NEHLS, TROY E. (a Representative from Texas)
Amendments
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4694, H4695 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5284, H5335 [2NO]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
African Americans: prohibit Federal Government from providing bailouts or other financial assistance to any State or local government that enacts any law providing reparations for slavery (see H.R. 4321), H3140 [23JN]
Agent Raul H. Gonzalez, Jr., Memorial Post Office, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 412), H249 [20JA]
Amtrak: limit preference for using rail lines, junctions, and crossings near ports and rail yards (see H.R. 3893), H2777 [7JN]
——— report to Congress on compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act relative to trains and stations (see H.R. 6248), H5466 [6NO]
Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H5022 [17OC]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H2791 [9JN]
——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H5894 [15NO]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H5730 [13NO]
Appropriations: require information on spending associated with national emergencies be subject to same reporting requirements as other Federal funds (see H.R. 4615), H3574 [13JY]
Armed Forces: establish certain remedies for certain individuals involuntarily separated from Armed Forces solely on basis of refusing to receivee coronavirus vaccinations (see H.R. 3458), H2452 [18MY]
——— furnish stellate ganglion block to veterans and members with post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 3023), H3074 [21JN]
——— honor heroic military service, sacrifice, and contributions of veterans from Texas (see H. Res. 865), H5729 [13NO]
——— repeal authority to use against Iraq (see H.R. 932), H1699 [3AP]
ATF: prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H5231 [1NO]
BLM: withdraw proposed rule relating to fluid mineral leases and leasing process (see H.R. 6009), H5038 [20OC]
Bowman, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 812), H5105 [25OC]
——— expel from House of Representatives (see H. Res. 755), H4951 [2OC]
Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for imposition of death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (see H.R. 130), H2429 [17MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: clarify that Capitol Police Board regulations prohibiting possession of firearms must take into account certain exemptions for Members, officers, and employees of Congress (see H.R. 5285), H4988 [3OC]
CBO: make publicly available fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see H.R. 1492), H5231 [1NO]
Children and youth: prohibit gender affirming care on minors (see H.R. 1399), H1148 [7MR] (see H.R. 5636), H4503 [26SE]
——— prohibit gender transition procedures on minors (see H.R. 3328), H2345 [15MY]
China: call for release of Mark Swidan (see H. Res. 90), H628 [1FE]
Citizenship: exclude individuals who are not citizens of U.S. from number of persons used to determine apportionment of Representatives and number of electoral votes (see H.R. 6520), H6048 [30NO]
Coast Guard: honor for excellence in maritime border security (see H. Res. 622), H4142 [27JY]
Collazo, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H1692 [30MR]
Collective bargaining: permit certain employees to engage in independent negotiating (see H.R. 6745), H6940 [13DE]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H323 [25JA]
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]
Copyrights: ensure that safety standards developed by standards development organizations do not lose copyright protection by virtue of having been incorporated by reference into law or regulation (see H.R. 1631), H2811 [12JN]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5731 [13NO]
Courts: authorize removal of action or prosecution against President, Vice President, former President, or former Vice President (see H.R. 2553), H1848 [18AP]
Credit: clarify creditor’s rights and remedies relative to consideration of immigration status relative to extension of credit (see H.R. 6870), H6997 [19DE]
Crime: 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), H2646 [26MY]
——— exempt from inspection slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at custom slaughter facilities (see H.R. 2814), H4212 [29AU]
——— restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1581), H1285 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services (see H.R. 1297), H2547 [23MY]
——— prohibit use of military installations to house aliens who do not have lawful immigration status or are undergoing removal proceedings in U.S. (see H.R. 3632), H2595 [24MY]
Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (see H.J. Res. 45), H2121 [28AP]
——— eliminate prohibitions on training teachers with effective defensive tools, including firearms, and provide grants for such teacher training (see H.R. 2991), H2116 [28AP]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1152 [7MR]
——— require institutions of higher education to file additional disclosures relating to gifts and contracts from foreign sources (see H.R. 4145), H2956 [15JN]
