KRISHNAMOORTHI, RAJA (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3449 [12JY]

Appointments

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

Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (House, Select), H614 [1FE]

Committee to escort Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi into House Chamber, H3095 [22JN]

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), H1689 [30MR]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H1329 [22MR]

African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (see H.R. 1244), H969 [28FE]

Agriculture: place moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act, and require country-of-origin labeling on meat and dairy products (see H.R. 797), H678 [2FE]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 709), H5039 [20OC]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5182 [30OC]

Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H1437 [24MR]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H3145 [23JN]

——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3070 [21JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1529 [28MR]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program and preserve Arctic coastal plain (see H.R. 724), H627 [1FE]

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender servicemembers (see H.R. 1808), H1464 [27MR]

Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 1368), H1113 [3MR]

Aurora, IL: express condolences to families and victims of shooting at Henry Pratt Co., and commend first responders (see H. Res. 112), H826 [9FE]

Australia: provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 3939), H3163 [30JN]

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

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 289), H1725 [13AP]

BLM: designate certain portions of Colorado Plateau red rock canyons and Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 3031), H2118 [28AP]

Business and industry: prohibit all transactions from TikTok Inc., or other social media companies in, or under influence of, certain foreign countries of concern (see H.R. 1081), H852 [17FE]

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 110), H781 [8FE]

China: call on public, private, and nonprofit sectors to take action to counter ‘‘Made in China 2025’’ Plan (see H. Res. 697), H4381 [18SE]

——— designate Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 3934), H3074 [21JN]

——— 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), H3145 [23JN]

Chinese Exclusion Act: anniversary of repeal (see H. Res. 936), H6985 [14DE]

CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H5857 [14NO]

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

Climate: acknowledge climate emergency which demands massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2126 [2MY]

Community College Month: observance (see H. Res. 334), H2085 [27AP]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 1588), H1285 [14MR]

Correctional institutions: improve maternal health care and support for incarcerated mothers (see H.R. 3344), H2346 [15MY]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4857 [28SE]

Courts: 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), H5182 [30OC]

Credit: prohibit inclusion of medical debt on consumer report (see H.R. 6003), H5032 [19OC]

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

——— condemn shootings that occurred in Monterey Park, CA, and Half Moon Bay, CA, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families, and provide support to those impacted (see H. Res. 200), H1150 [7MR]

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

Cummings, Elijah E.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 42), H243 [17JA]

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), H3698 [18JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to entities for purposes of supporting capability of such entities to provide care to animals in their care (see H.R. 5897), H4989 [6OC]

——— clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local school food service personnel (see H.R. 4844), H5030 [18OC]

——— designate composting as conservation practice and activity and provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs (see H.R. 651), H857 [17FE]

——— establish alternative manure management program (see H.R. 4327), H5177 [26OC]

——— establish Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement (see H.R. 805), H678 [2FE]

——— establish research centers of excellence for alternative protein innovation (see H.R. 5097), H5022 [17OC]

——— expand school lunch program community eligibility (see H.R. 2567), H3209 [11JY]

——— expand summer electronic benefits transfer for children program to include benefit transfer during school closures (see H.R. 4379), H3479 [12JY]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3332), H2345 [15MY]

——— increase reimbursements under child and adult care food program (see H.R. 5569), H4502 [26SE]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1510), H1248 [9MR]

——— 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), H5044 [24OC]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2243 [10MY]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit support for remote use or cloud use of certain integrated circuits by entities located in China or Macau (see H.R. 4683), H5857 [14NO]

Dept. of Defense: improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H839 [14FE]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5042 [24OC]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 2715), H5177 [26OC]

——— award grants for educational programs on history of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander peoples in America, development of discriminatory laws targeting them, and their contributions to U.S. (see H.R. 3188), H2244 [10MY] (see H.R. 3434), H2425 [17MY]

——— award grants to eligible entities to support mental and behavioral health of elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 1689), H1951 [25AP]

——— award grants to State educational agencies for purpose of implementing, administering, and evaluating programs that provide tutoring to students in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4442), H3209 [11JY]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H489 [27JA]

