MEUSER, DANIEL (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Amendments
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5772 [14NO]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5625 [8NO]
Appointments
British-American Interparliamentary Group, H2963 [16JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: 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]
Air Force: provide training to Israeli Air Force on operation of KC–46 aircraft (see H.R. 1218), H1916 [24AP]
American Rescue Plan Act: rescind unobligated balance of appropriations (see H.R. 564), H1251 [9MR]
Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H4716 [27SE]
Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H4206 [25AU]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]
——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H6816 [11DE]
Armed Forces: establish additional requirements for military housing complaint database (see H.R. 3165), H3577 [13JY]
Biden, President: demand release of all hostages in Gaza following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 777), H5009 [12OC]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H5044 [24OC]
Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H4857 [28SE]
——— provide increased locality pay rates to certain employees whose duty stations are in pay locality designated as ‘‘Rest of U.S.’’ (see H.R. 3199), H2351 [15MY]
CCC: research and develop policy to insure production of mushrooms (see H.R. 3815), H2740 [5JN]
China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H2743 [5JN]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H6816 [11DE]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: change into independent agency named Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency and bring into regular appropriations process (see H.R. 1382), H1147 [7MR]
——— clarify standards for unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices (UDAAP) enforcement actions (see H.R. 6789), H6983 [14DE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)’’ (see H.J. Res. 50), H1719 [10AP] (see H.J. Res. 66), H2744 [5JN]
——— provide whistleblower incentives and protections (see H.R. 2490), H1707 [6AP]
——— update focus on competition and consumer choice and establish Office of Economic Analysis (see H.R. 2489), H1707 [6AP]
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]
Corps of Engineers: amend guidelines relative to hydraulic fracturing within Susquehanna, Delaware, and Potomac River basins (see H.R. 1217), H915 [27FE]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H6051 [30NO]
Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H4298 [13SE]
——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]
——— direct certain Federal agencies to develop strategy to improve Federal investigations of organized retail crime (see H.R. 316), H5900 [17NO]
——— establish new Federal crimes for killing, assaulting, or fleeing from assault on law enforcement officers and judges, limit rights of offenders, and allow officers to carry firearms in Federal facilities (see H.R. 355), H237 [13JA] (see H.R. 3079), H2133 [5MY]
——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H869 [21FE]
——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H5546 [7NO]
DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 467), H1712 [6AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain participants in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to receive variety of types of milk, including whole milk (see H.R. 5383), H5232 [1NO]
——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H866 [21FE]
——— exempt industrial hemp from certain requirements under hemp production program (see H.R. 3755), H4350 [14SE]
——— include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension intiative (see H.R. 3867), H2762 [6JN]
——— initiate hearings to review Federal milk marketing orders relative to pricing of Class I skim milk (see H.R. 1756), H1408 [23MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H1916 [24AP]
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]
——— allow use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Program grants to reinforce school safety infrastructure, technology, and personnel (see H.R. 2483), H2599 [24MY] (see H.R. 5184), H4267 [12SE]
——— 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), H4350 [14SE]
——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see H.R. 3451), H2426 [17MY]
——— expand Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility to certain short-term workforce development programs (see H.R. 496), H3162 [30JN]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1046 [1MR]
——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6082 [1DE]
——— 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), H969 [28FE]
——— strengthen disclosure requirements for institutions of higher education relative to foreign gifts and contracts (see H.R. 1739), H3208 [11JY]
——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 2957), H5231 [1NO]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit changing energy conservation standards for distribution transformers for certain period (see H.R. 4167), H4153 [28JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish grant program for family community organizations that provide support for individuals struggling with substance use disorder and their families (see H.R. 3879), H2763 [6JN]
——— establish program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 2940), H3163 [30JN]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H3208 [11JY]
——— prohibit from finalizing proposed rule on minimum staffing for nursing facilities and establish advisory panel on nursing home workforce (see H.R. 5796), H5232 [1NO]
——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (see H.R. 5555), H5654 [8NO]
——— provide clarity relative to coverage of claims against health care practitioners providing health professional volunteer services at community health centers during declared emergencies (see H.R. 5829), H4909 [29SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: terminate Disinformation Governance Board and prohibit use of Federal funds to establish any other similar board (see H.R. 4776), H3886 [20JY]
