——— conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 5633), H5468 [6NO]

——— permit Members of Congress to use departmental facilities to meet with constituents (see H.R. 562), H427 [26JA]

——— require employees receive training developed by Inspector General on reporting wrongdoing to, responding to request from, and cooperating with Office of Inspector General (see H.R. 2733), H1906 [20AP]

DIPG Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 416), H2426 [17MY]

Drugs: prohibit certain acts related to fentanyl, analogues of fentanyl, and counterfeit substances (see H.R. 4105), H2930 [14JN]

Ecology and environment: address harmful algal blooms and hypoxia through research, forecasting and monitoring, and mitigation and control while helping communities detect, control, and mitigate such events (see H.R. 6235), H5465 [6NO]

FAA: strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 1716), H1326 [22MR]

Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H4139 [27JY]

FDA: make hemp, cannabidiol derived from hemp, and any other ingredient derived from hemp lawful for use as dietary ingredients in dietary supplements (see H.R. 1629), H1292 [17MR]

Federal aid programs: simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see H.R. 914), H823 [9FE]

Firearms: amend laws relative to sale, purchase, shipment, receipt, or possession of firearm or ammunition by user of medical marijuana (see H.R. 363), H246 [17JA]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H99 [9JA]

——— protect rights of persons whose use of marijuana is permitted by State or Tribal law to own firearms (see H.R. 2772), H4147 [27JY]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3882), H4266 [12SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]

Horticulture: require priority and consideration of using native plants in Federal projects (see H.R. 6832), H6985 [14DE]

Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Secretary of HHS for Indian Health and require Senate confirmation (see H.R. 2535), H1709 [6AP]

Insurance: require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 2439), H4223 [5SE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H4439 [20SE]

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. 7), H280 [24JA]

——— condemn massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and uprisings of recent years, including 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 627), H4207 [25AU]

——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]

——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H917 [27FE]

Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 3033), H2118 [28AP]

Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 4709), H3699 [18JY]

——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H2781 [7JN]

——— reaffirm support to our strongest ally in region and recognize authoritarian and extremist regime of Iran as threat to Israel, region, U.S., and global stability (see H. Res. 346), H2118 [28AP]

Law enforcement: recognize dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel and condemn calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish police (see H. Res. 69), H490 [27JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]

Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H1690 [30MR]

——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H2126 [2MY]

Medicare: ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy (see H.R. 4878), H4167 [4AU]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2138 [5MY]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6126), H5227 [1NO]

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Trust Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 2882), H6082 [1DE]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4499 [26SE]

National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 55), H278 [24JA]

National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see H. Res. 353), H2175 [9MY]

National Native American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 900), H6049 [30NO]

National Native Plant Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H1726 [13AP]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2136 [5MY]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]

Navy: take certain actions relating to improved mental health care (see H.R. 3373), H2376 [16MY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (see H.R. 4389), H3150 [27JN]

NLRB: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’ (see H.J. Res. 98), H6817 [11DE]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 43), H684 [2FE]

Patents: provide for exception from infringement for certain component parts of motor vehicles (see H.R. 1707), H1326 [22MR]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H1712 [6AP]

Postal Service: restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H1709 [6AP]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4167 [4AU]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1153 [7MR]

SEC: improve quality of proxy advisory firms to protect investors and economy and to foster accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in industry (see H.R. 448), H275 [24JA]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H4265 [12SE]

——— integrate telehealth models in maternity care services (see H.R. 5066), H4141 [27JY]

——— modify marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence (see H.R. 6169), H5228 [1NO]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H972 [28FE]

Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 9), H324 [25JA]

Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H6988 [14DE]

——— allow deductions and credits relating to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (see H.R. 2643), H1758 [17AP]

——— exclude from gross income certain compensation for victims of East Palestine, OH, train derailment (see H.R. 1270), H1046 [1MR]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H3891 [20JY]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H1951 [25AP]

——— make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses (see H.R. 976), H832 [10FE]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H2935 [14JN]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H2308 [11MY]

Technology: establish requirements for labeling and user agreements of Internet-connected toys for children (see H.R. 413), H2120 [28AP]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see H.R. 6727), H6859 [12DE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H1153 [7MR]

——— recognize patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations (see H. Res. 642), H4158 [1AU]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H1912 [20AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

American Workforce Commission: establish (see H.R. 5639), H4455 [21SE]

Aviation: prohibit use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities (see H.R. 3974), H2787 [9JN]

Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis: establish (see H.R. 2598), H1724 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to Armed Forces members (see H.R. 3009), H2117 [28AP]

——— codify Office of Small Business Programs Project Spectrum (see H.R. 4915), H4029 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: establish Pell Plus program (see H.R. 5489), H4345 [14SE]

——— prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with China and Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 5567), H4407 [19SE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate coronavirus vaccine and mask requirement in Head Start programs (see H.R. 794), H677 [2FE]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (see H.R. 4646), H3611 [14JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (see H.R. 1405), H1148 [7MR]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 4367), H3149 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grants to States and units of local government to reduce financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for cannabis offenses (see H.R. 2677), H1845 [18AP]

——— authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (see H.R. 795), H678 [2FE]

——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see H.R. 472), H277 [24JA]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see H.R. 3148), H2170 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: amend definition of certain terminology used to promulgate rules relative to inclusion guidance issued by non-agencies (see H.R. 3770), H2707 [31MY]

——— require all officials who stop enforcing law for any reason to report to Congress (see H.R. 264), H150 [10JA]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2047 [26AP]

Health: exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, encourage community and youth-related entities to provide access to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, and teach sun-safe behaviors (see H. Res. 365), H2136 [5MY]

Marijuana: provide for new rules on regulation of marijuana (see H.R. 6673), H6740 [7DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see H.R. 2713), H1885 [19AP]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 307), H1886 [19AP]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2172 [9MY]

National Perinatal Nurses Week: observance (see H. Res. 782), H5008 [12OC]

National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H4855 [28SE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H2172 [9MY]

SEC: support current definition of materiality in securities laws and oppose new disclosure requirements outside core mission (see H. Res. 32), H234 [12JA]

Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle Weninger Post Office Building, Chesterland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5640), H4455 [21SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds (see H.R. 5009), H4139 [27JY]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see H.R. 1298), H1048 [1MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

American Workforce Commission: establish (H.R. 5639), H4458 [21SE]

Aviation: prohibit use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities (H.R. 3974), H2790 [9JN]

Commission on the Federal Regulation of Cannabis: establish (H.R. 2598), H1727 [13AP]

Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program to pre-program suicide prevention resources into smart devices issued to Armed Forces members (H.R. 3009), H2119 [28AP]

——— codify Office of Small Business Programs Project Spectrum (H.R. 4915), H4031 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: establish Pell Plus program (H.R. 5489), H4348 [14SE]

——— prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with China and Chinese Communist Party (H.R. 5567), H4408 [19SE]

Dept. of HHS: eliminate coronavirus vaccine and mask requirement in head start programs (H.R. 794), H682 [2FE]

——— reauthorize Rural Emergency Medical Service Training and Equipment Assistance Program (H.R. 4646), H3613 [14JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (H.R. 1405), H1151 [7MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H3151 [27JN]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grants to States and units of local government to reduce financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for cannabis offenses (H.R. 2677), H1847 [18AP]

——— authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (H.R. 795), H682 [2FE]

——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (H.R. 472), H279 [24JA]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (H.R. 3148), H2173 [9MY]

Federal agencies and departments: amend definition of certain terminology used to promulgate rules relative to inclusion guidance issued by non-agencies (H.R. 3770), H2709 [31MY]

——— require all officials who stop enforcing law for any reason to report to Congress (H.R. 264), H152 [10JA]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (H.R. 2891), H2050 [26AP]

Marijuana: provide for new rules on regulation of marijuana (H.R. 6673), H6741 [7DE]

Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (H.R. 2713), H1887 [19AP]

Sgt. Wolfgang Kyle Weninger Post Office Building, Chesterland, OH: designate (H.R. 5640), H4458 [21SE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds (H.R. 5009), H4144 [27JY]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (H.R. 1298), H1051 [1MR]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 6363), H5798 [14NO]

Biden, Robert H. (Hunter): investigation into certain business dealings while President Biden served as Vice President, H3861 [20JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: across-the-board funding reduction, H4708, H4709 [27SE]

——— Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency funding, H4674 [27SE]

——— fentanyl smuggling detection and interdiction funding through reduction in border wall infrastructure funding, H4673 [27SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4628, H4633, H4644, H4669, H4670, H4671, H4672, H4673, H4674, H4676, H4677, H4688, H4695, H4708, H4709 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding for initiatives relative to law enforcement authority, prosecutorial discretion, transport and detention of illegal aliens, credible fear screening, and employment authorizations, H4671 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding for salary and expenses of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director, H4676, H4677 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding for salary and expenses of Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Election Security Initiative Director, H4677 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding for Texas Operation Lone Star immigration enforcement, H4688 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding to transport illegal immigrants across State lines for purpose other than removal, H4695 [27SE]

——— prohibit mandate to prioritize detention for illegal immigrants over alternatives to detention, H4672 [27SE]

——— U.S. Customs and Border Protection funding to hire officers at ports of entry, H4669, H4670 [27SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs, H4001 [26JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H4001 [26JY]

Federal agencies and departments: include interpretative rules, general statements of policy, and all other guidance documents in requirement for congressional joint resolution of approval for major rules, H2912, H2913 [14JN]

——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 277), H2912, H2913 [14JN]

Votes: position on missed, H988• [1MR], H5314• [2NO], E69• [30JA], E117• [10FE]

Reports filed

Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 4367) (H. Rept. 118–123), H3149 [27JN]