——— ensure children in schools have right to read (see H.R. 2889), H2139 [5MY]

——— ensure that borrowers who have performed qualifying public service are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (see H.R. 2949), H5029 [18OC]

——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 1387), H1147 [7MR]

——— index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (see H.R. 1742), H1408 [23MR]

——— make grants to higher education institutions to provide free meals to low-income students through existing on-campus meal programs (see H.R. 4812), H5009 [12OC]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 1202), H1888 [19AP]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H4141 [27JY]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 5710), H5022 [17OC]

——— provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see H.R. 5562), H4406 [19SE]

——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H2138 [5MY]

——— reauthorize grants for improving teacher education programs, strengthening teacher recruitment efforts, and providing training for prospective teachers (see H.R. 2992), H5044 [24OC]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H4995 [10OC]

——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see H.R. 5646), H4913 [29SE]

——— require institutions of higher education to use uniform financial aid form with standard definitions for financial aid terms to make it easier to compare offers from different schools (see H.R. 1198), H914 [27FE]

Dept. of Energy: carry out clean energy microgrid grant program to improve energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities (see H.R. 891), H822 [9FE]

——— establish grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects (see H.R. 3468), H2962 [15JN]

——— establish program to increase participation in community solar and receipt of associated benefits (see H.R. 2751), H1907 [20AP]

Dept. of HHS: address barriers immigrants and refugees face to entering health care workforce (see H.R. 3733), H4212 [29AU]

——— address health, hygiene, and limited child care options available for infants and toddlers, medically complex children, and certain adults who lack sufficient diapers or adult incontinence supplies (see H.R. 5644), H5014 [13OC]

——— address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 3322), H2345 [15MY]

——— authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 3682), H4502 [26SE]

——— award grants for career support for skilled internationally educated health professionals (see H.R. 3732), H4212 [29AU]

——— award grants for providing evidence-based caregiver skills training to caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities or delays (see H.R. 2965), H2548 [23MY]

——— award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with long-term coronavirus symptoms through multidisciplinary approach (see H.R. 3258), H2309 [11MY]

——— award grants to reduce barriers to immigrants becoming nurses or allied health professionals in U.S. (see H.R. 3731), H4212 [29AU]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 3348), H2346 [15MY]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H5904 [21NO]

——— 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), H2782 [7JN]

——— establish and implement Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project (see H.R. 3346), H2346 [15MY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H1708 [6AP]

——— establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (see H.R. 3302), H2343 [15MY]

——— establish Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative (see H.R. 6038), H5043 [24OC]

——— establish Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Center for Unhoused Individuals (see H.R. 4941), H4030 [26JY]

——— extend Child Care Stabilization Grant program funding (see H.R. 5433), H4296 [13SE]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 4392), H3209 [11JY]

——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 3320), H2344 [15MY]

——— issue final ruling deeming foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless label or labeling of such foods contains warning specifying toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested (see H.R. 617), H509 [30JA]

——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (see H.R. 4914), H4029 [26JY]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see H.R. 3523), H2455 [18MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H5030 [18OC]

——— update Federal poverty line for purposes of Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 6639), H6208 [6DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 666), H575 [31JA]

——— establish Critical Technology Security Centers to evaluate and test security of critical technology (see H.R. 2866), H2743 [5JN]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2760), H1907 [20AP]

Dept. of HUD: require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to submit land use plans to disclose potential discriminatory housing policies (see H.R. 3507), H4459 [21SE]

Dept. of Justice: clarify obligation of individuals who formerly served as agents of foreign principals to register retroactively relative to activities carried out previously on behalf of such foreign principals (see H.R. 4545), H3204 [11JY]

——— criminalize harassment or intimidation by foreign governments of U.S. citizens through transnational repression (see H.R. 5907), H4990 [6OC]

Dept. of Labor: establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H5029 [18OC]

——— establish grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs providing employability skills, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth (see H.R. 3416), H3577 [13JY]

——— increase capacity of Federal and State labor enforcement agencies to address labor violations (see H.R. 6634), H6207 [6DE]

——— issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training (see H.R. 5420), H5009 [12OC]

