BACON, DON (a Representative from Nebraska)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3428 [12JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4590 [27SE]
Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1375 [23MR]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]
Open World Leadership Center Board of Trustees, H6980 [14DE]
U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, H2758 [6JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H3073 [21JN]
——— 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]
Abraham Accords: expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (see H. Res. 311), H1951 [25AP]
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4627), H4207 [25AU]
Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4417), H3178 [10JY]
——— recognize efforts of agricultural research and promotion boards to develop and strengthen markets for specific commodities while increasing sales, consumer awareness, and overall demand (see H. Res. 588), H3575 [13JY]
AID: authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among U.S., Israel, and developing countries (see H.R. 3907), H4147 [27JY]
Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 2434), H1691 [30MR]
ALS Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 374), H2172 [9MY]
Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H2314 [11MY]
Armed Forces: authorize Reserve members to take parental leave for adoption or placement for long-term foster care of child (see H.R. 2597), H2812 [12JN]
——— exclude basic allowance for housing from calculation of gross income for purposes of basic needs allowance for eligible servicemembers (see H.R. 1764), H1409 [23MR]
——— expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in line of duty (see H.R. 854), H709 [6FE]
——— extend period during which certain survivors of Selected Reserve personnel are eligible for health benefits under TRICARE Reserve Select (see H.R. 2935), H2935 [14JN]
——— increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H1709 [6AP]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4934 [30SE] (see H.R. 5667), H4456 [21SE]
——— provide for forgiveness or offset of certain overpayments of retired pay paid to deceased retired members following their death (see H.R. 3232), H2308 [11MY]
ATF: prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]
Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to priority rights of U.S., of claims for payment of customs duties (see H.R. 1453), H1205 [8MR]
Batten Disease Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 485), H2788 [9JN]
Biden, President: demand release of all hostages in Gaza following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 777), H4999 [11OC]
Brain Donation Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 361), H2136 [5MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 12), H2129 [2MY]
Bureau of Prisons: prohibit from housing prisoners with persons of opposite biological sex, regardless of gender identity (see H.R. 1490), H1247 [9MR]
——— provide increased locality pay rates to certain employees whose duty stations are in pay locality designated as ‘‘Rest of U.S.’’ (see H.R. 3199), H2244 [10MY]
CBO: provide information on payments from Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 6853), H6997 [19DE]
CDC: award grants to States to implement tick identification pilot program (see H.R. 4412), H6742 [7DE]
——— promote mental wellness and resilience, heal mental and behavioral health and psychosocial problems, and award grants for community-based mental wellness and resilience programs (see H.R. 3073), H2126 [2MY]
——— provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H1888 [19AP]
——— reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H3614 [14JY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: ensure nursing facilities report information on medical directors of such facilities and make such information available to public (see H.R. 177), H252 [20JA]
Children and youth: modernize online child protection laws (see H.R. 5182), H4171 [8AU]
——— protect victims of online child sexual abuse (see H.R. 2732), H2139 [5MY]
——— support rights of youth in foster care system (see H. Res. 509), H2932 [14JN]
China: determine whether certain Chinese entities are responsible for human rights abuses that meet criteria for sanctions under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act or Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act (see H.R. 1324), H1116 [3MR]
——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 809), H842 [14FE]
——— 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), H3209 [11JY]
Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act: clarify application to members of Coast Guard when not in service of Dept. of the Navy (see H.R. 3085), H2134 [5MY]
Commission on Long Term Social Security Solvency: establish (see H.R. 281), H856 [17FE]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: include Sec. of Agriculture as member (see H.R. 3378), H4266 [12SE]
——— protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H972 [28FE]
Conter, Louis A.: tribute (see H. Res. 665), H4205 [25AU]
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]
Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 2745), H1907 [20AP]
COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 196), H1282 [10MR]
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), H2460 [18MY]
——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H153 [10JA]
——— criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 451), H325 [25JA]
——— eliminate disparity in sentencing for crack and powder cocaine offenses (see H.R. 1062), H852 [17FE]
——— exempt possession, sale, or purchase of fentanyl drug testing equipment from punishment under Federal drug paraphernalia laws (see H.R. 3563), H2498 [22MY]
——— incentivize States to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking and revive time-barred civil claims for child abuse cases (see H.R. 2920), H2089 [27AP]
——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H1761 [17AP]
——— make murder of Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer punishable by life in prison or death (see H.R. 1627), H1292 [17MR]
——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H5546 [7NO]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H865 [21FE]
DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (see H.R. 1758), H1408 [23MR]
——— provide for life imprisonment for certain offenses involving fentanyl (see H.R. 3215), H2307 [11MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: add goals to Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to enhance role of agriculture in sustainability solutions that address carbon sequestration and reduction of emissions (see H.R. 3844), H2761 [6JN]
——— allow individuals with drug offenses to receive benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3479), H4409 [19SE]
——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H2547 [23MY]
——— amend certain agricultural laws relative to definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 6271), H6082 [1DE]
——— authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (see H.R. 3425), H4459 [21SE]
——— ensure that all dogs entering U.S. do not pose health risk (see H.R. 1184), H3478 [12JY]
——— establish pilot grant program to award grants under commodity supplemental food program to facilitate home delivery of commodities to certain senior citizens (see H.R. 4745), H3857 [19JY]
——— establish precision agriculture loan program (see H.R. 1495), H3642 [17JY]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see H.R. 648), H2502 [22MY]
——— leverage incentives for adoption of costly precision agriculture technology (see H.R. 1459), H6081 [1DE]
——— modify delivery of technical assistance (see H.R. 3036), H2503 [22MY]
