JACKSON, JEFF (a Representative from North Carolina)

Amendments

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), H436 [27JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H427 [26JA]

——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H1689 [30MR]

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]

Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary: establish (see H.R. 897), H4987 [3OC]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H5671 [9NO]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5857 [14NO]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H1912 [20AP]

——— ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 208), H1888 [19AP]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H2547 [23MY]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H782 [8FE]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H6210 [6DE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H2350 [15MY]

Armed Forces: establish leave policies for members to seek abortions (see H.R. 6357), H5668 [9NO]

——— expand certain benefits for survivors of members who die in line of duty (see H.R. 854), H1848 [18AP]

Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to priority rights of U.S., of claims for payment of customs duties (see H.R. 1453), H2430 [17MY]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H2351 [15MY]

Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H6816 [11DE]

Carteret County, NC: designate certain creeks in honor of lives lost in Atlantic Ocean plane crash (see H.R. 941), H824 [9FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1288 [14MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 1588), H1302 [21MR]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5857 [14NO]

Courts: limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 1204), H1848 [18AP]

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

——— criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 451), H6210 [6DE]

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: authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see H.R. 1480), H2430 [17MY]

——— codify Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 4713), H6210 [6DE]

——— reauthorize Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program (see H.R. 5308), H6211 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: extend requirement to staff of Education Activity schools to maintain maximum student-to-teacher ratios (see H.R. 6287), H5650 [8NO]

——— include financial literacy education as graduation requirement in high schools operated by Dept. of Defense Education Activity (see H.R. 4118), H4716 [27SE]

Dept. of Education: conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H5009 [12OC]

——— establish Mental Health in Schools Excellence Program to increase recruitment and retention of school-based mental health services providers (see H.R. 3228), H7000 [19DE]

——— increase Federal student loan limits for students in flight education and training programs (see H.R. 2874), H2315 [11MY]

Dept. of Energy and NOAA: conduct collaborative research in order to advance numerical weather and climate prediction in U.S. (see H.R. 1715), H1660 [29MR]

Dept. of HHS: carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H4459 [21SE]

——— establish or expand and operate programs using network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 3443), H2766 [6JN]

——— reauthorize Administration on Aging Lifespan Respite Care Program (see H.R. 6160), H6944 [13DE]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H4716 [27SE]

Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2430 [17MY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (see H.R. 795), H2713 [1JN]

——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2642 [25MY]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H3702 [18JY]

——— propose program to make treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and acute stress disorder available to public safety officers (see H.R. 472), H2713 [1JN]

——— provide grants to State and local law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices to detect dangerous drugs and train personnel on use of such devices (see H.R. 3148), H5030 [18OC]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2051 [26AP]

——— require certain reporting on sexual assault kit testing (see H.R. 5721), H4498 [26SE]

——— study issues on prosecution, victims’ services, prevalence, and restitution relative to human trafficking (see H.R. 528), H2547 [23MY]

Dept. of Transportation: establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see H.R. 2367), H6210 [6DE]

——— establish policy relative to family seating on air transportation (see H.R. 4193), H6210 [6DE]

——— include affordable housing incentives in certain capital investment grants (see H.R. 6199), H5362 [2NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 5633), H7000 [19DE]

——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H6988 [14DE]

——— improve assignment and increase number of patient advocates at medical facilities (see H.R. 808), H6988 [14DE]

——— modify existing national cemeteries to ensure full military honors are provided, propose increase in national cemetery capacity, and assess criteria for interment at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 1413), H1149 [7MR]

——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 234), H630 [1FE]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H1153 [7MR]

Depts. of Agriculture and Energy: establish joint research and development activities (see H.R. 1713), H2314 [11MY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H6111 [4DE]

Discrimination: condemn recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (see H. Res. 450), H2639 [25MY]

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

Drugs: prohibit knowing possession of pill press mold with intent to manufacture counterfeit substance in schedule I or II in capsule, tablet, and other form intended for distribution (see H.R. 1549), H2599 [24MY]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H1914 [24AP]

Employment: 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]

Families and domestic relations: establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours (see H.R. 3639), H7000 [19DE]

——— improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H4857 [28SE]

——— support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H4299 [13SE]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 800), H4459 [21SE]

FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H5044 [24OC]

Federal agencies and departments: require each agency to compile list of unnecessary programs (see H.R. 1390), H1281 [10MR]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H4439 [20SE]

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

FEMA: authorize appropriations for U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs (see H.R. 4090), H3145 [23JN]

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), H2051 [26AP]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H683 [2FE]

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

Forest Service: improve health and resiliency of giant sequoias (see H.R. 2989), H2351 [15MY]

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]

FTC: limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers (see H.R. 2463), H1698 [3AP]

GAO: provide for joint session of House and Senate budget committees to receive presentation on audited financial statement of Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 46), H3897 [24JY]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 88), H628 [1FE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5045 [24OC]

Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize loan repayment program for substance use disorder treatment workforce (see H.R. 4079), H7000 [19DE]

Hispanic Americans: recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in U.S. (see H. Res. 754), H4950 [2OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2461 [18MY]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H4298 [13SE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2812 [12JN]

——— require health plans to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without imposition of cost-sharing requirements (see H.R. 1826), H5000 [11OC]

Iran: condemn massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and uprisings of recent years, including 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 627), H5895 [15NO]