Dept. of HUD: ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms (see H.R. 4860), H3949 [25JY]
——— establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2992 [20JN]
Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— establish grant program for States to modernize criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automated record sealing and expungement (see H.R. 2983), H2085 [27AP]
——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2812 [12JN]
——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2314 [11MY]
Dept. of Labor: assist employers providing employment to individuals with disabilities under special certificates allowing for payment of subminimum wage to transition away from and phase out use of such certificates (see H.R. 1263), H4206 [25AU]
——— clarify treatment of two or more employers as joint employers under National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 2826), H3163 [30JN]
——— 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), H2812 [12JN]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H737 [7FE]
Dept. of State: provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H5467 [6NO]
——— revoke U.S. passport from certain individuals with child support arrearages (see H.R. 3034), H3074 [21JN]
——— submit plan to reimburse personal funds expended to evacuate American citizens, American lawful permanent residents, and Afghan allies from Afghanistan (see H.R. 4517), H3176 [10JY]
Dept. of the Interior: take certain actions relative to certain qualified coal applications (see H.R. 1457), H1252 [9MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: clarify reporting requirements and provide small businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership information (see H.R. 5119), H4383 [18SE]
——— exempt certain pandemic relief grants for motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries from Federal taxation (see H.R. 3510), H3163 [30JN]
——— harmonize effective date of all rules required under Corporate Transparency Act (see H.R. 4035), H2808 [12JN]
——— require Director of Community Development Financial Institutions Fund to testify annually before Committee on Financial Services (House) and Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs (Senate) (see H.R. 3161), H4231 [8SE]
——— require Director of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to be appointed by President and confirmed by Senate (see H.R. 4036), H2808 [12JN]
——— require report on terrorist financing in Americas (see H.R. 6589), H6861 [12DE]
Dept. of Transportation: establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see H.R. 2367), H1640 [29MR]
——— establish national motor carrier safety selection standard for entities that contract with certain motor carriers to transport goods (see H.R. 915), H843 [14FE]
——— take certain actions relative to Aldyl A Polyethylene piping (see H.R. 5638), H4455 [21SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H5731 [13NO]
——— prohibit from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under departmental health care system (see H.R. 3347), H2965 [16JN]
——— restore veterans’ rights to own or possess firearms by requiring proof of danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 705), H4182 [11AU]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: notify applicants of completion status of certain right-of-way applications (see H.R. 6011), H5108 [25OC]
Disabled: prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 2706), H5467 [6NO]
District of Columbia: restore right to negotiate discipline of law enforcement officers through collective bargaining and statute of limitations for disciplinary cases against police department employees (see H.R. 5798), H6111 [4DE]
Domestic policy: express that all-of-the-above strategy to energy is most viable approach to U.S. energy independence (see H. Res. 339), H2548 [23MY]
EPA: prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule relative to new source performance standards from certain stationary sources (see H.R. 4038), H2887 [13JN]
Executive Office of the President: announce whether action will be taken on covered transaction under Defense Production Act that passed Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. transaction review deadline (see H.R. 2895), H2048 [26AP]
FAA: establish education program on unleaded aviation gasoline (see H.R. 6446), H6742 [7DE]
——— raise mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations (see H.R. 1761), H1409 [23MR]
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), H1113 [3MR]
——— require enforcement of labeling regulations against misbranded imitation dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt (see H.R. 1462), H1205 [8MR]
FEC: remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H4161 [1AU]
Federal agencies and departments: improve visibility, accountability, and oversight of agency software asset management practices (see H.R. 1695), H1325 [22MR]
——— notify Archivist of date on which final rule is submitted to Congress and GAO (see H.R. 6514), H6048 [30NO]
——— prohibit certain Federal agencies from requiring certain institutions to include custodial assets as liability (see H.R. 5741), H5365 [2NO]
——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]
——— require head of each agency to allow Members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings (see H.R. 5465), H4344 [14SE]
Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council: establish Portal for Appraisal Credentialing and Appraisal Management Companies (AMC) Registration information (see H.R. 2771), H2129 [2MY]
FERC: end judicial review for certain legacy projects and provide jurisdiction to U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit (see H.R. 2384), H1729 [13AP]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2175 [9MY]
——— prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs (see H.R. 2743), H1907 [20AP]
Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H4409 [19SE]
