PAYNE, DONALD M., JR. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 21), H328 [25JA], H402 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

——— preempt State restrictions on dispensing medication abortion (see H.R. 2573), H1717 [10AP]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]

Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 23), H1249 [9MR]

African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (see H.R. 1244), H969 [28FE]

——— raise awareness of racial disparities in impact of colorectal cancer on Black community (see H. Res. 224), H1279 [10MR]

——— recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices and patriotism, and need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans (see H. Con. Res. 76), H5669 [9NO]

——— support Black workers and affirm need to pass legislation to reduce inequalities and discrimination in workforce (see H. Res. 182), H970 [28FE]

African Union: reaffirm importance of diplomacy and development in U.S. relations, promote strategic partnerships and shared objectives with U.S., and support implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area (see H. Res. 261), H1528 [28MR]

Agriculture: address impact of climate change (see H.R. 1840), H2599 [24MY]

Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 709), H626 [1FE]

Amtrak: report to Congress on compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act relative to trains and stations (see H.R. 6248), H5466 [6NO]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5182 [30OC]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H1696 [30MR]

——— ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 208), H246 [17JA]

——— 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), H4991 [6OC]

——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3070 [21JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H2935 [14JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H4188 [15AU]

Armed Forces: exclude basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1763), H3074 [21JN]

——— prohibit discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender servicemembers (see H.R. 1808), H1464 [27MR]

Atlanta, GA: recognize significance as cradle of civil rights movement (see H. Res. 223), H1279 [10MR]

Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H781 [8FE]

Batten Disease Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 485), H2788 [9JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 184), H970 [28FE]

——— recognize remarkable and unique contributions of LGBTQI+ Black-Americans (see H. Res. 160), H875 [24FE]

Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 289), H1725 [13AP]

Body armor: prohibit purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, with exceptions (see H.R. 3247), H2309 [11MY]

Bruce Springsteen Day: designate (see H. Res. 718), H4456 [21SE]

Buffalo Soldiers: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 75), H5669 [9NO]

Care Worker Recognition Month: designate (see H. Res. 303), H1846 [18AP]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 480), H2779 [7JN]

CDC: provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H1048 [1MR]

——— provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence (see H.R. 2904), H2048 [26AP]

Children and youth: support rights of youth in foster care system (see H. Res. 509), H2932 [14JN]

Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H853 [17FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]

Climate: establish climate resilience workforce (see H.R. 5760), H4713 [27SE]

Colleges and universities: recognize importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education (see H. Res. 608), H3889 [20JY]

Congress: provide procedures for congressional disapproval of issuance of additional debt (see H.R. 3953), H2786 [9JN]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H2931 [14JN]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to clean economy (see H.R. 5572), H4407 [19SE]

Correctional institutions: improve maternal health care and support for incarcerated mothers (see H.R. 3344), H2346 [15MY]

——— prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 982), H1848 [18AP]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4350 [14SE]

Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 2745), H1907 [20AP]

——— eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 2953), H2083 [27AP]

——— remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see H.R. 2847), H1946 [25AP]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 3096), H2134 [5MY]

Credit: exclude certain evictions and information relative to such evictions from consumer reports (see H.R. 408), H1251 [9MR]

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

——— condemn shootings that occurred in Monterey Park, CA, and Half Moon Bay, CA, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families, and provide support to those impacted (see H. Res. 200), H1150 [7MR]

——— reform criminal legal system to ensure justice for all by reducing incarceration, decriminalizing certain offenses, and providing fair treatment under law to vulnerable populations (see H. Res. 519), H2959 [15JN]

Cummings, Elijah E.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 42), H243 [17JA]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]

Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 14), H151 [10JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: designate composting as conservation practice and activity and provide grants and loan guarantees for composting facilities and programs (see H.R. 651), H2934 [14JN]

——— eliminate reduced price breakfasts and lunches, require income guidelines for determining eligibility for free meals, and base such eligibility on certain percentage of poverty-level (see H.R. 3113), H2135 [5MY]

——— enhance and expand Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (see H.R. 4856), H4167 [4AU]

——— establish Office of High-Risk AFO Disaster Mitigation and Enforcement (see H.R. 805), H2502 [22MY]

——— establish pilot program to connect people experiencing homelessness with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3847), H2812 [12JN]

——— establish statewide community eligibility for certain special assistance payments (see H.R. 3112), H2135 [5MY]

——— establish waiver for schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to address certain school closures (see H.R. 2777), H1908 [20AP]

——— expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 3698), H2636 [25MY]

——— expand national organic certification cost-share program into comprehensive organic program (see H.R. 3650), H2596 [24MY]

——— expand school lunch program community eligibility (see H.R. 2567), H1717 [10AP]

——— extend certain certification periods for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 5757), H4713 [27SE]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3332), H2345 [15MY]

