SCHOLTEN, HILLARY J. (a Representative from Michigan)

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), H327 [25JA], H412 [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]

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), H1951 [25AP]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H4266 [12SE]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H5000 [11OC]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H3163 [30JN]

——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3953 [25JY]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1700 [3AP]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5667), H4858 [28SE]

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

Canada: ensure that Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in Great Lake Basin (see H. Res. 243), H1327 [22MR]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 110), H1719 [10AP]

CDC: provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H1951 [25AP]

Children and youth: prohibit lifetime or annual limits on dental coverage under Children’s Health Insurance Program and require wraparound coverage of dental services for certain children under such program (see H.R. 590), H3162 [30JN]

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

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: establish grant program to establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 2821), H1945 [25AP]

Corps of Engineers: permit sale of technologies to certain water and irrigation districts to expedite removal of harmful algal blooms (see H.R. 5756), H6111 [4DE]

——— study security of Soo Locks and effects on supply chain resulting from its malfunction or failure (see H.R. 3399), H2423 [17MY]

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

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5731 [13NO]

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

——— prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4432), H5182 [30OC]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H2765 [6JN]

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

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), H3952 [25JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain participants in Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to receive variety of types of milk, including whole milk (see H.R. 5383), H6861 [12DE]

——— authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see H.R. 1480), H2138 [5MY]

——— clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local school food service personnel (see H.R. 4844), H5232 [1NO]

——— establish budgetary Tribal Government consultation process (see H.R. 5113), H5108 [25OC]

——— expand opportunity for agricultural producers, increase consumer choice in food markets, and enhance American international competitiveness by establishing new programs for food innovation (see H.R. 5023), H5108 [25OC]

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

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3364), H4193 [18AU]

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

——— make publicly available information on infant formula procurement under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 3151), H6944 [13DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H3642 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: authorizing appropriations for improving basic programs operated by local educational agencies for disadvantaged students (see H.R. 2715), H5894 [15NO]

——— carry out grant program to support placement of students and licensed professional social workers in public libraries (see H.R. 3006), H2117 [28AP]

——— provide for refinancing and recalculation of certain Federal student loans (see H.R. 5710), H7000 [19DE]

——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H2502 [22MY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H5039 [20OC]

——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1250), H1297 [17MR]

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]

——— 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]

——— encourage development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs (see H.R. 755), H2665 [30MY]

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

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

——— establish programs to address addiction and overdoses caused by illicit fentanyl and other opioids (see H.R. 3375), H2503 [22MY]

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

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators (see H.R. 2763), H1908 [20AP]

——— increase access to mental health, substance use, and counseling services for first responders (see H.R. 6415), H7000 [19DE]

——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 2976), H2992 [20JN]

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

——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H5108 [25OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: secure southern border, reform asylum system, provide earned path to citizenship, make e-verify mandatory, and establish American Worker Fund using immigrant restitution payments (see H.R. 3599), H2545 [23MY]

Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H5984 [29NO]

Dept. of Justice: authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers (see H.R. 3376), H2503 [22MY]

——— establish Children’s Court to improve adjudication of immigration cases involving unaccompanied alien children (see H.R. 6145), H5228 [1NO]

——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2461 [18MY]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H5177 [26OC]

——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H1916 [24AP]

——— require Inspector General to conduct inspections of Bureau of Prisons correctional facilities, provide recommendations to fix problems, and assign each facility risk score (see H.R. 3019), H4223 [5SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H5365 [2NO]

——— increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor and annually report to Congress on child labor violations (see H.R. 2956), H2084 [27AP]

——— modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (see H.R. 3308), H2344 [15MY]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H5044 [24OC]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H1761 [17AP]

Dept. of the Interior: create dedicated funds to protect North American butterflies, Pacific Island plants, freshwater mussels, and Southwest desert fish (see H.R. 3494), H3702 [18JY]

——— implement fertility controls to manage populations of wild free-roaming horses and burros and encourage training opportunities for military veterans to assist in range management activities (see H.R. 726), H4182 [11AU]

Dept. of Transportation: establish grant program to improve preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields (see H.R. 2428), H2314 [11MY]

——— establish Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program (see H.R. 4636), H4183 [11AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 491), H1761 [17AP]

——— allow veterans to use, possess, or transport medical marijuana and to discuss use of medical marijuana with departmental physicians as authorized by State or Tribal law (see H.R. 2682), H4033 [26JY]

——— authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 2431), H1848 [18AP]

——— modify requirements for Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship (see H.R. 5785), H6051 [30NO]

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

Discrimination: condemn great replacement theory, acknowledge impact of white supremacist violence on black community of Buffalo, NY, remember hate crime victims, and address white supremacist violence (see H. Res. 413), H2548 [23MY]

