COLLINS, MIKE (a Representative from Georgia)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5274, H5319 [2NO]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5603 [8NO]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H250 [20JA]

Agent Raul H. Gonzalez, Jr., Memorial Post Office, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 412), H249 [20JA]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H5894 [15NO]

Armed Forces: establish certain remedies for certain individuals involuntarily separated from Armed Forces solely on basis of refusing to receivee coronavirus vaccinations (see H.R. 3458), H2452 [18MY]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4716 [27SE]

ATF: abolish (see H.R. 374), H430 [26JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]

Biden, President: condemn administration for failing to fulfill U.S. Government duty to American citizens left stranded in Israel (see H. Res. 797), H5032 [19OC]

——— impeachment (see H. Res. 420), H5014 [13OC]

Bowman, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 812), H5105 [25OC] (see H. Res. 912), H6144 [5DE]

——— expel from House of Representatives (see H. Res. 755), H4951 [2OC]

Buttigieg, Sec. of Transportation: condemn and call for resignation (see H. Res. 188), H970 [28FE]

Carter, Rosalynn Smith: tribute (see H. Res. 910), H6144 [5DE]

Colleges and universities: condemn support of certain terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to creation of hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff (see H. Res. 798), H5032 [19OC]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1209), H4298 [13SE]

Dept. of Education: terminate (see H.R. 899), H857 [17FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: cease all immigration functions at ports of entry along southern border until certification is made that no individuals included on terrorist screening database are able to enter U.S. (see H.R. 6170), H5228 [1NO]

——— suspend entry of aliens (see H.R. 29), H1719 [10AP]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit civil action against States for certain border security measures (see H.R. 6619), H6207 [6DE]

Dept. of Labor: clarify treatment of two or more employers as joint employers under National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 2826), H1945 [25AP]

Dept. of State: submit report on designation of Reynosa/Los Metros faction of Gulf Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas as foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 1564), H1297 [17MR]

Dept. of Transportation: establish axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods (see H.R. 3318), H2503 [22MY]

Executive Office of the President: terminate Office of Gun Violence Prevention and prohibit establishment of any similar successor office (see H.R. 5948), H5007 [12OC]

FAA and TSA: jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs (see H.R. 4362), H3142 [23JN]

FEC: prohibit Members of Congress from making direct and personal solicitations of campaign funds or campaign expenditures during government shutdown and reduce pay if government shutdown takes effect (see H.R. 5805), H4854 [28SE]

——— remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H3205 [11JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 53), H856 [17FE]

——— prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce measures requiring certain employees to refer to individual by preferred pronouns or name other than their legal name (see H.R. 6432), H5892 [15NO]

——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]

——— require head of each agency to allow Members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings (see H.R. 5465), H4344 [14SE]

——— require use of term ‘‘Taiwan’’ instead of ‘‘Chinese Taipei’’ (see H.R. 5630), H5014 [13OC]

FEMA: authorize appropriations for U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs (see H.R. 4090), H2930 [14JN]

Firearms: discontinue collection by Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses and require destruction of such collected records (see H.R. 1271), H1046 [1MR]

——— enhance privacy of legal gun owners (see H.R. 5949), H5007 [12OC]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H972 [28FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 3492), H5044 [24OC]

——— prohibit President and Dept. of HHS from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for purpose of imposing gun control (see H.R. 5561), H5039 [20OC]

——— reduce minimum age to obtain handgun from Federal firearms licensee (see H.R. 6782), H7000 [19DE]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (see H.R. 6570), H6742 [7DE]

Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act: repeal (see H.R. 5577), H5009 [12OC]

FRS: require audit of Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H325 [25JA]

Garland, Attorney General: impeachment (see H. Res. 410), H5016 [16OC]

Health: prohibit imposition of mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings (see H.R. 5368), H4229 [8SE]

Immigration: recognize State sovereign power to repel invasion and defend citizenry from overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels at southern border (see H. Res. 50), H6861 [12DE]

——— terminate requirement for proof of coronavirus vaccination for aliens (see H.R. 4726), H5014 [13OC]

Iran: impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]

——— invalidate use of U.S. passports to travel to Iran (see H.R. 6010), H5038 [20OC]

——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]

John Gibson, Dan James, William Sapp, and Frankie Smiley VA Clinic, Hinesville, GA: designate (see H.R. 593), H488 [27JA]

Labor unions: extend certain free choice protections relative to labor organization participation to independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking flexible work options (see H.R. 2700), H3891 [20JY]

——— protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H6861 [12DE]

LGBTQI+: prohibit certain Federal activity relative to promotion of LGBTQI+ Pride Month and display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds (see H.R. 4398), H3174 [6JY]

——— prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H3178 [10JY]

Lujan Grisham, Michelle: condemn actions of Governor of New Mexico for subverting Second Amendment to Constitution and depriving citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms (see H. Res. 684), H4346 [14SE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2665 [30MY]

Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 8), H1466 [27MR] (see H. Res. 863), H5857 [14NO]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H631 [1FE]

Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (see H. Res. 683), H4350 [14SE]

Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H. Res. 770), H4994 [10OC]

——— express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

Motor vehicles: clarify regulations to allow installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps (see H.R. 5455), H5022 [17OC]

