HIGGINS, BRIAN (a Representative from New York)

Appointments

Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, H4185 [15AU]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H427 [26JA]

——— 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 (see H.R. 12), H1712 [6AP]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]

Advisory Council To Support Victims of Gun Violence: establish (see H.R. 3962), H2786 [9JN]

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. 4627), H4207 [25AU]

African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices and patriotism, and need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 76), H5669 [9NO]

Animals: provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H2430 [17MY]

ATF: repeal certain impediments to administration of firearms laws (see H.R. 1302), H1048 [1MR]

Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H781 [8FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 184), H970 [28FE]

Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (see H.R. 3247), H2309 [11MY]

Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 75), H5669 [9NO]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 1361), H1113 [3MR]

Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H1116 [3MR]

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see H. Res. 243), H1411 [23MR]

CDC: provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H1048 [1MR]

——— provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence (see H.R. 2904), H2048 [26AP]

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. 1637), H1292 [17MR]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H853 [17FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 1073), H852 [17FE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 54), H2175 [9MY]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4502 [26SE]

Courts: 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. 1059), H917 [27FE]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 2953), H2083 [27AP]

——— prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4432), H6816 [11DE]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H204 [11JA]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H4166 [4AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: reauthorize Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 1509), H3111 [22JN]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during summer (see H.R. 3204), H2307 [11MY]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2315 [11MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2961 [15JN]

——— improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H1950 [25AP]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5985 [29NO]

——— expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 969), H825 [9FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H6145 [5DE]

——— require institutions of higher education to notify students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 309), H1848 [18AP]

Dept. of HHS: award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H1640 [29MR]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H1639 [29MR]

——— 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. 3850), H2761 [6JN]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H2743 [5JN]

——— establish website that includes support services and resources available to persons with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities (see H.R. 670), H1848 [18AP]

——— extend and expand demonstration projects to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow career pathway in health professions under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program (see H.R. 4783), H3954 [25JY]

——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program and include coverage of physical therapy services in certain programs (see H.R. 4829), H5033 [19OC]

——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (see H.R. 3946), H4350 [14SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: terminate requirement for proof of coronavirus vaccination for foreign travelers (see H.R. 3094), H2134 [5MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2461 [18MY]

——— establish Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program (see H.R. 2577), H3173 [6JY]

——— provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs (see H.R. 1595), H1285 [14MR]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2992 [20JN]

Dept. of Labor: issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H2765 [6JN]

Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H2089 [27AP]

Dept. of Transportation: ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 4021), H4952 [2OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs (see H.R. 2768), H4299 [13SE]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2247 [10MY]

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. 413), H2426 [17MY]

——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H3069 [21JN]

Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H2174 [9MY]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]

Employment: strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1249 [9MR]

Erie Canal: mint coins in recognition of bicentennial (see H.R. 5131), H4157 [1AU]

Families and domestic relations: support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H6742 [7DE]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 856), H1888 [19AP]

FDA: reaffirm authority to approve drugs for abortion care (see H. Res. 309), H1887 [19AP]

——— strengthen use of patient-experience data within benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs (see H.R. 1092), H4995 [10OC]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2138 [5MY]

FEMA: authorize equity steering group and advisor, improve data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and apply equity criteria to policies and programs (see H.R. 5775), H4713 [27SE]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H625 [1FE]

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting manufacture or possession of 3–D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 4992), H4183 [11AU]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]

——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H2743 [5JN]

——— prevent persons convicted of misdemeanor hate crime, or who received enhanced sentence for misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining firearm (see H.R. 5435), H4296 [13SE]

——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2870), H2047 [26AP]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H509 [30JA]

——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 4184), H2958 [15JN]

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H856 [17FE]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H1690 [30MR]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1409 [23MR]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1886 [19AP]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H969 [28FE]

GAO: study effectiveness of local alerting systems (see H.R. 2892), H2048 [26AP]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4140 [27JY]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]

Health: declare gun violence public health crisis (see H. Res. 348), H2126 [2MY]

