KILDEE, DANIEL T. (a Representative from Michigan)
Appointments
Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA], H5049 [25OC]
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]
——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]
Agriculture: eliminate direct and indirect subsidies that benefit production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries (see H. Con. Res. 12), H628 [1FE]
——— recognize efforts of agricultural research and promotion boards to develop and strengthen markets for specific commodities while increasing sales, consumer awareness, and overall demand (see H. Res. 588), H3575 [13JY]
Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 2434), H1691 [30MR]
Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H1302 [21MR]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H5029 [18OC]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1411 [23MR]
Arizona: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 1351), H1439 [24MR]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5667), H4858 [28SE]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 932), H843 [14FE]
Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 1368), H1113 [3MR]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 406), H1152 [7MR]
Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H830 [9FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 184), H970 [28FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occured January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 321), H232 [12JA]
CBO: modernize scoring of preventive health legislation to assess long-term health savings (see H.R. 766), H1288 [14MR]
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see H.R. 1637), H1696 [30MR]
Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 645), H4165 [4AU]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H5182 [30OC]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]
Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2693), H3112 [22JN]
Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 691), H4440 [20SE]
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]
Corps of Engineers: study security of Soo Locks and effects on supply chain resulting from its malfunction or failure (see H.R. 3399), H2665 [30MY]
Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 2745), H1907 [20AP]
——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 2953), H2083 [27AP]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H236 [12JA]
——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H2052 [26AP]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H1252 [9MR]
Cummings, Elijah E.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 42), H243 [17JA]
DEA: include fentanyl-related substances under schedule I of Controlled Substances Act, designating they have high potential for abuse and no medical use (see H.R. 568), H1699 [3AP]
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), H1247 [9MR]
——— enhance and expand Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (see H.R. 4856), H3948 [25JY]
Dept. of Commerce: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414’’ (see H.J. Res. 22), H428 [26JA] (see H.J. Res. 39), H1149 [7MR]
Dept. of Defense: improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H839 [14FE]
——— provide outreach to build awareness among former Armed Forces members of process established for review of discharge characterizations (see H.R. 6470), H7000 [19DE]
Dept. of Education: 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]
——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 1387), H1147 [7MR]
——— index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (see H.R. 1742), H1408 [23MR]
——— promote career awareness in accounting as part of well-rounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experience under Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program (see H.R. 3541), H3178 [10JY]
——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H2665 [30MY]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H5039 [20OC]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]
Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (see H.R. 1671), H5108 [25OC]
——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H842 [14FE]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H4206 [25AU]
——— collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers (see H.R. 2548), H1951 [25AP]
——— 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), H5009 [12OC]
——— establish exposure registry and conduct epidemiological studies to assess health outcomes associated with Red Hill Incident at Navy base in Hawaii (see H.R. 4061), H4266 [12SE]
——— establish universal child care and early learning programs (see H.R. 953), H1700 [3AP]
——— expand drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 4895), H4266 [12SE]
——— 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]
——— extend Child Care Stabilization Grant program funding (see H.R. 5433), H4383 [18SE]
——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see H.R. 3523), H4502 [26SE]
——— reauthorize comprehensive opioid recovery centers (see H.R. 1502), H1713 [6AP]
Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2765 [6JN]
——— establish national land bank network in Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp. (see H.R. 2832), H1946 [25AP]
——— expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders (see H.R. 4787), H3887 [20JY]
Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2243 [10MY]
——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H2376 [16MY]
——— remove linguistic barriers to participation in gun violence prevention strategies (see H.R. 4780), H3887 [20JY]
Dept. of Labor: ease benefits process for survivors of miners whose deaths were due to pneumoconiosis (see H.R. 6761), H6941 [13DE]
——— 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]
——— modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (see H.R. 3308), H2344 [15MY]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H3158 [30JN]
——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H1527 [28MR]
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), H4212 [29AU]
——— establish Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program (see H.R. 4636), H3574 [13JY]
——— provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (see H.R. 3255), H2965 [16JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 491), H830 [9FE]
——— award grants to States to improve outreach to veterans through county or Tribal veterans service officers (see H.R. 984), H3073 [21JN]
——— carry out clinical trial of effects of cannabis on certain health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 1003), H1281 [10MR]
——— carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1815), H2743 [5JN]
——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H2811 [12JN]