——— extend scope of Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority to address harmful animal and plant pathogens and provide States additional access to agricultural innovation projects (see H.R. 2385), H1888 [19AP]

——— improve health and safety protections for meatpacking workers, protect market share of small processing plants, and require GAO report on racial disparities in meat and poultry processing (see H.R. 798), H678 [2FE]

——— improve Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (see H.R. 5915), H4993 [10OC]

——— include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension intiative (see H.R. 3867), H2762 [6JN]

——— increase reimbursement rate of school meals (see H.R. 1269), H1439 [24MR]

——— increase reimbursements under child and adult care food program (see H.R. 5569), H4952 [2OC]

——— make adjustments to environmental quality incentives program (see H.R. 5252), H4267 [12SE]

——— make grants to States to support establishment of grocery stores in underserved areas (see H.R. 1230), H968 [28FE]

——— make permanent moratorium on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit transaction fees (see H.R. 4103), H3173 [6JY]

——— permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and increase amount of such benefits (see H.R. 3519), H3074 [21JN]

——— prioritize urban and community forestry assistance for areas with low tree equity scores and establish grant program to enhance public elementary and secondary school rooftop gardens (see H.R. 2786), H1916 [24AP]

——— provide for period of continuing appropriations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in event of lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5668), H4456 [21SE]

——— reauthorize Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 1509), H1951 [25AP]

——— reform farm subsidy and conservation programs, encourage new farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition, support research, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems (see H.R. 1824), H3074 [21JN]

——— rename Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act as Jean E. Fairfax National School Lunch Act (see H.R. 4466), H3166 [3JY]

——— repeal sunset of work requirement exemption applicable to homeless individuals, veterans, and foster care individuals relative to eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4060), H2883 [13JN]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1510), H1248 [9MR]

——— require producers establish disaster preparedness plans to be eligible for certain disaster assistance programs (see H.R. 243), H917 [27FE]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during summer (see H.R. 3204), H5044 [24OC]

——— require timely decisions on retail food stores applications to accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits through on-line transactions (see H.R. 6632), H6207 [6DE]

——— streamline applications from farmers to be vendors under certain nutrition programs (see H.R. 4943), H4030 [26JY]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and disabled (see H.R. 3037), H2124 [2MY]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2243 [10MY]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2642 [25MY]

——— review citizenship and residency eligibility requirements for enlistment of certain aliens in Armed Forces (see H. Res. 516), H2959 [15JN]

Dept. of Education: authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 2715), H1885 [19AP]

——— award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 703), H833 [10FE]

——— award grants to certain institutions of higher education to strengthen existing sports and athletic facilities (see H.R. 4515), H3176 [10JY]

——— award grants to establish, expand, or support existing school-based mentoring program to assist at-risk middle school students with transition to high school (see H.R. 653), H574 [31JA]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H489 [27JA]

——— decrease frequency of standardized tests administered to students in grades 3 through 12 (see H.R. 1741), H1408 [23MR]

——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, increase Pell Grant amounts, establish inclusive student success grants, and invest in low-income students and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 4117), H2931 [14JN]

——— ensure children in schools have right to read (see H.R. 2889), H2351 [15MY]

——— establish Advisory Commission on Serving and Supporting Students With Mental Health Disabilities in Institutions of Higher Education (see H.R. 3451), H2426 [17MY]

——— establish grant programs to invest in public schools and infrastructure to combat climate change (see H.R. 5784), H4853 [28SE]

——— expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 4176), H2958 [15JN]

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

——— index maximum value of Federal Pell Grants to inflation (see H.R. 1742), H1848 [18AP]

——— make grants to higher education institutions to provide free meals to low-income students through existing on-campus meal programs (see H.R. 4812), H3888 [20JY]

——— prohibit and prevent seclusion, mechanical restraint, chemical restraint, and dangerous restraints that restrict breathing, and prevent and reduce use of physical restraint in schools (see H.R. 3470), H2452 [18MY]

——— provide additional funds for grants to strengthen historically Black colleges and universities (see H.R. 5895), H4989 [6OC]

——— provide grants to cover costs of opposing challenges to use of specific instructional materials, or availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6592), H6143 [5DE]

——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H3478 [12JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to notify students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 309), H1729 [13AP]

Dept. of Energy: carry out clean energy microgrid grant program to improve energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities (see H.R. 891), H822 [9FE]

——— establish grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects (see H.R. 3468), H2452 [18MY]

Dept. of HHS: address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 3322), H2345 [15MY]

——— authorize grants for youth suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to be used for school personnel and students to receive student suicide awareness and prevention training (see H.R. 3682), H2636 [25MY]

——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H202 [11JA]

——— award grants for peer mental health first aid (see H.R. 2642), H1848 [18AP]

——— award grants for providing evidence-based caregiver skills training to caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities or delays (see H.R. 2965), H2548 [23MY]