——— oppose use of State power against citizens seeking essential health care, including criminalization of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception (see H. Res. 561), H3151 [27JN]

Health care facilities: expand take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies (see H.R. 1359), H1153 [7MR]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]

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

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 16), H3073 [21JN]

——— provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]

Information technology: provide targeted exceptions to immunity for providers and users of interactive computer services and reaffirm civil rights, victims’ rights, and consumer protections (see H.R. 1231), H1209 [8MR]

Insurance: require health insurance providers to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than for cancer medications administered by health care provider (see H.R. 6301), H5651 [8NO]

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 418), H2427 [17MY]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1692 [30MR]

Iran: 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), H4992 [6OC]

——— impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities engaging in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H3173 [6JY]

——— 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), H738 [7FE]

IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4322), H3140 [23JN]

——— permit legally-married same-sex couples to amend their filing status outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4326), H6051 [30NO]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H2379 [16MY]

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H3145 [23JN]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3206 [11JY]

LGBTQI+ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 558), H3151 [27JN]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 568), H3159 [30JN]

Libraries: express support for staff and services of public, school, academic, and special libraries, improve funding, preserve right of citizens to access information and resources, and recognize employee rights (see H. Res. 324), H1948 [25AP]

Medicaid: expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H2314 [11MY]

Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1617), H5039 [20OC]

——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 5159), H4188 [15AU]

——— establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 3421), H2424 [17MY]

——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 3876), H2763 [6JN]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H1286 [14MR]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H98 [9JA]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2121 [28AP]

——— provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination (see H.R. 4752), H4952 [2OC]

——— provide for coverage and payment of Alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency disorder treatment (see H.R. 4438), H3158 [30JN]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H1761 [17AP]

——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H6051 [30NO]

——— provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with family history of gene mutation and coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries to reduce risk of developing preventable cancer (see H.R. 1526), H5671 [9NO]

Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 372), H2171 [9MY]

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]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H4232 [8SE]

Music in Our Schools Month: designate (see H. Res. 119), H826 [9FE]

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H2047 [26AP]

National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]

National Medal of Honor Highway: designate (see H.R. 3149), H2171 [9MY]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 59), H324 [25JA]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H676 [2FE]

National Museum of American History: support LGBTQI+ history and women’s history education programs (see H.R. 4273), H4502 [26SE]

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

New Zealand: honor victims on anniversary of terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch and condemn transnational threat of White supremacist ideology, conspiracy theories, and violence (see H. Res. 250), H1409 [23MR]

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

——— support full implementation of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and express hope for continued success of peace process on anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 33), H280 [24JA]

Older Americans Bill of Rights: establish to guarantee affordable health care, financial, and retirement security for seniors (see H. Res. 460), H2708 [31MY]

OMB: revise Standard Occupational Classification system to establish separate code for direct support professionals (see H.R. 2941), H5009 [12OC]

Operation Green Light for Veterans (organization): tribute (see H. Res. 750), H5468 [6NO]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H1302 [21MR]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see H. Res. 819), H5182 [30OC]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H864 [21FE]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H5984 [29NO]

Postal Service: enhance administrative subpoena authority (see H.R. 1641), H2547 [23MY]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H2962 [15JN]

Rare Cancer Day: designate (see H. Res. 725), H4499 [26SE]

Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6081 [1DE]

Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of LGBTQI+ older individuals (see H.R. 3625), H2595 [24MY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 692), H4716 [27SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]

——— provide equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4260), H3070 [21JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H1712 [6AP]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H821 [9FE]

——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2453 [18MY]

Supreme Court: condemn decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and commit to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform (see H. Res. 28), H204 [11JA]

——— promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 926, 927), H1950 [25AP]

Taiwan: approve and implement agreement between American Institute in Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office regarding trade between U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 4004), H2806 [12JN]

Taxation: establish neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H2785 [9JN]

——— exclude certain discharges of indebtedness secured by real property from income (see H.R. 5580), H4407 [19SE]

——— exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income (see H.R. 5080), H4151 [28JY]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H4349 [14SE]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H2777 [7JN]