——— require institutions of higher education to include campus antisemitism in annual security report to ensure such institutions do not support terrorist activity of foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 6419), H5892 [15NO]
Dept. of Energy: establish competitive grant program to fund feasibility studies for advanced nuclear reactors (see H.R. 4674), H3897 [24JY]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds for implementing or administering any provision of memorandum of understanding reached with Chinese Academy of Sciences (see H.R. 2462), H1698 [3AP]
——— provide additional Federal flexibility to enhance development and deployment of advanced nuclear reactor technology (see H.R. 4677), H3897 [24JY]
——— provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education (see H.R. 2685), H4716 [27SE]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 3887), H4147 [27JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: clarify standards for facilities used for family detention (see H.R. 2580), H1724 [13AP]
——— evaluate U.S. Customs and Border Protection implementation of integrated biometric entry and exit data system (see H.R. 6138), H5227 [1NO]
——— prohibit Federal funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Secure Docket Card Program (see H.R. 5857), H4910 [29SE]
——— prohibit from implementing or enforcing remain in Texas policy (see H.R. 6383), H5728 [13NO]
——— 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: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H4147 [27JY]
Dept. of Justice: authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for recruitment activities (see H.R. 3325), H2710 [31MY]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Office of the Attorney General; Home Confinement Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act’’ (see H.J. Res. 97), H5654 [8NO]
——— establish CCP Initiative program (see H.R. 1398), H5231 [1NO]
——— extend compensation provided under Radiation Exposure Compensation Program relative to claims related to uranium mining (see H.R. 3497), H3478 [12JY]
——— report to Congress on payments made by Dept. of Justice to certain companies (see H.R. 870), H780 [8FE]
Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H917 [27FE]
——— expand working hours for employees between ages of 14 and 16 years during periods in which schools are in session (see H.R. 5274), H4204 [25AU]
Dept. of State: notify U.S. citizens regarding passport expiration and renewal (see H.R. 5129), H4188 [15AU]
——— require notification to Congress when security clearances of certain senior officials are suspended or revoked (see H.R. 6119), H5468 [6NO]
——— 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: prohibit implementation of Draft Resource Management Plan and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for certain Colorado field offices (see H.R. 6547), H6079 [1DE]
——— reauthorize endangered fish and threatened fish recovery programs for Upper Colorado and San Juan River Basins (see H.R. 4596), H3573 [13JY]
Dept. of the Treasury: impose fee on certain remittance transfers to fund border security (see H.R. 672), H575 [31JA]
Dept. of Transportation: designate Texas and New Mexico portions of future Interstate-designated segments of Port-to-Plains Corridor as Interstate Route 27 (see H.R. 3209), H4716 [27SE]
——— establish apprenticeship program for students at flight schools (see H.R. 4161), H2957 [15JN]
——— 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), H1153 [7MR]
——— increase number of within and beyond perimeter slot exemptions at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 3185), H2642 [25MY]
——— provide emergency relief for short line railroads (see H.R. 3782), H2712 [1JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct study on quality of care difference between behavioral and mental health care provided by departmental health care providers compared to non-Dept. providers (see H.R. 3811), H5108 [25OC]
——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H6211 [6DE]
——— make certain improvements relative to transmission of disability benefits questionnaire data (see H.R. 4461), H4857 [28SE]
——— revise rules for approval of commercial driver education programs for purposes of veterans educational assistance (see H.R. 2830), H2430 [17MY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and Justice: enhance authority relative to unmanned aircraft systems and unmanned aircraft (see H.R. 4333), H4502 [26SE]
Disasters: require President develop national strategy for utilizing microreactors to assist with natural disaster response efforts (see H.R. 1009), H1153 [7MR]
Discrimination: codify effect of Executive order relative to combating race and sex stereotyping and prohibit Federal funding to carry out certain diversity, equity, and inclusion Executive orders (see H.R. 2712), H1885 [19AP]
Diseases and disorders: terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.J. Res. 7), H106 [9JA]
Domestic policy: express that all-of-the-above strategy to energy is most viable approach to U.S. energy independence (see H. Res. 339), H2118 [28AP]
Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1839), H2547 [23MY]
——— reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H511 [30JA]
Ecology and environment: prohibit funding for Justice40 Initiative or American Climate Corps (see H.R. 6215), H5403 [3NO]
