KELLY, TRENT (a Representative from Mississippi)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4590, H4591 [27SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4767 [28SE]

Appointments

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H613 [1FE]

Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]

John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Board of Trustees, H2408 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking chemical abortions are informed that it may be possible to reverse intended effects of abortion if they change their mind (see H.R. 983), H1153 [7MR]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 175), H104 [9JA]

——— prohibit award of Federal funds to higher education institutions that host or are affiliated with student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortions to students or employees (see H.R. 435), H250 [20JA]

——— prohibit chemical abortions (see H.R. 5806), H4854 [28SE]

——— prohibit chemical abortions performed without presence of health care provider (see H.R. 421), H249 [20JA]

——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children due to Down syndrome (see H.R. 461), H276 [24JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 372), H242 [17JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H152 [10JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for abortion through financial or logistical support to individuals traveling to another State or country to receive abortion (see H.R. 1470), H1206 [8MR]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H250 [20JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H153 [10JA]

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4417), H3157 [30JN]

——— recognize efforts of agricultural research and promotion boards to develop and strengthen markets for specific commodities while increasing sales, consumer awareness, and overall demand (see H. Res. 588), H3575 [13JY]

Armed Forces: eliminate certain charges under TRICARE dental program for members of Selected Reserve (see H.R. 4220), H2990 [20JN]

——— eliminate certain health care charges for members of Selected Reserve eligible for TRICARE Reserve Select (see H.R. 4221), H2990 [20JN]

——— extend period during which certain survivors of Selected Reserve personnel are eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select (see H.R. 2935), H2083 [27AP]

——— grant members deployed to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad tax-free income status (see H.R. 6001), H5032 [19OC]

——— increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H1912 [20AP]

ATF: prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]

Australia: provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 4619), H4383 [18SE]

Children and youth: prohibit gender transition procedures on minors (see H.R. 3328), H2345 [15MY]

China: counter influence at U.N. (see H.R. 4842), H4148 [27JY]

Colleges and universities: adjust definition of service in uniformed services relative to readmission requirements for servicemembers under Higher Education Act (see H.R. 4244), H3153 [27JN]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H323 [25JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: alter loan data collection requirements for women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses (see H.R. 1806), H4298 [13SE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)’’ (see H.J. Res. 50), H1848 [18AP] (see H.J. Res. 66), H5108 [25OC]

——— issue rule before deleting or modifying certain small business loan data (see H.R. 1810), H4299 [13SE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1209), H4502 [26SE]

Credit: expand definition of active duty military consumer for purposes of certain credit monitoring requirements (see H.R. 1521), H1248 [9MR]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H206 [11JA]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 792), H677 [2FE]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H865 [21FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H866 [21FE]

——— ensure that all dogs entering U.S. do not pose health risk (see H.R. 1184), H2350 [15MY]

——— include certain farm-raised fish losses under Livestock Indemnity Program (see H.R. 1020), H2791 [9JN]

——— initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relative to pricing of Class I skim milk (see H.R. 1756), H1408 [23MR]

——— provide compensation for poultry growers and layers in control areas (see H.R. 5096), H4156 [1AU]

——— reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see H.R. 3216), H6082 [1DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish task force on mental health (see H.R. 3011), H2117 [28AP]

——— include financial literacy education as graduation requirement in high schools operated by Dept. of Defense Education Activity (see H.R. 4118), H2931 [14JN]

——— include U.S. Coast Guard Academy in safe-to-report minor collateral misconduct policy (see H.R. 5249), H4196 [22AU]

——— modify restriction relative to appointment of retired Armed Forces members to certain civilian positions (see H.R. 939), H1950 [25AP]

——— use, transfer, or donate all stored excess construction materials intended for wall on southwest border (see H.R. 5130), H4157 [1AU]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1208 [8MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit changing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers for certain period (see H.R. 4167), H3702 [18JY]