——— award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H1700 [3AP]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 3348), H2346 [15MY]

——— establish and implement Perinatal Care Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project (see H.R. 3346), H2346 [15MY]

——— establish grant program for supporting emergency medical services organizations (see H.R. 1737), H1700 [3AP]

——— establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (see H.R. 3302), H2343 [15MY]

——— establish or expand and operate programs using network of public and private community entities to provide mentoring for children in foster care (see H.R. 3443), H2710 [31MY]

——— establish universal child care and early learning programs (see H.R. 953), H825 [9FE]

——— improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 3320), H2344 [15MY]

——— increase availability of LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance (see H.R. 893), H822 [9FE]

——— provide for appropriate cost-sharing for individuals of certain age for insulin products covered under private health plans and Medicaid (see H.R. 1587), H1888 [19AP]

——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3583), H2499 [22MY]

——— provide grants and guidance to grow and diversify perinatal workforce (see H.R. 3523), H2455 [18MY]

——— provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through Social Services Block Grant program to increase availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access (see H.R. 4475), H3170 [6JY]

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H2637 [25MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns (see H.R. 5460), H4344 [14SE]

——— clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 666), H1729 [13AP]

——— develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H2456 [18MY]

——— establish Cybersecurity On-the-Job Training Program (see H.R. 3208), H2307 [11MY]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2760), H1907 [20AP]

——— require Under Sec. for Science and Technology to research and develop approaches to mitigate identified or potential negative effects of climate change on homeland security (see H.R. 2924), H2121 [28AP]

Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2548 [23MY]

Dept. of Justice: direct National Institute of Justice to collect, study, and analyze online content created by mass shooters to early identify potential mass shooters (see H.R. 563), H427 [26JA]

——— establish criminal offenses with respect to violations involving ATMs (see H.R. 3398), H2766 [6JN]

——— establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunies for incarcerated persons (see H.R. 2825), H1945 [25AP]

——— establish Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls (see H.R. 5573), H4407 [19SE] (see H.R. 6828), H6985 [14DE]

——— provide for grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs (see H.R. 1595), H1285 [14MR]

——— provide incentives for States to implement policy changes to reduce prison populations (see H.R. 2931), H2083 [27AP]

——— provide outreach regarding fentanyl, expand Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program and addiction treatment and recovery services, and enhance penalties for certain offenses involving counterfeit pills (see H.R. 3570), H2499 [22MY] (see H.R. 4272), H3107 [22JN]

Dept. of Labor: issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H5108 [25OC]

——— prohibit work by children in tobacco-related agriculture by deeming such employment as particularly hazardous oppressive child labor (see H.R. 4020), H2807 [12JN]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 4579), H3476 [12JY]

——— require hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits (see H.R. 1499), H1247 [9MR]

Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H864 [21FE]

Dept. of State: certify that U.S. assistance to Israel does not support detention or ill-treatment of Palestinian children, seizure or destruction of Palestinian property, or further annexation of Palestinian land (see H.R. 3103), H2135 [5MY]

——— require report on investigation into death of Shireen Abu Akleh (see H.R. 3477), H5231 [1NO]

——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see H.R. 533), H2429 [17MY]

Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit offshore drilling on Outer Continental Shelf in Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 1320), H1049 [1MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: redesign Federal reserve notes to include likeness of Harriet Tubman (see H.R. 4010), H2807 [12JN]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 1674), H4218 [1SE]

——— establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 2428), H1691 [30MR]

——— establish payment and performance security requirements for water infrastructure projects (see H.R. 1740), H2051 [26AP]

——— limit railroad carriers from blocking railway-highway crossings (see H.R. 1347), H1112 [3MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of Black World War II veterans (see H.R. 1255), H1696 [30MR]

——— limit copayments for contraceptives (see H.R. 894), H2934 [14JN]

——— modify existing national cemeteries to ensure full military honors are provided, propose increase in national cemetery capacity, and assess criteria for interment at Arlington National Cemetery (see H.R. 1413), H1329 [22MR]

——— prohibit from replacing physician anesthesiologists with certified registered nurse anesthetists under departmental health care system (see H.R. 3347), H5000 [11OC]

——— provide support for programs relating to coordination of maternity health care (see H.R. 3303), H2379 [16MY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2992 [20JN]

——— protect parents or guardians with disabilities seeking to become foster or adoptive parents from discrimination in child welfare system (see H.R. 4282), H3108 [22JN]

——— protect rights of passengers with disabilities in air transportation (see H.R. 1267), H1209 [8MR]

Discrimination: amend laws relative to arbitration of disputes involving race discrimination (see H.R. 3038), H2379 [16MY]

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

Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H3167 [3JY]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]

Diwali: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 3336), H2346 [15MY]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H2051 [26AP]

——— limit price charged by manufacturers for insulin (see H.R. 1485), H1247 [9MR]

Earth Day: observance (see H. Res. 315), H1909 [20AP]