Foreign trade: ensure goods made with child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market and counter control of strategic metals and minerals by China (see H.R. 4443), H3891 [20JY]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2643 [25MY]
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), H3614 [14JY] (see H.R. 5403), H4262 [12SE]
Harris, Vice President: remove from position as head of Biden administration strategy to address root causes of migration (see H. Res. 253), H1438 [24MR]
Health care professionals: extend Emergency Declaration Blanket Waiver beyond coronavirus emergency period relative to training and certification of nurse aides (see H.R. 468), H276 [24JA]
——— provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]
Henry Parham VA Clinic, Monroeville, PA: designate (see H.R. 4955), H4136 [27JY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]
Immigration: make assault of law enforcement officer a deportable offense (see H.R. 2494), H1707 [6AP]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H5022 [17OC]
Iran: freeze certain Iranian funds held in Qatar involved in hostage deal between U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 6000), H5045 [24OC]
——— 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), H3478 [12JY]
——— prohibit authorizing certain transactions by U.S. financial institutions and prevent certain international monetary organizations from providing financial assistance (see H.R. 5921), H4998 [11OC]
——— 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), H917 [27FE]
IRS: prohibit implementation of new requirements to report bank account deposits and withdrawals (see H.R. 1010), H972 [28FE]
——— rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (see H.R. 23), H97 [9JA]
Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 4709), H3699 [18JY]
——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5022 [17OC]
——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4440 [20SE]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3479 [12JY]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H4160 [1AU]
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), H1885 [19AP]
Law enforcement: authorize use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts (see H.R. 1310), H4206 [25AU]
——— codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 233), H206 [11JA]
——— establish Bill of Rights to support law enforcement personnel in their work to protect communities (see H. Res. 285), H1718 [10AP]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2350 [15MY]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 8), H512 [30JA] (see H. Res. 863), H5857 [14NO]
Medicaid: improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H2503 [22MY]
——— remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H2126 [2MY]
Medicare: make improvements to physician fee schedule (see H.R. 6683), H6861 [12DE]
——— permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to coronavirus (see H.R. 1406), H3162 [30JN]
——— protect beneficiaries with limb loss and other orthopedic conditions by providing access to safe and effective orthotic and prosthetic care and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse relative to orthotics and prosthetics (see H.R. 4315), H4224 [5SE]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H1286 [14MR]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2314 [11MY]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2642 [25MY]
——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H3897 [24JY]
——— revise certain regulations relative to shared savings program and other advanced alternative payment arrangements to encourage participation in such program (see H.R. 5013), H5001 [11OC]
Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (see H. Res. 683), H4410 [19SE]
Middle East: evaluate and disrupt financing to Hamas (terrorist organization) and prohibit exchange stabilization fund from being used to deal in IMF Special Drawing Rights from state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 6322), H5731 [13NO]
——— 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), H5016 [16OC]
Motor vehicles: prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see H.R. 1435), H2992 [20JN]
——— prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H5039 [20OC]
Mountain Valley Pipeline, LLC: expedite completion (see H.R. 3500), H2454 [18MY]
National Correctional Officers Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 399), H2347 [15MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2782 [7JN]
National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 51), H431 [26JA]
National Veterans Small Business Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 824), H5232 [1NO]
Natural gas: prohibit rule or guidance that bans gas stoves in the U.S. (see H.R. 263), H206 [11JA]
NLRB: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status’’ (see H.J. Res. 98), H5938 [28NO]
Northern Ireland: support full implementation of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and express hope for continued success of peace process on anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 33), H3163 [30JN]
Palmer, Arnold D.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2808), H2129 [2MY]
Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H3478 [12JY]
——— 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]
Presidents of the U.S.: clarify inability to declare national emergencies on premise of climate change (see H.R. 4300), H3108 [22JN]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]
Real estate: cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by Fannie Mae and credit fees charged by Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2876), H2047 [26AP]
Russia: call for immediate release of Marc Fogel (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4030 [26JY]
——— declare as aggressor state and provide for transfer of blocked assets to U.S. to be used for reconstruction of Ukraine (see H.R. 5370), H4460 [21SE]
SBA: designate point of contact for for-profit child care providers and submit report to Congress (see H.R. 6156), H6146 [5DE]
——— establish employee equity investment facility (see H.R. 3383), H2376 [16MY]