——— modify age limitations on eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 5689), H4497 [26SE]

——— modify and extend deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3435), H4991 [6OC]

——— modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting (see H.R. 3473), H2503 [22MY]

——— modify net investment income tax and transfer revenues to Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 34), H1251 [9MR]

——— modify rehabilitation credit for certain small projects and eliminate requirement that taxpayer’s basis in building be reduced by amount of rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 1785), H1437 [24MR]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H1709 [6AP]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 884), H822 [9FE]

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

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H5044 [24OC]

——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 1837), H2314 [11MY]

——— restore taxable real estate investment trust (REIT) subsidiary asset test (see H.R. 5275), H4204 [25AU]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H2314 [11MY]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H2547 [23MY]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 269), H1693 [30MR]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 886), H5902 [21NO]

U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H2957 [15JN]

U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2647 [26MY]

Ukraine: impose sanctions relative to any foreign person endangering integrity or safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (see H.R. 3246), H2782 [7JN]

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), H1047 [1MR]

Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 1439), H4231 [8SE]

——— modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H4205 [25AU]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]

Water: restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5365 [2NO]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 2-1-1 and 9-8-8 services to provide information and referrals for mental health emergencies, homeless needs, and social and human services needs (see H.R. 3498), H2454 [18MY]

——— make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program (see H.R. 4788), H3887 [20JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make video conferencing available for NEXUS applicants (see H.R. 604), H489 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders (see H.R. 1402), H1148 [7MR]

Foreign trade: exempt certain tire articles from Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 5593), H4436 [20SE]

Medicaid: require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (see H.R. 4286), H3108 [22JN]

SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see H.R. 5408), H4263 [12SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HHS: facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 2-1-1 and 9-8-8 services to provide information and referrals for mental health emergencies, homeless needs, and social and human services needs (H.R. 3498), H2458 [18MY]

——— make opioid treatment programs eligible for grants under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program (H.R. 4788), H3890 [20JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make video conferencing available for NEXUS applicants (H.R. 604), H490 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders (H.R. 1402), H1151 [7MR]

Foreign trade: exempt certain tire articles from Generalized System of Preferences (H.R. 5593), H4438 [20SE]

Medicaid: require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (H.R. 4286), H3110 [22JN]

SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (H.R. 5408), H4264 [12SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H519 [31JA], H5031 [19OC]

Remarks

Amherst, NY: anniversary of Amherst Police Dept., E709• [25JY]

——— tribute to Amherst Chamber of Commerce awards honorees, E997• [19OC]

Amherst Police Club, Inc.: anniversary, E387• [2MY]

Better Business Bureau of Upstate New York: anniversary, E1008• [24OC]

Biden, President: State of the Union Message, H714 [7FE]

Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (H.R. 3247), H2257 [11MY]

Buffalo, NY: anniversary of 1001 East Delevan Avenue manufacturing plant, E770• [11AU]

——— anniversary of Calvary Baptist Church, E778• [15AU]

——— condemn shooting at Tops Friendly Markets and reaffirm commitment to combating hate and bigotry, H519 [31JA]

——— place Buffalo DL&W Terminal on National Registry of Historic Places, H3495 [13JY]

——— tribute, H220 [12JA]

Collective bargaining: negotiations between UAW and auto manufacturers, H4308 [14SE]

Compeer International (organization): tribute, E947• [11OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ease travel restrictions at U.S.-Canada border, H120 [10JA]

——— reopening of U.S.-Canada border, H2181 [10MY]

Eve, Arthur O., Jr. (Champ): Erie County, NY, Democratic Committee Joseph F. Crangle Legacy Award recipient, E143• [24FE]

FAA: allow certain number of pilot flight training hours to be completed in simulator, H2901 [14JN]

——— establish FAA Task Force on NOTAM Improvement (H.R. 346), H291 [25JA]

——— maintain current training requirements for those applying for airline transport certificates with airplane category and class rating, H3815 [19JY]

——— reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H2901 [14JN], H3815 [19JY]

Firearms: address gun violence, improve record availability to National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and address mental illness in criminal justice system, H519 [31JA]

