BUDZINSKI, NIKKI (a Representative from Illinois)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3433 [12JY]

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]

Agriculture: regulate market concentration and competition in food and agriculture industry (see H.R. 4979), H4137 [27JY]

——— require certain businesses to provide wage increases and safe working conditions to continue receiving certain contracts and assistance (see H.R. 4978), H4137 [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]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5671 [9NO]

Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H2247 [10MY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H2314 [11MY]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H6742 [7DE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1729 [13AP]

Armed Forces: exclude basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1763), H3163 [30JN]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5667), H4503 [26SE]

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

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

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H4349 [14SE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 184), H970 [28FE]

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

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

Business and industry: prohibit employers from terminating employee group health plan coverage while employer is engaged in lock-out or employee is engaged in lawful strike (see H.R. 1447), H4265 [12SE]

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

CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H5033 [19OC]

Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 645), H4165 [4AU]

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

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2693), H4223 [5SE]

Colleges and universities: authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3179), H3153 [27JN]

——— end prohibition on student athlete participation in intercollegiate athletics because such student athlete enters into endorsement contract (see H.R. 3630), H3953 [25JY]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see H.R. 5610), H5232 [1NO]

Commission on Men’s and Women’s Fairness in College Sports: establish (see H.R. 2532), H1888 [19AP]

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

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), H2993 [20JN]

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

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H6861 [12DE]

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

——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H3112 [22JN]

——— 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. 568), H2598 [24MY]

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), H3891 [20JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: address history of discrimination against Black farmers and ranchers and require reforms to prevent future discrimination (see H.R. 1167), H4439 [20SE]

——— amend certain agricultural laws relative to definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 6271), H5543 [7NO]

——— authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (see H.R. 3425), H2425 [17MY]

——— clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local school food service personnel (see H.R. 4844), H5546 [7NO]

——— codify Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 4713), H3699 [18JY]

——— develop voluntary interconnectivity standards and prioritize cybersecurity needs for precision agriculture technologies (see H.R. 1697), H1888 [19AP]

——— ensure striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4845), H3948 [25JY]

——— ensure that contractors in food industry comply with certain labor laws and require companies competing for contracts disclose certain child labor law and worker safety infractions (see H.R. 2822), H1945 [25AP]

——— 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]

——— expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3698), H2636 [25MY]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see H.R. 648), H3145 [23JN]

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

——— extend scope of Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to address harmful animal and plant pathogens and provide States additional access to agricultural innovation projects (see H.R. 2385), H3074 [21JN]

——— improve biobased markets program (see H.R. 5134), H4440 [20SE]

——— improve biorefinery, renewable chemical, and biobased product manufacturing assistance (see H.R. 6413), H5855 [14NO]

——— improve Facilities Loan and Grant Program to provide capital investment for facilities providing healthcare, education, child care, public safety, and other vital services in rural areas (see H.R. 4736), H4034 [26JY]

——— leverage incentives for adoption of costly precision agriculture technology (see H.R. 1459), H2051 [26AP]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas (see H.R. 1230), H1660 [29MR]

——— modify delivery of technical assistance (see H.R. 3036), H3163 [30JN]

——— modify market development programs (see H.R. 2723), H4349 [14SE]

——— prioritize projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs and extend substance abuse disorder set-aside (see H.R. 4603), H4199 [22AU]

——— promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3904), H4464 [22SE]

——— provide for period of continuing appropriations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in event of lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5668), H4988 [3OC]

——— reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see H.R. 4227), H2990 [20JN]

——— reauthorize Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (see H.R. 5308), H4210 [29AU]

——— reauthorize Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 1509), H3173 [6JY]

——— reauthorize Rural Energy Savings Program (see H.R. 3849), H2761 [6JN]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during summer (see H.R. 3204), H6988 [14DE]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H5044 [24OC]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5938 [28NO]

——— carry out grant program to support recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs (see H.R. 4550), H4232 [8SE]

——— carry out program to increase access to prekindergarten through high school computer science education (see H.R. 4174), H4266 [12SE]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H4160 [1AU]

——— include certain individuals who work on farms or ranches as individuals employed in public service jobs for purposes of loan forgiveness eligibility under Federal Direct Loan Program (see H.R. 2728), H1886 [19AP]

——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H5405 [3NO]

——— provide student loan allowance calculation for purposes of determining student aid index (see H.R. 2981), H2548 [23MY]

Dept. of Energy: establish Financing Energy Efficient Manufacturing Program to provide financial assistance to promote energy efficiency and onsite renewable technologies in manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 6076), H5172 [26OC]

——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]