——— modify limitations applicable to qualified conservation loan guarantees (see H.R. 541), H2350 [15MY]
——— modify limitations on amounts of farm ownership loans and operating loans (see H.R. 5631), H6051 [30NO]
——— promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3904), H3163 [30JN]
——— provide certain alternative food aid eligibility requirements applicable to foster care and homeless youth who are enrolled at least half-time in institution of higher education (see H.R. 6423), H6082 [1DE]
——— provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives that include frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3127), H2170 [9MY]
——— reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs (see H.R. 3419), H2424 [17MY]
——— reauthorize Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (see H.R. 5308), H4350 [14SE]
Dept. of Defense: conduct study on accessibility of mental health care providers and services for active duty Armed Forces members (see H.R. 2482), H2743 [5JN]
——— develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in Middle East, integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability (see H.R. 2973), H2084 [27AP]
——— direct payment, rather than provide reimbursement, for transportation of certain remains to two locations if second location is national cemetery (see H.R. 5738), H4988 [3OC]
——— establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2351 [15MY]
——— improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H2642 [25MY]
——— include financial literacy education as graduation requirement in high schools operated by Dept. of Defense Education Activity (see H.R. 4118), H4988 [3OC]
——— include U.S. Coast Guard Academy in safe-to-report minor collateral misconduct policy (see H.R. 5249), H4224 [5SE]
——— provide to departmental firefighters medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers (see H.R. 2852), H1946 [25AP]
——— report to Congress on at-home child care programs (see H.R. 6056), H5104 [25OC]
——— use, transfer, or donate all stored excess construction materials intended for wall on southwest border (see H.R. 5130), H4157 [1AU]
Dept. of Education: conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H489 [27JA]
——— include indoor agricultural technology as activity that supports well-rounded education (see H.R. 4022), H2807 [12JN]
——— make grants to local educational agencies to make physical improvements at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6566), H6080 [1DE]
——— promote minimum State requirements for prevention and treatment of concussions caused by participation in school sports (see H.R. 5704), H5030 [18OC]
——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 1202), H1329 [22MR]
——— require institutions of higher education to print information on suicide prevention resources on student identification cards to improve access to mental health services (see H.R. 2802), H2812 [12JN]
——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1250), H969 [28FE]
——— streamline and improve Federal student loan repayment system (see H.R. 4144), H3209 [11JY]
Dept. of Energy: improve resilience of defense critical electric infrastructure and reduce vulnerability of critical defense facilities to disruption of supply of electric energy to those facilities (see H.R. 1389), H1148 [7MR]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (see H.R. 22), H152 [10JA]
Dept. of HHS: address behavioral health and well-being among education professionals and other school staff (see H.R. 744), H2665 [30MY]
——— authorize grants to establish national network of statewide legal hotlines for senior citizens (see H.R. 4153), H2956 [15JN]
——— authorize loans and loan guarantees for planning, constructing, or renovating pediatric or adult mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities (see H.R. 5804), H4854 [28SE]
——— 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 to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders relative to pregnant and postpartum individuals (see H.R. 3312), H5894 [15NO]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H2052 [26AP]
——— collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers (see H.R. 2548), H1951 [25AP]
——— ensure expenses relating to acquisition or use of devices to detect fentanyl, xylazine, and other emerging adulterant substances, including test strips are allowable expenses under certain grant programs (see H.R. 5801), H4854 [28SE]
——— ensure references to opioid overdose reversal agents in grant programs are not limited to naloxone (see H.R. 4007), H4167 [4AU]
——— establish grant pilot program to provide child care for minor children of law enforcement officers to accommodate shift work and abnormal work hours, and to enhance recruitment and retention of officers (see H.R. 2722), H6210 [6DE]
——— establish grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families (see H.R. 3879), H4193 [18AU]
——— establish National Task Force on the Nursing Shortage (see H.R. 4328), H3953 [25JY]
——— establish or expand and operate programs using network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 3443), H2425 [17MY]
——— establish program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 2940), H2247 [10MY]
——— establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids (see H.R. 3375), H2376 [16MY]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H4172 [8AU]
——— extend requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment (see H.R. 3736), H4173 [8AU]
——— identify obstacles to identifying and responding to children missing from foster care and other vulnerable foster youth and provide technical assistance relative to removal of such obstacles (see H.R. 2426), H1691 [30MR]
——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 4274), H4383 [18SE]
——— improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention (see H.R. 3058), H2125 [2MY]
——— increase access to mental health, substance use, and counseling services for first responders (see H.R. 6415), H6816 [11DE]
——— maintain National Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Clearinghouse (see H.R. 3083), H2134 [5MY]
——— provide funding for trained school personnel to administer drugs and devices for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose (see H.R. 3065), H2125 [2MY]
——— require study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4534), H4991 [6OC]
——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H6816 [11DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: designate Air and Marine Operations Marine Unit of U.S. Customs and Border Protection as ‘‘Michel O. Maceda Marine Unit’’ (see H.R. 5302), H6816 [11DE]
——— develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H2456 [18MY]
——— establish Joint Task Force To Combat Opioid Trafficking (see H.R. 3658), H6145 [5DE]
——— make grants to certain border communities to reimburse expenses related to security measures along border with Mexico (see H.R. 725), H627 [1FE]
——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with crime that resulted in death or serious injury of another person (see H.R. 661), H575 [31JA]
Dept. of HUD: amend definition of homelessness used to verify eligibility for homeless assistance programs to meet needs of homeless families and honor assessments and priorities of local communities (see H.R. 5221), H4187 [15AU]
——— ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms (see H.R. 4860), H3949 [25JY]
——— establish grant program for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing (see H.R. 5064), H6944 [13DE]
——— exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 6179), H5894 [15NO]
——— require public housing agency to establish and maintain online portal for tenants and applicants (see H.R. 4718), H3699 [18JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, those that have lost family members to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 5446), H4296 [13SE]
——— authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for recruitment activities (see H.R. 3325), H5937 [28NO]
——— authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3376), H6993 [15DE]
——— direct Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program to provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to combat auto theft and stolen automobile trafficking (see H.R. 847), H709 [6FE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— end taxpayer funding for sexually violent predators outside of correctional or secure medical facilities and require States to report convicted sexually violent predators (see H.R. 6382), H5938 [28NO]
——— establish grant program for States to modernize criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automated record sealing and expungement (see H.R. 2983), H2085 [27AP]
——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2243 [10MY]
——— establish grant program to provide for qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1649), H1293 [17MR]
——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H2376 [16MY]
——— extend compensation provided under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program relative to claims related to uranium mining (see H.R. 3497), H4459 [21SE]
——— make competitive grants to eligible State, Tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see H.R. 475), H277 [24JA]
——— provide funding for school resource officers (see H.R. 5000), H4138 [27JY]
——— provide procedures for appealing certain ATF rules or determinations (see H.R. 508), H579 [31JA]
——— raise mandatory minimum of years of imprisonment for engaging in trafficking of any person under age of 18 (see H.R. 5501), H4345 [14SE]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H1252 [9MR]
——— require Inspector General to conduct inspections of Bureau of Prisons correctional facilities, provide recommendations to fix problems, and assign each facility risk score (see H.R. 3019), H5022 [17OC]
Dept. of Labor: carry out pilot program on short-term fellowship programs for veterans (see H.R. 728), H628 [1FE]
——— establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H2665 [30MY]
——— expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers (see H.R. 3576), H2744 [5JN]
——— expand labor representation on State and local workforce development boards and provide definition of labor organization (see H.R. 818), H3208 [11JY]
——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H1946 [25AP]
——— 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), H1844 [18AP]
——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see H.R. 2900), H2992 [20JN]
——— streamline issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (see H.R. 4708), H3699 [18JY]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for identification of credible information on origins of coronavirus (see H.R. 301), H203 [11JA]
——— designate Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 506), H1465 [27MR]
——— enter into negotiations with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office ‘‘Taiwan Representative Office’’ (see H.R. 3171), H5546 [7NO]
——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H4995 [10OC]
——— report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 3266), H2642 [25MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1408), H1148 [7MR]
——— harmonize effective date of all rules required under Corporate Transparency Act (see H.R. 4035), H4194 [18AU]
Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 1674), H2781 [7JN]
——— 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), H2807 [12JN]
——— establish pilot program to provide flight training for military veterans (see H.R. 6380), H5728 [13NO]
——— increase number of within and beyond perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 3185), H2744 [5JN]
——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 4014), H2807 [12JN]
——— provide emergency relief for short line railroads (see H.R. 3782), H2712 [1JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish headstones, markers, and medallions for graves of certain enslaved individuals and individuals who performed military functions despite ineligibility to serve in Armed Forces (see H.R. 6269), H5543 [7NO]
——— improve provision of care and services under Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 3520), H3702 [18JY]
——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H4464 [22SE]
——— make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs (see H.R. 2768), H1908 [20AP]
——— periodically review automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program (see H.R. 2911), H2048 [26AP]
——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 234), H149 [10JA]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with firefighting (see H.R. 4306), H3109 [22JN]
——— provide for retroactive payment of benefits for veterans with covered mental health conditions based on military sexual trauma (see H.R. 6023), H5042 [24OC]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H7028 [2JA]
——— prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 2706), H6988 [14DE]
Discrimination: condemn recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (see H. Res. 450), H2639 [25MY]
Diseases and disorders: facilitate development of treatments for cancers (see H.R. 1780), H2642 [25MY]
——— issue semipostal stamp to support Lyme disease research (see H.R. 4413), H3157 [30JN]
——— provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 235), H5000 [11OC]
——— raise awareness of sarcoma cancer chordoma (see H. Res. 937), H6985 [14DE]
——— reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 5834), H5001 [11OC]
——— regulate human cadaveric islets for transplantation as organs (see H.R. 4304), H3109 [22JN]
Drugs: codify penalty for selling, giving, or distribution of fentanyl and fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 1597), H1696 [30MR]
——— mitigate effects of coronavirus pandemic on incentives for development of orphan drugs (see H.R. 1805), H1464 [27MR]
——— prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1839), H1527 [28MR]
——— reauthorize certain programs to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 4531), H4194 [18AU]
——— reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H1950 [25AP]
Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 210), H842 [14FE]
Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 217), H4224 [5SE]
EPA: eliminate renewable fuel standard advanced biofuel corn starch prohibition (see H.R. 3337), H2812 [12JN]
——— ensure flexible fuel vehicles may use certain gram per mile carbon dioxide values for purposes of determining fleet average carbon dioxide standards for certain vehicles (see H.R. 6508), H6052 [30NO]
——— 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), H2642 [25MY]
——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H1286 [14MR]
——— prohibit manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles (see H.R. 2402), H4502 [26SE]
——— update modeling used for lifecycle greenhouse gas assessments for corn-based ethanol and biodiesel (see H.R. 6152), H5228 [1NO]
European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 599), H3700 [18JY]
FAA: develop interagency task force to develop and implement strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel (see H.R. 3679), H2636 [25MY]
——— improve safety of aircraft air supply by providing training to crew and first responders, issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes, investigating incidents, and installing air quality monitoring equipment (see H.R. 1293), H2709 [31MY]
——— include medications and medical equipment for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits (see H.R. 3616), H3702 [18JY]