——— expand health care and benefits for veterans who are victims of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 2441), H3702 [18JY]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 3790), H3145 [23JN]
——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 2413), H5029 [18OC]
——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 1083), H973 [28FE]
——— improve assignment and increase number of patient advocates at medical facilities (see H.R. 808), H678 [2FE]
——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H856 [17FE]
——— improve processing of claims for disability compensation for post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 3718), H4033 [26JY]
——— improve provision of health care for veterans diagnosed with diabetes and heart disease (see H.R. 4150), H4991 [6OC]
——— improve rate of payments provided for beneficiary travel (see H.R. 1278), H1951 [25AP]
——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H4987 [3OC]
——— increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under CHAMPVA program to extend coverage for children of disabled veterans (see H.R. 2414), H2599 [24MY]
——— 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), H5894 [15NO]
——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 645), H1329 [22MR]
——— prepare annual report on suicide prevention (see H.R. 4157), H4350 [14SE]
——— prohibit requiring evidence of certain dose of radiation to determine that veteran is radiation-exposed veteran (see H.R. 4566), H4167 [4AU]
——— reimburse veterans for cost of emergency medical transportation to Federal facility (see H.R. 1774), H4716 [27SE]
——— study and report on prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 4424), H4383 [18SE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3651), H3897 [24JY]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H1885 [19AP]
——— protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 1267), H1209 [8MR]
Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H3069 [21JN]
Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H3173 [6JY]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]
Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 5601), H5030 [18OC]
——— ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 2534), H4218 [1SE]
——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H1247 [9MR]
Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 315), H1909 [20AP]
Eid al-Adha: recognize religious significance and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 556), H3151 [27JN]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H6211 [6DE]
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), H2548 [23MY]
——— 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]
EPA: designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA (see H.R. 6805), H6984 [14DE]
——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H1286 [14MR]
FAA: require installation of secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft (see H.R. 911), H2781 [7JN]
FDA: deny approval of new drug application for opioid analgesic drug on basis of such drug not being clinically superior to other commercially available drugs (see H.R. 1375), H1465 [27MR]
——— establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 1328), H1049 [1MR]
——— require enforcement of labeling regulations against misbranded imitation dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt (see H.R. 1462), H1205 [8MR]
Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2314 [11MY]
——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 536), H877 [24FE]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H2455 [18MY]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H5044 [24OC]
——— modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 582), H511 [30JA]
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]
——— create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage and establish grant program for distribution of safe storage devices (see H.R. 4965), H4137 [27JY]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE] (see H.R. 1145), H1209 [8MR]
——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H3173 [6JY]
——— make it unlawful to sell firearms without promoting safe storage, disseminate safe storage best practices, create grants for safe storage device distribution, and allow tax credit for such device sales (see H.R. 52), H3208 [11JY]
——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H1329 [22MR]
——— 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 transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H869 [21FE]
——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H243 [17JA]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]
——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H1690 [30MR]
Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]
——— enhance mental health and psychosocial support within U.S. development and humanitarian assistance programs (see H.R. 1570), H2642 [25MY]
——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]
Foreign policy: increase foreign aid, enhance security assistance, and strengthen democracy and economic security in Black Sea region (see H.R. 1680), H4987 [3OC]
Foreign trade: develop strategies and options to prevent export to Iran of certain technologies relative to unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 1809), H2138 [5MY]
——— ensure low-value shipments from non-market economies are no longer exempt from paying any duties, taxes, or fees (see H.R. 4148), H5654 [8NO]
——— facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3882), H2887 [13JN]
——— increase civil penalties for, and improve enforcement relative to, customs fraud (see H.R. 2667), H2052 [26AP]
——— provide for liquidation or reliquidation of certain products from European Union (see H.R. 3739), H2992 [20JN]
——— 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]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H1409 [23MR]
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 of the press: maintain free flow of information to public by establishing appropriate limits on federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism (see H.R. 4250), H3614 [14JY]
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), H6111 [4DE]
FTC: require sellers of event tickets to disclose comprehensive information to consumers about ticket prices and related fees (see H.R. 3950), H4991 [6OC]
Glioblastoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 425), H2962 [15JN]
Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4153 [28JY]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]
Health: 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), H4716 [27SE]
Health care facilities: expand take-home prescribing of methadone through pharmacies (see H.R. 1359), H1465 [27MR]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]