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

——— authorize grants to establish national network of statewide legal hotlines for senior citizens (see H.R. 4153), H4224 [5SE]

——— 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), H5937 [28NO]

——— award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H1729 [13AP]

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

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H2812 [12JN]

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

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

——— establish grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families (see H.R. 3879), H4212 [29AU]

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

——— establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids (see H.R. 3375), H2548 [23MY]

——— establish rural provider demonstration program to provide payments on eligible loans for individuals eligible for National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1711), H1326 [22MR]

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

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H4912 [29SE]

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

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators (see H.R. 2763), H1908 [20AP]

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

——— provide for public awareness campaign relative to iron deficiency among women and young children (see H.R. 6746), H6940 [13DE]

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

——— provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through Social Services Block Grant program to increase availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access (see H.R. 4475), H3170 [6JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H5467 [6NO]

——— study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs (see H.R. 2955), H3074 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: terminate requirement for proof of coronavirus vaccination for foreign travelers (see H.R. 3094), H4463 [22SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2351 [15MY]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 2918), H6742 [7DE]

——— require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to submit land use plans to disclose potential discriminatory housing policies (see H.R. 3507), H6944 [13DE]

Dept. of Justice: establish grant program for States to modernize criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automated record sealing and expungement (see H.R. 2983), H2461 [18MY]

——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2243 [10MY]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H6210 [6DE]

——— provide for Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program pilot program for local law enforcement agencies in rural areas to purchase naloxone to prevent and reduce opioid overdose deaths (see H.R. 4431), H3158 [30JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish child care stipend pilot program available to those enrolled in certain apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 6377), H5938 [28NO]

——— establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H5231 [1NO]

——— expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers (see H.R. 3576), H6145 [5DE]

——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H3642 [17JY]

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

——— issue guidance and regulations regarding opioid overdose reversal medication and employee training (see H.R. 5420), H5232 [1NO]

——— 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), H3163 [30JN]

——— prevent wage theft and assist in recovery of stolen wages, administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, require timely provision of pay stubs and paychecks, and strengthen retaliation protections (see H.R. 5402), H4383 [18SE]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see H.R. 2900), H2048 [26AP]

——— provide fair and advanced notice before business closures and mass layoffs (see H.R. 6358), H5668 [9NO]

——— reauthorize YouthBuild program (see H.R. 6629), H6989 [14DE]

——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 1499), H1289 [14MR]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H6111 [4DE]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H2175 [9MY]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out competitive grant and cost-sharing agreement program for eligible entities to carry out projects to produce, transport, blend, or store sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 2747), H2052 [26AP]

——— provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (see H.R. 3255), H2309 [11MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 491), H5000 [11OC]

——— carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1815), H4223 [5SE]

——— ensure that educational assistance paid to individual who pursued program or course of education that was suspended or terminated for certain reasons shall not be charged against entitlement (see H.R. 1767), H4223 [5SE]

——— establish internship program within Board of Veterans’ Appeals (see H.R. 1378), H1147 [7MR]

——— expand Center for Minority Veterans and Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include services for historically underserved veterans (see H.R. 4325), H3141 [23JN]

——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (see H.R. 3601), H4199 [22AU]

——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 1083), H2961 [15JN]

——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H1950 [25AP]

——— improve rate of payments provided for beneficiary travel (see H.R. 1278), H3642 [17JY]

——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 3600), H2545 [23MY]

——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H5654 [8NO]

——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H1729 [13AP]

——— provide coverage for infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services (see H.R. 544), H4382 [18SE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H4223 [5SE]

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

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3651), H4212 [29AU]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H4409 [19SE]

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

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

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H4193 [18AU]

——— prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1839), H2052 [26AP]

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]

——— allow workers to make requests about schedules without fear of retaliation and ensure employers consider such requests in order to provide more stable and predictable schedules for employees (see H.R. 5563), H4406 [19SE]

——— strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]

EPA: clarify application of requirements relative to uniformity of pesticide labeling (see H.R. 4288), H4459 [21SE]

——— eliminate renewable fuel standard advanced biofuel corn starch prohibition (see H.R. 3337), H2346 [15MY]

——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H2121 [28AP]

——— prohibit manufacture, processing, and distribution in commerce of asbestos and asbestos-containing mixtures and articles (see H.R. 2402), H4182 [11AU]

——— provide for consistent definition for plant biostimulants (see H.R. 1472), H3208 [11JY]

——— update modeling used for lifecycle greenhouse gas assessments for corn-based ethanol and biodiesel (see H.R. 6152), H5228 [1NO]

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

FAA: identify standards required to meet definition of sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 4862), H3949 [25JY]

