CASE, ED (a Representative from Hawaii)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3434, H3435 [12JY]
FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3806 [19JY]
Appointments
Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H6198 [6DE]
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]
Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H4502 [26SE]
Appropriations: making continuing (see H.R. 5672), H4462 [22SE]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program and preserve Arctic coastal plain (see H.R. 724), H1712 [6AP]
Arizona: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 1351), H2129 [2MY]
Armed Forces: include hardening of infrastructure in support of disaster mitigation in definition of humanitarian and civic assistance (see H.R. 5122), H4157 [1AU]
——— require pilot program on activities under pre-separation transition process of members for reduction in suicide among veterans (see H.R. 3722), H5731 [13NO]
Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 1368), H1113 [3MR]
Arts and humanities: address systemic racism and advance equity (see H.R. 3239), H3173 [6JY]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 390), H2310 [11MY]
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week: observance (see H. Res. 736), H4855 [28SE]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 406), H511 [30JA]
Australia: provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 4619), H4383 [18SE]
BIA: secure existing Tribal contract support cost reimbursements (see H.R. 409), H249 [20JA]
Black History Month: recognize remarkable and unique contributions of LGBTQI+ Black-Americans (see H. Res. 160), H875 [24FE]
Budget: provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing public debt (see H.R. 362), H325 [25JA]
——— require annual budget submissions by President provide estimate of cost per taxpayer of deficit (see H.R. 438), H250 [20JA]
Business and industry: establish Compassionate Capitalist Award to recognize organizations that substantially benefit well-being of employees, stakeholders, and communities (see H.R. 4801), H3888 [20JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate King Kamehameha Day Lei Draping Ceremony (see H. Con. Res. 35), H1947 [25AP]
CBO: conduct analysis of impact on inflation from certain reconciliation legislation reported or submitted pursuant to reconciliation directives in concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 361), H325 [25JA]
CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H3163 [30JN]
China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H2791 [9JN]
Chinese Exclusion Act: anniversary of repeal (see H. Res. 936), H6985 [14DE]
Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on protected characteristic (see H.R. 639), H782 [8FE]
——— express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see H. Res. 733), H4858 [28SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1411 [23MR]
Colleges and universities: recognize importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education (see H. Res. 608), H3889 [20JY]
Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H99 [9JA]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: protect U.S. food security, give greater jurisdiction over land purchases, and prevent foreign adversary purchases of land near sensitive sites (see H.R. 4577), H3476 [12JY]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: establish grant program to establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 2821), H1945 [25AP]
Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H2931 [14JN]
Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 2745), H1907 [20AP]
Credit: prohibit creation and sale of trigger leads (see H.R. 2656), H2139 [5MY]
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), H5029 [18OC]
——— condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H204 [11JA]
——— condemn shootings that occurred in Monterey Park, CA, and Half Moon Bay, CA, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families, and provide support to those impacted (see H. Res. 200), H1150 [7MR]
——— increase punishment for certain offenses involving children (see H.R. 6281), H5938 [28NO]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H865 [21FE]
Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain States to directly purchase commodities (see H.R. 5059), H4141 [27JY]
——— designate composting as conservation practice and activity and provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs (see H.R. 651), H842 [14FE]
——— eliminate prohibition on indirect costs with respect to aquaculture assistance (see H.R. 3542), H2455 [18MY]
——— establish floriculture and nursery plant health initiative (see H.R. 1426), H1149 [7MR]
——— establish integrated research, education, and extension competitive grant program and scholarship grant program for certain Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving institutions (see H.R. 2783), H1909 [20AP]
——— establish Office of Aquaculture (see H.R. 3951), H2786 [9JN]
——— expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3698), H2636 [25MY]
——— mitigate threat of invasive species in forests (see H.R. 3174), H2243 [10MY]
——— modify limitations on amounts of farm ownership loans and operating loans (see H.R. 5631), H6051 [30NO]
——— modify macadamia tree health initiative (see H.R. 966), H825 [9FE]
——— modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Thrifty Food Plan to apply to urban and rural parts of Hawaii (see H.R. 5181), H4219 [1SE]
——— provide research and extension grants to combat plant pests and noxious weeds that impact coffee plants (see H.R. 965), H825 [9FE]
Dept. of Defense: enter into agreement with SBA to coordinate government contracting assistance offered by small business development centers and APEX Accelerators (see H.R. 986), H2088 [27AP]
——— establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H1713 [6AP]
——— establish Space National Guard (see H.R. 3048), H2125 [2MY]
——— establish task force on mental health (see H.R. 3011), H2247 [10MY]
——— include U.S. Coast Guard Academy in safe-to-report minor collateral misconduct policy (see H.R. 5249), H4267 [12SE]
