LETLOW, JULIA (a Representative from Louisiana)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4594 [27SE]
Appointments
Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H5049 [25OC]
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Board of Trustees, H1283 [14MR]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 862), H972 [28FE]
——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H97 [9JA]
——— 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]
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]
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area: modify boundary to include Lafourche Parish, LA (see H.R. 6843), H6992 [15DE]
Biden, President: demand release of all hostages in Gaza following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 777), H4999 [11OC]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 110), H781 [8FE]
CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H4988 [3OC]
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), H678 [2FE]
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]
——— require additional foreign gifts reporting for institutions of higher education, certain staff and faculty, and foreign investments within endowments (see H.R. 5933), H4998 [11OC]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1209), H914 [27FE]
COVID–19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day: designate (see H. Res. 196), H1114 [3MR]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]
——— criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 451), H276 [24JA]
——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H1761 [17AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H2088 [27AP]
——— include certain farm-raised fish losses under Livestock Indemnity Program (see H.R. 1020), H2791 [9JN]
——— increase funding for Conservation Stewardship Program (see H.R. 3580), H2499 [22MY]
Dept. of Education: clarify that prohibition on use of Federal education funds for certain weapons does not apply to use of such weapons for training in archery, hunting, other shooting sports, or culinary arts (see H.R. 5110), H4213 [29AU]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 88), H4232 [8SE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (see H.J. Res. 45), H1464 [27MR]
——— ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see H.R. 1816), H5029 [18OC]
——— expand Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility to certain short-term workforce development programs (see H.R. 496), H1152 [7MR] (see H.R. 6585), H6944 [13DE]
——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 2451), H1729 [13AP]
——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1250), H4439 [20SE]
Dept. of HHS: furnish tailored information on resources available to expecting mothers through life.gov website (see H.R. 517), H2460 [18MY]
——— provide for public awareness campaign relative to human papillomavirus (see H.R. 3633), H2595 [24MY]
——— study and prevent child abuse in youth residential programs (see H.R. 2955), H4033 [26JY]
Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H5654 [8NO]
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]
——— 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]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulation’’ (see H.J. Res. 103), H5893 [15NO]
——— identify or develop assessments to measure prior knowledge, skills, competencies, and experiences of individuals (see H.R. 6166), H5228 [1NO]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct minimum number of oil and gas lease sales in certain areas and prevent delays in oil and gas leasing (see H.R. 356), H237 [13JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H279 [24JA]
Discrimination: condemn recent hate crimes committed against Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (see H. Res. 450), H2639 [25MY]
Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office, New Orleans, LA: designate (see H.R. 996), H837 [14FE]
FDA: allow digital communication of prescribing information for drugs, including biological products (see H.R. 1503), H1719 [10AP]
——— 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), H249 [20JA]
Federal aid programs: simplify grant process for nonurbanized areas (see H.R. 914), H823 [9FE]
FEMA: provide authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses (see H.R. 2672), H4383 [18SE]
——— temporarily extend National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 5843), H4909 [29SE]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H99 [9JA]
——— prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 3492), H2453 [18MY]
First responders: support infrastructure investment in small law enforcement agencies and small fire departments (see H.R. 6198), H5362 [2NO]
Flag—U.S.: require American flags displayed on Federal property or procured by Federal agencies to be manufactured completely in U.S. from U.S. materials (see H.R. 4137), H2932 [14JN]
Food industry: establish fund to promote inspection and consumption of shrimp and products containing shrimp or shrimp parts (see H.R. 4547), H4299 [13SE]
FRS: prohibit Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals and prohibit use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy (see H.R. 1122), H3953 [25JY] (see H.R. 5403), H4262 [12SE]
Historic buildings and sites: enhance protection and preservation of America’s battlefields (see H.R. 3448), H2426 [17MY]
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), H4160 [1AU]
——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]
——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H3153 [27JN]
IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (see H.R. 23), H97 [9JA]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5546 [7NO]
——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4173 [8AU]
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), H2121 [28AP]
——— protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H1729 [13AP]
Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers to purchase retired service weapons (see H.R. 3091), H2315 [11MY]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]
Medicare: expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4189), H5000 [11OC]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H3208 [11JY]
——— reform graduate medical education program to support rural residency training funding that is equitable for all States (see H.R. 834), H2088 [27AP]
Medicare/Medicaid: require providers of services and health maintenance organizations establish policies on do-not-resuscitate orders or similar physician’s orders for unemancipated minors receiving services (see H.R. 6344), H5668 [9NO]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H2812 [12JN]
——— prohibit Members from receiving financial benefit from certain student loan cancellation programs (see H.R. 1234), H968 [28FE]
Mental health: remove terms ‘‘mentally retarded’’ and ‘‘mental retardation’’ from Federal law (see H.R. 3111), H2135 [5MY]
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]
——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6126), H5227 [1NO]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]
National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
National Correctional Officers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 399), H2347 [15MY]
National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see H. Res. 921), H6814 [11DE]
National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2136 [5MY]
National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 51), H251 [20JA]
National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]
NLRB: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’ (see H.J. Res. 98), H5669 [9NO]
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to U.S. agriculture exports (see H.R. 5790), H4853 [28SE]
Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4160 [1AU]
——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see H.R. 1411), H1411 [23MR]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]
Real estate: prohibit purchase of public or private real estate located in U.S. by foreign adversaries and state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 212), H206 [11JA]
Russell, Bill: tribute (see H. Res. 140), H854 [17FE]
SBA: designate point of contact for for-profit child care providers and submit report to Congress (see H.R. 6156), H5228 [1NO]
SEC: prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1018), H838 [14FE]
Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1288 [14MR]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H101 [9JA]
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H426 [26JA]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H4198 [22AU]
——— provide special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 655), H4160 [1AU]
——— repeal firearm transfer tax (see H.R. 790), H972 [28FE]
U.N.: withhold U.S. funding for Human Rights Council Commission of Inquiry relative to situation in Israel, West Bank, and Gaza (see H.R. 211), H280 [24JA]
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), H2138 [5MY]
Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 859), H5669 [9NO]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
World Menopause Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 806), H5043 [24OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: improve drought related disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 5691), H4497 [26SE]
——— remove barriers to agricultural producers in accessing funds to carry out emergency measures under emergency conservation program (see H.R. 6717), H6859 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: allow use of charter school grants to help States streamline application process for opening new charter schools (see H.R. 6418), H5892 [15NO]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1046 [1MR]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Dept. of Agriculture: improve drought related disaster assistance programs (H.R. 5691), H4499 [26SE]
——— remove barriers to agricultural producers in accessing funds to carry out emergency measures under emergency conservation program (H.R. 6717), H6860 [12DE]
Dept. of Education: allow use of charter school grants to help States streamline application process for opening new charter schools (H.R. 6418), H5893 [15NO]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1050 [1MR]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H3964 [26JY]
Remarks
Delta Regional Authority: funding, H5093 [25OC]
Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1348 [23MR]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5093 [25OC]
National Police Week: observance (H. Res. 363), H2383 [17MY]
Veterans Day: observance, H5480 [7NO]
Votes: position on missed, H931• [28FE]
Tributes
Collins, William, Jr., H2383 [17MY]
Copeland, Trey, H2383 [17MY]
Estay, Louis, H2383 [17MY]
Guice, Les, H6825 [12DE]
MacDonald, Charles, H614 [1FE]
McClellan, Gerald, H5480 [7NO]
Soileau, Walter, Jr., H2383 [17MY]
Thompson, Francis, H2384 [17MY]
Tullier, Nicholas, H2383 [17MY]
West, Hershell, H3964 [26JY]