——— require installation of secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft (see H.R. 911), H1729 [13AP]
——— strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 1716), H1326 [22MR]
FAA and TSA: jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs (see H.R. 4362), H5182 [30OC]
Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H4139 [27JY]
——— provide assistance to foster parents and foster children for such children to obtain driver’s license (see H.R. 1446), H1205 [8MR]
——— support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H4440 [20SE]
Family and Medical Leave Act: provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 856), H2665 [30MY]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H2425 [17MY]
——— establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 1328), H1288 [14MR]
——— establish standard of identity for honey (see H.R. 4764), H4161 [1AU]
——— make hemp, cannabidiol derived from hemp, and any other ingredient derived from hemp lawful for use as dietary ingredients in dietary supplements (see H.R. 1629), H1729 [13AP]
——— require label of drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, major food allergen or gluten-containing grain (see H.R. 4263), H4034 [26JY]
——— strengthen use of patient-experience data within benefit-risk framework for approval of new drugs (see H.R. 1092), H4231 [8SE]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 53), H511 [30JA]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relative to reproductive health services (see H.R. 407), H248 [20JA]
——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]
——— require use of term ‘‘Taiwan’’ instead of ‘‘Chinese Taipei’’ (see H.R. 5630), H4716 [27SE]
Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2350 [15MY]
——— calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 866), H2665 [30MY]
——— cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers (see H.R. 618), H5108 [25OC]
——— nullify Executive order entitled ‘‘Executive Order on Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service’’ (see H.R. 1002), H2665 [30MY]
——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5995), H5032 [19OC]
——— retain spouses of members of Armed Forces or Foreign Service when relocating due to involuntary transfer (see H.R. 6462), H5901 [21NO]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H2455 [18MY]
FEMA: establish cancer prevention programs under assistance to firefighters grant program (see H.R. 5212), H5022 [17OC]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H4857 [28SE]
——— prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs (see H.R. 2743), H1907 [20AP]
Firearms: ban imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce (see H.R. 385), H243 [17JA]
——— define ‘‘State of residence’’ and ‘‘resident’’ relative to listing of address by firearm buyers on ATF forms (see H.R. 1508), H1248 [9MR]
——— enhance penalties for certain thefts of firearms from Federal firearms licensee (see H.R. 2620), H4198 [22AU]
——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H206 [11JA]
Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H5016 [16OC]
Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 73), H2932 [14JN]
Foreign Service: mint coin in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 3537), H3112 [22JN]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2643 [25MY]
FRS: prohibit Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals and prohibit use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy (see H.R. 1122), H1153 [7MR] (see H.R. 5403), H4262 [12SE]
——— require audit of Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H279 [24JA]
GAO: report on H–2A temporary agricultural worker program (see H.R. 2915), H2139 [5MY]
——— study and report on efficacy of Federal drug surveillance systems (see H.R. 6045), H5232 [1NO]
——— submit report on CDC public health mitigation messaging and guidance (see H.R. 2647), H1759 [17AP]
Glioblastoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 425), H3578 [13JY]
Government: allow suit against U.S. for injuries and deaths of members of Armed Forces caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 4334), H4266 [12SE]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5731 [13NO]
——— condemn use of human shields as contravention of international humanitarian law and heinous violation of rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants (see H. Res. 885), H5938 [28NO]
Health: exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, encourage community and youth-related entities to provide access to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, and teach sun-safe behaviors (see H. Res. 365), H3860 [19JY]
——— modernize prescription verification process for contact lenses and clarify consumer protections regarding false advertising of contact lenses (see H.R. 2748), H4173 [8AU]
——— 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), H2082 [27AP]
Health care facilities: expand take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies (see H.R. 1359), H1113 [3MR]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]
Health Resources and Services Administration: support and stabilize existing nursing workforce and establish programs to increase number of nurses (see H.R. 2411), H1719 [10AP]
Historic buildings and sites: enhance protection and preservation of America’s battlefields (see H.R. 3448), H2426 [17MY]
Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 2427), H1691 [30MR]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2599 [24MY]
Immigration: authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered U.S. as children (see H.R. 3442), H2425 [17MY]
——— enhance nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas (see H.R. 6205), H5362 [2NO]
——— establish certain funds to construct and maintain physical barriers along southern U.S. border and award grants to certain organizations addressing fentanyl crisis (see H.R. 4904), H6145 [5DE]
——— preserve expiring employment-based visas and make them available for issuance during fiscal year 2024 (see H.R. 1535), H2992 [20JN]
——— prohibit international hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls (see H.R. 3602), H2545 [23MY]
Indian Health Service: elevate position of Director to Assistant Secretary of HHS for Indian Health and require Senate confirmation (see H.R. 2535), H2743 [5JN]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4519), H6988 [14DE]
Information technology: require publication of terms of service of certain social media company platforms (see H.R. 6463), H5901 [21NO]
Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (see H. Res. 310), H1909 [20AP]
——— 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), H4142 [27JY]
——— freeze certain Iranian funds held in Qatar involved in hostage deal between U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 6000), H5182 [30OC]
——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]
——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H1729 [13AP]
——— 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), H2710 [31MY]
——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H6111 [4DE]
——— 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]
——— reinstate certain sanctions (see H.R. 5945), H5007 [12OC]
IRS: prohibit implementation of new requirements to report bank account deposits and withdrawals (see H.R. 1010), H877 [24FE]
——— rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (see H.R. 23), H97 [9JA]
Israel: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies (see H.R. 4076), H2884 [13JN]
——— honor U.S. and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists (see H. Res. 803), H5045 [24OC]
——— improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 4709), H3699 [18JY]
——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H1729 [13AP]
