CURTIS, JOHN R. (a Representative from Utah)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3436, H3437 [12JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H4188 [15AU]
——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H98 [9JA]
Abraham Accords: expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (see H. Res. 311), H1951 [25AP]
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4627), H3574 [13JY]
Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H6145 [5DE]
BLM: allow holders of certain grazing permits to make minor range improvements and require Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior to respond to requests for range improvements within certain time (see H.R. 6441), H5893 [15NO]
CFTC and SEC: provide for system of regulation of digital assets (see H.R. 4763), H6145 [5DE]
China: prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 809), H1251 [9MR]
——— provide for imposition of sanctions relative to forced organ harvesting (see H.R. 4132), H5044 [24OC]
Climate: produce national climate adaptation and resilience strategy (see H.R. 6311), H5651 [8NO]
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]
Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs (House): establish (see H. Res. 29), H204 [11JA]
Crime: prohibit foreign officials from demanding bribes (see H.R. 4696), H3698 [18JY]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H1296 [17MR]
DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 467), H276 [24JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: exempt from inspection slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at custom slaughter facilities (see H.R. 2814), H4212 [29AU]
Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H1888 [19AP]
——— provide authority to include funding requests for chemical and biological defense program in military department budget accounts (see H.R. 3460), H2452 [18MY]
Dept. of Education: allow families with children in Title I schools to put unused Federal education funds toward in-person education should their school close due to coronavirus or teachers union strikes (see H.R. 1733), H1696 [30MR]
——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (see H.R. 734), H1153 [7MR]
——— streamline credit sharing between community colleges and four-year institutions so transfer students know when they are eligible to receive associate’s degree through reverse transfer (see H.R. 4179), H2958 [15JN]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (see H.R. 22), H97 [9JA]
——— prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule titled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products’’ (see H.R. 1640), H1439 [24MR]
——— promulgate regulations to facilitate timely submission of notifications regarding cybersecurity incidents and potential cybersecurity incidents with respect to critical electric infrastructure (see H.R. 1160), H1153 [7MR]
——— provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education (see H.R. 2685), H2314 [11MY]
——— require National Petroleum Council to issue report with respect to petrochemical refineries in U.S. (see H.R. 1085), H1153 [7MR]
——— secure supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials (see H.R. 1068), H1209 [8MR]
Dept. of HHS: improve Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (see H.R. 2544), H1888 [19AP]
——— study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs (see H.R. 2955), H2886 [13JN]
Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— extend compensation provided under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program relative to claims related to uranium mining (see H.R. 3497), H3577 [13JY]
——— require accounting of assets taken from certain foreign citizens by their government and forfeited to U.S. and call for return of such assets to citizens (see H.R. 137), H2992 [20JN]
Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the U.S.’’ (see H.J. Res. 59), H1947 [25AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H917 [27FE]
Dept. of the Interior: convey certain Federal land under administrative jurisdiction of BLM within boundaries of Camp Williams, UT (see H.R. 2468), H1698 [3AP]
Dept. of the Interior and Forest Service: conduct evaluation relative to use of container aerial firefighting system (see H.R. 3389), H2377 [16MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Ski Area Fee Retention Account (see H.R. 930), H824 [9FE]
Dept. of Transportation: increase number of within and beyond perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 3185), H2599 [24MY]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out certain activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities and establish digital National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (see H.R. 3200), H2244 [10MY]
——— develop long-distance bike trails on Federal land (see H.R. 1319), H1049 [1MR]
Diseases and disorders: terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 382), H242 [17JA]
Drugs: reauthorize certain programs to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (see H.R. 4531), H4148 [27JY]
EPA: amend budgetary treatment of certain amounts of water infrastructure financial assistance (see H.R. 2671), H1844 [18AP]
——— clarify requisite timeline for making decision on approval or disapproval of State underground injection control program (see H.R. 3568), H2499 [22MY]
——— eliminate renewable fuel standard advanced biofuel corn starch prohibition (see H.R. 3337), H2812 [12JN]
——— prohibit finalizing, implementing, or enforcing of proposed rules relative to emissions from vehicles (see H.R. 4468), H3170 [6JY]
——— provide interim permit to owner or operator of critical energy resource facility that is subject to final approval (see H.R. 1070), H1153 [7MR]
——— repeal certain Clean Air Act provisions relative to greenhouse gas reduction fund (see H.R. 1023), H1209 [8MR]
——— waive application of certain requirements relative to processing and refining of critical energy resource at critical energy resource facility (see H.R. 1140), H1153 [7MR]
FDA: address regulation of zootechnical animal food substances (see H.R. 6687), H6740 [7DE]
——— improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 427), H4188 [15AU]
Federal firefighters: provide special base rates of pay for Federal wildland firefighters (see H.R. 4831), H4167 [4AU]
FEMA: provide flexibility with Federal cost share for fire management assistance (see H.R. 480), H277 [24JA]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H99 [9JA]
Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H5016 [16OC]