Israel: support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4716 [27SE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2504 [22MY]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3479 [12JY]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H1848 [18AP]

Lewis, John: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H878 [24FE]

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

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2781 [7JN]

Medicaid: provide for demonstration project for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for expansion population (see H.R. 31), H98 [9JA]

Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1617), H1660 [29MR]

——— clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H7000 [19DE]

——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 1835), H5856 [14NO] (see H.R. 2377), H5937 [28NO]

——— permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to coronavirus (see H.R. 1406), H3702 [18JY]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H3478 [12JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit transactions involving certain financial instruments by Members and their spouses (see H.R. 1138), H1719 [10AP]

——— require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 345), H253 [20JA]

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]

Milton F. Fitch, Sr., Post Office Building, Wilson, NC: designate (see H.R. 6750), H6940 [13DE]

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

Motor vehicles: clarify regulations to allow installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps (see H.R. 5455), H4716 [27SE]

——— prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H1915 [24AP]

NASCAR: anniversary (see H. Res. 139), H854 [17FE]

——— mint coins in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 2838), H1946 [25AP]

National Quantum Initiative Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6213), H5731 [13NO]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2175 [9MY]

National Weather Service: upgrade internal instant messaging service (see H.R. 1496), H1247 [9MR]

Native Americans: provide for recognition of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 1101), H877 [24FE]

NIST: conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials (see H.R. 369), H3073 [21JN]

——— coordinate science and research activities relative to illicit drugs containing xylazine, novel synthetic opioids, and other substances of concern (see H.R. 1734), H1529 [28MR]

——— investigate structures other than buildings to inform development of engineering standards, best practices, and building codes related to such structures (see H.R. 4143), H3578 [13JY]

NOAA: improve weather research, support improvements in weather forcasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities relating to weather data (see H.R. 6093), H5546 [7NO]

——— provide guidance for, and investment in, upgrade and modernization of Weather Radio All Hazards network (see H.R. 1482), H1529 [28MR]

North Carolina Central University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 417), H2427 [17MY]

Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to State and local ballot initiatives or referenda (see H.R. 3229), H2642 [25MY]

Postal Service: modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H3478 [12JY]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4716 [27SE]

Russia: call for immediate release of Evan Gershkovich (see H. Res. 377), H2813 [12JN]

——— call for immediate release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 272), H2812 [12JN]

Science: include quantum molecular simulations and modeling in Federal scientific research (see H.R. 1748), H1408 [23MR]

September 11 Day of Remembrance: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 2382), H3702 [18JY]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H3614 [14JY]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H2246 [10MY]

Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 427), H2456 [18MY]

Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H917 [27FE]

Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 3702), H6988 [14DE]

——— 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]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H2548 [23MY]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H2777 [7JN]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H2743 [5JN]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H3577 [13JY]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H2765 [6JN]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H2961 [15JN]

Technology: establish requirements for labeling and user agreements of Internet-connected toys for children (see H.R. 413), H3614 [14JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5856), H6989 [14DE]

Tuberville, Senator: release blanket hold on all pending Dept. of Defense nominations and officer promotions relative to abortion leave policy to ensure military readiness following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 778), H4999 [11OC]

Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H917 [27FE]

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]

——— provide additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 1179), H2350 [15MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H3478 [12JY]

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

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H2351 [15MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H1152 [7MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: authorize Reserve members to take parental leave for adoption or placement for long-term foster care of child (see H.R. 2597), H1724 [13AP]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit support for remote use or cloud use of certain integrated circuits by entities located in China or Macau (see H.R. 4683), H3639 [17JY]

Housing: prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than certain number of single-family residences (see H.R. 6630), H6207 [6DE]

National Weather Service: require evaluation of certain criteria relating to locations for deployment of successor radar systems (see H.R. 4912), H4028 [26JY]

NIST: advance rapid deployment of post quantum cybersecurity standards across U.S. economy and support U.S. cryptography research (see H.R. 5759), H4713 [27SE]

NOAA: establish program to improve precipitation forecasts (see H.R. 4913), H4029 [26JY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Armed Forces: authorize Reserve members to take parental leave for adoption or placement for long-term foster care of child (H.R. 2597), H1727 [13AP]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit support for remote use or cloud use of certain integrated circuits by entities located in China or Macau (H.R. 4683), H3641 [17JY]

Housing: prohibit individuals and entities from owning more than certain number of single-family residences (H.R. 6630), H6209 [6DE]

National Weather Service: require evaluation of certain criteria relating to locations for deployment of successor radar systems (H.R. 4912), H4031 [26JY]

NIST: advance rapid deployment of post quantum cybersecurity standards across U.S. economy and support U.S. cryptography research (H.R. 5759), H4715 [27SE]

NOAA: establish program to improve precipitation forecasts (H.R. 4913), H4031 [26JY]

Remarks

Charlotte, NC: express condolences to families and victims of SouthPark apartment building fire and commend efforts of first responders, H2509 [23MY]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H5882 [15NO], H6031 [30NO]

Dept. of Defense: address decline in military recruitment, H3647 [18JY]

——— blanket hold on all pending nominations and officer promotions relative to establishment of leave policies for members to seek abortions, H3214 [12JY]

FTC: limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers (H.R. 2463), H6031 [30NO]

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), H436, H437 [27JA]

——— provide for national security exemption in plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve, H436, H437 [27JA]

Senate: legislative program, H5933 [28NO]