Dept. of Education: award grants for educational programs on history of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander peoples in America, development of discriminatory laws targeting them, and their contributions to U.S. (see H.R. 3188), H2244 [10MY] (see H.R. 3434), H2425 [17MY]
——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H2138 [5MY]
——— ensure children in schools have right to read (see H.R. 2889), H2351 [15MY]
——— prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with China and Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 5567), H4407 [19SE]
——— provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners (see H.R. 3138), H3173 [6JY]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H4383 [18SE]
——— provide full Federal funding under Impact Aid Program for local educational agencies providing language instruction for English learners and immigrant students (see H.R. 1591), H2599 [24MY]
——— require institutions of higher education to notify students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 309), H280 [24JA]
——— require State report cards to reflect same race groups as decennial census of population (see H.R. 6086), H5232 [1NO]
——— support educational entities in fully implementing Title IX and reducing and preventing sex discrimination in all areas of education (see H.R. 4342), H3141 [23JN]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H856 [17FE]
Dept. of HHS: award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H1713 [6AP]
——— 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), H5467 [6NO]
——— 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), H4182 [11AU]
——— establish urban Indian organization confer policy (see H.R. 630), H1699 [3AP]
——— provide for outreach and education strategy and research to improve behavioral and mental health of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population, while addressing stigma of such treatment (see H.R. 3680), H2636 [25MY]
——— provide grants to communities for evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs (see H.R. 5003), H4194 [18AU]
——— study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs (see H.R. 2955), H6861 [12DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H3209 [11JY]
——— reauthorize and expand National Threat Assessment Center (see H.R. 1005), H3153 [27JN]
Dept. of HUD: discount FHA single-family mortgage insurance premium payments for first-time homebuyers who complete financial literacy housing counseling program (see H.R. 4899), H4028 [26JY]
——— establish community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and provide assistance through community development block grant disaster recovery program (see H.R. 5940), H5365 [2NO]
Dept. of Justice: authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3376), H2599 [24MY]
——— criminalize harassment or intimidation by foreign governments of U.S. citizens through transnational repression (see H.R. 5907), H4990 [6OC]
——— establish grant program to allocate resources for remote search and rescue activities (see H.R. 439), H250 [20JA]
——— establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunies for incarcerated persons (see H.R. 2825), H3209 [11JY]
——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2243 [10MY]
——— establish Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program (see H.R. 2577), H3173 [6JY]
——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H1719 [10AP]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H1465 [27MR]
Dept. of Labor: expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H5231 [1NO]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H3158 [30JN]
——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H5000 [11OC]
——— facilitate access to existing resources relative to U.S. citizens arbitrarily detained or kidnapped overseas (see H.R. 4478), H3578 [13JY]
——— report on corruption in foreign countries, assign tiered classifications based on efforts to combat corruption, and impose sanctions on certain nationals under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (see H.R. 457), H856 [17FE]
Dept. of the Interior: create dedicated funds to protect North American butterflies, Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish (see H.R. 3494), H3702 [18JY]
——— partner and collaborate with Dept. of Agriculture and Hawaii to address Rapid Ohia Death (see H.R. 1726), H1327 [22MR]
——— permanently prohibit offshore drilling on Outer Continental Shelf in Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 1320), H1049 [1MR]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 470), H276 [24JA]
Dept. of Transportation: amend highway safety improvement program (see H.R. 1668), H1951 [25AP]
——— 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), H4212 [29AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during Transition Assistance Program preseparation counseling (see H.R. 3933), H5022 [17OC]
——— establish patient outreach system relative to mental health care (see H.R. 492), H277 [24JA]
——— expand access to health care for veterans in Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau (see H.R. 3948), H2786 [9JN]
——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (see H.R. 3601), H4231 [8SE]
——— improve assignment and increase number of patient advocates at medical facilities (see H.R. 808), H2174 [9MY]
——— improve benefits to certain individuals who served under U.S. command in Philippines forces and Philippine Scouts during World War II (see H.R. 6121), H5181 [30OC]
——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 3600), H2545 [23MY]
——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H574 [31JA]
——— provide or assist in providing vehicle adapted for operation by disabled individuals to certain eligible persons and pay expenses associated with delivery of such vehicle (see H.R. 522), H5231 [1NO]
——— study and report on prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 4424), H3158 [30JN]
Disasters: provide special rules for retirement accounts and personal casualty losses relative to certain major disasters (see H.R. 5873), H4950 [2OC]
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]
Ecology and environment: issue semipostal to benefit programs that combat invasive species (see H.R. 210), H105 [9JA]
Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 556), H3151 [27JN]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H246 [17JA]
——— improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H2351 [15MY]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 319), H711 [6FE]
——— 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]
Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H6111 [4DE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1249 [9MR]
Erie Canal: mint coins in recognition of bicentennial (see H.R. 5131), H4157 [1AU]
FAA: allow owners or operators of general aviation airports to impose certain noise restrictions (see H.R. 4495), H3209 [11JY]
——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see H.R. 2562), H1717 [10AP]
——— reform safety requirements for commercial air tour operators (see H.R. 2626), H1725 [13AP]
Families and domestic relations: support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H4034 [26JY]
FCC: modify definition of franchise fee to clarify that fees cable companies provide to local governments only include monetary assessments, not in-kind contributions (see H.R. 907), H2138 [5MY]
FDA: establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 1328), H1049 [1MR]
——— preserve access to abortion medications (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2129 [2MY]
Federal agencies and departments: improve service delivery of agencies and public perception of agency interactions (see H.R. 2689), H1845 [18AP]
——— improve visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices (see H.R. 1695), H1325 [22MR]
——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 4893), H5177 [26OC]
Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation: establish (see H.R. 2974), H2647 [26MY]
FEMA: improve individual assistance by simplifying process for seeking assistance following major disaster (see H.R. 1796), H6861 [12DE]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2175 [9MY]
——— make improvements relative to State banking agencies (see H.R. 1109), H1053 [1MR]
Financial literacy: improve for secondary school students (see H.R. 6327), H5667 [9NO]
Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H625 [1FE]
——— ban importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of gun silencers or suppressors and provide buyback program for such items (see H.R. 2985), H2430 [17MY]
——— ensure greater accountability by licensed firearms dealers by increasing number of inspectors, frequency of inspections, and penalties for violations of law (see H.R. 3863), H2762 [6JN]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]
——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H1729 [13AP]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H509 [30JA]
——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H1950 [25AP]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]
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), H6145 [5DE]
Fiscal Commission: establish (see H.R. 5779), H4853 [28SE]
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]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2887 [13JN]
Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see H. Res. 74), H782 [8FE]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1916 [24AP]
GAO: provide for joint session of House and Senate budget committees to receive presentation on audited financial statement of Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 46), H2456 [18MY]
Global Partnership for Education: support efforts to improve access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly girls, in poorest countries (see H. Res. 54), H277 [24JA]
Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4207 [25AU]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]
Hawaii: tribute to first responders and those who lost their lives in Maui wildfires (see H. Res. 752), H4910 [29SE]
Hawaiian Language Month: designate (see H. Res. 187), H970 [28FE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]
Housing: establish grant program to provide support for housing navigators who assist individuals in navigating local, State, and Federal housing assistance programs (see H.R. 4390), H3479 [12JY]
Immigration: extend admission to Guam or Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers (see H.R. 1760), H2935 [14JN]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H2965 [16JN]
——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2503 [22MY]
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), H4193 [18AU]
IRS: permit legally-married same-sex couples to amend their filing status outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4326), H6111 [4DE]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H6943 [13DE]
——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H679 [2FE]
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), H1297 [17MR]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 318), H2247 [10MY]
——— provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2827), H4207 [25AU]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]
Korean Americans: call on U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 126), H840 [14FE]
Korematsu, Fred T.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 640), H782 [8FE]
LGBTQI+ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 558), H3151 [27JN]
Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 49), H251 [20JA]
March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: anniversary (see H. Res. 661), H4197 [22AU]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 30), H246 [17JA]
Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 325), H1948 [25AP]
Medicaid: eliminate general funding limitations for U.S. territories (see H.R. 949), H825 [9FE]
——— extend eligibility for grants for aid and services to needy families with children programs to Northern Mariana Islands (see H.R. 6437), H5892 [15NO]
——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H5030 [18OC]
Medicare: authorize Dept. of HHS to make adjustments to payment rates for skilled nursing facilities to account for certain unique circumstances (see H.R. 3198), H2244 [10MY]
——— expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4189), H4440 [20SE]
——— expand availability of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 6407), H6989 [14DE]