Education: prohibit Federal funding to labor organizations for education professionals (see H.R. 174), H104 [9JA]
Elections: prohibit counting of State electors in Presidential elections if State did not include candidate on ballot nominated by major political party (see H.R. 6885), H7006 [22DE]
Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 319), H232 [12JA]
Endangered Species Act: exclude certain populations of lesser prairie chicken from authority of such Act (see H.R. 248), H246 [17JA]
Englebert, Rex: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H1692 [30MR]
EPA: award grants and contracts for projects that use emerging technologies to address threats to water quality (see H.R. 873), H4265 [12SE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Federal ‘Good Neighbor Plan’ for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards’’ (see H.J. Res. 69), H2808 [12JN]
——— exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]
——— prohibit finalizing, implementing, or enforcing of proposed rules relative to emissions from vehicles (see H.R. 4468), H3170 [6JY]
Executive Office of the President: establish global relationships and facilitate civil nuclear trade strategies with embarking nuclear nations (see H.R. 3486), H2599 [24MY]
FAA: establish Office of Advanced Aviation (see H.R. 220), H2709 [31MY]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H5671 [9NO]
Federal Advisory Committee Act: prohibit establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects (see H.R. 1506), H1248 [9MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech protected by First Amendment (see H.R. 4791), H3887 [20JY]
——— prohibit Federal funding for gender transition research in minors (see H.R. 6040), H5103 [25OC]
——— prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 53), H100 [9JA]
——— prohibit from issuing moratoriums on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land (see H.R. 923), H824 [9FE]
——— prohibit use of Federal funds to implement Executive order relative to reproductive health services (see H.R. 407), H248 [20JA]
——— 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]
Federal employees: prohibit investments under Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria (see H.R. 3612), H2545 [23MY]
——— prohibit qualified professional asset managers from exercising voting rights associated with ownership of securities by Thrift Savings Plan (see H.R. 3406), H2423 [17MY]
——— provide that all Executive branch employees are at-will employees (see H.R. 3115), H2135 [5MY]
Federal Highway Administration: improve environmental review process for Federal aid highway projects through use of interactive, digital, cloud-based platforms (see H.R. 4621), H3953 [25JY]
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: prohibit from issuing rule or regulation requiring certain commercial vehicles be equipped with speed limiting devices (see H.R. 3039), H3209 [11JY]
Firearms: discontinue collection by Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses and require destruction of such collected records (see H.R. 1271), H1046 [1MR]
——— modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons (see H.R. 3269), H5231 [1NO]
——— remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from definition of firearms for purposes of National Firearms Act (see H.R. 646), H574 [31JA]
——— repeal certain gun control measures (see H.R. 3212), H2307 [11MY]
1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building, Brownsville, TX: designate (see H.R. 6244), H5938 [28NO]
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), H3642 [17JY]
Freedom of speech: provide for right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights (see H.R. 4848), H3948 [25JY]
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. 5403), H7000 [19DE]
GAO: report on economic effects of withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Afghanistan (see H.R. 2709), H1885 [19AP]
——— report to Congress on theft of mail and Postal Service property (see H.R. 3456), H2426 [17MY]
Harbors: require inspection of certain foreign cranes before use at U.S. ports (see H.R. 3169), H2642 [25MY]
History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (see H.R. 6394), H5728 [13NO]
Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 2427), H1691 [30MR]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H5984 [29NO]
House of Representatives: eliminate Office of Diversity and Inclusion (see H. Res. 628), H4142 [27JY]
Immigration: allow States to authorize State and local law enforcement officers to enforce provisions of Federal immigration law relative to unlawful entry into U.S. (see H.R. 6074), H5172 [26OC]
——— condemn use of elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (see H. Res. 461), H2782 [7JN]
——— provide for expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons and do not fear returning to country of nationality or last habitual residence (see H.R. 2417), H1691 [30MR]
——— recognize State sovereign power to repel invasion and defend citizenry from overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels at southern border (see H. Res. 50), H3163 [30JN]
——— resume border wall construction, invest in advanced technologies, and bolster support for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 2794), H2121 [28AP]