National Firearms Act: repeal (see H.R. 450), H683 [2FE]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2136 [5MY]

National Quantum Initiative Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6213), H5403 [3NO]

NIH: prohibit Federal funding for security protection for former Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (see H.R. 5609), H4437 [20SE]

NOAA: improve weather research, support improvements in weather forcasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities relating to weather data (see H.R. 6093), H5173 [26OC]

Public lands: improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land (see H.R. 6492), H5982 [29NO]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2935 [14JN]

Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office, Mount Vernon, GA: designate (see H.R. 3944), H2785 [9JN]

Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]

Taiwan: encourage full participation in Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) (organization) forum (see H. Con. Res. 71), H4995 [10OC]

Taxation: permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H4349 [14SE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish IRS, and institute national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H238 [13JA]

Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4181), H2958 [15JN]

Tlaib, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 772), H4999 [11OC] (see H. Res. 807), H5043 [24OC]

Trump, Donald J.: expunge impeachment of December 18, 2019 (see H. Res. 538), H3145 [23JN]

——— expunge impeachment of January 13, 2021 (see H. Res. 547), H3178 [10JY]

U.S. Geological Survey: include copper on list of critical minerals (see H.R. 3885), H3953 [25JY]

University of Georgia: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 16), H151 [10JA]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]

Weather: research impact of obstructions on radar detection and prediction capabilities (see H.R. 3764), H2707 [31MY]

Wray, Christopher A.: impeachment (see H. Res. 406), H5016 [16OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

District of Columbia: condemn Mayor Muriel Bowser, Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Councilman Charles Allen, and Washington, DC, government, for failure to stop crime epidemic (see H. Res. 877), H5899 [17NO]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (see H.R. 1734), H1407 [23MR]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System and establish National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (see H.R. 4373), H3150 [27JN]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H1526 [28MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), H1410 [23MR]

NOAA: reauthorize National Integrated Drought Information System and establish National Coordinated Soil Moisture Monitoring Network (H.R. 4373), H3152 [27JN]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commerical pilot courses (H.R. 1818), H1528 [28MR]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H1721 [13AP], H2783 [9JN], H2995 [21JN], H3899 [25JY], H5673 [13NO]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H1721 [13AP], H2783 [9JN], H6945 [14DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H3962, H3966, H4019 [26JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H6945 [14DE]

Arlington National Cemetery: Southern Expansion Project funding, H4043 [27JY]

Biden, President: State of the Union Message, H771 [8FE]

Biden, Robert H. (Hunter): investigation into certain business dealings while President Biden served as Vice President, H3875 [20JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H4308 [14SE]

Buttigieg, Sec. of Transportation: call for resignation, H899 [27FE], H1156 [8MR], H1415 [24MR], H1921 [25AP]

Coast Guard: enforcement of NOAA rule relative to North Atlantic right whale vessel strike reduction, H4631 [27SE]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit land purchases by parties associated with foreign adversaries, H3962 [26JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3580 [14JY]

Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (H.J. Res. 45), veto, H2998 [21JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4631 [27SE]

Dept. of the Interior: allow States to issue fully electronic duck stamps (H.R. 2872), H4366, H4367 [18SE]

——— complete all actions necessary for certain land to be held in restricted fee status by Oglala Sioux Tribe and Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe (H.R. 3371), H4364, H4365 [18SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5274, H5319, H5320 [2NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H3904 [25JY], H4038, H4043 [27JY]

Developing countries: increase development, distribution, and use of clean cookstoves and fuels to improve health, protect climate and environment, empower women, create jobs, and help consumers save time and money (S. 2179), S2232 [22JN]

EPA: prohibit funding to finalize, implement, administer, or enforce proposed NOAA rule relative to North Atlantic right whale vessel strike reduction, H5319, H5320 [2NO]

Executive Office of the President: prohibit funding for Office of the Vice President, H5603 [8NO]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6503), H6758 [11DE]

——— reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3618 [17JY], H3714 [19JY]

Financial institutions: support community banks, H1306 [22MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5603 [8NO]

Immigration: prohibit use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under administrative jurisdiction of Federal land management agencies (H.R. 5283), H5964 [29NO]

——— prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), H3649 [18JY]

——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H5964 [29NO]

Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act: amend (H.R. 663), H4367, H4368, H4369 [18SE]

National Park Service: maintenance funding through reductions in Council on Environmental Quality funding, H5274 [2NO]

National Police Week: observance, H2238 [10MY], H2387 [17MY]

NIST: coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), H1335 [23MR], H2150 [9MY], H3214 [12JY]

——— coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (H.R. 1734), Senate amendment, H6088 [4DE]

Point of order, H4366, H4367 [18SE]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1506 [28MR], H3486 [13JY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H6055 [1DE]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses, H3618 [17JY]

——— allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commerical pilot courses (H.R. 1818), H1469 [28MR]

——— extend funding and expenditure authority of Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6503), H6758 [11DE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish IRS, and institute national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H1793 [18AP]

University of Georgia: tribute to football team, H117 [10JA]

Votes: position on missed, H5493• [7NO]

Tributes

Greene, Dale, H6868 [13DE]

Maddox, Chase L., H2239 [10MY]

Mangum, Janis, H2387 [17MY]

Thomas, Clarence, H714 [7FE]