——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4173 [8AU]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2548 [23MY]
Jews: condemn recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans and stand in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism (see H. Res. 527), H4148 [27JY]
——— condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 382), H2548 [23MY]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H3163 [30JN]
Law enforcement: authorize use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts (see H.R. 1310), H1049 [1MR]
——— codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 233), H325 [25JA]
——— ensure Federal laws that enable Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3236), H2308 [11MY]
——— establish Bill of Rights to support law enforcement personnel in their work to protect communities (see H. Res. 285), H2351 [15MY]
——— establish grant program to facilitate veterinary care of former law enforcement canines (see H.R. 5885), H6145 [5DE]
——— provide first-time, low-level, nonviolent simple drug possession offenders opportunity to expunge conviction after successful completion of court-imposed probation (see H.R. 4958), H5405 [3NO]
Law enforcement officers: allow certain qualified law enforcement officers and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearm to protect children in school zones (see H.R. 1650), H1293 [17MR]
——— include hours worked in excess of law enforcement premium pay limits for certain Federal officers in computation of annuity (see H.R. 1323), H1049 [1MR]
——— provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H2665 [30MY]
Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 708), H4438 [20SE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]
Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H1690 [30MR]
——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1634), H2547 [23MY]
——— delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2139 [5MY]
——— expand eligibility, outreach, and enrollment for former foster youth (see H.R. 6484), H5936 [28NO]
——— extend full Federal medical assistance percentage to urban Indian organizations (see H.R. 6533), H6049 [30NO]
——— improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H2129 [2MY]
——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H2126 [2MY]
——— streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see H.R. 4758), H4199 [22AU]
Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1617), H1660 [29MR]
——— clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H5938 [28NO]
——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H4350 [14SE]
——— coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common repiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coranavirus (see H.R. 1770), H1700 [3AP]
——— ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy (see H.R. 4878), H6051 [30NO]
——— ensure coverage of mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth (see H.R. 3432), H3953 [25JY]
——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 1691), H1888 [19AP]
——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 5159), H4267 [12SE]
——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 3876), H4223 [5SE]
——— expand scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services (see H.R. 3875), H2762 [6JN]
——— improve access to mental health services (see H.R. 1638), H4266 [12SE]
——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 2377), H2175 [9MY]
——— make improvements to physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6683), H6861 [12DE]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1634), H2547 [23MY]
——— permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to coronavirus (see H.R. 1406), H3702 [18JY]
——— preserve sole community hospital determinations made by Dept. of HHS (see H.R. 5093), H4151 [28JY]
——— protect patient access to ground ambulance services furnished under part B (see H.R. 1666), H1729 [13AP]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H1286 [14MR]
——— provide coverage for ALS-related services for individuals diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (see H.R. 5663), H4456 [21SE]
——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 4034), H4409 [19SE]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2743 [5JN]
——— provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination (see H.R. 4752), H5022 [17OC]
——— provide for coverage and payment of Alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency disorder treatment (see H.R. 4438), H4183 [11AU]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2743 [5JN]
——— provide for permanent payments for telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 5611), H5001 [11OC]
——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H2430 [17MY]
——— provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with family history of gene mutation and coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries to reduce risk of developing preventable cancer (see H.R. 1526), H1249 [9MR]
——— provide incentives for behavioral health integration (see H.R. 5819), H5938 [28NO]
——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see H.R. 834), H708 [6FE]
——— require certain hospital residency programs to encourage more equitable treatment of osteopathic and allopathic candidates in residency application and review process (see H.R. 751), H1729 [13AP]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during screening (see H.R. 3382), H5022 [17OC]
Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing relative to coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 4261), H5904 [21NO]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H253 [20JA]
Mental health: declare and address mental health crisis among youth by making historic financial investments in student mental health care (see H. Res. 434), H2643 [25MY]
——— improve identification and support of children and families who experience trauma (see H.R. 4541), H6816 [11DE]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 372), H2171 [9MY]
Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H. Res. 770), H4994 [10OC]
——— 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]
——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6126), H5227 [1NO]
Motor vehicles: support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (see H. Res. 465), H2741 [5JN]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 384), H2245 [10MY]
National 4–H Week: designate (see H. Res. 760), H4992 [6OC]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: study prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in Armed Forces (see H.R. 4886), H3950 [25JY]
National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 338), H2118 [28AP]
National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 235), H1301 [21MR]
National AMT Day: designate (see H. Res. 442), H2596 [24MY]
National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
National Brain Tumor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 355), H2126 [2MY]
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H2665 [30MY]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 307), H1886 [19AP]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4499 [26SE]
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 213), H1330 [22MR]
National Correctional Officers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 399), H2347 [15MY]
National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 55), H278 [24JA]
National Deaf History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 290), H1726 [13AP]
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 791), H5020 [17OC]
National Fentanyl Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 381), H2172 [9MY]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]
