GRAVES, GARRET (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4539 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3444 [12JY]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5284, H5325 [2NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5821 [14NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5514 [7NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5083 [25OC]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5620 [8NO]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1670 [30MR]

Appointments

Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA], H5049 [25OC]

Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, H247 [20JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 862), H737 [7FE]

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

——— 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), H98 [9JA]

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary: establish (see H.R. 897), H823 [9FE]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H3614 [14JY]

Armed Forces: reinstate servicemembers involuntarily separated solely due to refusal to receive coronavirus vaccination (see H.R. 297), H239 [13JA]

Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: modify boundary to include Lafourche Parish, LA (see H.R. 6843), H6992 [15DE]

Baton Rouge Bus Boycott: anniversary (see H. Res. 144), H1153 [7MR]

Bush, Antoinette: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 63), H2310 [11MY]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for imposition of death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (see H.R. 130), H102 [9JA]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 68), H489 [27JA]

Coastal zones: extend U.S. customs waters (see H.R. 529), H5467 [6NO]

Congress: recognize critical role of congressional staff and support staff (see H. Res. 625), H4142 [27JY]

Contraceptives: preempt State bans on prescription, provision, or use of drug, biological product, or device for contraception if approved, licensed, cleared, or otherwise authorized for human use by FDA for contraception (see H.R. 3471), H2452 [18MY]

Corp. for National and Community Service: recognize contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers to lives of people of U.S. (see H. Res. 230), H1286 [14MR]

COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 196), H2089 [27AP]

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

——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H2088 [27AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: include certain farm-raised fish losses under Livestock Indemnity Program (see H.R. 1020), H2811 [12JN]

——— provide research and extension grants to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants (see H.R. 965), H825 [9FE]

Dept. of Commerce: authorize Economic Development Administration predevelopment grants to assist communities with predevelopment costs for infrastructure projects (see H.R. 5098), H4156 [1AU]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414’’ (see H.J. Res. 22), H428 [26JA] (see H.J. Res. 39), H1149 [7MR]

——— establish grant program to facilitate training and employment of veterans for certain conservation activities (see H.R. 4949), H4030 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H3145 [23JN]

——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services (see H.R. 1297), H3162 [30JN]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1046 [1MR]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 2957), H2175 [9MY] (see H.R. 2957), H2812 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: authorize funding for creation and implementation of infant mortality pilot programs in standard metropolitan statistical areas with high rates of infant mortality (see H.R. 5789), H4853 [28SE]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H2642 [25MY]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to abortion (see H.R. 398), H248 [20JA] (see H.R. 1466), H1206 [8MR]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access (see H.R. 73), H246 [17JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: suspend entry of aliens (see H.R. 29), H98 [9JA]

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

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

Dept. of Labor: 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: waive passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid foreign country suffering from natural disaster (see H.R. 5620), H4454 [21SE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct minimum number of oil and gas lease sales in certain areas and prevent delays in oil and gas leasing (see H.R. 356), H237 [13JA]

Dept. of Transportation: establish drone infrastructure inspection grant program and drone education and workforce training grant program (see H.R. 3593), H2500 [22MY]

——— establish national motor carrier safety selection standard for entities that contract with certain motor carriers to transport goods (see H.R. 915), H2129 [2MY]

Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office, New Orleans, LA: designate (see H.R. 996), H837 [14FE]

Drugs: reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H972 [28FE]

Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 210), H877 [24FE]

EPA: extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (see H.R. 1181), H1153 [7MR]

——— make changes relative to water quality certification (see H.R. 1152), H873 [24FE]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 5711), H4716 [27SE]

——— reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (see H.R. 3935), H2785 [9JN]

FAA and TSA: jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs (see H.R. 4362), H3142 [23JN]

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), H7000 [19DE]

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), H3205 [11JY]

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

——— 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: establish as cabinet-level independent agency (see H.R. 5599), H4437 [20SE]

——— improve individual assistance by simplifying process for seeking assistance following major disaster (see H.R. 1796), H1437 [24MR]

——— provide authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses (see H.R. 2672), H1845 [18AP]

Ferguson, Roger W.: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 64), H2310 [11MY]

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

Govan, Michael: appoint as citizen regent of Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents (see H.J. Res. 62), H2310 [11MY]

Health care professionals: extend Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver beyond coronavirus emergency period relative to training and certification of nurse aides (see H.R. 468), H2934 [14JN]