Iran: condemn massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and uprisings of recent years, including 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 627), H4142 [27JY]
——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]
——— 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), H738 [7FE]
Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act: make technical corrections to clarify ability of injured persons to sue foreign state defendants for aiding and abetting terrorism (see H.R. 4951), H4030 [26JY]
Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H4212 [29AU]
Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr., Post Office Building, Laredo, TX: designate (see H.R. 2754), H1907 [20AP]
Law enforcement: establish Bill of Rights to support law enforcement personnel in their work to protect communities (see H. Res. 285), H2139 [5MY]
——— recognize dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel and condemn calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish police (see H. Res. 69), H512 [30JA]
Law enforcement officers: allow Federal officers to purchase retired service weapons (see H.R. 3091), H2315 [11MY]
LGBTQI+: prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H2345 [15MY]
Lujan Grisham, Michelle: condemn actions of Governor of New Mexico for subverting Second Amendment to Constitution and depriving citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms (see H. Res. 684), H4346 [14SE]
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), H206 [11JA] (see H. Res. 89), H628 [1FE]
Medicare: clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H5938 [28NO]
——— modernize provisions relating to rural health clinics (see H.R. 3730), H4350 [14SE]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H5937 [28NO]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide for coverage of services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (see H.R. 1694), H1912 [20AP]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H107 [9JA]
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), H4297 [13SE]
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]
——— revoke visas of foreign nationals who endorse terrorist activities, affirm distinction between terrorism and Israeli self-defense, reject antisemitism, and honor memory of those killed in attack on Israel (see H. Res. 796), H5177 [26OC]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify effect of civil actions on processing of applications, require courts to remand certain lease sale environmental impact statements, and establish term limits for permits to drill (see H.R. 1067), H852 [17FE]
Mother’s Day: observance (see H. Res. 396), H2310 [11MY]
Motor vehicles: clarify regulations to allow installation of pulsating light systems for high-mounted stop lamps (see H.R. 5455), H5009 [12OC]
——— prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see H.R. 1435), H1204 [8MR]
Mount Rushmore National Memorial: prohibit Federal funding to alter, change, destroy, or remove any name, face, or other feature in whole or in part (see H.R. 386), H243 [17JA]
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H2047 [26AP]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H4198 [22AU]
National Warrior Call Day: designate (see H. Res. 535), H3071 [21JN]
Native Americans: ensure all federally recognized Tribes that are eligible for gaming in U.S. are regulated under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (see H.R. 2873), H4857 [28SE]
——— provide for recognition of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 1101), H4193 [18AU]
NATO: affirm that certain obligations relative to armed attack against member state do not supersede constitutional declarations of war by Congress (see H. Res. 544), H3109 [22JN]
NIH: prohibit Federal funds to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 574), H4501 [26SE]
——— prohibit support for activity or program that uses live animals in research outside U.S. (see H.R. 4757), H3857 [19JY]
NOAA: include replacement or purchase of additional cargo handling equipment as eligible purpose for Capital Construction Fund (see H.R. 4993), H5232 [1NO]
NRC: assist small businesses that seek to engage in research, development, and deployment of advanced nuclear reactors by delaying certain licensing fees (see H.R. 1007), H837 [14FE]
——— clarify organization and duties of Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards (see H.R. 4675), H3897 [24JY]
——— distribute optional and anonymous survey to certain employees to identify solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness (see H.R. 1006), H837 [14FE]
——— utilize risk-informed and performance-based approach to licensing and amend hearing requirements for certain licenses (see H.R. 4676), H3897 [24JY]
Nuclear energy: establish procedures for deployment of microreactors at airports (see H.R. 4678), H3897 [24JY]
——— establish working group to provide input on feasibility of establishing program to support strategically important capital-intensive infrastructure projects (see H.R. 3483), H2599 [24MY]
——— institute focal point for advanced reactor deployment within U.S. government responsible for developing collaborative relationships with embarking civil nuclear nations (see H.R. 3484), H2599 [24MY]