——— require approval from Dept. of HUD for manufactured housing energy efficiency standards (see H.R. 3327), H4952 [2OC]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to abortion (see H.R. 398), H248 [20JA]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 330), H232 [12JA]

——— prohibit from issuing, finalizing, implementing, or enforcing any rule or guidance to facilitate abortions or access to abortions for unaccompanied alien child (see H.R. 6460), H5901 [21NO]

——— prohibit use or declaration of public health emergency with respect to abortion (see H.R. 384), H242 [17JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: suspend entry of aliens (see H.R. 29), H1712 [6AP]

Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H3163 [30JN]

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 ‘‘Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the U.S.’’ (see H.J. Res. 59), H1947 [25AP]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 146), H430 [26JA]

——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H5231 [1NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: limit flags that may be flown over facilities (see H.R. 3952), H2786 [9JN]

——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H4988 [3OC]

——— prohibit from providing health care to, or engaging in claims processing for health care for, any individual unlawfully present in U.S. who is not eligible for health care (see H.R. 6744), H7031 [3JA]

——— reduce claims backlog and provide veterans with timelier access to benefits (see H.R. 1822), H1951 [25AP]

EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Federal ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (see H.J. Res. 69), H2808 [12JN]

——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]

Estorffe, Branden P.: tribute (see H. Res. 63), H428 [26JA]

Farm Credit Administration: affirm as sole and independent regulator of Farm Credit System (see H.R. 2423), H2782 [7JN]

FCC: allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see H.R. 2380), H1640 [29MR]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 427), H7030 [3JA]

FEC: remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H3614 [14JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 53), H100 [9JA]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relative to reproductive health services (see H.R. 407), H248 [20JA]

——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]

FEMA: provide authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses (see H.R. 2672), H2351 [15MY]

Firearms: prohibit President and Dept. of HHS from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for purpose of imposing gun control (see H.R. 5561), H5039 [20OC]

Food for Peace Act: ensure use of U.S.-grown commodities in international food aid programs (see H.R. 4293), H7000 [19DE]

Foreign policy: increase foreign aid, enhance security assistance, and strengthen democracy and economic security in Black Sea region (see H.R. 1680), H5177 [26OC]

Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H4502 [26SE]

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), H5040 [20OC]

——— 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), H3891 [20JY]

——— 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]

Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4464 [22SE]

LGBTQI+: prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H2345 [15MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2665 [30MY]

Medicaid: limit demonstration projects relative to abortion under Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6459), H5901 [21NO]

——— require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see H.R. 632), H510 [30JA]

Medicare: provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H3163 [30JN]

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]

Motor vehicles: prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see H.R. 1435), H2992 [20JN]

——— prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H4459 [21SE]

——— support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (see H. Res. 465), H2741 [5JN]

National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 235), H1301 [21MR]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]

National Loggers Day: designate (see H. Res. 781), H5007 [12OC]

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (see H.R. 2717), H3478 [12JY]

National objectives: provide greater access to rural and agricultural media programming (see H. Res. 451), H4267 [12SE]

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

NOAA: include replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as eligible purpose for Capital Construction Fund (see H.R. 4993), H5177 [26OC]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: declassify information relative to origin of coronavirus (see H.R. 1376), H1113 [3MR]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to U.S. agriculture exports (see H.R. 5790), H4853 [28SE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 128), H430 [26JA] (see H.R. 371), H242 [17JA]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H3702 [18JY]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]

Real estate: cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by Fannie Mae and credit fees charged by Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2876), H2047 [26AP]

Robin, Steven: tribute (see H. Res. 63), H428 [26JA]

Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1147 [7MR]

Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1841), H1527 [28MR]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H2088 [27AP]

States: make ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless State has in effect State law restricting purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons (see H.R. 4772), H3886 [20JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion (see H. Res. 546), H3109 [22JN]

Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H917 [27FE]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H4857 [28SE]

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

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H3700 [18JY]