Immigration: resume construction of border wall system along international border between U.S. and Mexico to secure border and enforce rule of law and expend appropriated congressional mandated funds (see H.R. 336), H233 [12JA]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H1729 [13AP]

Israel: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies (see H.R. 4076), H2884 [13JN]

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

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H914 [27FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2314 [11MY]

Medicaid: improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H2765 [6JN]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H4350 [14SE]

——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 5159), H4267 [12SE]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H2051 [26AP]

——— remove geographic requirements and expand originating site for telehealth services (see H.R. 134), H1729 [13AP]

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]

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

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]

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

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5904 [21NO]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 814), H5105 [25OC]

National Energy Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 758), H4986 [3OC]

National Marine Sanctuary Day: designate (see H. Res. 802), H5038 [20OC]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2175 [9MY]

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 51), H431 [26JA]

NOAA: establish Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program (see H.R. 2560), H4299 [13SE]

——— establish task force on shark depredation (see H.R. 4051), H2808 [12JN]

——— prohibit interim or final rule that includes area closure in South Atlantic for species managed under Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete (see H.R. 4587), H3702 [18JY]

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), H5468 [6NO]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 1273), H1047 [1MR]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H5039 [20OC]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see H.R. 1), H1296 [17MR]

——— prevent energy poverty in at-risk communities and ensure access to affordable energy in such communities (see H.R. 5482), H4344 [14SE]

——— restart onshore and offshore oil and gas leasing, streamline permitting for energy infrastructure, and ensure transparency in energy development on Federal lands (see H.R. 1335), H1112 [3MR]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize to provide disaster assistance to States and Indian tribes under major disaster recovery program (see H.R. 1605), H1286 [14MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H3614 [14JY]

——— limit recovery of certain overpayments to ten-year period (see H.R. 6858), H6997 [19DE]

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

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H4182 [11AU]

——— allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H2965 [16JN]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 5711), H4716 [27SE]

——— 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), H4199 [22AU]

——— 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]

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

——— permit 529 college savings program funds to be used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs and apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 329), H246 [17JA]

——— provide tax incentives that support local newspapers and other local media (see H.R. 4756), H4460 [21SE]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H4952 [2OC]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in beauty service industry (see H.R. 45), H4231 [8SE]

Transportation: prohibit staged collisions with commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 2936), H2083 [27AP]

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]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

Council on Environmental Quality: submit report to Congress on potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 3767), H2707 [31MY]

Dept. of Defense: build capacity of foreign security forces with respect to certain fishing operations (see H.R. 5479), H4344 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (see H.R. 2872), H2047 [26AP]

——— conduct all oil and gas lease sales described in 2023-2028 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program (see H.R. 5616), H4454 [21SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish program to use anonymized data from third-party entities to inform infrastructure planning decisions and improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1500), H1247 [9MR]

——— regulate employment screening for motor carrier industry (see H.R. 3356), H2375 [16MY]

FAA: provide for rulemaking on operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight (see H.R. 3969), H2786 [9JN]

FEMA: ensure that unmet needs after major disaster are met (see H.R. 6084), H5173 [26OC]

——— extend waiver of duplicate benefits limitation for certain payments to individuals in event of major disaster (see H.R. 6083), H5173 [26OC]

Food: prohibit importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia (see H.R. 4165), H2957 [15JN]

Food industry: establish fund to promote inspection and consumption of shrimp and products containing shrimp or shrimp parts (see H.R. 4547), H3204 [11JY]

NASCAR: mint coins in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 2838), H1946 [25AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: clarify ambiguous provisions, align with relevant case law, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and improve environmental review process (see H.R. 1577), H1284 [14MR]

NOAA: assess certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines for potential use as artificial reefs (see H.R. 6814), H6984 [14DE]

——— prohibit implementation of certain documents until National Marine Fisheries Service issues documents relating to Rice’s whale (see H.R. 6008), H5038 [20OC]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H101 [9JA]

TSA: streamline enrollment process for individuals applying for mutiple security threat assessment programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential and HAZMAT Endorsement programs (see H.R. 5840), H4909 [29SE]

Veterans Get Outside Day: designate (see H. Res. 387), H2245 [10MY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Council on Environmental Quality: submit report to Congress on potential for online and digital technologies to address delays in reviews and improve public accessibility and transparency under National Environmental Policy Act (H.R. 3767), H2709 [31MY]

Dept. of Defense: build capacity of foreign security forces with respect to certain fishing operations (H.R. 5479), H4347 [14SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (H.R. 2872), H2049 [26AP]

