BENTZ, CLIFF (a Representative from Oregon)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5291 [2NO]

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House) investigative subcommittees, H1744 [17AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2350 [15MY]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H2350 [15MY]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H3952 [25JY]

Armed Forces: prevent closure of Air National Guard fighter squadrons to strengthen Air Force fighter aircraft capabilities (see H.R. 3392), H3145 [23JN]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H4033 [26JY]

BLM: withdraw rule relative to conservation and landscape health (see H.R. 3397), H2423 [17MY]

China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H5405 [3NO]

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

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H6816 [11DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H3111 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: reauthorize and expand National Threat Assessment Center (see H.R. 1005), H2429 [17MY]

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

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2314 [11MY]

Dept. of the Interior: coordinate Federal and State permitting processes relative to construction of new surface water storage projects on Federal lands and designate Bureau of Reclamation as lead agency (see H.R. 186), H206 [11JA]

——— implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros and encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities (see H.R. 726), H711 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize electronic health record modernization program and increase oversight and accountability of program to better serve veterans, medical professionals, and taxpayers (see H.R. 2809), H5984 [29NO]

——— develop strategy for telehealth furnished by Veterans Health Administration and submit report on end-user devices distributed to veterans to facilitate such telehealth (see H.R. 1144), H2350 [15MY]

——— extend authorization period for emergency treatment in non-departmental medical facilities under Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 3644), H2595 [24MY]

——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H5938 [28NO]

——— prohibit from carrying out certain activities under Electronic Health Record Modernization Program until certification of system improvements and facility readiness (see H.R. 592), H488 [27JA]

——— reimburse veterans for cost of emergency medical transportation to Federal facility (see H.R. 1774), H2351 [15MY]

Drugs: prohibit manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances for minors (see H.R. 757), H2350 [15MY]

Endangered Species Act: provide flexibility in protective regulations when species are listed as threatened or endangered (see H.R. 6784), H6983 [14DE]

——— require publication on Internet of basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 518), H323 [25JA]

EPA: 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), H3478 [12JY]

FAA: raise mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations (see H.R. 1761), H2430 [17MY]

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), H6816 [11DE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from issuing moratoriums on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land (see H.R. 923), H877 [24FE]

——— 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]

Firearms: discontinue collection by Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses and require destruction of such collected records (see H.R. 1271), H2642 [25MY]

Forest Service: improve health and resiliency of giant sequoias (see H.R. 2989), H2116 [28AP]

Forests: require that only two alternatives be considered relative to certain proposed collaborative forest management activities (see H.R. 189), H105 [9JA]

Grand Ronde Reservation Act: amend (see H.R. 1722), H1696 [30MR]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5177 [26OC]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1385), H5937 [28NO]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H2350 [15MY]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H3702 [18JY]

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), H5938 [28NO]

——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5546 [7NO]

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H2429 [17MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2350 [15MY]

Medicaid: improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H3891 [20JY]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 771), H5009 [12OC]

Mining and mineral resources: improve permitting process for mining on Federal land (see H.R. 209), H105 [9JA]

Monuments and memorials: increase congressional oversight relative to designation of national monuments (see H.R. 5499), H4345 [14SE]

Mount Rushmore National Memorial: prohibit Federal funding to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature in whole or in part (see H.R. 386), H711 [6FE]

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

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

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

National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (see H.R. 2717), H2886 [13JN]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2247 [10MY]

Natural gas: prohibit rule or guidance that bans gas stoves in the U.S. (see H.R. 263), H206 [11JA]

Schools: authorize local educational agencies and non-public schools to use certain American Rescue Plan Act funds, services, or assistance for school safety (see H.R. 887), H2642 [25MY]

Taxation: 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), H2665 [30MY]

——— provide tax incentives that support local newspapers and other local media (see H.R. 4756), H6861 [12DE]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H6210 [6DE]

——— repeal natural gas tax (see H.R. 484), H711 [6FE] (see H.R. 1141), H865 [21FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 764), H917 [27FE]

Ukraine: require comprehensive report that contains strategy for U.S. involvement in Ukraine (see H.R. 5791), H4853 [28SE]

Veterans: make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 4335), H3702 [18JY]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Fish and fishing: allow certain activities to be carried out relative to certain fish held in captivity or controlled environment (see H.R. 6546), H6079 [1DE]

FTC: conduct study regarding social media use by teenagers (see H.R. 4826), H3895 [24JY]

NOAA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’ (see H.J. Res. 46), H1692 [30MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Fish and fishing: allow certain activities to be carried out relative to certain fish held in captivity or controlled environment (H.R. 6546), H6080 [1DE]

FTC: conduct study regarding social media use by teenagers (H.R. 4826), H3896 [24JY]

NOAA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’ (H.J. Res. 46), H1695 [30MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H2767 [7JN]

Remarks

American Ambulance Association: tribute to Stars of Life Award recipients, E1068• [7NO]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to establish national monument in Malheur County, OR, H5291 [2NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5291 [2NO]

Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E295• [6AP], E841• [13SE], E866• [20SE], E1044• [2NO]

Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2272 [11MY]

Journal: question of approval, H4496 [26SE]

Public lands: provide for establishment of grazing management program on Federal land in Malheur County, OR (S. 1890), H5292 [2NO]

Tributes

Chaffee, Norman, E687• [18JY]

McBarron, James, II, E687• [18JY]