CHU, JUDY (a Representative from California)
Announcements
Moment of silence in remembrance of victims of mass shooting at dance studio in Monterey Park, CA, H314 [25JA]
Appointments
Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA]
Committee to escort the President, H729 [7FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H427 [26JA]
——— preempt State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion (see H.R. 2573), H1912 [20AP]
——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]
Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1249 [9MR]
African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (see H.R. 1244), H2246 [10MY]
Agriculture: place moratorium on large concentrated animal feeding operations, strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act, and require country-of-origin labeling on meat and dairy products (see H.R. 797), H2129 [2MY]
Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 3574), H2499 [22MY]
Alien Enemies Act: repeal (see H.R. 3610), H2545 [23MY]
Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5984 [29NO]
Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H1719 [10AP]
——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H1719 [10AP]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]
——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H3145 [23JN]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3070 [21JN]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1729 [13AP]
——— provide protection for good faith donation of pet products (see H.R. 4750), H4034 [26JY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program and preserve Arctic coastal plain (see H.R. 724), H627 [1FE]
Arizona: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 1351), H1761 [17AP]
Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H5182 [30OC]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal collectively to Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866, in recognition of superior, dedicated, and vital service (see H.R. 1222), H5044 [24OC]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 932), H4160 [1AU]
——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2501), H6861 [12DE]
Arts and humanities: address systemic racism and advance equity (see H.R. 3239), H2961 [15JN]
Artsakh: recognize independence and condemn Azerbaijan continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh (see H. Res. 320), H4219 [1SE]
ATF: improve ability to work with agencies to address violent crime, allow enforcement against ‘‘bad apple’’ gun dealers, protect against certain dangerous weapons, and make certain data available to researchers (see H.R. 974), H5653 [8NO]
Aviation: provide for cash refunds for cancelled airline flights and tickets (see H.R. 1233), H1209 [8MR]
Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H781 [8FE]
——— prevent ethnic cleansing and atrocities against ethnic Armenians, promote accountability, and protect and provide humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) (see H.R. 5686), H4988 [3OC]
Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to priority rights of U.S., of claims for payment of customs duties (see H.R. 1453), H4439 [20SE]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument: modify boundary to include certain Federal land in Lake County, CA (see H.R. 1396), H2174 [9MY]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H4207 [25AU]
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]
Bureau of Prisons: require Director conduct comprehensive review of understaffing (see H.R. 6711), H6814 [11DE]
Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H4219 [1SE]
California: designate certain Federal lands as wilderness (see H.R. 2545), H1716 [10AP]
——— provide restoration, economic development, recreation, and conservation on Federal lands in northern California (see H.R. 3700), H2637 [25MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occured January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 321), H3153 [27JN]
CDC: establish grant program to recruit, hire, and train public health nurses (see H.R. 6768), H6941 [13DE]
——— provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H1888 [19AP]
——— provide for demonstration program to facilitate clinical adoption of pregnancy intention screening initiatives by health care and social service providers (see H.R. 3659), H2635 [25MY]
Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building, Oceanside, CA: designate (see H.R. 5985), H6944 [13DE]
Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 645), H4165 [4AU]
Children and youth: promote youth mental health and well-being in changing climate (see H. Res. 259), H2089 [27AP]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H1719 [10AP]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H6111 [4DE]
Civil liberties: ensure due process protections of individuals against unlawful detention based solely on protected characteristic (see H.R. 639), H510 [30JA]
——— express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see H. Res. 733), H4714 [27SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]
Climate: acknowledge climate emergency which demands massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2126 [2MY]
——— establish climate resilience workforce (see H.R. 5760), H4713 [27SE]
——— impact of climate change on health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, importance of U.S. leadership in addressing crisis, and need for science-based plan to reduce fossil fuel emissions (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3575 [13JY]
Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H99 [9JA]
Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 1073), H852 [17FE]
Community College Month: observance (see H. Res. 334), H2175 [9MY]
Congress: provide procedures for congressional disapproval of issuance of additional debt (see H.R. 3953), H2786 [9JN]
——— rename Office of Technology Assessment as Congressional Office of Technology and revise functions and duties (see H.R. 5055), H4988 [3OC]
Construction industries: require paid rest breaks for certain construction employees (see H.R. 785), H677 [2FE]
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]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 1588), H1285 [14MR]
Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr., Post Office Building, Modesto, CA: designate (see H.R. 1555), H1761 [17AP]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 54), H3702 [18JY]