——— expand scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services (see H.R. 3875), H2992 [20JN]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H6861 [12DE]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2314 [11MY]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 372), H2665 [30MY]
Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H2246 [10MY]
Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]
Minnesota: withdraw from mineral exploration Federal lands and waters in Rainy River Watershed, including in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Superior National Forest (see H.R. 668), H575 [31JA]
National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day: designate (see H. Res. 385), H2245 [10MY]
National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
National CACFP Week: designate (see H. Res. 225), H1286 [14MR]
National Commission on Critical Supply Chains: establish (see H.R. 4279), H3107 [22JN]
National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls: designate (see H. Res. 353), H2126 [2MY]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2992 [20JN]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 59), H324 [25JA]
National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H917 [27FE]
National Native Plant Month: designate (see H. Res. 293), H1726 [13AP]
National Ostomy Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 766), H5001 [11OC]
National Park Service: encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of National Park System (see H.R. 4561), H3205 [11JY]
National Poppy Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 443), H2638 [25MY]
National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]
Native Americans: extend education grant programs for Alaska Native serving institutions and Native Hawaiian serving institutions (see H.R. 5162), H4165 [4AU]
Navy: notify Congress of pending retirement of any naval vessel that is viable candidate for artificial reefing (see H.R. 950), H825 [9FE]
New York, NY: honor legacy of Harlem Renaissance (see H. Res. 94), H857 [17FE]
NOAA: establish climate impact management plan for conservation of certain marine mammal species (see H.R. 1383), H2935 [14JN]
——— establish grant program to fund youth fishing projects (see H.R. 3925), H3145 [23JN]
——— establish regulatory system for sustainable offshore aquaculture in U.S. exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 4013), H2807 [12JN]
——— improve administration of Marine Debris Foundation and Marine Debris Program (see H.R. 886), H843 [14FE]
North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3012), H3145 [23JN]
OMB: require use of GAO report on duplication and waste in Federal programs when preparing President’s annual budget submission (see H.R. 1194), H874 [24FE]
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), H5731 [13NO]
Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H864 [21FE]
Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see H.R. 6053), H5938 [28NO]
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), H3173 [6JY]
Portuguese National Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 466), H3178 [10JY]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H2172 [9MY]
——— ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 439), H7001 [19DE]
——— modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H4193 [18AU]
Public lands: improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land (see H.R. 6492), H5982 [29NO]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H1209 [8MR]
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]
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H4912 [29SE]
SBA: eliminate certain requirements relative to award of construction subcontracts within county or State of performance (see H.R. 2970), H2084 [27AP]
——— establish Emergency Micro-Enterprise Recovery Grant Pilot Program (see H.R. 6037), H5043 [24OC]
——— expand eligibility for certain contracts (see H.R. 3830), H2741 [5JN]
——— improve commercialization activities in Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 3056), H5467 [6NO]
——— increase maximum amount for certain loans (see H.R. 1491), H5033 [19OC]
——— provide for contracting preferences and other benefits for emerging business enterprises (see H.R. 1538), H1278 [10MR]
——— 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), H2992 [20JN]
Schools: require silent alarms in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4999), H5232 [1NO]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]
——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H239 [13JA]
South Pacific Tuna Act: amend (see H.R. 1792), H1437 [24MR]
SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H821 [9FE]
——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H3145 [23JN]
Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 3702), H2637 [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]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H1729 [13AP]
——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 884), H822 [9FE]
——— provide tax relief with respect to certain Federal disasters (see H.R. 5863), H5938 [28NO]
——— require estimated income tax installments to be paid quarterly (see H.R. 3708), H2637 [25MY]
——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in beauty service industry (see H.R. 45), H5730 [13NO]
Thailand: commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 234), H1294 [17MR]
Treaties and agreements: approve agreements to amend Compact of Free Association and appropriate funds to carry out such agreements (see H.J. Res. 96), H5546 [7NO]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]
U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H3953 [25JY]
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. 303), H1465 [27MR] (see H.R. 1282), H1700 [3AP]
——— 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), H4183 [11AU]
——— recognize patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations (see H. Res. 642), H4158 [1AU]
Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 1439), H1204 [8MR]
——— require States to permit individuals to register to vote in Federal elections on same date as election (see H.R. 239), H2138 [5MY]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]
Water: restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5028 [18OC]