Immigration: enhance nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas (see H.R. 6205), H5362 [2NO]
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), H4988 [3OC]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H4193 [18AU]
——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H6944 [13DE]
——— require health plans to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without imposition of cost-sharing requirements (see H.R. 1826), H7008 [22DE]
International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1692 [30MR]
Iran: impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities engaging in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H3178 [10JY]
Iraq: affirm nature and importance of U.S. support for religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq (see H. Res. 554), H3143 [23JN]
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), H3614 [14JY]
——— 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]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H3953 [25JY]
——— support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4153 [28JY]
John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see H.R. 1150), H866 [21FE]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3206 [11JY]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H2791 [9JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 2827), H4349 [14SE]
Lewis, John: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H878 [24FE]
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]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]
Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H3208 [11JY]
——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1634), H4383 [18SE]
——— delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2129 [2MY]
——— establish demonstration project to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease (see H.R. 1672), H1951 [25AP]
——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H842 [14FE]
Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1617), H1292 [17MR]
——— 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), H1252 [9MR]
——— 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]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1634), H4383 [18SE]
——— protect patient access to ground ambulance services furnished under part B (see H.R. 1666), H2743 [5JN]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2138 [5MY]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H1761 [17AP]
——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H2430 [17MY]
——— provide incentives for behavioral health integration (see H.R. 5819), H4855 [28SE]
——— revise certain regulations relative to shared savings program and other advanced alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program (see H.R. 5013), H4213 [29AU]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of prescription digital therapeutics for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 1458), H1302 [21MR]
Members of Congress: require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 345), H233 [12JA]
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]
Motor vehicles: require information about motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement (see H.R. 5735), H4498 [26SE]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: study prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in Armed Forces (see H.R. 4886), H4266 [12SE]
National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H5729 [13NO]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]
National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 107), H781 [8FE]
Native Americans: provide advance appropriations authority for certain BIA and Indian Health Service accounts (see H.R. 4832), H3895 [24JY]
——— provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities (see H.R. 4524), H3176 [10JY]
——— reaffirm and clarify Federal relationship of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians as federally recognized Indian Tribe (see H.R. 5732), H4498 [26SE]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see H.J. Res. 89), H4346 [14SE]
Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (see H.R. 4389), H4224 [5SE]
NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 5351), H4222 [5SE]
NOAA: establish grant program to fund youth fishing projects (see H.R. 3925), H2778 [7JN]
Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 43), H684 [2FE]
Office of the Director of National Intelligence: submit annual report to Congress relating to Uyghur genocide (see H.R. 3349), H2791 [9JN]
OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H4028 [26JY]
Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H6049 [30NO]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H628 [1FE]
Pfc. Justin T. Paton Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Indian River, MI: designate (see H.R. 3672), H2635 [25MY]
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), H6943 [13DE]
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]
Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and Vice Presidents and candidates for such offices (see H.R. 908), H823 [9FE]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 246), H1409 [23MR]
Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6051 [30NO]
Rosa Parks Federal Building, Detroit, MI: designate (see H.R. 5892), H4986 [3OC]
Russia: call for immediate release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 272), H1693 [30MR]
SBA: codify Boots to Business Program (see H.R. 1606), H2503 [22MY]
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI: anniversary (see H. Res. 95), H680 [2FE]
Senior citizens: reauthorize funding for programs to prevent, investigate, and prosecute elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (see H.R. 2718), H2992 [20JN]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H1251 [9MR]
——— 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]
——— require States to comply with Federal standards established under Indian Child Welfare Act (see H.R. 3403), H2423 [17MY] (see H.R. 3461), H2452 [18MY]
SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see H.R. 5408), H5177 [26OC]
Sudan: condemn conflict and stand with people of Sudan (see H. Res. 585), H3575 [13JY]
Supreme Court: promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 927), H1950 [25AP]
Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]
——— prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2665 [30MY]
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]
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]
——— 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. 5428), H4295 [13SE] (see H.R. 5456), H4343 [14SE]
——— establish neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H2785 [9JN]
——— exclude certain assistance provided to farmers from gross income (see H.R. 5341), H4222 [5SE]
——— exclude certain broadband grants from gross income (see H.R. 889), H822 [9FE]
——— exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets (see H.R. 5707), H5546 [7NO]
——— exclude from gross income basic needs allowance of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 1732), H1327 [22MR]
——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4896), H5016 [16OC]
——— expand eligible educators who receive educator expense deduction for certain nonathletic supplies to include interscholastic sports administrators and coaches (see H.R. 3351), H2430 [17MY]
——— express strong opposition to imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against U.S. companies (see H. Res. 268), H1693 [30MR]
——— extend Health Coverage Tax Credit (see H.R. 2914), H2049 [26AP]
——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]
——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H2351 [15MY]
——— increase amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (see H.R. 957), H825 [9FE]
——— 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]
——— increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see H.R. 3530), H2455 [18MY]
——— modify age limitations on eligibility for earned income tax credit (see H.R. 5689), H4497 [26SE]
——— modify certain rules applicable to qualified small issue manufacturing bonds and expand certain exceptions to private activity bond rules for first-time farmers (see H.R. 3787), H2712 [1JN]
——— modify rehabilitation credit for certain small projects and eliminate requirement that taxpayer’s basis in building be reduced by amount of rehabilitation credit determined relative to such building (see H.R. 1785), H1700 [3AP]
——— modify rules relative to qualified opportunity zones (see H.R. 5761), H4713 [27SE]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H1709 [6AP]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 4355), H3897 [24JY]
——— provide for microemployer pension plan startup credit (see H.R. 6007), H5032 [19OC]
——— provide investment credit for conversion of office buildings into other uses (see H.R. 419), H249 [20JA]
——— provide special rules for taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within U.S. (see H.R. 5988), H5045 [24OC]
——— provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 838), H708 [6FE]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H2308 [11MY]
——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H1845 [18AP]
——— restore tax exemption for advance refunding bonds (see H.R. 1837), H1527 [28MR]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H626 [1FE]
Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 886), H5902 [21NO]
Transportation: award grants to entities that provide transportation connectors from critically underserved urban and rural communities to green spaces (see H.R. 3092), H2175 [9MY]
TSA: protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (see H.R. 2394), H2351 [15MY]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]
Ukraine: impose sanctions relative to any foreign person endangering integrity or safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (see H.R. 3246), H2713 [1JN]
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. 333), H2120 [28AP] (see H.R. 1282), H1047 [1MR]
——— increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 1529), H1848 [18AP]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H3478 [12JY]
——— support clearance of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war in certain countries and recognize refugee and immigrant communities who supported and defended Armed Forces (see H.R. 4570), H3475 [12JY]
Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H5232 [1NO]
——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]
Water: restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H6051 [30NO]
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), H576 [31JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]
Dept. of HHS: improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention (see H.R. 3058), H2125 [2MY]
——— provide for technical assistance under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program to help local health organizations and schools to apply for, and implement, grants (see H.R. 4874), H3949 [25JY]
——— require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see H.R. 6674), H6740 [7DE]
Dept. of Labor: increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor and annually report to Congress on child labor violations (see H.R. 2956), H2084 [27AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 4249), H3070 [21JN]
Federal aid programs: affirm commitment to protect and strengthen Social Security and Medicare (see H. Res. 178), H970 [28FE]
Medicare: provide no-cost coverage for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing (see H.R. 4917), H4029 [26JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: clarify that scope includes study of civics and government (see H.R. 1133), H865 [21FE]
Taxation: modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see H.R. 1407), H1148 [7MR]
——— permanently extend Health Coverage Tax Credit (see H.R. 3912), H2778 [7JN]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Dept. of HHS: improve foster and adoptive parent recruitment and retention (H.R. 3058), H2128 [2MY]
——— provide for technical assistance under Health Profession Opportunity Grant program to help local health organizations and schools to apply for, and implement, grants (H.R. 4874), H3952 [25JY]
——— require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (H.R. 6674), H6741 [7DE]
Dept. of Labor: increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor and annually report to Congress on child labor violations (H.R. 2956), H2087 [27AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (H.R. 4249), H3072 [21JN]
Medicare: provide no-cost coverage for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) testing (H.R. 4917), H4032 [26JY]
National Endowment for the Humanities: clarify that scope includes study of civics and government (H.R. 1133), H868 [21FE]
Taxation: modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (H.R. 1407), H1151 [7MR]
——— permanently extend Health Coverage Tax Credit (H.R. 3912), H2780 [7JN]
Motions
IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H94 [9JA]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H5655 [9NO]
Remarks
Collective bargaining: negotiations between UAW and auto manufacturers, H4308 [14SE]
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), veto, H2575 [24MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (H.R. 4249), H5656 [9NO]
IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H88 [9JA]
Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2701 [31MY]
Votes: position on missed, H1789• [18AP], H1874• [19AP], H1896• [20AP], H1933• [25AP], H2070• [27AP], H3014• [21JN], H3628• [17JY], E327• [18AP], E376• [27AP]
Tributes
Manwaring, Lucetia, E1234• [14DE]