Correctional institutions: enhance coverage and oversight of occupational safety and health standards in correctional facilities (see H.R. 3220), H5044 [24OC]
Cosmetics: provide grants to identify ingredients in salon products harmful to salon workers and women of color, promote green chemistry solutions, and require disclosure of ingredients on labels and company websites (see H.R. 3620), H2766 [6JN]
——— substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5022 [17OC]
Courts: establish judicial ethics (see H.R. 3973), H2787 [9JN]
——— remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see H.R. 2847), H5022 [17OC]
Credit: prohibit inclusion of medical debt on consumer report (see H.R. 6003), H5032 [19OC]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H204 [11JA]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H4298 [13SE]
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: award grants to entities for purposes of supporting capability of such entities to provide care to animals in their care (see H.R. 5897), H6944 [13DE]
——— eliminate reduced price breakfasts and lunches, require income guidelines for determining eligibility for free meals, and base such eligibility on certain percentage of poverty-level (see H.R. 3113), H3953 [25JY]
——— 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 High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement (see H.R. 805), H1719 [10AP]
——— establish pilot program to connect people experiencing homelessness with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3847), H3953 [25JY]
——— establish pilot program to make grants to school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options (see H.R. 3276), H2548 [23MY]
——— establish statewide community eligibility for certain special assistance payments (see H.R. 3112), H3953 [25JY]
——— expand medical expense deduction for elderly and disabled persons under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4815), H4350 [14SE]
——— expand school lunch program community eligibility (see H.R. 2567), H3897 [24JY]
——— extend certain certification periods for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 5757), H4713 [27SE]
——— increase reimbursement rate of school meals (see H.R. 1269), H2174 [9MY]
——— increase reimbursements under child and adult care food program (see H.R. 5569), H6145 [5DE]
——— modify certain requirements for local school wellness policies under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 3331), H5984 [29NO]
——— permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and increase amount of such benefits (see H.R. 3519), H2992 [20JN]
——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1510), H1248 [9MR]
——— 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), H2307 [11MY]
——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and disabled (see H.R. 3037), H2124 [2MY]
——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2243 [10MY]
Dept. of Defense: provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 3826), H4223 [5SE]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5042 [24OC]
——— authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 2715), H2175 [9MY]
——— 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]
——— carry out grant program to support recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs (see H.R. 4550), H3205 [11JY]
——— carry out program to increase access to prekindergarten through high school computer science education (see H.R. 4174), H2958 [15JN]
——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, increase Pell Grant amounts, establish inclusive student success grants, and invest in low-income students and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 4117), H2931 [14JN]
——— end use of corporal punishment in schools by prohibiting funding to any institution or agency utilizing such practices and providing assistance with positive behavior support approaches (see H.R. 3596), H2545 [23MY]
——— establish State-Federal partnerships to provide students with debt-free college and provide Pell Grant eligibility to certain immigrants (see H.R. 3923), H2778 [7JN]
——— increase maximum Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant award and protect program from sequester funding cuts (see H.R. 3233), H2308 [11MY]
——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 3470), H2452 [18MY]
——— prohibit higher education institutions participating in Federal student assistance programs from giving preferential treatment in admissions process to legacy students or donors (see H.R. 4900), H4028 [26JY]
——— provide enhanced student loan relief to educators (see H.R. 1757), H1408 [23MR]
——— provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners (see H.R. 3138), H2812 [12JN]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H5365 [2NO]
——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6816 [11DE]
——— require State report cards to reflect same race groups as decennial census of population (see H.R. 6086), H5173 [26OC]
Dept. of Energy: establish grant program for tree planting to reduce residential energy consumption (see H.R. 6348), H5938 [28NO]
Dept. of HHS: allow community supports to meet specific needs of families and children through electronic care portal under Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families program (see H.R. 476), H277 [24JA]
——— authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 3682), H2636 [25MY]
——— authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals relative to accessing abortion services (see H.R. 4268), H3071 [21JN]
——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H202 [11JA]
——— award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H1640 [29MR]
——— award grants to eligible entities for creating or enhancing capacity to treat patients with long-term coronavirus symptoms through multidisciplinary approach (see H.R. 3258), H2309 [11MY]
——— award grants to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals in lieu of law enforcement to respond to emergencies involving persons with mental illness or intellectual developmental disability (see H.R. 6451), H5898 [17NO]
——— carry out grant program for early childhood science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities (see H.R. 3374), H2812 [12JN]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H1761 [17AP]
——— compile into searchable database information relating to Federal support for biomedical research and development (see H.R. 885), H822 [9FE]