National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 349), H2126 [2MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2710 [31MY]
National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 893), H5936 [28NO]
National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 694), H4381 [18SE]
National Medal of Honor Highway: designate (see H.R. 3149), H2887 [13JN]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (see H.R. 2717), H3173 [6JY]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 59), H324 [25JA]
National Nuclear Security Administration: establish Cybersecurity Risk Inventory, Assessment, and Mitigation Working Group (see H.R. 5786), H4853 [28SE]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2172 [9MY]
National Organ Transplant Act: clarify definition of valuable consideration and clarify that pilot programs that honor and promote organ donation do not violate that Act (see H.R. 4343), H6816 [11DE]
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 746), H4910 [29SE]
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: designate (see H. Res. 359), H2127 [2MY]
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 700), H4407 [19SE]
National Sport Brain Health Day: designate (see H. Res. 379), H2172 [9MY]
National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
National Wild Turkey Federation: anniversary (see H. Res. 358), H2127 [2MY]
National Youth Leadership Month: designate (see H. Res. 171), H1252 [9MR]
Native Americans: allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents to obtain firearms from federally licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 1709), H1326 [22MR]
——— remove administrative barriers to participation of Indian Tribes in Federal child welfare programs and increase Federal funding for Tribal child welfare programs (see H.R. 2762), H1908 [20AP]
——— transfer administrative jurisdiction of certain Federal lands from Corps of Engineers to BIA to take such lands into trust for Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska (see H.R. 1240), H5000 [11OC]
NIH: extend Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (see H.R. 3391), H2377 [16MY]
——— provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see H.R. 902), H2120 [28AP]
Office of National Drug Control Policy: require Caribbean border counternarcotics strategy (see H.R. 920), H4349 [14SE]
Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see H.R. 1794), H1437 [24MR]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: streamline employer reporting process and strengthen eligibility verification process for premium assistance tax credit and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 1264), H2350 [15MY]
PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 678), H4716 [27SE]
Philippines: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty, implement Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and object to China’s sovereignty claims to South China Sea (see H. Res. 837), H5468 [6NO]
Pool and Spa Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5202), H4181 [11AU]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H2172 [9MY]
——— modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H2175 [9MY]
Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 21), H152 [10JA]
——— impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H2766 [6JN]
——— include fuel for ocean going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6681), H6817 [11DE]
Public welfare programs: limit conditions applicable to use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase food (see H.R. 6657), H6739 [7DE]
Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see H.R. 2757), H2314 [11MY]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]
Railroad Retirement Board: exempt payments made from Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2785), H1909 [20AP]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 181), H970 [28FE]
Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process for protecting property owners’ rights (see H.R. 6758), H6941 [13DE]
Renewable energy: prohibit investment by foreign adversaries in U.S. real estate suitable for renewable energy or renewable fuels production (see H.R. 1448), H1252 [9MR]
Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6041), H5103 [25OC]
Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products produced at refineries outside Russia (see H.R. 6417), H5892 [15NO]
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 5917), H5023 [17OC]
SBA: increase maximum amount for certain loans (see H.R. 1491), H1247 [9MR]
——— provide interim partial payment to small business contractors that request equitable adjustment due to change in terms of Federal construction contract (see H.R. 2726), H5856 [14NO]
Schools: prioritize hiring and training of veterans and retired law enforcement officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 2541), H1709 [6AP]
——— require silent alarms in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4999), H4138 [27JY]
SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1018), H877 [24FE]
Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 312), H1909 [20AP]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 5030), H6944 [13DE]
Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1252 [9MR]
Sleep Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 232), H1286 [14MR]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]
——— establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1841), H1527 [28MR]
——— provide mental health and substance use services to incarcerated individuals under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 6675), H6740 [7DE]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H972 [28FE]
——— replace windfall elimination provision with formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment, such as teachers, first responders, and other public servants (see H.R. 5342), H4222 [5SE]
Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 9), H511 [30JA]
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: authorize use of certain grants for health care providers to purchase lethal-means safety supplies for children at risk of suicide or overdose (see H.R. 6663), H6989 [14DE]
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]
Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H869 [21FE]
Taxation: allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 1795), H1437 [24MR]
——— allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H1951 [25AP]
——— allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 5849), H4909 [29SE]
——— 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]
——— exempt telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules (see H.R. 1843), H1696 [30MR]
——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]
——— include amounts paid for over-the-counter naloxone to qualify for medical expenses deduction (see H.R. 6161), H6816 [11DE]
——— increase amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (see H.R. 957), H825 [9FE]
——— make credit for adoption of special needs children refundable (see H.R. 2510), H2765 [6JN]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H1047 [1MR]
——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H3700 [18JY]
——— modify rehabilitation credit for certain small projects, eliminate requirement that taxpayer’s basis in building be reduced by amount of rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 1785), H1912 [20AP]
——— permanently allow tax deduction at time investment in qualified property is made (see H.R. 2406), H5904 [21NO]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H1951 [25AP]
——— 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), H5546 [7NO]
——— permit 529 college savings program funds to be used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs and apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 329), H232 [12JA]