——— 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 (see H.R. 1785), H2965 [16JN]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H6742 [7DE]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 4355), H3163 [30JN]

——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 237), H1301 [21MR]

——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 936), H4147 [27JY]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4265 [12SE]

Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 116), H834 [10FE] (see H. Res. 132), H917 [27FE]

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. 211), H105 [9JA]

Ukraine: require comprehensive report that contains strategy for U.S. involvement in Ukraine (see H.R. 5791), H4995 [10OC]

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]

Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 859), H5669 [9NO]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H5653 [8NO]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 1372), H1113 [3MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (see H.R. 3425), H2425 [17MY]

——— establish forest conservation easement program (see H.R. 3424), H2424 [17MY]

——— increase funding for Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 3580), H2499 [22MY]

Dept. of Defense State Partnership Program: anniversary (see H. Res. 433), H2500 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: make campus law enforcement agencies eligible for certain grants (see H.R. 3010), H2117 [28AP]

Rwanda: anniversary of genocide against Tutsi minority ethnic group (see H. Res. 256), H1464 [27MR]

Taxation: decrease distance required for National Guard and Reserve members to qualify for reimbursement of certain training-related travel costs (see H.R. 5844), H4909 [29SE]

Uzbekistan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1755), H1408 [23MR]

——— reaffirm partnership with U.S. and recognize restoration and advancement of economic relations, security, and development opportunities in both nations (see H. Res. 65), H428 [26JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (H.R. 3425), H2428 [17MY]

——— establish forest conservation easement program (H.R. 3424), H2428 [17MY]

——— increase funding for Conservation Stewardship Program (H.R. 3580), H2502 [22MY]

Dept. of Justice: make campus law enforcement agencies eligible for certain grants (H.R. 3010), H2119 [28AP]

Taxation: decrease distance required for National Guard and Reserve members to qualify for reimbursement of certain training-related travel costs (H.R. 5844), H4911 [29SE]

Uzbekistan: extend normal trade relations status (H.R. 1755), H1410 [23MR]

Remarks

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3238 [12JY]

Dept. of State: reduce Global Environment Facility Fund funding, H4767, H4768 [28SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4767, H4768 [28SE]

Mississippi: express condolences to victims of, commend response to, and provide disaster assistance to those affected by tornadoes, H1602 [29MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: declassify information relative to origin of coronavirus (S. 619), H1257 [10MR]

Tributes

Biggers, Neal B., Jr., E1054• [3NO]

Bird, Carmen, H1260 [10MR]

Bryan, George W., Sr., E19• [11JA]

Covington, Charles, E1189• [7DE]

Davis, Richard E., E306• [13AP]

Franklin, Hassell, E52• [25JA]

Gaston, James B. (Ben), E1139• [29NO]

Geddie, Rowland H., Jr., E23• [12JA]

Gregor, Kristen, H1260 [10MR]

Griffin, Michael E., E829• [12SE]

Hartley, Shay, H1260 [10MR]

Herfurth, James T., E1057• [3NO], E1063• [6NO]

Hogan, L. Loise Culp, E1148• [30NO]

Honeycutt, Michael A., E854• [18SE]

Hopkins, Alben N., E133• [17FE]

Huddleston, Elton M., E799• [29AU]

Jabaley, Michael E., E1145• [30NO]

Martin, Harry A., E26• [12JA]

McLarty, Johnny W. (Judge), E1234• [14DE]

Moffett, Terrill K. (T.K.), E537• [9JN]

Monroe, Curtis R., E310• [13AP]

Morgan, John J., E501• [26MY]

Partin, Terry W., E592• [21JN]

Schramko, Mary, H1260 [10MR]

Simpson, Charles E., E64• [27JA]

Starks, Laterrious (Tony), E796• [25AU]

Thomas, John A., E502• [26MY]

Vakhabov, Javlon, E258• [27MR]

Webb, W.K., E894• [27SE]

Williams, Kenneth, E429• [11MY]