——— 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), H2761 [6JN]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H1708 [6AP]
——— establish program of research on risks posed by presence of dioxins, phthalates, pesticides, chemical fragrances, and other components of menstrual products and intimate care products (see H.R. 5957), H5013 [13OC]
——— establish task force to improve access to health care information technology for non-English speakers (see H.R. 6033), H5043 [24OC]
——— establish universal child care and early learning programs (see H.R. 953), H2811 [12JN]
——— expand drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 4895), H4148 [27JY]
——— extend and expand demonstration projects to provide low-income individuals with opportunities to enter and follow career pathway in health professions under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program (see H.R. 4783), H3954 [25JY]
——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 4392), H3150 [27JN]
——— increase availability of LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance (see H.R. 893), H822 [9FE]
——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 2976), H2175 [9MY]
——— provide enhanced funding for family planning services (see H.R. 4329), H3141 [23JN]
——— provide for behavioral and mental health outreach and education strategy to reduce stigma associated with mental health among Hispanic and Latino population (see H.R. 4884), H3949 [25JY]
——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (see H.R. 4914), H4029 [26JY]
——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3583), H2499 [22MY]
——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H2637 [25MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 666), H575 [31JA]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2760), H1907 [20AP]
——— reform process for enforcing U.S. immigration laws (see H.R. 2374), H1640 [29MR]
Dept. of HUD: establish excess urban heat mitigation grant program (see H.R. 2945), H4198 [22AU]
——— establish grant program for planting of qualifying trees in eligible areas (see H.R. 4817), H3888 [20JY]
——— establish Office of Eviction Prevention and authorize funding for Eviction Protection Grant Program (see H.R. 5816), H4854 [28SE]
——— exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 6179), H6111 [4DE]
——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 2918), H2175 [9MY]
——— make grants to States and continua of care to carry out conversions of structures for use as emergency shelters and housing for homeless persons and families (see H.R. 3117), H2812 [12JN]
——— set aside community development block grant amounts for grants to renovate, rehabilitate, and modernize local chapter facilities of veterans service organizations (see H.R. 6361), H5731 [13NO]
Dept. of Justice: authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers (see H.R. 981), H4951 [2OC]
——— clarify causation element in Federal hate crime statute (see H.R. 1091), H853 [17FE]
——— establish Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls (see H.R. 5573), H5045 [24OC] (see H.R. 6828), H6985 [14DE]
——— improve compensation under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 4426), H3158 [30JN]
——— make grants to States to provide right to counsel in civil actions relative to eviction (see H.R. 6696), H6814 [11DE]
Dept. of Labor: establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H3897 [24JY]
——— increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor and annually report to Congress on child labor violations (see H.R. 2956), H2084 [27AP]
——— 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), H1951 [25AP]
——— prohibit employers from paying employees in garment industry by piece rate and require manufacturers and contractors in garment industry to register with Dept. of Labor (see H.R. 5502), H4913 [29SE]
——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see H.R. 2900), H2992 [20JN]
——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 4579), H3476 [12JY]
——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 1499), H1660 [29MR]
——— strengthen protections against child labor violations (see H.R. 6079), H5468 [6NO]
Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H864 [21FE]
Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance to Israel does not support detention or ill-treatment of Palestinian children, seizure or destruction of Palestinian property, or further annexation of Palestinian land (see H.R. 3103), H2175 [9MY]
——— establish Office To Monitor and Combat Islamophobia (see H.R. 3985), H2787 [9JN]
——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H4212 [29AU]
——— nullify termination of Fulbright exchange program with regard to China and Hong Kong relative to future exchanges for participants traveling both from and to China or Hong Kong (see H.R. 2381), H1640 [29MR]
Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 470), H276 [24JA]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off coast of California (see H.R. 1172), H873 [24FE]
——— provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see H.R. 1065), H852 [17FE]
Dept. of Transportation: 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), H4219 [1SE]
Dept. of Transportaton: provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (see H.R. 3255), H2599 [24MY]
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]
——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 984), H3173 [6JY]
——— codify authority to assign disability rating of total to veteran by reason of unemployability (see H.R. 6362), H5731 [13NO]
——— establish Merchant Mariner Equity Compensation Fund to provide benefits to certain individuals who served in U.S. merchant marine during World War II (see H.R. 39), H6111 [4DE]
——— extend eligibility for work-study allowance paid to certain individuals who pursue programs of rehabilitation, education, or training (see H.R. 3601), H2545 [23MY]
——— 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), H4199 [22AU]
——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H2174 [9MY]
——— prepare annual report on suicide prevention (see H.R. 4157), H4350 [14SE]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H3701 [18JY]
——— treat certain individuals who served in Vietnam with Republic of Korea Armed Forces as U.S. Armed Forces veteran for purposes of provision of health care (see H.R. 366), H238 [13JA]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3651), H4350 [14SE]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H1885 [19AP]