Education: support public schools that provide students with well-rounded education and prepare students for success in life, foster parental involvement, and protect civil rights of students and families (see H. Res. 219), H1279 [10MR]

Edwards, Caroline: tribute (see H. Res. 403), H2347 [15MY]

El Salvador: condemn criminalization of abortion, affirm that people deserve access to health care without fear of reprisal, and and urge El Salvador to meet human rights obligations (see H. Con. Res. 39), H2126 [2MY]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H253 [20JA]

——— improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H4207 [25AU]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 3409), H2423 [17MY]

——— strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]

EPA: establish standards to limit carbon intensity of fuel used by certain vessels and set requirements to eliminate in-port ship emissions (see H.R. 4024), H4188 [15AU]

——— fully protect safety of children and environment and remove dangerous pesticides from use (see H.R. 5085), H4151 [28JY]

——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (see H.R. 250), H2502 [22MY]

——— prohibit sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers (see H.R. 6654), H6739 [7DE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1249 [9MR]

Evans, Sarah Keys: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1237), H968 [28FE]

FAA: strengthen oversight of repair stations located outside U.S. (see H.R. 1716), H1326 [22MR]

Families and domestic relations: recognize role of father engagement in improving overall health outcomes during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, for both mother and baby (see H. Res. 522), H2964 [16JN]

Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 517), H2959 [15JN]

FDA: preserve access to abortion medications (see H.R. 767), H1719 [10AP] (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2089 [27AP]

——— provide authority to investigate animal feeding operations near produce farms where foodborne illness outbreaks occur to better determine root causes of such outbreaks (see H.R. 4110), H4147 [27JY]

FDIC: permit insured depository institutions and credit unions to elect to have higher standard maximum deposit insurance amount for commercial deposits and require higher assessments of such institutions (see H.R. 3928), H3074 [21JN]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H2314 [11MY]

——— calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 866), H2129 [2MY]

——— cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers (see H.R. 618), H4987 [3OC]

Federal Rules of Evidence: limit admissibility of evidence of defendant’s creative or artistic expression against such defendant in criminal proceeding (see H.R. 2952), H2083 [27AP]

FEMA: authorize equity steering group and advisor, improve data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and apply equity criteria to policies and programs (see H.R. 5775), H4713 [27SE]

——— establish emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions (see H.R. 2458), H2547 [23MY]

——— extend National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 4349), H3142 [23JN]

Financial institutions: impose higher tax rate on bonuses and profits from sales of stock by executives employed by failing banks that were closed and for which FDIC has been appointed as conservator or receiver (see H.R. 1654), H1411 [23MR]

——— repeal exemption from enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to bank holding companies with certain total consolidated assets (see H.R. 1602), H1411 [23MR]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H625 [1FE]

——— ban importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of gun silencers or suppressors and provide buyback program for such items (see H.R. 2985), H4188 [15AU]

——— create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage and establish grant program for distribution of safe storage devices (see H.R. 4965), H4137 [27JY]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE]

——— make it unlawful to sell firearms without promoting safe storage, disseminate safe storage best practices, create grants for safe storage device distribution, and allow tax credit for such device sales (see H.R. 52), H3478 [12JY]

——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H1246 [9MR]

——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2870), H2047 [26AP]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3–D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 4074), H2884 [13JN]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H509 [30JA]

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H631 [1FE]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition (see H.R. 584), H428 [26JA]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H1690 [30MR]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]

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

Francis, Norman C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1174), H874 [24FE]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1886 [19AP]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H5009 [12OC]

Global Partnership for Education: support efforts to improve access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly girls, in poorest countries (see H. Res. 54), H277 [24JA]

Government: establish National Biodiversity Strategy (see H. Res. 195), H2503 [22MY]

Haiti: modify special rule to extend preferential duty treatment program under Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act (see H.R. 5035), H6742 [7DE]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]

Health: increase availability and affordability of menstrual hygiene products for women and girls with limited access (see H.R. 3646), H2596 [24MY]

——— prohibit discrimination in health care and require provision of equitable health care as civil right (see H.R. 3068), H2125 [2MY]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H2121 [28AP]

——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3420), H2424 [17MY]

——— provide for research and education relative to uterine fibroids (see H.R. 4572), H4183 [11AU]

History: provide for creation of congressional time capsule in commemoration of U.S. semiquincentennial anniversary (see H.R. 6394), H6742 [7DE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]

House of Representatives: express that African Americans who duly won election to House during post-Civil War Reconstruction Era, but were denied right to take their seats, should be recognized as former Members (see H. Res. 817), H5174 [26OC]

House Rules: require continued broadcasting of full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023 (see H. Res. 35), H234 [12JA]

Hunger: streamline nutrition access for older adults and adults with disabilities (see H.R. 3474), H4716 [27SE]

Immigration: provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]

