FRANKEL, LOIS (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4644 [27SE]

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]

——— preempt State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion (see H.R. 2573), H1729 [13AP]

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

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

AID: develop plan to provide foreign aid to developing countries to increase access to sustainable safe water, sanitation, hygiene in healthcare facilities, health infrastructure, and protect health care workers and patients (see H.R. 5545), H5904 [21NO]

Alcee Lamar Hastings Post Office Building, Oakland Park, FL: designate (see H.R. 3177), H2461 [18MY]

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: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]

——— prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing (see H.R. 3894), H7000 [19DE]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H3163 [30JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H2138 [5MY]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4913 [29SE]

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2501), H2129 [2MY]

Army SSG Ryan Christian Knauss Memorial Post Office Building, Seminole, FL: designate (see H.R. 6633), H6207 [6DE]

Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H843 [14FE]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H6145 [5DE]

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

Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H4183 [11AU]

Care Worker Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 303), H1846 [18AP]

CDC: provide for demonstration program to facilitate clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives by health care and social service providers (see H.R. 3659), H2635 [25MY]

——— reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H6816 [11DE]

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see H.R. 1637), H4182 [11AU]

Children and youth: promote youth mental health and well-being in changing climate (see H. Res. 259), H3163 [30JN]

——— support rights of youth in foster care system (see H. Res. 509), H2932 [14JN]

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

Civil liberties: express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see H. Res. 733), H4992 [6OC]

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

Colleges and universities: recognize importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education (see H. Res. 608), H3889 [20JY]

Colonel Joseph William Kittinger II Post Office Building, Casselberry, FL: designate (see H.R. 5867), H4988 [3OC]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H2931 [14JN]

Corps of Engineers: amend guidelines relative to acquisition of beach fill (see H.R. 3410), H2424 [17MY]

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 982), H917 [27FE]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4992 [6OC]

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

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

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local school food service personnel (see H.R. 4844), H4716 [27SE]

——— establish position of Women Farmers and Ranchers Liaison (see H.R. 4425), H4459 [21SE]

——— extend certain certification periods for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 5757), H5182 [30OC]

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

——— permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and increase amount of such benefits (see H.R. 3519), H3173 [6JY]

——— 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 Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2765 [6JN]

——— provide outreach to build awareness among former Armed Forces members of process established for review of discharge characterizations (see H.R. 6470), H6211 [6DE]

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

——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see H.R. 3444), H2425 [17MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 2715), H1885 [19AP]

——— award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 703), H626 [1FE]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H1761 [17AP]

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

——— provide grants to cover costs of opposing challenges to use of specific instructional materials, or availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6592), H6143 [5DE]

——— reauthorize grants for improving teacher education programs, strengthening teacher recruitment efforts, and providing training for prospective teachers (see H.R. 2992), H5231 [1NO]

——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6944 [13DE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H6742 [7DE]

——— support elementary and secondary schools in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination (see H.R. 6135), H5227 [1NO]

Dept. of Energy: allow local governments to receive grants to carry out HOMES and high-efficiency electric home rebate programs in States that are not carrying out such programs (see H.R. 6536), H6049 [30NO]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H202 [11JA]

——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H1761 [17AP]

——— create educational materials relative to covered disorders for elementary and secondary school students (see H.R. 2456), H1692 [30MR]

——— establish grant program to fund reproductive health patient navigators for individuals seeking abortion services (see H.R. 4796), H3954 [25JY]

——— establish universal child care and early learning programs (see H.R. 953), H843 [14FE]

——— expand drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 4895), H4148 [27JY]

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

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H4198 [22AU]

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 4274), H5938 [28NO]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 2976), H2139 [5MY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H5231 [1NO]

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), H1761 [17AP]

——— develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H2456 [18MY]

——— ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 6298), H5904 [21NO]

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

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 2918), H2049 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H4439 [20SE]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H3162 [30JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H5108 [25OC]

——— provide funds to certain science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) businesses to offer mid-career workers paid internships or other returnships that lead to positions above entry level (see H.R. 1403), H3953 [25JY]

Dept. of State: authorize waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of U.S. citizens due to acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups (see H.R. 6553), H6080 [1DE]

——— ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H3158 [30JN]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H4212 [29AU]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off coast of Florida (see H.R. 1443), H1205 [8MR]

——— provide for moratorium on oil and gas leasing and exploration off coast of Florida (see H.R. 6212), H5403 [3NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish minimum requirement for number of Vet Centers per State (see H.R. 733), H628 [1FE]