Discrimination: condemn great replacement theory, acknowledge impact of white supremacist violence on black community of Buffalo, NY, remember hate crime victims, and address white supremacist violence (see H. Res. 413), H2426 [17MY]
——— 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]
Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 599), H489 [27JA]
Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (see H.R. 1060), H851 [17FE]
Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 315), H1909 [20AP]
Ecology and environment: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see H.R. 1705), H4147 [27JY]
Education: support public schools that provide students with well-rounded education and prepare students for success in life, foster parental involvement, and protect civil rights of students and families (see H. Res. 219), H1279 [10MR]
Educator Mental Health Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 436), H2500 [22MY]
Elections: improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H4223 [5SE]
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]
——— expand access to benefits and ensure fair treatment for part-time workers (see H.R. 5578), H4407 [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]
Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H6146 [5DE]
Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 217), H1249 [9MR]
EPA: prohibit sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers (see H.R. 6654), H6817 [11DE]
——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4178), H2958 [15JN]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1249 [9MR]
FAA: assist aviation-impacted communities in mitigating noise burden they face and increase engagement and responsiveness to communities (see H.R. 1047), H1209 [8MR]
——— 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]
——— strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 1716), H1761 [17AP]
Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 337), H2175 [9MY]
Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4046), H2808 [12JN]
Family and Medical Leave Act: expand employees eligible for leave and employers subject to leave requirements (see H.R. 694), H625 [1FE]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H1951 [25AP]
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), H2174 [9MY]
FDA: reaffirm authority to approve drugs for abortion care (see H. Res. 309), H1887 [19AP]
——— require medical device manufacturers to provide notification of design or cleaning instruction changes and safety warnings issued in foreign countries about design and cleaning (see H.R. 1090), H853 [17FE]
Federal employees: 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), H4212 [29AU]
——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5995), H6146 [5DE]
Federal Rules of Evidence: limit admissibility of evidence of defendant’s creative or artistic expression against such defendant in criminal proceeding (see H.R. 2952), H4991 [6OC]
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez U.S. Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5754), H5034 [19OC]
FEMA: establish pilot grant program for mobile pet shelters during emergencies and major disasters (see H.R. 5175), H5022 [17OC]
Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 744), H4910 [29SE]
Financial institutions: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 582), H511 [30JA]
——— repeal exemption from enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to bank holding companies with certain total consolidated assets (see H.R. 1602), H1297 [17MR]
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]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]
——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2870), H2047 [26AP]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3–D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 4074), H2884 [13JN]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H509 [30JA]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 4184), H2958 [15JN]
——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H5653 [8NO]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]
——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 584), H2811 [12JN]
——— require manufacturers and retailers to include warning labels that provide telephone number of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (see H.R. 5467), H5022 [17OC]
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 Intelligence Surveillance Act: implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities (see H.R. 6262), H5543 [7NO]
——— reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (see H.R. 6570), H6816 [11DE]
Foreign policy: importance of taking feminist approach to all aspects, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms (see H. Res. 209), H1206 [8MR]
——— support inclusive and meaningful participation of youth in peace building and conflict prevention, management, and resolution, as well as post-conflict relief and recovery efforts (see H.R. 5851), H6145 [5DE]
Foreign trade: provide for liquidation or reliquidation of certain products from European Union (see H.R. 3739), H5654 [8NO]
——— reauthorize Trade Adjustment Assistance programs, extend and reform Generalized System of Preferences, amend Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the U.S., and modify certain rates of duty temporarily (see H.R. 4276), H3107 [22JN]
Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within National Forest System (see H.R. 3853), H2762 [6JN]
Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution: observance (see H. Res. 74), H510 [30JA]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1886 [19AP]
Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H1719 [10AP]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2736), H1906 [20AP]
——— require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees (see H.R. 3950), H6816 [11DE]
Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see H. Res. 195), H2503 [22MY]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]
Health: allow paid leave for health needs of individuals or their partners following pregnancy loss, failed reproductive procedure, or failed adoption or surrogacy arrangement and support related research and education (see H.R. 6103), H5174 [26OC]
——— 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), H5177 [26OC]
——— 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), H2139 [5MY]