——— 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), H6145 [5DE]

——— include medications and medical equipment for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits (see H.R. 3616), H5000 [11OC]

Families and domestic relations: establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours (see H.R. 3639), H3153 [27JN]

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]

——— provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 856), H972 [28FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H5000 [11OC]

FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H6210 [6DE]

——— preserve access to abortion medications (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2129 [2MY]

——— reaffirm authority to approve drugs for abortion care (see H. Res. 309), H1887 [19AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide back pay to Federal contractors impacted by lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5810), H4934 [30SE]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2350 [15MY]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 536), H4033 [26JY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H4033 [26JY]

FEMA: authorize President to expand Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program to provide victims of natural disaster with substance use and alcohol use disorder services (see H.R. 5623), H5108 [25OC]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H3074 [21JN]

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), H1465 [27MR]

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

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H3178 [10JY]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H2174 [9MY]

——— 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]

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), H4502 [26SE]

Food: increase financial assistance for farmers markets and farmers market nutrition programs and increase local agricultural production through food bank in-house production and local farmer contracting (see H.R. 2378), H4383 [18SE]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3882), H3953 [25JY]

——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (see H.R. 2667), H4502 [26SE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H5182 [30OC]

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

——— protect consumers from overbooking by requiring rental car companies compensate customers for failing to fulfill confirmed reservations (see H.R. 3695), H2636 [25MY]

Glioblastoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 425), H3112 [22JN]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4173 [8AU]

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 health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1385), H4231 [8SE]

——— 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), H5034 [19OC]

Health care facilities: expand take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies (see H.R. 1359), H1729 [13AP]

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

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H5731 [13NO]

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), H3073 [21JN]

——— require report on detainees in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or Office of Refugee Resettlement custody (see H.R. 6282), H5544 [7NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4519), H5405 [3NO]

Insurance: require health insurers to provide certain informational resources related to Down syndrome diagnosis (see H.R. 6412), H5855 [14NO]

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), H4147 [27JY]

——— 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), H843 [14FE]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H4349 [14SE]

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), H4383 [18SE]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see H.R. 1150), H5022 [17OC]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3206 [11JY]

Law enforcement: authorize use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts (see H.R. 1310), H1049 [1MR]

Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H3074 [21JN]

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

Libraries: express support for staff and services of public, school, academic, and special libraries, improve funding, preserve right of citizens to access information and resources, and recognize employee rights (see H. Res. 324), H5895 [15NO]

Mahoney, Mary E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 42), H4161 [1AU]

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

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 30), H234 [12JA]

Medicaid: delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2314 [11MY]

——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H1729 [13AP]

Medicare: clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H5938 [28NO]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H4160 [1AU]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H1888 [19AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide no-cost coverage for preventive distribution of opioid overdose reversal drugs (see H.R. 5506), H4345 [14SE]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 5653), H4716 [27SE]

Mental health: address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color (see H.R. 3548), H2456 [18MY]

——— improve identification and support of children and families who experience trauma (see H.R. 4541), H5467 [6NO]

——— remove terms ‘‘mentally retarded’’ and ‘‘mental retardation’’ from Federal law (see H.R. 3111), H2135 [5MY]

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

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H2992 [20JN]

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]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]

Motor vehicles: require information about motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement (see H.R. 5735), H4498 [26SE]

——— support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (see H. Res. 465), H2741 [5JN]

Music and dance: recognize anniversary of hip-hop and contributions to American art and culture (see H. Res. 618), H4350 [14SE]

National 4–H Week: designate (see H. Res. 760), H4992 [6OC]

National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 235), H1301 [21MR]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H5729 [13NO]

National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]

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

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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2791 [9JN]

National objectives: establish national task force to expand opportunities and improve standard of living for working families (see H.R. 2614), H3112 [22JN]

——— provide greater access to rural and agricultural media programming (see H. Res. 451), H4267 [12SE]

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 287), H1730 [13AP]

National Rural Health Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 870), H5855 [14NO]

National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]

National Treasury Employees Union: anniversary (see H. Res. 507), H2884 [13JN]

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 281), H1730 [13AP]

NIH: establish Youth Mental Health Research Initiative (see H.R. 5976), H5232 [1NO]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 5351), H4988 [3OC]

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

OMB: review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (see H.R. 6319), H5731 [13NO]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 1273), H1729 [13AP]

Pennsauken, NJ: designate Peter J. McGuire Memorial and Peter J. McGuire Gravesite as Peter J. McGuire National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 5334), H4217 [1SE]

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), H5937 [28NO]

Postal Service: modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 594), H2992 [20JN]

——— modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H2992 [20JN]

Poverty: establish national child poverty reduction target and make investments and policy changes to fully address child poverty (see H. Res. 551), H3142 [23JN]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4147 [27JY]

——— include fuel for ocean going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under renewable fuel program (see H.R. 6681), H6740 [7DE]

Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 4663), H6861 [12DE]

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

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), H2791 [9JN]

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

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

Renewable Fuels Month: designate (see H. Res. 447), H2638 [25MY]

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

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

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 5030), H5468 [6NO]

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

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H5022 [17OC]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H511 [30JA]

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

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: improve implementation of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (see H.R. 4851), H5033 [19OC]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H1729 [13AP]

——— 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]

——— create tax credit to address teacher and school leader shortage in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education (see H.R. 3265), H4219 [1SE]

——— exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property (see H.R. 3139), H5365 [2NO]

——— impose minimum tax on certain wealthy tax payers that takes into account unrealized gains (see H.R. 6498), H5982 [29NO]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H2642 [25MY]

——— 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]

——— 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), H4349 [14SE]

——— 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]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H4912 [29SE]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H4153 [28JY]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4188 [15AU]

TSA: protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (see H.R. 2394), H6145 [5DE]

U.S. Geological Survey: include phosphate and potash on final list of critical minerals (see H.R. 4059), H4266 [12SE]

Unemployment: provide that individuals engaged in labor disputes may receive unemployment benefits (see H.R. 6063), H5104 [25OC]

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), H1153 [7MR]

——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 4335), H5044 [24OC]

Veterans of the Vietnam War Memorial Post Office, St. Charles, IL: designate (see H.R. 2379), H2138 [5MY]

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

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

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

——— authorize location of monument on National Mall to commemorate and honor women’s suffrage movement and passage of 19th Amendment to Constitution (see H.R. 1318), H1288 [14MR]

——— 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 (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H917 [27FE]

Workers’ Memorial Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 3022), H2117 [28AP]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H3952 [25JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Children and youth: provide grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings (see H.R. 4054), H2883 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Farm Service Agency Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (see H.R. 3955), H2786 [9JN]

——— establish grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program (see H.R. 6720), H6859 [12DE]

——— establish Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in rural areas to achieve their preferred future and maximize contributions to U.S. (see H.R. 4239), H3069 [21JN]

——— prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research (see H.R. 5268), H4203 [25AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify requirements for Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (see H.R. 5785), H4853 [28SE]

Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument: establish (see H.R. 2415), H1691 [30MR]

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

——— allow for deductions for performance of certain services by taxpayer (see H.R. 4967), H4137 [27JY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Children and youth: provide grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings (H.R. 4054), H2885 [13JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish Farm Service Agency Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (H.R. 3955), H2789 [9JN]

——— establish grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program (H.R. 6720), H6860 [12DE]

——— establish Rural Innovation and Partnership Administration and Rural Future Partnership Fund to invest in rural areas to achieve their preferred future and maximize contributions to U.S. (H.R. 4239), H3072 [21JN]

——— prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research (H.R. 5268), H4205 [25AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify requirements for Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (H.R. 5785), H4855 [28SE]

Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument: establish (H.R. 2415), H1694 [30MR]

Taxation: allow employers credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (H.R. 1536), H1280 [10MR]

——— allow for deductions for performance of certain services by taxpayer (H.R. 4967), H4143 [27JY]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4510 [26SE], H4849 [28SE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4510 [26SE], H4849 [28SE]

Black History Month: observance, H992 [1MR]

Champaign, IL: anniversary of Kraft Foods Group plant, H4330 [14SE]

FDA: nullify modifications made to risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for abortion pill mifepristone, H4510 [26SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H474 [27JA]

Illinois: express condolences for victims of I–55 highway crash and commend efforts of first responders, H2296 [11MY]

Interns: tribute, E1160• [4DE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H992 [1MR]

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: anniversary of National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, H5860 [15NO]

Springfield, IL: tribute to Springfield Police Dept., K9, Thor, H1427 [24MR]

Springfield Race Riot National Historic Monument: establish (H.R. 2415), H1681 [30MR]

Taxation: allow employers credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (H.R. 1536), H1263 [10MR]

Tributes

Caupert, John, E1195• [11DE]

Chavis, Lerleane Payne, E108• [8FE]

Joyner-Kersee, Jackie, H992 [1MR]

Scaroni, Susannah, E379• [28AP]

Shafer, Emma, H4060 [27JY]

Stanley, Lisa, H5541 [7NO]

Thomas, Evelyn Brandt, E792• [25AU]

Vose, Robert W., E160• [28FE]