——— remove Registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (see H.R. 1511), H1248 [9MR]

Immigration and Nationality Act: alter definition of ‘‘conviction’’ (see H.R. 3050), H2125 [2MY]

Income: establish pilot program providing certain individuals with guaranteed monthly income and study effect of guaranteed monthly income on such individuals (see H.R. 5776), H4714 [27SE]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorize funding for infants, toddlers, and preschool children with disabilities (see H.R. 5141), H4219 [1SE]

——— authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2715), H1885 [19AP] (see H.R. 4519), H3176 [10JY]

Insurance: provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for certain individuals at greater risk for breast cancer (see H.R. 3086), H2134 [5MY]

——— provide for special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 6716), H6814 [11DE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H4349 [14SE]

——— require health plans to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without imposition of cost-sharing requirements (see H.R. 1826), H2646 [26MY]

International Black Aviation Professionals Day: designate (see H. Res. 131), H840 [14FE]

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 418), H2427 [17MY]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 32), H1692 [30MR]

Iran: condemn inaction in addressing poisoning of Iranian school girls (see H. Res. 310), H1909 [20AP]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H1912 [20AP]

——— 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]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H2138 [5MY]

——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H679 [2FE]

——— support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4199 [22AU]

J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, Washington, DC: redesignate as FBI Building (see H.R. 1175), H874 [24FE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2315 [11MY]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see H.R. 1150), H866 [21FE]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3206 [11JY]

Juneteenth National Independence Day: observance (see H. Res. 505), H2966 [16JN]

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H1729 [13AP]

Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 318), H2129 [2MY]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]

Lacks, Henrietta: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for recognition of her invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients’ rights (see H.R. 4122), H2966 [16JN]

LDL-C Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 709), H4438 [20SE]

Lewis, John: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H866 [21FE]

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

Libraries: require certain libraries to maintain diverse collection of books (see H.R. 6830), H6985 [14DE]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 49), H251 [20JA]

Lunar New Year Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 430), H250 [20JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2992 [20JN]

Marine mammals: amend certain legislation relative to conservation of North Atlantic right whale (see H.R. 1213), H4409 [19SE]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 30), H234 [12JA]

Medicaid: delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2247 [10MY]

——— reduce maternal mortality by extending duration of coverage for women after they give birth, improving obstetric case management, and providing training to clinicians to better care for women of color (see H.R. 5568), H4407 [19SE]

Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H4350 [14SE]

——— ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 1199), H1411 [23MR]

——— establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 3421), H2424 [17MY]

——— improve accuracy of market-based payment for clinical diagnostic laboratory services and reduce administrative burdens in collection of data (see H.R. 2377), H4167 [4AU]

——— increase nonfacility practice expense relative value units for specified services (see H.R. 3674), H5108 [25OC]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 704), H4912 [29SE]

——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following mastectomy (see H.R. 4779), H4266 [12SE]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H98 [9JA]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H3163 [30JN]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 35), H2934 [14JN]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H1888 [19AP]

Memorial Day: express support for Black service members (see H. Res. 455), H2646 [26MY]

Mental health: address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color (see H.R. 3548), H2456 [18MY]

——— remove terms ‘‘mentally retarded’’ and ‘‘mental retardation’’ from Federal law (see H.R. 3111), H2135 [5MY]

Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 372), H2430 [17MY]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H1302 [21MR]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

Miller, Doris: award Medal of Honor posthumously (see H.R. 1251), H969 [28FE]

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

Money: maintain cash as robust and viable payment option (see H. Res. 341), H2118 [28AP]

Music and dance: recognize anniversary of hip-hop and contributions to American art and culture (see H. Res. 618), H4183 [11AU]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 751), H4910 [29SE]

National Black Business Month: designate (see H. Res. 667), H4211 [29AU]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 99), H738 [7FE]

National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 415), H2426 [17MY]

National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1024), H877 [24FE]

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H2047 [26AP]

National Cholesterol Education Month: designate (see H. Res. 709), H4438 [20SE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]

National Dyslexia Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 814), H5105 [25OC]

National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see H.R. 727), H627 [1FE]

National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]

National Menstrual Health and Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 351), H2126 [2MY]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: conduct study on Black history education efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 971), H825 [9FE]

——— support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H676 [2FE]

National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2172 [9MY]

National objectives: establish national task force to expand opportunities and improve standard of living for working families (see H.R. 2614), H3112 [22JN]

National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week: designate (see H. Res. 331), H2049 [26AP]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 281), H1709 [6AP]

New Zealand: honor victims on anniversary of terrorist attacks on mosques in Christchurch and condemn transnational threat of White supremacist ideology, conspiracy theories, and violence (see H. Res. 250), H1409 [23MR]

NIH: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1024), H877 [24FE]

——— require research facilities that use companion dogs, cats, or rabbits for research purposes to offer such animals for adoption after completion of such research (see H.R. 2878), H2047 [26AP]