——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3420), H2424 [17MY]
Health Resources and Services Administration: modify loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment workforce to relieve workforce shortages (see H.R. 4933), H4029 [26JY]
Hispanic Americans: recognize disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirm support for ensuring equal pay and closing gender wage gap (see H. Con. Res. 72), H5023 [17OC]
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), H1713 [6AP]
Homeless: address root cause, meet needs of communities impacted by homelessness, support community housing efforts, and ensure democratic participation and inclusion of homeless (see H.R. 1708), H1326 [22MR]
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), H3209 [11JY]
——— prohibit owners of covered dwelling units from assessing or collecting certain fees from tenants (see H.R. 4907), H4194 [18AU]
Hunting and trapping: prohibit body-gripping traps in National Wildlife Refuge System (see H.R. 5217), H4187 [15AU]
Immigrant Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 483), H2779 [7JN]
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), H2956 [15JN]
——— eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status (see H.R. 4285), H3108 [22JN]
——— establish critical assistance programs for immigrants and refugees to overcome common challenges such as language barriers and employment attainment, and help in breaking down barriers to naturalization (see H.R. 1643), H1293 [17MR]
——— establish right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal (see H.R. 2697), H2547 [23MY]
——— exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see H.R. 2823), H1945 [25AP]
——— expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5008), H4139 [27JY]
——— extend honorary citizenship to otherwise qualified noncitizens who enlisted in Philippines and died while serving on active duty with U.S. Armed Forces during certain periods of hostilities (see H.R. 3714), H4212 [29AU]
——— extend immigration benefits to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and other gender-based violence (see H.R. 5145), H4164 [4AU]
——— provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]
——— provide punishments for immigration consultants that provide fraudulent services to immigrants (see H.R. 5797), H4854 [28SE]
——— remove Registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (see H.R. 1511), H1248 [9MR]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: designate as legal public holiday and replace term ‘‘Columbus Day’’ with ‘‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’’ in laws and regulations (see H.R. 5822), H4913 [29SE]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize funding for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities (see H.R. 5141), H4194 [18AU]
——— authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2715), H2175 [9MY] (see H.R. 4519), H3176 [10JY]
Insurance: provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for certain individuals at greater risk for breast cancer (see H.R. 3086), H5177 [26OC]
——— provide for special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 6716), H6814 [11DE]
——— require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 2439), H2089 [27AP]
——— require coverage of infertility treatments (see H.R. 4731), H3856 [19JY]
——— require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives (see H.R. 3589), H2500 [22MY]
Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (see H. Res. 310), H1909 [20AP]
——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H2120 [28AP]
——— 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]
IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4322), H3140 [23JN]
——— provide authority to postpone certain tax deadlines by reason of State declared disasters or emergencies (see H.R. 3861), H2762 [6JN]
Israel: support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4188 [15AU]
Kimchi Day: designate (see H. Res. 280), H1709 [6AP]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H4188 [15AU]
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]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]
Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (see H.R. 1369), H1113 [3MR]
Korematsu, Fred T.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 640), H510 [30JA]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (see H.R. 6081), H5173 [26OC]
Languages: increase language access to behavioral health services at eligible health centers (see H.R. 3817), H2962 [15JN]
Law enforcement: prohibit use of facial recognition or other biometric technology by Federal entities and condition Federal funding on similar moratoria by State and local entities (see H.R. 1404), H1465 [27MR]
Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H4212 [29AU]
LGBTQI+: protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world (see H.R. 4050), H2808 [12JN]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 568), H3159 [30JN]
Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2803), H1914 [24AP]
Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building, Downey, CA: designate (see H.R. 3575), H2499 [22MY]
Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 49), H251 [20JA]
Lunar New Year Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 430), H250 [20JA]
Major Megan McClung Post Office Building, Mission Viejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 3608), H2545 [23MY]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2992 [20JN]
Medicaid: eliminate general funding limitations for U.S. territories (see H.R. 949), H825 [9FE]
——— ensure that medical assistance is available to children in foster care who are placed in qualified residential treatment program (see H.R. 4056), H2883 [13JN]
——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H4995 [10OC]
——— provide higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures for maternal health care services (see H.R. 4585), H3476 [12JY]
——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5568), H4992 [6OC]
Medicare: allow payments for certain items and services furnished at excepted off-campus outpatient departments of provider to be determined under prospective payment system for hospital outpatient department services (see H.R. 955), H1848 [18AP]
——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H5001 [11OC]
——— establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 3421), H2424 [17MY]