——— provide exclusion from gross income for AmeriCorps educational awards (see H.R. 6759), H6941 [13DE]
——— provide for refundable adoption tax credit (see H.R. 3662), H2635 [25MY]
——— provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 838), H708 [6FE]
——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 237), H1301 [21MR]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H2351 [15MY]
——— repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 936), H3073 [21JN]
——— repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 3206), H2307 [11MY]
——— restore amount of orphan drug tax credit (see H.R. 1350), H1112 [3MR]
——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H1845 [18AP]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H1713 [6AP]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4212 [29AU]
Terrorism: prohibit funding to international organizations that provide resources or other support to foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 6066), H5104 [25OC]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5856), H5894 [15NO]
TSA: assist trafficking survivors who lack government issued identification in accessing air travel (see H.R. 5720), H4498 [26SE]
——— protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (see H.R. 2394), H1641 [29MR]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 116), H834 [10FE] (see H. Res. 132), H869 [21FE]
U.N.: disapprove recommendations to reduce meat consumption in U.S. (see H. Res. 920), H6944 [13DE]
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]
Ukraine: express support for victory against Russian invasion and return to recognized international borders, integrate into NATO and other Euroatlantic institutions, and insist that Russia pay reparations (see H. Res. 332), H4153 [28JY]
Uzbekistan: extend normal trade relations status (see H.R. 1755), H1408 [23MR]
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: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans and formally apologize for treatment they received upon returning home (see H.J. Res. 33), H1153 [7MR]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H3478 [12JY]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H1053 [1MR]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 499), H2935 [14JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (see H.R. 954), H825 [9FE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H511 [30JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Air Force: designate certain separated members as honorary separated members of Space Force (see H.R. 5071), H4150 [28JY]
——— develop force design for Air Force and Space Force (see H.R. 5231), H4191 [18AU] (see H.R. 6737), H6940 [13DE]
——— develop long-term tactical fighter plan for active and reserve components (see H.R. 6735), H6940 [13DE]
——— develop plan for recapitalization of fighter squadrons of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve and limit modifications to flying missions of such squadrons until such plan is complete (see H.R. 5228), H4191 [18AU]
Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 5672), H4462 [22SE]
Armed Forces: authorize President to grant certain retired grade to Director of Admissions of service academy (see H.R. 5352), H4228 [8SE]
——— prevent closure of Air National Guard fighter squadrons to strengthen Air Force fighter aircraft capabilities (see H.R. 3392), H2423 [17MY]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H1907 [20AP]
Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H4203 [25AU]
Crime: establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (see H.R. 355), H237 [13JA] (see H.R. 3079), H2133 [5MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: permit States flexibility under certain conditions to use contractors to determine eligibility of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients (see H.R. 5094), H4156 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program entering into contract for calculation, using machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, of basic allowance for housing rates for certain military housing areas (see H.R. 5230), H4191 [18AU]
——— conduct study and report to Congress on defense of Dept. of Defense facilities and forces in European and Indo-Pacific regions from missile and air attack (see H.R. 5229), H4191 [18AU]
——— develop plan to equip and train Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces (see H.R. 5232), H4191 [18AU]
——— enter into agreement with university affiliated research center to conduct research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics (see H.R. 5226), H4191 [18AU]
——— enter into limited number of cost-plus incentive-fee contracts for Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program (see H.R. 5898), H4989 [6OC] (see H.R. 6741), H6940 [13DE]
——— establish Baltic Security Initiative (see H.R. 2922), H2082 [27AP]
——— extend requirement to staff of Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios (see H.R. 6287), H5650 [8NO]
——— improve John S. McCain strategic defense fellows program (see H.R. 5321), H4216 [1SE]
——— include consideration of past performance of affiliates of small business concerns when evaluating bids (see H.R. 5297), H4210 [29AU] (see H.R. 6740), H6940 [13DE]
——— modify authority to carry out defense laboratory modernization program (see H.R. 5320), H4216 [1SE]
——— prohibit from acquiring computers or printers manufactured by or from entities controlled by China (see H.R. 5227), H4191 [18AU]
——— provide for appointment of fellows in John S. McCain strategic defense fellows program to term excepted service positions (see H.R. 6738), H6940 [13DE]
——— provide retroactive effective date for promotions of senior officers of Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as result of suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions (see H.R. 6736), H6940 [13DE]
——— transfer authority to operate certain transient housing to Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment (see H.R. 5298), H4210 [29AU]
Dept. of HHS: encourage development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs (see H.R. 755), H675 [2FE]
——— establish demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies (see H.R. 756), H675 [2FE]
——— issue guidance on coverage under Medicaid of certain pelvic health services furnished during postpartum period (see H.R. 2480), H1707 [6AP]
——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (see H.R. 3946), H2786 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H1945 [25AP]
Federal aid programs: make grants to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, National 4–H Council, and National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand programs carried out by organizations in rural areas and small towns (see H.R. 5622), H4454 [21SE]
Law enforcement officers: expand provisions of law allowing carriage of concealed weapons by active and retired officers (see H.R. 354), H237 [13JA]
National Commission on Domestic Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. by Antifa: establish (see H.R. 649), H574 [31JA]
Postal Service: restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H1709 [6AP]
Presidents of the U.S.: modify and extend temporary authority to modify certain contracts and options based on impacts of inflation (see H.R. 6739), H6940 [13DE]
Russia: condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Con. Res. 29), H1528 [28MR]
Ships and vessels: authorize nonpecuniary damages in action resulting from cruise ship voyage occurring on high seas (see H.R. 3788), H2712 [1JN]
Social Security: require States to comply with Federal standards established under Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3403), H2423 [17MY] (see H.R. 3461), H2452 [18MY]