——— establish requirements for 7(a) loan guaranty program agents (see H.R. 1651), H1293 [17MR]
——— prohibit from directly making loans under 7(a) loan program (see H.R. 5848), H4909 [29SE]
——— standardize reporting on procurement goals for small business concerns (see H.R. 4671), H3639 [17JY]
SEC: amend Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) plans (see H.R. 3063), H5467 [6NO]
——— amend Federal securities laws with respect to materiality of disclosure requirements (see H.R. 4790), H3887 [20JY]
——— expand and restructure leadership (see H.R. 4019), H2962 [15JN]
——— improve quality of proxy advisory firms to protect investors and economy and to foster accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in industry (see H.R. 448), H275 [24JA]
——— permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (see H.R. 1379), H3162 [30JN]
——— prohibit from requiring issuers to disclose information relative to greenhouse gas emissions (see H.R. 1018), H838 [14FE]
——— prohibit from requiring that personally identifiable information be collected under consolidated audit trail reporting requirements (see H.R. 4551), H3205 [11JY]
Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 6073), H5172 [26OC]
Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1288 [14MR]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]
Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 9), H431 [26JA]
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]
Susan C. Barnhart Post Office, Washington Crossing, PA: designate (see H.R. 5476), H4460 [21SE]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H426 [26JA]
——— allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income (see H.R. 5073), H4150 [28JY]
——— allow qualified distributions from health savings accounts for certain home care expenses (see H.R. 1795), H1437 [24MR]
——— allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H5467 [6NO]
——— establish credit for domestic production of rare earth magnets (see H.R. 2849), H2175 [9MY]
——— expand and improve health savings accounts (see H.R. 4803), H3888 [20JY]
——— make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses (see H.R. 976), H832 [10FE]
——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H3700 [18JY]
——— permanently allow tax deduction at time investment in qualified property is made (see H.R. 2406), H2460 [18MY]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H2935 [14JN]
——— 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), H5467 [6NO]
——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 4355), H5671 [9NO]
——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 237), H1301 [21MR]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H3642 [17JY]
——— repeal certain third party network transaction reporting requirements (see H.R. 488), H1848 [18AP]
——— repeal natural gas tax (see H.R. 484), H277 [24JA] (see H.R. 1141), H865 [21FE]
——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H1951 [25AP]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H2460 [18MY]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4501 [26SE]
Treaties and agreements: ensure U.S. trade agreements provide access and collaboration of involved nations for recovery efforts relating to Armed Forces members missing or unaccounted for from prior military conflicts (see H. Con. Res. 64), H4346 [14SE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: authorize livestock producers and their employees to take black vultures in order to prevent death, injury, or destruction of livestock (see H.R. 1437), H6051 [30NO]
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]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing public debt (see H.R. 362), H238 [13JA]
CBO: conduct analysis of impact on inflation from certain reconciliation legislation reported or submitted pursuant to reconciliation directives in concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 361), H238 [13JA]
Dept. of Justice: authorize acquisition and installation of gunshot detection systems under matching grant program for school security (see H.R. 6158), H5228 [1NO]
Dept. of State: modernize and streamline public diplomacy capabilities, increase evaluation of public diplomacy programming, and enhance strategic planning for public diplomacy physical presence abroad (see H.R. 1356), H1113 [3MR]
Dept. of Transportation: consider cost of providing basic essential air service when selecting applicants for Essential Air Service program (see H.R. 2466), H1698 [3AP]
——— modify eligibility requirements for Essential Air Service program (see H.R. 2467), H1698 [3AP]
FCC: ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps (see H.R. 3609), H2545 [23MY]
GAO: study detrimental impact of Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on U.S. companies (see H.R. 4625), H3574 [13JY]
Gold Shield Families: tribute (see H. Res. 946), H7030 [3JA]
IMF: require U.S. Executive Director to advocate for increased transparency relative to exchange rate policies of China (see H.R. 839), H709 [6FE]
Iran: reinstate certain sanctions (see H.R. 5945), H5007 [12OC]
——— restore and require imposition of certain previously waived sanctions (see H.R. 6120), H5181 [30OC]
IRS: require employees teleworking due to pandemic precautions to return to full-time, in-office work until backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated (see H.R. 360), H238 [13JA] (see H.R. 474), H277 [24JA]
Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building, Lebanon, PA: designate (see H.R. 3865), H2762 [6JN]
Medicare: update calculation of hospital specific rate for Medicare-dependent hospitals (see H.R. 2433), H1691 [30MR]
Russia: provide for congressional oversight of certain sanctions (see H.R. 1357), H1113 [3MR]
SBA: exclude from limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas (see H.R. 5333), H4217 [1SE]
——— report to Congress on 7(a) loan guaranty program agents (see H.R. 1644), H1293 [17MR]
SEC: exempt off-exchange secondary trading from State regulation where such trading is with respect to securities of issuer that makes publicly available certain current information (see H.R. 2506), H1708 [6AP]