——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 3876), H2763 [6JN]
——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H98 [9JA]
——— provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination (see H.R. 4752), H4952 [2OC]
——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 35), H98 [9JA]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H1761 [17AP]
——— provide for enhanced beneficiary information through access to annual notifications in multiple languages (see H.R. 420), H1912 [20AP]
——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H6051 [30NO]
——— 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), H2811 [12JN]
Members of Congress: condemn calls from Members for expulsion of Palestinians from U.S. (see H. Res. 895), H6993 [15DE]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 372), H2171 [9MY]
Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]
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]
Molina, Gloria: tribute (see H. Res. 553), H3142 [23JN]
Motor vehicles: require information about motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement (see H.R. 5735), H4858 [28SE]
National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 338), H2118 [28AP]
National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H5729 [13NO]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 307), H2175 [9MY]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]
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), H4266 [12SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 682), H4297 [13SE]
National Menstrual Health and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 351), H2175 [9MY]
National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 59), H324 [25JA]
National Microtia and Atresia Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 867), H5729 [13NO]
National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 674), H4440 [20SE]
National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H676 [2FE]
National Museum of American History: support LGBTQI+ history and women’s history education programs (see H.R. 4273), H3107 [22JN]
National School Psychology Week: designate (see H. Res. 748), H4910 [29SE]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 120), H826 [9FE]
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 281), H1709 [6AP]
NCAA: express that organization is subject to Title IX and should work to prevent sex discrimination in its programs and activities (see H. Con. Res. 54), H3954 [25JY]
NIH: extend Gabriella Miller Kids First Pediatric Research Program (see H.R. 3391), H2377 [16MY]
NOAA: maintain program that improves wildfire forecasting and detection (see H.R. 550), H426 [26JA]
Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 5292), H4267 [12SE]
Older Americans Bill of Rights: establish to guarantee affordable health care, financial, and retirement security for seniors (see H. Res. 460), H2708 [31MY]
Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see H.R. 1794), H1437 [24MR]
Paul Ignatius Post Office, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 1687), H1300 [21MR]
PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 678), H4716 [27SE]
Philippines: suspend security assistance until certain reforms to military and police forces are made (see H.R. 1433), H2174 [9MY]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see H. Res. 819), H5174 [26OC]
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), H5104 [25OC]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H2787 [9JN]
Postal Service: restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H4183 [11AU]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]
Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 4170), H2957 [15JN]
Real estate: preempt State prohibitions on real estate purchases by foreign citizens (see H.R. 3697), H2636 [25MY]
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), H7000 [19DE]
Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 265), H2175 [9MY]
Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6081 [1DE]
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 2387), H1641 [29MR] (see H.R. 5881), H4985 [3OC]
SBA: anniversary (see H. Res. 633), H4142 [27JY]
——— enhance ability of Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of services provided (see H.R. 5999), H5985 [29NO]
——— improve women’s business center program (see H.R. 5361), H6211 [6DE]
Schools: require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of students or parent or guardian of such students (see H.R. 1619), H4160 [1AU]
Senior citizens: reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 2718), H2812 [12JN]
Slavery Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 84), H4158 [1AU]
Small business: require collection of small business loan data relative to LGBTQ-owned businesses (see H.R. 6652), H6208 [6DE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H1251 [9MR]
——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1046), H4716 [27SE]
——— exclude from income certain cost of living adjustments for determining eligibility and benefits for disabled individuals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5086), H4188 [15AU]
——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]
——— provide equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4260), H3070 [21JN]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H325 [25JA]
——— require States to comply with Federal standards established under Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3461), H2452 [18MY]
SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H821 [9FE]
——— produce and make available identification at no cost for purpose of allowing certain individuals to meet certain identification requirements (see H.R. 4852), H3948 [25JY]
Supreme Court: allow for twelve associate Justices (see H.R. 3422), H2424 [17MY]
——— condemn decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and commit to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform (see H. Res. 28), H204 [11JA]
Syria: prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H4223 [5SE]
Taiwan: approve and implement agreement between American Institute in Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office regarding trade between U.S. and Taiwan (see H.R. 4004), H2806 [12JN]
——— recognize value of tax agreement (see H. Res. 449), H2638 [25MY]
Taxation: 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. 5456), H4343 [14SE]