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

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H206 [11JA]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H1914 [24AP]

Education: express that goal of education system shall be that virtually every American student be able to read at grade level or better (see H. Res. 738), H6146 [5DE]

Elections: improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H4223 [5SE]

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), H5365 [2NO]

——— 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: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H1465 [27MR]

——— make certain projects and activities eligible for financial assistance under State water pollution control revolving fund (see H.R. 250), H2992 [20JN]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1297 [17MR]

FAA: reauthorize aviation workforce development programs (see H.R. 3647), H2596 [24MY]

——— report to Congress on process by which air traffic control tower facilities are chosen for replacement (see H.R. 3218), H2307 [11MY]

Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H7008 [22DE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 536), H1761 [17AP]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 132), H3701 [18JY]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2351 [15MY]

——— modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 582), H511 [30JA]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 698), H739 [7FE]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H631 [1FE] (see H.R. 1145), H866 [21FE]

——— 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), H3642 [17JY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H877 [24FE]

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H856 [17FE]

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

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H4193 [18AU]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H4266 [12SE]

Fiscal Commission: establish (see H.R. 5779), H5671 [9NO]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1529 [28MR]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 3882), H3891 [20JY]

Forests: provide for white oak restoration (see H.R. 5582), H5022 [17OC]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H4988 [3OC]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4173 [8AU]

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

Health: prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H3112 [22JN]

Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 4942), H4030 [26JY]

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

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 16), H5467 [6NO]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2715), H5894 [15NO] (see H.R. 4519), H5405 [3NO]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H4231 [8SE]

——— 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), H5177 [26OC]

Iran: impose sanctions with respect to countries, individuals, and entities engaging in any effort to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H3173 [6JY]

IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4322), H3140 [23JN]

Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 4709), H3699 [18JY]

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4383 [18SE]

——— support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4460 [21SE]

Jews: condemn and combat all forms of antisemitism, implement U.S. National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism, and increase funding for efforts to strengthen protections and enhance safety of Jewish community (see H. Res. 907), H6146 [5DE]

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), H1729 [13AP]

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

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H4231 [8SE]

Law enforcement: authorize use of FBI criminal history record information for administration of interstate compacts (see H.R. 1310), H2743 [5JN]

Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H4298 [13SE]

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

Libraries: express support for staff and services of public, school, academic, and special libraries, improve funding, preserve right of citizens to access information and resources, and recognize employee rights (see H. Res. 324), H1948 [25AP]

Louisville, KY: condemn shootings at Old National Bank building and in Chickasaw Park, honor memory of victims, and express condolences and support to all impacted and all victims of gun violence (see H. Res. 335), H2121 [28AP]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2743 [5JN]

Medicaid: expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H856 [17FE]

——— renew application of Medicare payment rate floor to primary care services (see H.R. 952), H2743 [5JN]

Medicare: provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2935 [14JN]

Mental health: improve identification and support of children and families who experience trauma (see H.R. 4541), H5365 [2NO]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel for Iron Dome rocket defense system (see H.R. 5918), H5001 [11OC]

Motor vehicles: require information about motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement (see H.R. 5735), H5001 [11OC]

National Center for Alternatives to Animals in Research and Testing: establish (see H.R. 1024), H4182 [11AU]

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

National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2766 [6JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2766 [6JN]

National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 893), H5936 [28NO]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H711 [6FE]

NIH: ensure that non-animal methods are prioritized, where applicable and feasible, in proposals for all research conducted or supported (see H.R. 1024), H4182 [11AU]

——— 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), H3702 [18JY]

NOAA: establish grant program to fund youth fishing projects (see H.R. 3925), H5365 [2NO]

Peace: recognize international days of peace, coexistence, and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 81), H6998 [19DE]

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H1296 [17MR]

Pfc. Justin T. Paton Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Indian River, MI: designate (see H.R. 3672), H2635 [25MY]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H1950 [25AP]

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), H7030 [3JA]

Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H5546 [7NO]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H3702 [18JY]

Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 308), H6051 [30NO]

Rosa Parks Federal Building, Detroit, MI: designate (see H.R. 5892), H4986 [3OC]

Russia: call for immediate release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 272), H1693 [30MR]

——— condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Res. 149), H3892 [20JY]

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 5917), H5654 [8NO]

SBA: anniversary (see H. Res. 633), H4142 [27JY]

——— enhance ability of Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of services provided (see H.R. 5999), H5032 [19OC]

——— exclude from limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas (see H.R. 5333), H4217 [1SE]

——— require reporting on additional information relative to small businesses owned and controlled by women, qualified HUBZone small business concerns, and small businesses owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 4670), H3639 [17JY]

——— require Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to publish guidance documents for certain rules (see H.R. 4668), H3639 [17JY]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 5030), H5405 [3NO]

Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI: anniversary (see H. Res. 95), H680 [2FE]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H1719 [10AP]

Supreme Court: promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 926), H2598 [24MY]

Taxation: allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H1761 [17AP]

——— 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 neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H4857 [28SE]

——— establish refundable healthcare worker tax credit with semiannual advance payment (see H.R. 1215), H915 [27FE]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H4193 [18AU]

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

——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 1321), H4033 [26JY]

——— modify and extend deduction for charitable contributions for individuals not itemizing deductions (see H.R. 3435), H7000 [19DE]

——— modify private business use requirements for bonds issued for lead service line replacement projects (see H.R. 1407), H6210 [6DE]

——— permanently extend Health Coverage Tax Credit (see H.R. 3912), H2935 [14JN]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H5231 [1NO]

——— provide for microemployer pension plan startup credit (see H.R. 6007), H5985 [29NO]

——— provide tax incentives that support local newspapers and other local media (see H.R. 4756), H5984 [29NO]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H3577 [13JY]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H1845 [18AP]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in beauty service industry (see H.R. 45), H2128 [2MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H4716 [27SE]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4382 [18SE]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H1047 [1MR]

Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H2934 [14JN]

Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), 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), H4857 [28SE]

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

West Indian manatee: designate as endangered species under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 131), H1465 [27MR]

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), H917 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of the Census: add new educational attainment category to Current Population Survey for persons obtaining apprenticeships or technical certifications (see H.R. 2621), H1725 [13AP]

Children and youth: increase civil penalties relative to child labor (see H.R. 2388), H1641 [29MR]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 2693), H1846 [18AP]

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

National AMT Day: designate (see H. Res. 442), H2596 [24MY]

Native Americans: reaffirm and clarify Federal relationship of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians as federally recognized Indian Tribe (see H.R. 5732), H4498 [26SE]

SBA: clarify application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts (see H.R. 5450), H4296 [13SE]

——— examine how competitiveness of small businesses is affected by enforcement of Federal antitrust laws (see H.R. 5424), H4295 [13SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Bureau of the Census: add new educational attainment category to Current Population Survey for persons obtaining apprenticeships or technical certifications (H.R. 2621), H1728 [13AP]

Children and youth: increase civil penalties relative to child labor (H.R. 2388), H1660 [29MR]

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (H.R. 2693), H1847 [18AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: streamline applications from farmers to be vendors under certain nutrition programs (H.R. 4943), H4032 [26JY]

Native Americans: reaffirm and clarify Federal relationship of Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians as federally recognized Indian Tribe (H.R. 5732), H4501 [26SE]

SBA: clarify application of price evaluation preference for qualified HUBZone small business concerns to certain contracts (H.R. 5450), H4298 [13SE]

——— examine how competitiveness of small businesses is affected by enforcement of Federal antitrust laws (H.R. 5424), H4297 [13SE]

Remarks

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 26), H186 [11JA]

Children and youth: increase civil penalties relative to child labor (H.R. 2388), H1662 [30MR]

Congress: advance commonsense policy priorities (H.R. 626), consideration (H. Res. 350), H2621 [25MY]

Crime: address nationwide increase in violent crime, H146 [10JA]

Dept. of Energy: allow drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve if delay would lead to increase in gasoline prices, H412 [26JA]

Dept. of HHS: encourage development of specialized foster care programs designed specifically for large sibling groups, sibling groups with wide age range, and sibling groups with complex needs (H.R. 755), H2105 [28AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), consideration (H. Res. 614), H3970 [26JY]

Economy: status, H268 [24JA]

FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3714 [19JY]

Firearms: gun control, H3689 [18JY]

Grand Rapids, MI: tribute to Kent Intermediate School District Student Leadership Community, E503• [30MY]

Great Lakes region: importance of reliable and safe drinking water, H615 [1FE]

Health: tuberous sclerosis complex research funding, H2443 [18MY]

Immigration: condemn use of, and take steps to end, child labor, H879 [27FE]

Korean Connection (organization): anniversary, E341• [20AP]

LGBTQI+ Pride Month: observance, H3130 [23JN]

Mental health: youth services funding, H784 [9FE]

National objectives: address nationwide increase in gun violence, H3689 [18JY]

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), H412 [26JA]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1560 [29MR]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H2621 [25MY]

SBA: require Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman to publish guidance documents for certain rules (H.R. 4668), H5914 [28NO]

Votes: correction, H5394• [3NO]

West Indian manatee: designate as endangered species under Endangered Species Act (H.R. 131), H2041 [26AP]

Tributes

Alvarez, Eva, H1428 [24MR]

Bennett, Elle, H2298 [11MY]

Seiler, Isaac, E504• [30MY]

Slack, Lloyd, H5665 [9NO]