——— 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), H5900 [17NO]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see H.R. 2900), H2089 [27AP]

——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 1499), H2247 [10MY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H4991 [6OC]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H4991 [6OC]

——— expand program on passport expiration notification, provide passport information when booking international flights, improve tracking of proof of citizenship documents, and recruit and retain passport employees (see H.R. 5817), H5232 [1NO]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 1633), H2051 [26AP]

——— 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), H4212 [29AU]

——— include affordable housing incentives in certain capital investment grants (see H.R. 6199), H5362 [2NO]

——— promulgate regulations relative to approval of foreign manufacturers of cylinders (see H.R. 3404), H2423 [17MY]

——— reduce traffic fatalities to zero by 2050 (see H. Res. 545), H3109 [22JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assign highest priority status for hospital care and medical services provided to veterans who are former POW (see H.R. 6360), H5668 [9NO]

——— establish pilot program to build tiny homes for homeless veterans (see H.R. 3326), H2430 [17MY]

——— expand Center for Minority Veterans and Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include services for historically underserved veterans (see H.R. 4325), H3479 [12JY]

——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 2413), H3145 [23JN]

——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 3600), H3953 [25JY]

——— provide support for programs relating to coordination of maternity health care (see H.R. 3303), H2379 [16MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to certain Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners (see H.R. 5492), H4345 [14SE]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: improve education and training of underrepresented groups for employment in energy-related industries (see H.R. 5783), H4853 [28SE]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2992 [20JN]

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: protect against seasonal and pandemic influenza (see H.R. 5846), H5030 [18OC]

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

Diwali: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 3336), H3209 [11JY]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H3953 [25JY]

Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 315), H1909 [20AP]

Ecology and environment: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see H.R. 1705), H5546 [7NO]

Economy: grant certain authorities to President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries (see H.R. 1135), H2935 [14JN]

Education: develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in areas of renewable energy (see H.R. 6888), H7006 [22DE]

——— support public schools that provide students with well-rounded education and prepare students for success in life, foster parental involvement, and protect civil rights of students and families (see H. Res. 219), H1848 [18AP]

Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 556), H3151 [27JN]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H253 [20JA]

——— improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H4207 [25AU]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 3409), H5182 [30OC]

——— 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]

EPA: provide grants to expand local programs that provide free air filtration units to households and establish clean air centers in communities vulnerable to wildfire smoke (see H.R. 4077), H2884 [13JN]

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]

European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 599), H3700 [18JY]

FAA: allow owners or operators of general aviation airports to impose certain noise restrictions (see H.R. 4495), H3209 [11JY]

——— assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating noise burden they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 1047), H1153 [7MR]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4046), H2808 [12JN]

FCC: transfer unobligated balances made available for coronavirus emergency response and relief to carry out Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (see H.R. 6189), H5362 [2NO]

FDA: establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 1328), H1439 [24MR]

——— limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (see H.R. 6770), H6941 [13DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit procurement of drones and other unmanned aircraft systems from countries identified as national security threats (see H.R. 6143), H5227 [1NO]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 4893), H5033 [19OC]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H3111 [22JN]

——— prohibit transactions involving certain financial instruments by senior Federal employees, their spouses, or dependent children (see H.R. 310), H1912 [20AP]

——— provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 1235), H4502 [26SE]

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]

——— create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage and establish grant program for distribution of safe storage devices (see H.R. 4965), H4137 [27JY]

——— 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), H6988 [14DE]

——— make it unlawful to sell firearms without promoting safe storage, disseminate safe storage best practices, create grants for safe storage device distribution, and allow tax credit for such device sales (see H.R. 52), H3208 [11JY]

——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H5177 [26OC]

——— prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 4637), H3575 [13JY]

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

——— 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]

Foreign countries: prohibit assistance to foreign governments that engage in use of foreign commercial spyware to target U.S. persons (see H.R. 5440), H5001 [11OC]

Foreign policy: establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 4538), H3204 [11JY]

Foreign Service: mint coin in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 3537), H4502 [26SE]