——— establish excise tax on plastics (see H.R. 5564), H4406 [19SE]
——— exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (see H.R. 4070), H4173 [8AU]
——— exclude from gross income compensation for expenses and losses resulting from certain wildfires (see H.R. 4970), H4153 [28JY]
——— expand and improve earned income tax credit (see H.R. 1468), H1206 [8MR]
——— expand denial of deduction for certain excessive employee remuneration (see H.R. 324), H232 [12JA]
——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]
——— impose financial transaction tax on trading of stocks, bonds and derivatives and invest such funds in domestic priorities (see H.R. 4119), H2931 [14JN]
——— 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), H2047 [26AP]
——— 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), H1951 [25AP]
——— modify employer-provided fringe benefits for bicycle commuting (see H.R. 3473), H2452 [18MY]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H1709 [6AP]
——— 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 for election to expense certain qualified sound recording costs otherwise chargeable to capital account (see H.R. 1259), H2129 [2MY]
——— provide lookback rule for amounts related to earned income for purposes of determining tax credits for certain federally declared disasters (see H.R. 2619), H2642 [25MY]
——— provide special rules for taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within U.S. (see H.R. 5988), H5031 [19OC]
——— provide tax credit for purchase of certain new electric bicycles (see H.R. 1685), H3178 [10JY]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H2308 [11MY]
——— reinstate estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes on estates valued over certain amount and end tax breaks and loopholes for high-value trusts and estates (see H.R. 2676), H1845 [18AP]
——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 2555), H1717 [10AP]
——— treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 4391), H3150 [27JN]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H1888 [19AP]
Terrorism: acknowledge that after September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, individuals were targeted for their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggest relief to support those affected (see H. Res. 671), H4230 [8SE]
Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 269), H1693 [30MR]
Transportation: award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from critically underserved urban and rural communities to green spaces (see H.R. 3092), H2134 [5MY]
Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: support goals and provisions (see H. Res. 77), H1302 [21MR]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]
U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H2957 [15JN]
U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2812 [12JN]
Unemployment: provide that individuals engaged in labor disputes may receive unemployment benefits (see H.R. 6063), H5468 [6NO]
Venezuela: call for immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez (see H. Res. 578), H3954 [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. 1282), H1047 [1MR]
——— prevent noncitizen veterans from being deported, improve tracking of noncitizen veterans in immigration proceedings, and bring certain eligible deported veterans back home (see H.R. 4569), H5938 [28NO]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H5903 [21NO]
Voting: allow all eligible voters to vote by mail and establish national procedures for automatic voter registration for Federal elections (see H.R. 1439), H4212 [29AU]
——— ensure voters in Federal elections do not wait in long lines to vote (see H.R. 5291), H4224 [5SE]
——— expand youth access to voting (see H.R. 5293), H4224 [5SE]
——— modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H4205 [25AU]
——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5322), H5654 [8NO]
——— remove barriers to ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5294), H4224 [5SE]
——— require inclusion of voter registration information with certain leases and vouchers for federally assisted rental housing and mortgage applications (see H.R. 5290), H4224 [5SE]
——— 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]
Warehouse Worker Recognition Week: support goals (see H. Res. 653), H4181 [11AU]
Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 1729), H1465 [27MR]
——— restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H6051 [30NO]
Wildfire Preparedness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 343), H2118 [28AP]
William L. Reynolds Post Office Building, Santa Clarita, CA: designate (see H.R. 292), H280 [24JA]
Women: clarify constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights has met requirements of Constitution and is valid and enforceable and Archivist of U.S. must certify and publish article without delay (see H.J. Res. 82), H3612 [14JY]
——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 [15MY]
——— recognize that U.S. needs to support and strengthen mothers in workforce by investing in Mom Economy (see H. Res. 605), H4213 [29AU]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]
World Contraception Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 68), H4499 [26SE]
World Menopause Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 806), H5232 [1NO]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H4193 [18AU]
——— recognize victims, commemorate anniversary of explosion, and call for exoneration of African-American sailors convicted of mutiny relative to service at Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, CA (see H. Con. Res. 16), H4219 [1SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Abortion: 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]
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]
California: modify boundary of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designate certain wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers (see H.R. 3681), H2636 [25MY]
Chinese Exclusion Act: anniversary of repeal (see H. Res. 936), H6985 [14DE]
Clothing industry: honor Thai-American garment workers freed from El Monte, CA, sweatshop, acknowledge positive change as result of El Monte case, and recognize fight against such conditions and for corporate accountability (see H. Res. 710), H4438 [20SE]
Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 691), H4380 [18SE]
Crime: 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]