U.N.: limit, suspend, or terminate rights and privileges that Russia exercises in Security Council and support inclusion of India as permanent member of Security Council (see H. Res. 909), H6144 [5DE]
Ukraine: express that Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 (Holodomor) should serve as reminder of repressive Soviet policies against people of Ukraine (see H. Res. 105), H781 [8FE]
United Kingdom: recognize self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 624), H4142 [27JY]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Air Force: designate certain separated members as honorary separated members of Space Force (H.R. 5071), H4152 [28JY]
——— develop force design for Air Force and Space Force (H.R. 5231), H4192 [18AU]
——— develop force design for Air Force and Space Force (H.R. 6737), H6942 [13DE]
——— develop long-term tactical fighter plan for active and reserve components (H.R. 6735), H6942 [13DE]
——— develop plan for recapitalization of fighter squadrons of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve and limit modifications to flying missions of such squadrons until such plan is complete (H.R. 5228), H4192 [18AU]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 5672), H4463 [22SE]
Armed Forces: authorize President to grant certain retired grade to Director of Admissions of service academy (H.R. 5352), H4230 [8SE]
——— prevent closure of Air National Guard fighter squadrons to strengthen Air Force fighter aircraft capabilities (H.R. 3392), H2427 [17MY]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (H.R. 2742), H1910 [20AP]
Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (H.R. 5266), H4205 [25AU]
Crime: establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (H.R. 3079), H2136 [5MY]
——— establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (H.R. 355), H238 [13JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: permit States flexibility under certain conditions to use contractors to determine eligibility of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients (H.R. 5094), H4158 [1AU]
Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program entering into contract for calculation, using machine learning and artificial intelligence algorithms, of basic allowance for housing rates for certain military housing areas (H.R. 5230), H4192 [18AU]
——— conduct study and report to Congress on defense of Dept. of Defense facilities and forces in European and Indo-Pacific regions from missile and air attack (H.R. 5229), H4192 [18AU]
——— develop plan to equip and train Iraqi security forces and Kurdish Peshmerga forces (H.R. 5232), H4192 [18AU]
——— enter into agreement with university affiliated research center to conduct research and analysis on multipolar deterrence and escalation dynamics (H.R. 5226), H4192 [18AU]
——— enter into limited number of cost-plus incentive-fee contracts for Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program (H.R. 5898), H4991 [6OC]
——— enter into limited number of cost-plus incentive-fee contracts for Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile program (H.R. 6741), H6942 [13DE]
——— establish Baltic Security Initiative (H.R. 2922), H2085 [27AP]
——— extend requirement to staff of Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios (H.R. 6287), H5652 [8NO]
——— improve John S. McCain strategic defense fellows program (H.R. 5321), H4218 [1SE]
——— include consideration of past performance of affiliates of small business concerns when evaluating bids (H.R. 5297), H4211 [29AU]
——— include consideration of past performance of affiliates of small business concerns when evaluating bids (H.R. 6740), H6942 [13DE]
——— modify authority to carry out defense laboratory modernization program (H.R. 5320), H4218 [1SE]
——— prohibit from acquiring computers or printers manufactured by or from entities controlled by China (H.R. 5227), H4192 [18AU]
——— provide for appointment of fellows in John S. McCain strategic defense fellows program to term excepted service positions (H.R. 6738), H6942 [13DE]
——— provide retroactive effective date for promotions of senior officers of Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as result of suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions (H.R. 6736), H6942 [13DE]
——— transfer authority to operate certain transient housing to Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment (H.R. 5298), H4211 [29AU]
Dept. of HHS: encourage development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs (H.R. 755), H680 [2FE]
——— establish demonstration grant program to provide emergency relief to foster youth and improve pre-placement services offered by foster care stabilization agencies (H.R. 756), H680 [2FE]
——— issue guidance on coverage under Medicaid of certain pelvic health services furnished during postpartum period (H.R. 2480), H1710 [6AP]
——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (H.R. 3946), H2789 [9JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (H.R. 2818), H1948 [25AP]
Federal aid programs: make grants to Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, National 4–H Council, and National FFA Organization to establish pilot projects to expand programs carried out by organizations in rural areas and small towns (H.R. 5622), H4457 [21SE]
Law enforcement officers: expand provisions of law allowing carriage of concealed weapons by active and retired officers (H.R. 354), H238 [13JA]
National Commission on Domestic Terrorist Attacks on the U.S. by Antifa: establish (H.R. 649), H577 [31JA]
Presidents of the U.S.: modify and extend temporary authority to modify certain contracts and options based on impacts of inflation (H.R. 6739), H6942 [13DE]
Social Security: require States to comply with Federal standards established under Indian Child Welfare Act (H.R. 3403), H2427 [17MY]
——— require States to comply with Federal standards established under Indian Child Welfare Act (H.R. 3461), H2457 [18MY]
Remarks
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance, E372• [27AP]
Crime: establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (H.R. 355), H2338 [15MY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3517, H3520 [13JY]
——— prohibit reduction of total number of nuclear armed Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles deployed in U.S., H3520 [13JY]
Dept. of Education: include in Parents’ Bill of Rights requirement for local education agencies to provide total number of school counselors employed at elementary and secondary schools, H1375 [23MR]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1375 [23MR]
Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (H.R. 3184), H2338 [15MY]
——— establish grant program to provide for qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies (H.R. 1649), H2338 [15MY]
Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (H. Con. Res. 57), H3671 [18JY]
——— express and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Israel relationship, H2167 [9MY]
——— independence anniversary, H2167 [9MY]
Law enforcement: codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (H.R. 233), H2338 [15MY]
National Police Week: observance, H2338 [15MY]
Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H801 [9FE]
Russia: condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (H. Con. Res. 29), H1471 [28MR]
Ukraine: ensure President complies with certain Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act requirements relative to loans or leases of equipment, H3517 [13JY]
Votes: position on missed, H799• [9FE]
Tributes
Bohac, Daryl, E637• [6JY]
Evans, Zach, H6866 [13DE]
Felden, Barbara, H6867 [13DE]
Hermanson, Jeff, H2338 [15MY]
Hernandez-Adame, Blanca M., H4414 [20SE]
Kippley, Deborah Bowers, H1763 [18AP]
Rodgers, Johnny (the Jet), E128• [17FE]
Saddler, Joshua, H6866 [13DE]