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), H1660 [29MR]

NSF: establish grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development (see H.R. 2457), H2129 [2MY]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit conduct of first-use nuclear strike absent declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H575 [31JA]

Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 5292), H4204 [25AU]

Older Americans Bill of Rights: establish to guarantee affordable health care, financial, and retirement security for seniors (see H. Res. 460), H2708 [31MY]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see H.R. 1794), H1729 [13AP]

OMB: review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (see H.R. 6319), H5731 [13NO]

PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 678), H4913 [29SE]

Peace Corps: reauthorize and provide new opportunities and benefits, increase monthly allowances and compensation, extend hiring preference, and update security for volunteers (see H.R. 1273), H2460 [18MY]

Pipelines: provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (see H.R. 6494), H5982 [29NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see H. Res. 819), H5174 [26OC]

Poland: award Congressional Gold Medal to heroic participants in Warsaw Ghetto Uprising who led armed resistance against Nazi occupiers and fought to preserve and protect Jewish culture (see H.R. 1299), H1288 [14MR]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H864 [21FE]

Pollution: reduce production and use of single-use plastics, improve responsibility of producers over consumer products and packaging, and prevent plastics from entering animal and human food chains and waterways (see H.R. 6053), H5104 [25OC]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H2172 [9MY]

——— modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 594), H1529 [28MR]

Poverty: establish national child poverty reduction target and make investments and policy changes to fully address child poverty (see H. Res. 551), H3142 [23JN]

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), H4198 [22AU]

Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and Vice Presidents and candidates for such offices (see H.R. 908), H823 [9FE]

Public debt: repeal public debt ceiling (see H.R. 415), H249 [20JA]

Public Radio Music Day: designate (see H. Res. 689), H4346 [14SE]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]

Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 4170), H2957 [15JN]

Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see H.R. 2757), H2642 [25MY]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H857 [17FE]

Rail Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 698), H4381 [18SE]

Railroad Retirement Board: exempt payments made from Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2785), H2139 [5MY]

Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 737), H628 [1FE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 181), H970 [28FE]

Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H231 [12JA]

Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products produced at refineries outside Russia (see H.R. 6417), H5892 [15NO]

SBA: modify interest rate for eligible loans made to borrowers experiencing short-term financial challenges (see H.R. 2727), H1886 [19AP]

Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H2642 [25MY]

Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 692), H4716 [27SE]

Slavery Remembrance Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 84), H4158 [1AU]

Small business: require collection of small business loan data relative to LGBTQ-owned businesses (see H.R. 6652), H6208 [6DE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H1251 [9MR]

——— enhance benefits and ensure long-term solvency (see H.R. 1046), H839 [14FE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]

——— provide equitable formula for individuals with non-covered employment and provide relief for individuals currently affected by Windfall Elimination Provision (see H.R. 4260), H3070 [21JN]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H630 [1FE]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H1251 [9MR]

Supreme Court: allow for twelve associate Justices (see H.R. 3422), H2424 [17MY]

——— condemn decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and commit to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform (see H. Res. 28), H204 [11JA]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H2138 [5MY]

——— allow students to take saver’s credit (see H.R. 2641), H1888 [19AP]

——— allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being employee (see H.R. 4963), H4136 [27JY]

——— establish excise tax on plastics (see H.R. 5564), H4406 [19SE]

——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H3891 [20JY]

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

——— modify net investment income tax and transfer revenues to Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 34), H2934 [14JN]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H2935 [14JN]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 884), H2934 [14JN]

——— reinstate estate, gift, and generation-skipping taxes on estates valued over certain amount and end tax breaks and loopholes for high-value trusts and estates (see H.R. 2676), H1845 [18AP]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 2555), H1951 [25AP]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 269), H1693 [30MR]

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: support goals and provisions (see H. Res. 77), H3178 [10JY]

TSA: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening (see H.R. 3394), H2548 [23MY]

U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H2957 [15JN]

U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 44), H2647 [26MY]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: establish New York-New Jersey Watershed Restoration Program (see H.R. 2982), H2085 [27AP]

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), H1302 [21MR]

Voting: ensure voters in Federal elections do not wait in long lines to vote (see H.R. 5291), H4204 [25AU]

——— expand youth access to voting (see H.R. 5293), H4204 [25AU]

——— modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H4205 [25AU]

——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5322), H4216 [1SE]

——— remove barriers to ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5294), H4205 [25AU]

——— require inclusion of voter registration information with certain leases and vouchers for federally assisted rental housing and mortgage applications (see H.R. 5290), H4204 [25AU]

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

Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 1729), H1327 [22MR]

——— restore national minimum standard of protection for water resources of U.S. while providing certainty to regulated entities (see H.R. 5983), H5028 [18OC]

Weather: improve response to, and preparation for, heat waves and extreme heat (see H.R. 4314), H3109 [22JN]