Dept. of Education: reinstate authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6077), H5172 [26OC]
Dept. of HHS: 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 resources to access foundational educational training, such as English as foreign language and adult basic education, and provide child care in Health Profession Opportunity Grant program projects (see H.R. 4781), H3887 [20JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 5248), H4196 [22AU]
——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (see H.R. 1828), H1527 [28MR]
Dept. of Justice: award grants to provide legal resources to petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders (see H.R. 4854), H3948 [25JY]
——— remove linguistic barriers to participation in gun violence prevention strategies (see H.R. 4780), H3887 [20JY]
Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (see H.R. 2668), H1844 [18AP]
Immigration: promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 5560), H4406 [19SE]
IRS: allow individuals filing for extension on Federal tax return to avoid penalty for failure to pay income tax by timely paying certain percent of income tax liability for prior year (see H.R. 3566), H2499 [22MY]
——— 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), H3141 [23JN]
Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (see H.R. 3133), H2170 [9MY]
——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following mastectomy (see H.R. 4779), H3887 [20JY]
——— provide for coverage of peer support services (see H.R. 6748), H6940 [13DE]
National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day: designate (see H. Res. 385), H2245 [10MY]
OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H4028 [26JY]
SBA: increase amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to approval of appropriate Federal banking agency (see H.R. 400), H248 [20JA]
Taxation: modify age limitations on eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 5689), H4497 [26SE]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Abortion: 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 (H.R. 12), H1693 [30MR]
California: modify boundary of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designate certain wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers (H.R. 3681), H2639 [25MY]
Dept. of Education: reinstate authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (H.R. 6077), H5175 [26OC]
Dept. of HHS: 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 (H.R. 3680), H2639 [25MY]
——— provide resources to access foundational educational training, such as English as foreign language and adult basic education, and provide child care in Health Profession Opportunity Grant program projects (H.R. 4781), H3890 [20JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (H.R. 5248), H4197 [22AU]
——— protect victims of crime or serious labor violations from deportation during enforcement actions (H.R. 1828), H1528 [28MR]
Dept. of Justice: award grants to provide legal resources to petitioners seeking extreme risk protection orders (H.R. 4854), H3951 [25JY]
——— remove linguistic barriers to participation in gun violence prevention strategies (H.R. 4780), H3890 [20JY]
Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (H.R. 2668), H1846 [18AP]
Immigration: promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (H.R. 5560), H4408 [19SE]
IRS: allow individuals filing for extension on Federal tax return to avoid penalty for failure to pay income tax by timely paying certain percent of income tax liability for prior year (H.R. 3566), H2501 [22MY]
——— 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 (H.R. 4326), H3143 [23JN]
Medicare: coverage of acupuncturist services (H.R. 3133), H2172 [9MY]
——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following mastectomy (H.R. 4779), H3889 [20JY]
——— provide for coverage of peer support services (H.R. 6748), H6942 [13DE]
OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (H.R. 4897), H4031 [26JY]
SBA: increase amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to approval of appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 400), H251 [20JA]
Taxation: modify age limitations on eligibility for earned income tax credit (H.R. 5689), H4499 [26SE]
Remarks
Abortion: 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, H63 [9JA], H184 [11JA]
——— 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 (H.R. 12), H2997 [21JN]
——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 26), H184 [11JA]
Colleges and universities: require additional foreign gifts reporting for institutions of higher education, certain staff and faculty, and foreign investments within endowments (H.R. 5933), H6177 [6DE]
Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 11), H127 [10JA]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Con. Res. 3), H174 [11JA]
Dept. of Commerce: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414’’ (H.J. Res. 39), H2100 [28AP]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3533 [13JY]
——— prohibit participation in training or support for certain race-based concepts as requirement for hiring, promotion, or employee retention, H3533 [13JY]
Dept. of Labor: provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation (H.R. 1163), H2291 [11MY]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5598 [8NO]
House Rules: amend and adopt (H. Res. 5), H63 [9JA]
——— consideration of certain bills and resolutions (H. Res. 5), H63 [9JA]
Immigration: provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (H.R. 3194), H2269 [11MY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2268 [11MY]
IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H88 [9JA]
Lao New Year: observance, E309• [13AP]
Pasadena, CA: anniversary of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, E539• [9JN]
Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2036 [26AP], H2612 [25MY]
SBA: increase amount that certain banks and savings associations may invest in small business investment companies, subject to approval of appropriate Federal banking agency (H.R. 400), H305 [25JA]
——— prohibit funding for Community Advantage Small Business Lending Companies program, H5598 [8NO]
Votes: position on missed, E52• [25JA], E249• [23MR], E413• [10MY], E1102• [14NO]
Remarks in House relative to
Gooden, Representative: characterization of remarks directed at Representative Chu, H990 [1MR], E164 [28FE]
Tributes
Lawson, James, H4418 [20SE]
Lew, Ronald S.W., E569• [15JN]
Sham, Stephen, E1189• [7DE]