Foreign trade: develop strategies and options to prevent export to Iran of certain technologies relative to unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 1809), H1848 [18AP]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within National Forest System (see H.R. 3853), H2762 [6JN]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H3860 [19JY]

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), H5009 [12OC]

Global Partnership for Education: support efforts to improve access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly girls, in poorest countries (see H. Res. 54), H277 [24JA]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5654 [8NO]

Health: adopt Federal 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine health and well-being of people around the world (see H. Res. 204), H1848 [18AP]

——— modernize prescription verification process for contact lenses and clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses (see H.R. 2748), H6742 [7DE]

——— 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. 2923), H2139 [5MY]

——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3420), H2424 [17MY]

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

Highland Park, IL: condemn shooting at July 4th parade, express condolences to families and victims, and commend response by first responders (see H. Res. 574), H3160 [30JN]

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

House Rules: require continued broadcasting of full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023 (see H. Res. 35), H280 [24JA]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5217), H4187 [15AU]

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), H5039 [20OC]

——— authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered U.S. as children (see H.R. 3442), H2425 [17MY]

——— eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 6542), H6079 [1DE]

——— establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see H.R. 5155), H4188 [15AU]

——— expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5008), H4139 [27JY]

——— preserve expiring employment-based visas and make them available for issuance during fiscal year 2024 (see H.R. 1535), H1278 [10MR]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 5560), H4406 [19SE]

India: enhance eligibility for foreign military sales and exports under Arms Export Control Act (see H.R. 4312), H3109 [22JN]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2715), H5177 [26OC] (see H.R. 4519), H3209 [11JY]

Insurance: strengthen transparency requirements relative to pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 2816), H1945 [25AP]

International Atomic Energy Agency: support nuclear security role (see H. Res. 641), H4158 [1AU]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 32), H2710 [31MY]

Iran: 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. 492), H2788 [9JN]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H2765 [6JN]

——— 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), H2812 [12JN]

——— 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]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2351 [15MY]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 382), H2351 [15MY]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see H.R. 1150), H4987 [3OC]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3479 [12JY]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]

Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2803), H2121 [28AP]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 1190), H874 [24FE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 49), H251 [20JA]

Lunar New Year Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 430), H250 [20JA]

Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 325), H4858 [28SE]

Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H5016 [16OC]

——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H3208 [11JY]

——— improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H1700 [3AP]

——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H5030 [18OC]

Medicare: assure pharmacy access and choice for beneficiaries (see H.R. 5400), H4262 [12SE]

——— clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H5731 [13NO]

——— ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 1199), H1848 [18AP]

——— expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4189), H4440 [20SE]

——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 2377), H1729 [13AP]

——— make improvements to physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6683), H6861 [12DE]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H236 [12JA]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 35), H236 [12JA]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H3163 [30JN]

——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H2430 [17MY]

Members of Congress: restrict trading and ownership of certain financial instruments by Members, their spouses, and dependents (see H.R. 3003), H2117 [28AP]

Mental health: improve identification and support of children and families who experience trauma (see H.R. 4541), H5182 [30OC]

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

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H488 [27JA]

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), H3950 [25JY]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 751), H4910 [29SE]

National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day: designate (see H. Res. 385), H2245 [10MY]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 99), H738 [7FE]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 415), H2426 [17MY]

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

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]

National Engineers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 177), H973 [28FE]

National Fentanyl Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 381), H2172 [9MY]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H3891 [20JY]

National objectives: prohibit or require notification relative to certain activities of U.S. persons involving countries of concern (see H.R. 6349), H5731 [13NO]

National Park Service: encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of National Park System (see H.R. 4561), H3205 [11JY]

——— extend funding for Historic Preservation Fund (see H.R. 3350), H5654 [8NO]

National security: create risk framework to evaluate foreign mobile applications of concern (see H.R. 6106), H5174 [26OC]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2315 [11MY]

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 120), H826 [9FE]

National Voting Rights Month: designate (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

New York, NY: provide one-time grant for operation, security, and maintenance of National September 11 Memorial & Museum at World Trade Center to commemorate events, and honor victims, of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 5401), H5654 [8NO]

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]