Freeman, Robert C.: inclusion in Buffalo Business First (publication) 30 Under 30 list, E478• [23MY]

——— inclusion in Forbes (publication) 30 Under 30 Law and Policy list, E418• [10MY], E428• [11MY]

Gojmerac, John: French Legion of Honor Medal recipient, E970• [13OC]

Heart, Love & Soul Inc.: anniversary, E502• [26MY]

IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H87 [9JA]

Joynt, Anne E.: University at Buffalo Law Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, E416• [10MY]

Lipsitz, Richard, Jr.: Western New York Area Labor Federation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E571• [15JN]

Marren, Patricia Keane: Mount Mercy Academy Sister Sally Walz Memorial Award recipient, E1086• [13NO], E1127• [28NO]

Medicaid: require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (H.R. 4286), H3001 [21JN]

Memorial Day: observance, H2559 [24MY]

National Preservation Month: observance, H2510 [23MY]

OSHA: urge investigation into Postal Service concerning allegations of unsafe working conditions for postal employees during Buffalo, NY, winter storm, H1770 [18AP]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1550 [29MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2015 [26AP], H2559 [24MY]

Quinn, Meghan Crotty: Mount Mercy Academy Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumnae Honoree, E1094• [13NO]

Ryan, Marjorie Stanton: Mount Mercy Academy Spirit of Mercy Honoree, E1088• [13NO], E1125• [28NO]

Taxation: allow tax credit for neighborhood revitalization, H2749 [6JN]

——— modify rehabilitation credit for certain small projects, eliminate requirement that taxpayer’s basis in building be reduced by amount of rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (H.R. 1785), H2510 [23MY]

Trocaire College: anniversary, E1129• [28NO]

Turner, Jessica: Mount Mercy Academy Athletic Excellence Honoree, E1087• [13NO], E1126• [28NO]

Votes: correction, E856• [18SE]

——— position on missed, E492• [25MY], E517• [5JN], E689• [18JY], E856• [18SE], E1221• [13DE]

Webster, Tina Scarpello: Mount Mercy Academy Devotion Honoree, E1085• [13NO], E1128• [28NO]

Tributes

Arno, Jason, H1159 [8MR]

Brandon, Camille, E1023• [26OC]

Bucki, Deborah Bruch, E1163• [5DE]

Butler-Smith, Roseanne, E212• [10MR]

Capen, Sara, H6874 [13DE]

Caver-Pugh, Tiffany L., E955• [11OC]

Coates, Randy, Sr., E805• [1SE]

Coppola, Michael N., E167• [1MR]

Cosentino, August V., E1130• [28NO]

Evans, David, Jr., E504• [30MY]

Frederick, Rhonda, E204• [9MR]

Gilson, Ronald, E857• [18SE]

Glavy, Matthew G., E831• [12SE]

Gosch, William P., E1132• [28NO]

Grelick, Susan, E856• [18SE]

Grozio, Mark, E834• [12SE]

Hout, Matt, E577• [16JN]

Hreshchyshyn, Yuri, E1166• [5DE]

Huff, Willie Ann Vinson, E642• [10JY]

Klein, Geoffrey and Robin, E392• [2MY]

Kotler, Adrienne, E853• [18SE]

LaVell, Patricia, E854• [18SE]

Lipp, Robert H., E1006• [24OC]

Murphy, Rebecca, E931• [3OC]

Nair, Sibu, E767• [11AU]

Newberg, Elaine, H4043 [27JY]

Platzer, Charles, E1267• [3JA]

Pridgen, Craig, H2431 [18MY]

Quinn, Meghan Crotty: Mount Mercy Academy Catherine McAuley Distinguished Alumnae Honoree, E1132• [28NO]

Schuster, Earl (Butchie), E426• [11MY]

Sienkiewicz, Robert, E905• [28SE]

Smith, Quinton R., E293• [6AP]

Smith, Randy, H1959 [26AP]

Thomas, Carl, E855• [18SE]

Walter, Jack, E713• [25JY]

Woods, Paul, H588 [1FE], E160• [28FE]