——— conduct all oil and gas lease sales described in 2023-2028 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Proposed Final Program (H.R. 5616), H4457 [21SE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish program to use anonymized data from third-party entities to inform infrastructure planning decisions and improve transportation management capabilities and efficiency on Federal-aid highways (H.R. 1500), H1250 [9MR]

——— regulate employment screening for motor carrier industry (H.R. 3356), H2377 [16MY]

FAA: provide for rulemaking on operation of unmanned aircraft beyond visual line of sight (H.R. 3969), H2790 [9JN]

FEMA: ensure that unmet needs after major disaster are met (H.R. 6084), H5175 [26OC]

——— extend waiver of duplicate benefits limitation for certain payments to individuals in event of major disaster (H.R. 6083), H5175 [26OC]

Food: prohibit importation of seafood and seafood products from Russia (H.R. 4165), H2960 [15JN]

Food industry: establish fund to promote inspection and consumption of shrimp and products containing shrimp or shrimp parts (H.R. 4547), H3207 [11JY]

NASCAR: mint coins in recognition of anniversary (H.R. 2838), H1949 [25AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: clarify ambiguous provisions, align with relevant case law, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and improve environmental review process (H.R. 1577), H1287 [14MR]

NOAA: assess certain offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines for potential use as artificial reefs (H.R. 6814), H6987 [14DE]

——— prohibit implementation of certain documents until National Marine Fisheries Service issues documents relating to Rice’s whale (H.R. 6008), H5038 [20OC]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (H.R. 82), H109 [9JA]

TSA: streamline enrollment process for individuals applying for mutiple security threat assessment programs, including Transportation Worker Identification Credential and HAZMAT Endorsement programs (H.R. 5840), H4911 [29SE]

Letters

Release police report on death of Cameron C. Robbins in Bahamas: by, H4832 [28SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4539, H4540 [26SE]

Bahamas: call for release of police report on death of Cameron C. Robbins, H4831, H4832 [28SE]

Corps of Engineers: prioritize completion of overbudget projects in Louisiana, H5083 [25OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit funding to States that allow lack of sufficient jobs to qualify for statewide and partial work requirement waivers for able-bodied adults without dependents, H4539, H4540 [26SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (H.R. 2872), H4366 [18SE]

——— allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (S. 788), H6751 [11DE]

——— prohibit funding to implement National Marine Fisheries Service stay agreement with Sierra Club expanding Rice’s whale critical habitat, H5326 [2NO]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H=, H5326 [2NO]

——— prohibit funding to promulgate new rules likely to result in certain impact on economy, major increase in consumer prices, or adverse effects on U.S. global competition, H5285 [2NO]

Dept. of Transportation: prohibit funding for enforcement action relative to installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps, H5513 [7NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5821, H5822 [14NO]

——— prohibit funding to promulgate new rules likely to result in certain impact on economy, major increase in consumer prices, or adverse effects on U.S. global competition, H5821, H5822 [14NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5513, H5514 [7NO]

——— prohibit funding to promulgate new rules likely to result in certain impact on economy, major increase in consumer prices, or adverse effects on U.S. global competition, H5514 [7NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5083 [25OC]

EPA: make changes relative to water quality certification, H1512 [28MR]

——— provide regulatory certainty by explicitly authorizing common practice of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System general permits and providing for continuances during times of administrative delay, H1670, H1671 [30MR]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6503), H6758 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3711 [19JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5620, H5621 [8NO]

——— prohibit funding to finalize any rule or regulation that has or is likely to have certain effects on economy, H5620, H5621 [8NO]

House of Representatives: declare vacant Office of Speaker of the House (H. Res. 757), H4976, H4977 [3OC]

National Building Safety Month: observance, E625• [30JN]

National Environmental Policy Act: clarify ambiguous provisions, align with relevant case law, reflect modern technologies, optimize interagency coordination, and improve environmental review process, E534• [7JN]

National Police Week: observance, E467• [18MY]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: observance, E307• [13AP]

Pipelines: streamline environmental review process for certain pipeline projects, H1603 [29MR]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1498, H1512, H1513 [28MR], H1603 [29MR], H1670, H1671 [30MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2694 [31MY], E534• [7JN]

Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6503), H6758 [11DE]

Votes: position on missed, H2484• [22MY], H6186• [6DE]

Tributes

Borne, Dan S., H2937 [15JN]

Kelly, Shawn, E467• [18MY]

Wickre, Jennifer, E342• [20AP]