——— raise offering amount threshold for when issuers using crowdfunding exemption are required to file financial statements reviewed by public accountant who is independent of issuer (see H.R. 6825), H6985 [14DE]
——— study detrimental impact of Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on U.S. companies (see H.R. 4653), H3612 [14JY]
Taxation: eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid used as inputs in lead batteries as taxable chemicals under Superfund excise taxes (see H.R. 1594), H1285 [14MR]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Budget: provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing public debt (H.R. 362), H238 [13JA]
CBO: conduct analysis of impact on inflation from certain reconciliation legislation reported or submitted pursuant to reconciliation directives in concurrent budget resolution (H.R. 361), H238 [13JA]
Dept. of Justice: authorize acquisition and installation of gunshot detection systems under matching grant program for school security (H.R. 6158), H5230 [1NO]
Dept. of State: modernize and streamline public diplomacy capabilities, increase evaluation of public diplomacy programming, and enhance strategic planning for public diplomacy physical presence abroad (H.R. 1356), H1115 [3MR]
Dept. of Transportation: consider cost of providing basic essential air service when selecting applicants for Essential Air Service program (H.R. 2466), H1699 [3AP]
——— modify eligibility requirements for Essential Air Service program (H.R. 2467), H1699 [3AP]
FCC: ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps (H.R. 3609), H2546 [23MY]
GAO: study detrimental impact of Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on U.S. companies (H.R. 4625), H3576 [13JY]
IMF: require U.S. Executive Director to advocate for increased transparency relative to exchange rate policies of China (H.R. 839), H710 [6FE]
Iran: reinstate certain sanctions (H.R. 5945), H5008 [12OC]
——— restore and require imposition of certain previously waived sanctions (H.R. 6120), H5181 [30OC]
IRS: require employees teleworking due to pandemic precautions to return to full-time, in-office work until backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated (H.R. 360), H238 [13JA]
——— require employees teleworking due to pandemic precautions to return to full-time, in-office work until backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated (H.R. 474), H279 [24JA]
Lieutenant William D. Lebo Post Office Building, Lebanon, PA: designate (H.R. 3865), H2764 [6JN]
Medicare: update calculation of hospital specific rate for Medicare-dependent hospitals (H.R. 2433), H1694 [30MR]
Russia: provide for congressional oversight of certain sanctions (H.R. 1357), H1115 [3MR]
SBA: exclude from limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas (H.R. 5333), H4218 [1SE]
——— report to Congress on 7(a) loan guaranty program agents (H.R. 1644), H1295 [17MR]
SEC: exempt off-exchange secondary trading from State regulation where such trading is with respect to securities of issuer that makes publicly available certain current information (H.R. 2506), H1710 [6AP]
——— raise offering amount threshold for when issuers using crowdfunding exemption are required to file financial statements reviewed by public accountant who is independent of issuer (H.R. 6825), H6987 [14DE]
——— study detrimental impact of Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive on U.S. companies (H.R. 4653), H3613 [14JY]
Taxation: eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid used as inputs in lead batteries as taxable chemicals under Superfund excise taxes (H.R. 1594), H1287 [14MR]
Remarks
Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H3130 [23JN], H4373 [18SE]
Biden, Robert H. (Hunter): investigation into certain business dealings while President Biden served as Vice President, H3862 [20JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to reopening of Capitol Building and House office buildings to public, H168 [11JA]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Small Business Lending Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (Regulation B)’’ (S.J. Res. 32), H6057 [1DE]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (H.R. 1147), H6903 [13DE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3602 [14JY], H4040 [27JY]
Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1367 [23MR]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule titled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products’’ (H.R. 1640), H2947 [15JN]
Dept. of HHS: Nurse Corps program funding through reductions in National Institute of Nursing Research funding, H5772, H5773 [14NO]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4632 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5245 [2NO]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H4040 [27JY]
Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5772, H5773 [14NO]
Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5625 [8NO]
Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2278 [11MY]
Information technology: strengthen transparency in process online platforms use to moderate content, H563 [31JA]
IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H89 [9JA]
National Police Week: observance, H2443 [18MY]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1553 [29MR]
Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2014 [26AP]
——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2701 [31MY]
SBA: prohibit funding to implement, administer, or enforce rule entitled ‘‘Affiliation and Lending Criteria for the SBA Business Loan Programs’’, H5625 [8NO]
Socialism: denounce (H. Con. Res. 9), H637 [2FE]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (H.R. 531), H434 [27JA]
——— provide for health reimbursement arrangements integrated with individual health insurance coverage (H.R. 3799), H3025 [21JN]
Television: preserve access to conservative programming, H563 [31JA]
Veterans Day: observance, H5665 [9NO]
Votes: correction, H3529• [13JY]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (H.J. Res. 27), H1229 [9MR]
Yuengling & Son, Inc.: anniversary, H1874 [19AP]