White House Rural Council: establish (see H.R. 6662), H6817 [11DE]
Women: clarify constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid and enforceable and Archivist of U.S. must certify and publish the article without delay (see H.J. Res. 82), H4153 [28JY]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H917 [27FE]
World Oceans Day: observance (see H. Res. 486), H2788 [9JN]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: require preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from Hawaii by either domestic or international travel (see H.R. 2881), H2047 [26AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (see H.R. 4061), H2883 [13JN]
Economy: provide for development and implementation of economic defense response teams (see H.R. 2546), H1716 [10AP]
FAA: establish air tour management plan for certain areas of Hawaii (see H.R. 2585), H1724 [13AP]
——— impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights and prohibit tour flights over certain Federal property (see H.R. 1071), H852 [17FE]
Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 744), H4910 [29SE]
Foreign policy: establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 4538), H3204 [11JY]
Hawaii: establish competitive grant program to support conservation and recovery of native plant and animal species (see H.R. 2459), H1698 [3AP]
Immigration: exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see H.R. 2823), H1945 [25AP]
Interstate commerce: allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (see H.R. 2588), H1724 [13AP]
——— provide definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade (see H.R. 2587), H1724 [13AP]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: establish (see H.R. 710), H626 [1FE]
Oceans: oppose permitting of, and exploration for, deep seabed mining (see H.R. 4536), H3204 [11JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to certain marine reef species (see H.R. 6447), H5898 [17NO]
——— prohibit certain mining activities on deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 4537), H3204 [11JY]
Shipping industry: require fair shipping prices for non-contiguous areas of U.S. (see H.R. 4700), H3699 [18JY]
Ships and vessels: exempt certain noncontiguous trade from coastwise laws (see H.R. 2586), H1724 [13AP]
Territories: provide public benefits to citizens of Freely Associated States in U.S. (see H.R. 1571), H1284 [14MR]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Dept. of Agriculture: require preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from Hawaii by either domestic or international travel (H.R. 2881), H2049 [26AP]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (H.R. 4061), H2885 [13JN]
Economy: provide for development and implementation of economic defense response teams (H.R. 2546), H1718 [10AP]
FAA: establish air tour management plan for certain areas of Hawaii (H.R. 2585), H1726 [13AP]
——— impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights and prohibit tour flights over certain Federal property (H.R. 1071), H855 [17FE]
Foreign policy: establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (H.R. 4538), H3207 [11JY]
Hawaii: establish competitive grant program to support conservation and recovery of native plant and animal species (H.R. 2459), H1699 [3AP]
Immigration: exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (H.R. 2823), H1948 [25AP]
Interstate commerce: allow transportation of merchandise in noncontiguous trade on foreign-flag vessels (H.R. 2588), H1727 [13AP]
——— provide definition of reasonable rate for noncontiguous domestic ocean trade (H.R. 2587), H1727 [13AP]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: establish (H.R. 710), H629 [1FE]
Oceans: oppose permitting of, and exploration for, deep seabed mining (H.R. 4536), H3207 [11JY]
——— prohibit certain actions relative to certain marine reef species (H.R. 6447), H5899 [17NO]
——— prohibit certain mining activities on deep seabed and Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 4537), H3207 [11JY]
Shipping industry: require fair shipping prices for non-contiguous areas of U.S. (H.R. 4700), H3700 [18JY]
Ships and vessels: exempt certain noncontiguous trade from coastwise laws (H.R. 2586), H1726 [13AP]
Territories: provide public benefits to citizens of Freely Associated States in U.S. (H.R. 1571), H1286 [14MR]
Remarks
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary of Lambda Chi Omega Chapter, E317• [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: require preclearance quarantine inspections for all movement to or from Hawaii by either domestic or international travel (H.R. 2881), E359• [26AP]
Dept. of Defense: climate-related initiatives funding, H4571 [27SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4571, H4612, H4614, H4615, H4616, H4617 [27SE]
——— prevent funding to be used to house aliens on military installations, H4614, H4615 [27SE]
——— prohibit Federal funding for any diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activity in department, service academies, or Armed Forces, H4615, H4616 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding to pay regular remote and telework for civilian and contractor workforce, H4612 [27SE]
——— prohibit provisions of gender transition procedures, including surgery or medication, through Exceptional Family Member Program, H4616, H4617 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (H.R. 4061), E553• [13JN]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: submit accurate reports on hazardous fuels reduction activities (H.R. 1567), E838• [13SE]
FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3819 [19JY]
Filipino American History Month: observance (H. Res. 744), E918• [29SE]
Foreign policy: establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (H.R. 4538), E656• [11JY]
National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform: establish (H.R. 710), E91• [2FE], E301• [10AP]
National Park Service: prohibit changes to existing air tour management plans, H3819 [19JY]
Oceans: prohibit certain actions relative to certain marine reef species (H.R. 6447), E1117• [17NO]
Shipping industry: require fair shipping prices for non-contiguous areas of U.S. (H.R. 4700), E705• [24JY]
Tributes
Harris, Bettye Jo, E317• [17AP]