Forest Service: improve health and resiliency of giant sequoias (see H.R. 2989), H2116 [28AP]
——— require standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements (see H.R. 3396), H2423 [17MY]
Health: codify rule requiring hospitals and insurers disclose discounted cash pricing and negotiated rates to consumers (see H.R. 3561), H3145 [23JN]
——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H2082 [27AP]
Hong Kong: provide for review of sanctions (see H.R. 6153), H5228 [1NO]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H5856 [14NO]
Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (see H. Res. 310), H1909 [20AP]
——— 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), H2887 [13JN]
Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2962 [15JN]
Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H5022 [17OC]
Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H1690 [30MR]
——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H3614 [14JY]
Medicare: coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common repiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coranavirus (see H.R. 1770), H1951 [25AP]
——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 1691), H1888 [19AP]
——— ensure stability in payments to home health agencies (see H.R. 5159), H5001 [11OC]
——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 2377), H2129 [2MY]
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]
——— impose sanctions relative to foreign support for terrorist organizations, including Hamas (terrorist organization) and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (see H.R. 340), H2314 [11MY]
Mining and mineral resources: improve permitting process for mining on Federal land (see H.R. 209), H711 [6FE]
Monuments and memorials: increase congressional oversight relative to designation of national monuments (see H.R. 5499), H4345 [14SE]
Motor vehicles: prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see H.R. 1435), H1204 [8MR]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 384), H2245 [10MY]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial: prohibit Federal funding to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature in whole or in part (see H.R. 386), H253 [20JA]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4499 [26SE]
National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation: authorize location of commemorative work on National Mall in District of Columbia (see H.R. 2717), H1886 [19AP]
National Source Water Protection Week: designate (see H. Res. 719), H4456 [21SE]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish food and agriculture cybersecurity clearinghouse (see H.R. 1219), H915 [27FE]
Natural gas: repeal restrictions on exports and imports by allowing domestic suppliers to export natural gas after completing FERC review process (see H.R. 1130), H1153 [7MR]
Natural Gas Act: provide for Federal and State agency coordination in approval of certain authorizations (see H.R. 1115), H1153 [7MR]
Petroleum: prohibit restrictions on export of crude oil or other petroleum products (see H. Con. Res. 17), H1209 [8MR]
Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 21), H97 [9JA]
——— impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H2812 [12JN]
——— improve process to authorize construction, connection, operation, and maintenance of international border-crossing facilities for import and export of oil and natural gas and transmission of electricity (see H.R. 1058), H1153 [7MR]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see H.R. 1), H1296 [17MR]
——— prohibit phase out of gasoline and prevent higher prices for consumers (see H.R. 1155), H1116 [3MR]
Public lands: improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land (see H.R. 6492), H5982 [29NO]
Radioactive substances: prohibit importation into U.S. of unirradiated low-enriched uranium that is produced in Russia (see H.R. 1042), H5044 [24OC]
Salt Lake City, UT: release reversionary interest of U.S. in certain non-Federal land (see H.R. 5768), H4713 [27SE]
Taiwan: authorize negotiation and conclusion and provide for congressional consideration of tax agreement between American Institute in Taiwan and Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (see H.R. 4729), H3856 [19JY]
——— oppose any attempts by China to resolve Taiwan’s status by distorting decisions, language, policies, or procedures of international organizations (see H.R. 1176), H874 [24FE]
Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 3954), H2786 [9JN]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H2935 [14JN]
——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H3700 [18JY]
——— modify and extend deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3435), H3702 [18JY]
——— permit expenditures from health savings accounts, flexible spending arrangements, and health reimbursement arrangements for dietary supplements (see H.R. 4794), H3887 [20JY]
——— permit 529 college savings program funds to be used for certain non-degree technical training certificate programs and apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 329), H232 [12JA]
——— repeal natural gas tax (see H.R. 1141), H1116 [3MR]
Telehealth Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 676), H4263 [12SE]
TransCanada Pipelines Ltd.: express disapproval of revocation by President Biden of Presidential permit for Keystone XL Pipeline (see H. Con. Res. 14), H1153 [7MR]
U.N.: prohibit funding for Human Rights Council until it condemns Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6118), H5180 [30OC]
Utah: authorize holding court for Central Division of Utah in Moab and Monticello (see H.R. 2910), H2048 [26AP]
World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1572), H1951 [25AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Air pollution: reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities (see H.R. 5964), H5020 [17OC]
BLM: provide for exchange of certain Federal and State land in Utah (see H.R. 3049), H2125 [2MY]
——— withdraw rule relative to conservation and landscape health (see H.R. 3397), H2423 [17MY]
Dept. of Commerce: report on protection of consumer information in possession of U.S. companies operating in Hong Kong and on requests by Hong Kong for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance (see H.R. 2815), H1945 [25AP]
Dept. of Energy: make awards to cover regulatory costs relating to licensing certain first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear reactors (see H.R. 6253), H5543 [7NO]
Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (see H.R. 1671), H1300 [21MR]
Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office ‘‘Taiwan Representative Office’’ (see H.R. 3171), H2243 [10MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize expenditures for conduct of certain water conservation measures in Great Salt Lake basin (see H.R. 4094), H2930 [14JN]
——— identify locations in national parks with greatest need for broadband Internet access service and with greatest need for cellular service (see H.R. 5919), H4998 [11OC]
——— include Sec. of HHS in consultations on designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials (see H.R. 6395), H5855 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in Utah (see H.R. 6396), H5855 [14NO]
——— repay States for amounts expended to operate units of National Park System during Government shutdown (see H.R. 5743), H4712 [27SE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: issue guidance on climbing management in designated wilderness areas (see H.R. 1380), H1147 [7MR]
EPA: take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits of chemicals that are critical energy resources when rendering certain determinations (see H.R. 1158), H873 [24FE]
FDA: provide for establishment and maintenance of Pediatric Research Site Network (see H.R. 5269), H4203 [25AU]
Information technology: facilitate expansion of broadband service to rural and Tribal communities through improved permitting efficiency (see H.R. 3307), H2344 [15MY]
——— facilitate Federal broadband permit coordination (see H.R. 3306), H2344 [15MY]
Labeling: make exclusive authority of Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 5556), H4406 [19SE]
Members of Congress: suspend salary during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 5695), H4497 [26SE]
National GIS Day: designate (see H. Res. 868), H5855 [14NO]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (see H.R. 1345), H1112 [3MR]
Natural Resources Conservation Service: allow watershed rehabilitation work after wildfires, carried out before project is approved, to count toward sponsor’s required financial contribution to overall project (see H.R. 1670), H1300 [21MR]
Public lands: improve access for outdoor recreation through use of special recreation permits on Federal recreational lands and waters (see H.R. 1527), H1277 [10MR]
Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (see H.R. 538), H426 [26JA]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires (see H.R. 6779), H6983 [14DE]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Air pollution: reduce methane emissions from flaring and venting natural gas during oil and natural gas production activities (H.R. 5964), H5021 [17OC]
BLM: provide for exchange of certain Federal and State land in Utah (H.R. 3049), H2127 [2MY]
——— withdraw rule relative to conservation and landscape health (H.R. 3397), H2427 [17MY]
Dept. of Commerce: report on protection of consumer information in possession of U.S. companies operating in Hong Kong and on requests by Hong Kong for consumer information, content takedowns, or law enforcement assistance (H.R. 2815), H1948 [25AP]
Dept. of Energy: make awards to cover regulatory costs relating to licensing certain first-of-a-kind advanced nuclear reactors (H.R. 6253), H5544 [7NO]
Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (H.R. 1671), H1301 [21MR]
Dept. of State: enter into negotiations with Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office to rename its office ‘‘Taiwan Representative Office’’ (H.R. 3171), H2245 [10MY]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize expenditures for conduct of certain water conservation measures in Great Salt Lake basin (H.R. 4094), H2933 [14JN]
——— identify locations in national parks with greatest need for broadband Internet access service and with greatest need for cellular service (H.R. 5919), H4999 [11OC]
——— include Sec. of HHS in consultations regarding designations of critical minerals, elements, substances, and materials (H.R. 6395), H5855 [14NO]
——— prohibit funding to finalize and implement certain travel management plans in Utah (H.R. 6396), H5855 [14NO]
——— repay States for amounts expended to operate units of National Park System during Government shutdown (H.R. 5743), H4714 [27SE]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: issue guidance on climbing management in designated wilderness areas (H.R. 1380), H1150 [7MR]
EPA: take into consideration economic, societal, and environmental costs and benefits of chemicals that are critical energy resources when rendering certain determinations (H.R. 1158), H875 [24FE]
FDA: provide for establishment and maintenance of Pediatric Research Site Network (H.R. 5269), H4205 [25AU]
Information technology: facilitate expansion of broadband service to rural and Tribal communities through improved permitting efficiency (H.R. 3307), H2348 [15MY]
——— facilitate Federal broadband permit coordination (H.R. 3306), H2348 [15MY]
Labeling: make exclusive authority of Federal Government to regulate labeling of products made in U.S. and introduced in interstate or foreign commerce (H.R. 5556), H4408 [19SE]
Members of Congress: suspend salary during Government shutdowns (H.R. 5695), H4500 [26SE]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (H.R. 1345), H1114 [3MR]
Natural Resources Conservation Service: allow watershed rehabilitation work after wildfires, carried out before project is approved, to count toward sponsor’s required financial contribution to overall project (H.R. 1670), H1301 [21MR]
Public lands: improve access for outdoor recreation through use of special recreation permits on Federal recreational lands and waters (H.R. 1527), H1279 [10MR]
Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (H.R. 538), H429 [26JA]
Unemployment: terminate benefits to jobless millionaires (H.R. 6779), H6986 [14DE]
Remarks
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (H.R. 22), H214 [12JA]
House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H5929 [28NO]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: establish Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity (H.R. 1345), H3919 [25JY]
Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 21), H355 [26JA]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1556 [29MR]
Taiwan: oppose any attempts by China to resolve Taiwan’s status by distorting decisions, language, policies, or procedures of international organizations (H.R. 1176), H3914 [25JY]
Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (H.R. 538), H892 [27FE]
Tributes
Maloy, Representative, H5929 [28NO]
Parker, Wayne, H3580 [14JY]
Potts, Ken, H2092 [28AP]