NIH: establish Youth Mental Health Research Initiative (see H.R. 5976), H5045 [24OC]

——— extend Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (see H.R. 3391), H3112 [22JN]

Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 5292), H4204 [25AU]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit annual report to Congress relating to Uyghur genocide (see H.R. 3349), H2744 [5JN]

OMB: revise Standard Occupational Classification system to establish separate code for direct support professionals (see H.R. 2941), H4219 [1SE]

PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 678), H4716 [27SE]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see H. Res. 819), H5174 [26OC]

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), H5000 [11OC]

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

——— modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 594), H4033 [26JY]

——— modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H3953 [25JY]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3226), H3209 [11JY]

Railroads: enhance safety requirements for trains (see H.R. 5871), H4950 [2OC]

Refugees: authorize certain aliens seeking asylum to be employed in U.S. while their applications are being adjudicated (see H.R. 1325), H4991 [6OC]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H5231 [1NO]

Renewable energy: address primary permitting and transmission issues to speed up deployment of electricity transmission and clean energy, with proper input from affected communities (see H.R. 6747), H6940 [13DE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 4338), H5731 [13NO]

Russia: condemn for exacerbating global food insecurity through invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 677), H5001 [11OC]

Schools: promote equity in advanced coursework and programs at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6328), H6861 [12DE]

SEC: require issuers to make certain disclosures relative to use of forced labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China (see H.R. 4840), H3895 [24JY]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 5030), H5034 [19OC]

Slavery Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 84), H4158 [1AU]

Social Security: 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), H280 [24JA]

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), H5182 [30OC]

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]

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

——— prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2503 [22MY]

Taxation: allow employers credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 1536), H1278 [10MR]

——— 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 employee (see H.R. 4963), H4136 [27JY]

——— classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 5428), H4295 [13SE] (see H.R. 5456), H4343 [14SE]

——— establish excise tax on plastics (see H.R. 5564), H4406 [19SE]

——— 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]

——— increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see H.R. 3530), H4266 [12SE]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H4265 [12SE]

——— 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), H5730 [13NO]

——— 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), H4995 [10OC]

——— provide investment credit for conversion of office buildings into other uses (see H.R. 419), H4349 [14SE]

——— provide special rules for taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within U.S. (see H.R. 5988), H5232 [1NO]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 2555), H1717 [10AP]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H3209 [11JY]

——— treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 4391), H3150 [27JN]

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

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H6740 [7DE]

Technology: provide incentives for domestic production of printed circuit boards (see H.R. 3249), H2379 [16MY]

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]

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

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: seek compensation for damages to trust resources and use such compensation to restore, replace, or acquire equivalent resources (see H.R. 6583), H6110 [4DE]

Ukraine: impose sanctions relative to any foreign person endangering integrity or safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (see H.R. 3246), H2642 [25MY]

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]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H4198 [22AU]

Voting: develop academic curriculum on importance, history of suppression, and current restrictive laws, issue stamp recognizing efforts supporting right to vote, and promote elections and automatic registration (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

——— encourage Congress to pass legislation to increase voting access and registration, protect voting rights, and improve election security (see H. Res. 703), H4408 [19SE]

——— ensure voters in Federal elections do not wait in long lines to vote (see H.R. 5291), H4204 [25AU]

——— expand youth access to voting (see H.R. 5293), H4204 [25AU]

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

——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5322), H4216 [1SE]

——— remove barriers to ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5294), H4205 [25AU]

——— require inclusion of voter registration information with certain leases and vouchers for federally assisted rental housing and mortgage applications (see H.R. 5290), H4204 [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: provide access to reliable, clean, and drinkable water on Native American lands (see H.R. 4746), H5405 [3NO]

——— restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5028 [18OC]

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (see H.R. 3304), H2343 [15MY]

——— authorize location of monument on National Mall to commemorate and honor women’s suffrage movement and passage of 19th Amendment to Constitution (see H.R. 1318), H1209 [8MR]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]