——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H782 [8FE]

——— limit copayments for contraceptives (see H.R. 894), H5937 [28NO]

——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H4147 [27JY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2961 [15JN]

Disasters: improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers (see H.R. 662), H1209 [8MR]

Discrimination: amend laws relative to arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination (see H.R. 3038), H2548 [23MY]

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

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

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

Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 2534), H5022 [17OC]

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

Education: 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), H1297 [17MR]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H246 [17JA]

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), H2423 [17MY]

——— 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]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 217), H1249 [9MR]

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

——— urge to expeditiously designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 288), H3860 [19JY]

Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H4139 [27JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: expand eligibility to more workers, allow parental involvement leave for educational and extracurricular activities, and modernize definition of family (see H.R. 789), H677 [2FE]

——— expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (see H.R. 694), H625 [1FE]

——— provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 856), H782 [8FE]

FDA: establish time-limited conditional approval pathway, subject to specific obligations, for certain drugs and biological products (see H.R. 4408), H6742 [7DE]

Federal agencies and departments: provide back pay to Federal contractors impacted by lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5810), H4854 [28SE]

Federal aid programs: allow households with children with chronic medical conditions to deduct certain medical expenses from income in calculating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 706), H3162 [30JN]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2547 [23MY]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 1008), H838 [14FE]

——— provide authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses (see H.R. 2672), H2765 [6JN]

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

——— ensure that all firearms are traceable by prohibiting manufacture or possession of 3–D printed guns made of plastic (see H.R. 4992), H5033 [19OC]

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

——— 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), H3162 [30JN]

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

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H3162 [30JN]

——— 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]

Food: modify minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids (see H.R. 1750), H3074 [21JN]

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]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H2089 [27AP]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2736), H1906 [20AP]

——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 4340), H3141 [23JN]

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]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4409 [19SE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]

Health: improve affordability and reduce premium costs of health insurance for consumers (see H.R. 1692), H1325 [22MR]

——— increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 3646), H2596 [24MY]

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

——— 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), H6742 [7DE]

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

Health care professionals: establish program to provide for women’s heart health continuing medical education (see H.R. 880), H4987 [3OC]

Homeless: provide path to end homelessness (see H.R. 4232), H4350 [14SE]

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

Hunger: streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities (see H.R. 3474), H2453 [18MY]

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), H4382 [18SE]

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

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2715), H1885 [19AP] (see H.R. 4519), H3176 [10JY]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H5029 [18OC]

——— provide for special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 6716), H6814 [11DE]

——— require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see H.R. 3589), H2500 [22MY]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H4198 [22AU]

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

Iran: 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), H2765 [6JN]

IRS: repeal restriction on use of funds to bring transparency to political activity of certain nonprofit organizations (see H.R. 142), H239 [13JA]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H1761 [17AP]

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H3860 [19JY]

——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H679 [2FE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism (see H. Res. 839), H5363 [2NO]

——— condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H1527 [28MR]

Labeling: establish requirements for quality and discard dates voluntarily declared on food labels (see H.R. 3159), H2642 [25MY]

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

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

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1634), H2051 [26AP]

——— establish Federal program to close coverage gap in States that have not expanded Medicaid and provide for temporary expansion of health insurance premium tax credits for certain low-income populations (see H.R. 3004), H2710 [31MY]

——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H877 [24FE]

——— provide for demonstration project for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for expansion population (see H.R. 31), H98 [9JA]

——— provide higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures for maternal health care services (see H.R. 4585), H3476 [12JY]

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

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1634), H2051 [26AP]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H4167 [4AU]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H5856 [14NO]

——— provide option for first responders age 50 to 64 separated from service due to retirement or disability to buy into Medicare (see H.R. 6030), H5042 [24OC]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H4193 [18AU]

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]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 566), H5731 [13NO]

National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1024), H2350 [15MY]

National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 307), H1916 [24AP]

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

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

National Menstrual Health and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 351), H2126 [2MY]

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

National Museum of African American History and Culture: conduct study on Black history education efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 971), H3701 [18JY]

——— support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H676 [2FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]

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

NIH: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1024), H2350 [15MY]

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 594), H3640 [17JY]

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

Orlando, FL: honor victims and survivors of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend law enforcement and first responders, and commit to address gun safety and mental health (see H. Res. 500), H2809 [12JN]

Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building, Melrose, FL: designate (see H.R. 3947), H3209 [11JY]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H1761 [17AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H6145 [5DE]

Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see H.R. 6053), H5104 [25OC]

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), H5467 [6NO]

Postal Service: modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 594), H4193 [18AU]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4160 [1AU]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 4170), H2957 [15JN]

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

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H2174 [9MY]

Robert Guevara Post Office Building, Kissimmee, FL: designate (see H.R. 2908), H5108 [25OC]

Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6051 [30NO]

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

——— provide for cost-of-living increases for certain Federal benefits programs based on increases in Consumer Price Index for elderly (see H.R. 716), H627 [1FE]

——— reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 2718), H5231 [1NO]

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

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1046), H917 [27FE]

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

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H236 [12JA]

Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1823), H3074 [21JN]

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

Sudan: condemn conflict and stand with people of Sudan (see H. Res. 585), H4213 [29AU]

Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 1795), H1437 [24MR]

——— 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]

——— 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]

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H3897 [24JY]

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

——— provide refundable tax credit for certain teachers as supplement to State effort to provide teachers with livable wage (see H.R. 3264), H2309 [11MY]

Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]

U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see H.R. 4086), H2962 [15JN]

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

U.S. Army Air Corps Major Thomas B. McGuire Post Office Building, Sebring, FL: designate (see H.R. 6810), H6984 [14DE]

U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 44), H3209 [11JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: recognize critical work, in-person and online, in educating public about dangers of antisemitism and origins of Holocaust (see H. Res. 380), H2172 [9MY]

United Kingdom: recognize self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 624), H4142 [27JY]

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), H1439 [24MR]

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

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

Women: clarify constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid and enforceable and Archivist of U.S. must certify and publish article without delay (see H.J. Res. 82), H3612 [14JY]

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

——— recognize violence against women in politics as global phenomenon and support women’s full and meaningful participation in politics (see H. Res. 220), H1289 [14MR]

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

Bills and resolutions introduced

AID: authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among U.S., Israel, and developing countries (see H.R. 3907), H2778 [7JN]

Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building, Delray Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5180 [30OC]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving student veteran centers (see H.R. 1078), H852 [17FE]

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

Foreign policy: importance of taking feminist approach to all aspects, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms (see H. Res. 209), H1206 [8MR]

Korean War: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans of Korean War and Korean Defense Veterans (see H. Res. 858), H5669 [9NO]

National Caregiving Youth Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 77), H5899 [17NO]

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 67), H4456 [21SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

AID: authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among U.S., Israel, and developing countries (H.R. 3907), H2780 [7JN]

Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building, Delray Beach, FL: designate (H.R. 6116), H5181 [30OC]

Dept. of Education: reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving student veteran centers (H.R. 1078), H855 [17FE]

Remarks

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 26), H183 [11JA]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), consideration (H. Res. 723), H4492 [26SE]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Con. Res. 3), H174 [11JA]

Delray Beach, FL: anniversary of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E1126• [28NO]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3543 [13JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4593 [27SE]

——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, H3543 [13JY]

——— support modernization of personal equipment for female and small-statured servicemembers, H4593 [27SE]

——— terminate memorandum relating to access to abortions, prohibit use of travel and transportation allowances, medical convalescent leave, and administrative absences to travel to obtain abortions, H4405 [19SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1336 [23MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: implement women, peace, and security initiatives to promote inclusion of women in conflict resolution efforts and peacebuilding institutions funding, H4645 [27SE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4645 [27SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4723 [28SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H3978 [26JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5743 [14NO]

Federal employees: prohibit from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity (H.R. 140), H1183 [8MR]

Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal, H2298 [11MY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages, H6039 [30NO]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H2298 [11MY]

Jews: condemn rise in antisemitism in U.S. and globally, H586 [1FE]

Ladies of Futurity Inc.: anniversary, E771• [11AU]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (H. Res. 771), H5059 [25OC]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 6126), H5304 [2NO]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1397 [23MR]

Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Uprising during World War II, E333• [19AP]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H2622 [25MY]

——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2036 [26AP]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H315 [25JA]

Votes: position on missed, E363• [26AP]

Tributes

Graham, Amaris, E771• [11AU]

Graham, Tracey, E771• [11AU]

Kisner, Gerald and Mamie, E793• [25AU]

Kotagal, Kalpana, E1088• [13NO]

Ogron, Sylvia, E1239• [15DE]

Simon, Michael C., E479• [23MY]