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (see H.R. 3304), H2343 [15MY]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]

World Sight Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 780), H4999 [11OC]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H1729 [13AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 1361), H1113 [3MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Men’s Health (see H.R. 4182), H2958 [15JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (see H.R. 3255), H2309 [11MY]

FEMA: establish review process for certain grant applications for first responders to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards (see H.R. 3254), H2309 [11MY]

Food and Nutrition Act: repeal limitation on maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits (see H.R. 1765), H1409 [23MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during screening (see H.R. 3382), H2376 [16MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing relative to coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 4261), H3071 [21JN]

Money: ensure that U.S. currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at U.S. brick-and-mortar businesses (see H.R. 4128), H2931 [14JN]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 213), H1206 [8MR]

National Men’s Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 490), H2788 [9JN]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 766), H4990 [6OC]

National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 700), H4407 [19SE]

Peripheral Artery Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 728), H4499 [26SE]

Workplace Eye Wellness Month: support goals (see H. Res. 264), H1641 [29MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 1361), H1115 [3MR]

Dept. of HHS: establish Office of Men’s Health (H.R. 4182), H2961 [15JN]

Dept. of Transportation: provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (H.R. 3255), H2313 [11MY]

FEMA: establish review process for certain grant applications for first responders to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 3254), H2312 [11MY]

Food and Nutrition Act: repeal limitation on maximum deduction for shelter expenses allowable for determination of benefits (H.R. 1765), H1411 [23MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during screening (H.R. 3382), H2378 [16MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing relative to coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 4261), H3073 [21JN]

Money: ensure that U.S. currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at U.S. brick-and-mortar businesses (H.R. 4128), H2934 [14JN]

Lists

Association of Former Members of Congress sustaining members, H2895 [14JN]

Remarks

Abortion: Texas Federal district court decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA relative to approval of abortion pill mifepristone, H1874 [19AP]

African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving, their heroic military sacrifices and patriotism, and need to eliminate health and benefit disparities of minority veterans, H2489 [22MY]

Allen, TX: condemn shooting at Allen Premium Outlets and express condolences to families and victims, H2163 [9MY]

Benevolent Protective Order of Reindeer (organization): anniversary, H1541 [29MR]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration, H4259 [12SE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to economy, H220 [12JA], H742 [8FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to environment, H6132 [5DE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to infrastructure, H5541 [7NO]

——— evaluation of administration relative to public safety, H2441 [18MY]

——— impeachment, H4259 [12SE]

Black History Month: observance, H613 [1FE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H1263 [10MR], H4428 [20SE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, H769 [8FE]

——— make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (H.R. 1361), H2163 [9MY], H3572 [13JY], H3941 [25JY]

Caribbean American Heritage Month: observance, H2926 [14JN]

Civil rights: continuing struggle between law enforcement and African Americans, H703 [6FE]

Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House): appreciation of opportunity to serve as ranking member of Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, H555 [31JA]

Congress: importance of bipartisanship, H5880 [15NO]

Crane, Representative: characterization of remarks relative to African Americans, H3633 [17JY]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 467), H2532 [23MY], H2583 [24MY]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H3629 [17JY], H4275 [13SE], H5664 [9NO], H6963 [14DE]

Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (H.J. Res. 45), H2587 [24MY]

——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1428 [24MR]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (H.R. 734), H1896 [20AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (H.R. 4470), H3932, H3933 [25JY]

——— prohibit from operating or procuring certain foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (H.R. 1501), H3937 [25JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (H.R. 1699), H3941 [25JY]

Dept. of Transportation: provide paid sick leave for certain employees of railroads (H.R. 3255), H4405 [19SE]

——— tribute to Gateway Program to expand and renovate northeast corridor rail line between Newark, NJ, and New York, NY, H4058 [27JY], H5541 [7NO], H6030 [30NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5424 [6NO]

Diseases and disorders: terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (H.J. Res. 7), H610 [1FE]

Drugs: impact of ‘‘War on Drugs’’, H2583 [24MY]

——— limit price charged by manufacturers for insulin, H5715 [13NO]

Elections: historical assessment of efforts to disenfranchise voters, H1136 [7MR]

FDA: preserve access to abortion medications, H1874 [19AP]

Federal Transit Administration: observance of Transit Bus Month, H3474 [12JY]

FEMA: establish review process for certain grant applications for first responders to purchase equipment or systems that do not meet or exceed any applicable national voluntary consensus standards (H.R. 3254), H3938, H3939 [25JY]

Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (H.R. 660), H3941 [25JY]

——— gun control, H1745 [17AP], H2163 [9MY], H3941 [25JY]

——— provide for seven day waiting period before receipt of firearm (H.R. 2392), H3941 [25JY]

——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (H.R. 4184), H3941 [25JY]

——— reauthorize ban on undetectable firearms and require plastic guns to be made with certain non-removable metal parts so they can be detected by metal detectors (H.R. 4160), H3942 [25JY]