World AIDS Day: support goals (see H. Res. 904), H6080 [1DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: increase protections by reforming licensing process for dealers and exhibitors (see H.R. 3859), H2762 [6JN]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for occupations in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (see H.R. 1682), H1300 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program that will support efforts at State level to establish anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5307), H4210 [29AU]

——— increase funding for Federal career and technical education programs (see H. Res. 222), H1279 [10MR]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 2957), H2084 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: expand availability of H–1B nonimmigrant visas (see H.R. 4647), H3611 [14JY]

Dept. of Transportation: implement clear standards for child booster seat labeling and safety testing (see H.R. 607), H489 [27JA]

Employment: impose restrictions relative to prospective employees’ educational credentials (see H.R. 5960), H5015 [16OC]

FDA: limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (see H.R. 6756), H6941 [13DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles and require remedy of actionable recalls (see H.R. 799), H678 [2FE]

Firearms: provide for 3–day waiting period before person may receive handgun (see H.R. 667), H575 [31JA]

Hinduism: recognize holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 844), H5404 [3NO]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see H.R. 2678), H1845 [18AP]

National Soil Health Day: designate (see H. Res. 210), H1206 [8MR]

Postal Service: maintain certain service standards for first-class mail (see H.R. 1636), H1292 [17MR]

Sri Lanka: support peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of people (see H. Res. 926), H6860 [12DE]

Taxation: provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (see H.R. 5715), H4498 [26SE]

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

Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office, St. Charles, IL: designate (see H.R. 2379), H1640 [29MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Animals: increase protections by reforming licensing process for dealers and exhibitors (H.R. 3859), H2764 [6JN]

Colleges and universities: require programs offered by institutions to meet licensure and accreditation requirements for occupations in order to receive Federal tuition grants and loans (H.R. 1682), H1302 [21MR]

Dept. of Education: establish grant program that will support efforts at State level to establish anti-bullying task forces to study, address, and reduce bullying in elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 5307), H4211 [29AU]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (H.R. 2957), H2087 [27AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: expand availability of H–1B nonimmigrant visas (H.R. 4647), H3613 [14JY]

Dept. of Transportation: implement clear standards for child booster seat labeling and safety testing (H.R. 607), H490 [27JA]

Employment: impose restrictions relative to prospective employees’ educational credentials (H.R. 5960), H5016 [16OC]

FDA: limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (H.R. 6756), H6942 [13DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit sale, lease, or use of recalled motor vehicles and require remedy of actionable recalls (H.R. 799), H682 [2FE]

Firearms: provide for 3–day waiting period before person may receive handgun (H.R. 667), H578 [31JA]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (H.R. 2678), H1847 [18AP]

Postal Service: maintain certain service standards for first-class mail (H.R. 1636), H1295 [17MR]

Taxation: provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (H.R. 5715), H4500 [26SE]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (H.R. 4172), H2960 [15JN]

Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office, St. Charles, IL: designate (H.R. 2379), H1659 [29MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H6118 [5DE], H6826 [12DE]

Remarks

Cook County, IL: tribute to Medical Debt Relief Initiative, E1007• [24OC]

Dept. of Labor: require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (H.R. 1499), H6826 [12DE]

Distracted Driving Awareness Month: observance, E328 [18AP]

Locust Grove, GA: tribute to Humanity Institute, E506• [31MY]

Minimum wage: increase (H.R. 4889), H6118 [5DE]

National Roofing Week: observance, E399• [5MY]

Rao, C.R.: International Prize in Statistics award recipient, E467• [18MY]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to whistleblower complaint against Donald J. Trump and alleged collusion between Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 521), H3020 [21JN]

SDI Presence, LLC: tribute, E546• [12JN]

Urban areas: provide funding to cities to assist with rising number of migrants, H5234 [2NO]

Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office, St. Charles, IL: designate (H.R. 2379), H4943 [2OC]

Votes: correction, H4810• [28SE]

Tributes

Axelrod, David, E4• [9JA]

Ayala, Karen, E587• [20JN]

Duffy, John, E183• [7MR]

Flannery, Mike, E613• [23JN]

Muni, Lokesh, E883• [26SE]

Shankar, Ravi, E888• [26SE]

Subramaniam, Raj, E176• [3MR]