——— recognize nuclear power as necessary clean baseload energy source to achieve reliable, secure, and green electric grid (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1294 [17MR]
——— support expansion of domestic nuclear energy and advanced nuclear technology as viable source of power in order to promote U.S. nuclear energy leadership and global energy independence (see H. Res. 124), H839 [14FE]
OMB: require to approve or deny spend plans within certain amount of time (see H.R. 5103), H4156 [1AU]
Palestinians: make ineligible for visas, admission, or parole into U.S., aliens that are holders of passports issued by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5959), H5023 [17OC]
Pipelines: establish penalty for causing defect in pipeline infrastructure (see H.R. 1484), H1247 [9MR]
——— provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (see H.R. 6494), H5982 [29NO]
Power resources: modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see H.R. 913), H1695 [30MR]
Public buildings: prohibit any regulations on singing of National Anthem on any Federal property (see H.R. 4003), H3209 [11JY]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]
SEC: provide that certain disclosures relative to scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions may not be required under securities laws (see H.R. 3057), H2125 [2MY]
Senate: require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by World Health Assembly be subject to ratification (see H.R. 1425), H1149 [7MR]
Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office, Bastrop, Texas: designate (see H.R. 5084), H4151 [28JY]
Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1147 [7MR]
Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 9), H324 [25JA]
States: make ineligible to receive funds under certain Federal programs unless State has in effect State law restricting purchase of agricultural land by certain foreign persons (see H.R. 4772), H3886 [20JY]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H5022 [17OC]
——— 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 qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H1713 [6AP]
——— eliminate lead oxide, antimony, and sulfuric acid used as inputs in lead batteries as taxable chemicals under Superfund excise taxes (see H.R. 1594), H2129 [2MY]
——— increase applicable dollar amount for qualified carbon oxide which is captured and utilized for purposes of carbon oxide sequestration credit (see H.R. 1262), H6051 [30NO]
——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H4219 [1SE]
——— provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 838), H1251 [9MR]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H3178 [10JY]
Tlaib, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 845), H5466 [6NO]
Transportation: establish deadline to file petition for judicial review of permits, licenses, or approvals of highway or public transportation project (see H.R. 2366), H1640 [29MR]
——— remove lifetime exemption from prohibition on procurement of rolling stock from certain vehicle manufacturers for parties to executed contracts (see H.R. 3317), H2344 [15MY]
Trump, Donald J.: expunge impeachment of December 18, 2019 (see H. Res. 538), H3163 [30JN]
U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson Memorial VA Clinic, Plano, TX: designate (see H.R. 4136), H2932 [14JN]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 764), H676 [2FE]
U.S. Sentencing Commission: authorize courts to depart from statutory minimum in cases of juvenile offenders, youthful victim offenders, and certain other minors (see H.R. 4724), H4034 [26JY]
Ukraine: require comprehensive report that contains strategy for U.S. involvement in Ukraine (see H.R. 5791), H4853 [28SE]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
——— extend certain contract prepayment authority for agriculture and municipal water users (see H.R. 3675), H2635 [25MY]
Wildlife: enhance protections against importation, and transport between States, of injurious species (see H.R. 4922), H4029 [26JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Aviation: permit small, unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety (see H.R. 5879), H4985 [3OC]
China: express that China is responsible for coronavirus pandemic and must be held financially liable (see H. Res. 9), H107 [9JA]
——— prohibit Federal funding for programs, projects, or activities in China until amounts made available for coronavirus relief in U.S. have been reimbursed (see H.R. 566), H427 [26JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: deny asylum to members of Communist or other totalitarian party (see H.R. 5651), H4455 [21SE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (see H.J. Res. 41), H1206 [8MR]
——— prioritize removal of certain aliens (see H.R. 3920), H2778 [7JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, those that have lost family members to undocumented aliens (see H.R. 5446), H4296 [13SE]
——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H2376 [16MY]
Dept. of Transportation: rescind certain no-fly zone restrictions (see H.R. 3109), H2135 [5MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients (see H.R. 1514), H1248 [9MR]
EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles—Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards’’ (see H.J. Res. 53), H1709 [6AP]
FAA: appoint Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology (see H.R. 878), H780 [8FE]
——— establish grant program for use of Internet of Things technologies in airports (see H.R. 1648), H1293 [17MR]
——— raise mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations (see H.R. 1761), H1409 [23MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of Federal funds to provide principles, resources, or specific suggestions for gender neutral or inclusive language or inclusive communication principles (see H.R. 985), H832 [10FE]
——— repeal or revise two or more existing regulations before issuing new regulation (see H.R. 1515), H1248 [9MR]
Immigration: limit ability to take into account mental health of applicant for asylum (see H.R. 3919), H2778 [7JN]
——— terminate certain contracts relative to construction of border fence and transfer unused border fence material to States along southwest border (see H.R. 6098), H5173 [26OC]
Infrastructure: prioritize U.S. contractors relative to federally funded infrastructure projects (see H.R. 1193), H874 [24FE]
Transportation: permit operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders (see H.R. 1192), H874 [24FE]
Trucking industry: ensure restroom access for certain drivers (see H.R. 3869), H2762 [6JN]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Aviation: permit small, unmanned aircraft pilot research for public safety (H.R. 5879), H4986 [3OC]
China: prohibit Federal funding for programs, projects, or activities in China until amounts made available for coronavirus relief in U.S. have been reimbursed (H.R. 566), H430 [26JA]
Dept. of Homeland Security: deny asylum to members of Communist or other totalitarian party (H.R. 5651), H4458 [21SE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (H.J. Res. 41), H1208 [8MR]
——— prioritize removal of certain aliens (H.R. 3920), H2781 [7JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize grants for crime victims to be distributed to angel families, those that have lost family members to undocumented aliens (H.R. 5446), H4298 [13SE]
——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (H.R. 3381), H2378 [16MY]
Dept. of Transportation: rescind certain no-fly zone restrictions (H.R. 3109), H2137 [5MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount of special pension for Medal of Honor recipients (H.R. 1514), H1251 [9MR]
EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles—Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards’’ (H.J. Res. 53), H1712 [6AP]
FAA: appoint Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Technology (H.R. 878), H782 [8FE]
——— establish grant program for use of Internet of Things technologies in airports (H.R. 1648), H1295 [17MR]
——— raise mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations (H.R. 1761), H1411 [23MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of Federal funds to provide principles, resources, or specific suggestions for gender neutral or inclusive language or inclusive communication principles (H.R. 985), H833 [10FE]
——— repeal or revise two or more existing regulations before issuing new regulation (H.R. 1515), H1251 [9MR]
Immigration: limit ability to take into account mental health of applicant for asylum (H.R. 3919), H2780 [7JN]
——— terminate certain contracts relative to construction of border fence and transfer unused border fence material to States along southwest border (H.R. 6098), H5176 [26OC]
Infrastructure: prioritize U.S. contractors relative to federally funded infrastructure projects (H.R. 1193), H877 [24FE]
Transportation: permit operation of actively tethered unmanned aircraft systems by all first responders (H.R. 1192), H877 [24FE]
Trucking industry: ensure restroom access for certain drivers (H.R. 3869), H2764 [6JN]
Remarks
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4694, H4695 [27SE]
——— prohibit funding for Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, H4694 [27SE]
——— reduce salary of Chief of Staff, H4695 [27SE]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5284, H5335, H5336 [2NO]
Dept. of Transportation: establish apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, H3816 [19JY]
EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Control of Air Pollution From New Motor Vehicles—Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards’’ (S.J. Res. 11), H2524 [23MY]
——— prohibit funding for Clean School Bus Program, H5335, H5336 [2NO]
FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3816, H3819 [19JY]
Forest Service: prohibit funding for shooting cattle in Gila National Forest or other national forest, H5335 [2NO]
Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2265 [11MY]
McCarthy, Representative: nomination to be Speaker of the House, H24 [5JA]
National Park Service: prohibit changes to existing air tour management plans, H3819 [19JY]
——— prohibit funding to limit number of air tours at national parks, H5284 [2NO]
Pearland, TX: dedication of Tom Reid Post Office Building, E259• [27MR]
Santos, Representative: expel from House of Representatives (H. Res. 878), H6018 [30NO]
Tributes
Pelz, Beth, H4860 [29SE]