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (H.R. 396), H3941 [25JY]

——— require face to face purchases of ammunition, licensing of ammunition dealers, and reporting of bulk purchases of ammunition (H.R. 584), H3941, H3942 [25JY]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (H.R. 2403), H3941 [25JY]

Florida: condemn blocking of African-American studies advanced placement course in schools, H314 [25JA]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H4850 [28SE]

Health: address racial disparities in treating and preventing diabetes in communities of color, H5721 [13NO]

House Rules: reversal of restrictions on smoking in certain public areas of Capitol, H267 [24JA]

Immigration: call to treat immigrants with dignity and respect, H2103 [28AP]

——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2220 [10MY], H2296 [11MY]

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, H3474 [12JY]

IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H145 [10JA]

Johnson, Representative Mike: assessment of qualifications to be Speaker of the House, H5154 [26OC]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies, H703 [6FE]

Maughan, Theresa: New Jersey Teacher of the Year award recipient, H1456 [27MR]

Medicare: waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during screening (H.R. 3382), H2373 [16MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing relative to coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries (H.R. 4261), H3129 [23JN]

Memorial Day: observance, H2489 [22MY]

Memphis, TN: investigate police killing of Tyre Nichols, H703 [6FE]

Middle East: making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 6126), H5395 [3NO]

Montclair, NJ: tribute to DLV Lounge (business), H2946 [15JN]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance, H1198 [8MR]

National Diabetes Month: observance, H5715, H5721 [13NO]

National objectives: address nationwide increase in gun violence, H3941 [25JY]

National Reunification Month: observance, H2986 [20JN]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H1133 [7MR], H1233 [9MR]

New Jersey Advance Media (company): closure of Washington, DC, bureau, H1789 [18AP]

Newark, NJ: anniversary of Abyssinian Baptist Church, H1741 [17AP]

News media: allegations of sports media bias, H96 [9JA]

Office of Congressional Ethics: reform, H193 [11JA]

Omar, Representative: remove from Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 76), H657 [2FE]

Pipelines: provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (H.R. 6494), H6063 [1DE]

Pollution: affirm that minority and low-income communities disproportionately bear costs of climate change, H402 [26JA]

Powell, Renee: award Presidential Medal of Freedom, H2485 [22MY]

Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 21), H402 [26JA], H472 [27JA]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1680 [30MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H2611 [25MY]

——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2040 [26AP], H2236 [10MY]

——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2733 [5JN]

Republican Party: continued support for Donald J. Trump, H801 [9FE]

——— national agenda, H2982 [20JN], H4372 [18SE], H5648 [8NO]

Roselle, NJ: anniversary of Roselle Active Seniors group, H1933 [25AP]

Santos, Representative: expel from House of Representatives (H. Res. 114), H2408 [17MY]

Selma, AL: commemorate anniversary of Bloody Sunday and role it played in ensuring passage of Voting Rights Act, H1136 [7MR]

Seton Hall University: tribute to 1953 men’s basketball team, E273• [29MR]

Sports: tribute to Team USA lacrosse team, H3192 [11JY]

Supreme Court: decisions in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina relative to affirmative action, H3201 [11JY]

Taxation: increase certain taxes related to firearms (H.R. 4283), H6924 [13DE]

——— repeal income tax, abolish IRS, and institute national retail sales tax (H.R. 25), H506 [30JA]

Tennessee: condemn expulsion of two Black, duly elected State representatives as blatant act of racism and attack on democracy and observe that this was done instead of acting on gun control to protect children, H1745 [17AP]

Trump, Donald J.: evaluation of connection to administration officials with criminal convictions, H6726 [7DE]

——— evaluation of pending fraud trial, H4948 [2OC]

United HealthCare Services, Inc.: decision to require patients to get prior authorization before colonoscopy, H3600 [14JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3874• [20JY], H4452• [21SE], H5064• [25OC], H6842• [12DE], E699•, E701• [20JY]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting, H1136 [7MR]

West Orange, NJ: anniversary of Schneider Hardware (business), H697 [6FE]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (H.J. Res. 25), H1460 [27MR]

Tributes

Baptiste, Trevor, H3939 [25JY]

Bowie, Tori, H2333 [15MY]

Burbage, Goldie, H5224 [1NO]

Castillo, Jeremias, H4329• [14SE]

Days, Janet, H1233 [9MR]

Dukes, Walter, H2153 [9MY], E273• [29MR]

Feinstein, Dianne, H4898 [29SE]

Hamlett, Joyce, H4015 [26JY]

Jakasania, Kavya, H899 [27FE]

James, LeBron, H96 [9JA]

Lipman, Wynona, H5931 [28NO], E1116• [17NO]

Rice, Ronald, H1318 [22MR], E241• [22MR]

Wilson, Bobbi, H2071 [27AP]