SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)

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), H329 [25JA], H438 [27JA]

Appointments

Committee to escort Israeli President Isaac Herzog into House Chamber, H3703 [19JY]

Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA]

House Communications Standards Commission, H1232 [9MR]

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), H1729 [13AP]

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

Africa: establish comprehensive initiative to build capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa (see H.R. 6087), H5904 [21NO]

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

Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 3574), H2499 [22MY]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H5731 [13NO]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H4439 [20SE]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H1713 [6AP]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H2548 [23MY]

——— 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), H1888 [19AP]

Appropriations: provide for period of continuing appropriations in event of lapse in appropriations and establish procedures and consequences for failure to complete regular appropriations process (see H.R. 5696), H5001 [11OC]

——— provide for period of continuing appropriations in event of lapse in appropriations and prohibit consideration of other matters in House of Representatives if appropriations are not enacted (see H.R. 5353), H4912 [29SE]

Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H5731 [13NO]

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

——— repeal authority to use against those responsible for hijacking and crashing of commercial aircraft into World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA (see H.R. 2501), H2129 [2MY]

——— terminate authorizations for use of military force and declarations of war after certain periods (see H.R. 5158), H4165 [4AU]

Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 1368), H1252 [9MR]

Artsakh: recognize independence and condemn Azerbaijan continued aggression against Armenia and Artsakh (see H. Res. 320), H3209 [11JY]

Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week: observance (see H. Res. 736), H4855 [28SE]

Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 406), H430 [26JA]

Australia: provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 3939), H3163 [30JN]

Aviation: allow mandatory nighttime curfews at certain airports (see H.R. 5552), H4380 [18SE]

Azerbaijan: call for release of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians, imposition of sanctions against government officals for human rights violations, and suspension of U.S. military or security assistance (see H. Res. 861), H7021 [29DE]

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

——— prevent ethnic cleansing and atrocities against ethnic Armenians, promote accountability, and protect and provide humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (see H.R. 5686), H4463 [22SE]

Burma: call for U.N. Security Council to impose arms embargo against military (see H. Res. 85), H628 [1FE]

——— condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H628 [1FE]

Business and industry: require retailers who offer products for purchase through websites to disclose country of origin for each product offered for sale (see H.R. 217), H106 [9JA]

California: modify boundary of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designate certain wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers (see H.R. 3681), H2636 [25MY]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 4659), H4912 [29SE]

Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 645), H4165 [4AU]

China: call for release of Mark Swidan (see H. Res. 90), H973 [28FE]

——— designate Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 3934), H4173 [8AU]

——— impose sanctions on Chinese Communist Party military and surveillance companies (see H.R. 760), H4409 [19SE]

——— remember victims of violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and condemn crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within China, including Hong Kong, by Chinese Communist Party (see H. Res. 462), H2712 [1JN]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H1908 [20AP]

——— take certain actions relative to labeling as developing country (see H.R. 1107), H973 [28FE]

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

Citizenship: prohibit removal of certain veterans from U.S. and expedite their naturalization (see H.R. 717), H627 [1FE]

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

Climate: acknowledge climate emergency which demands massive-scale mobilization to halt, reverse, and address its consequences and causes (see H. Con. Res. 37), H4188 [15AU]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: determine whether national security review is needed for reportable agricultural land transactions referred by Sec. of Agriculture (see H.R. 5409), H4410 [19SE]

——— include Sec. of Agriculture as member (see H.R. 3378), H4409 [19SE]

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]

Corporal Michael D. Anderson Jr., Post Office Building, Modesto, CA: designate (see H.R. 1555), H3145 [23JN]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5468 [6NO]

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

——— limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 1204), H1848 [18AP]

Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from definition of member business loan (see H.R. 4867), H4188 [15AU]

Crime: 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]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H6816 [11DE]

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), H4147 [27JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H5022 [17OC]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H4266 [12SE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to launch nuclear weapon using autonomous weapons system that is not subject to meaningful human control (see H.R. 2894), H2599 [24MY]

——— provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine (see H. Res. 488), H3074 [21JN]

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

——— promote career awareness in accounting as part of well-rounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experience under Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program (see H.R. 3541), H4991 [6OC]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H4141 [27JY]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H4988 [3OC]

Dept. of HHS: carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H4182 [11AU]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H3897 [24JY]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H2965 [16JN]

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

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

Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 6179), H6816 [11DE]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 4439), H3174 [6JY]

——— facilitate development of fair and affordable housing and decrease certain housing costs (see H.R. 4233), H4350 [14SE]

Dept. of Justice: criminalize harassment or intimidation by foreign governments of U.S. citizens through transnational repression (see H.R. 5907), H4990 [6OC]

——— 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. 4272), H3107 [22JN]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2934 [14JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish grant program to support out-of-school-time youth workforce readiness programs providing employability skills, work-based learning, and workforce opportunities for eligible youth (see H.R. 3416), H2744 [5JN]

——— 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), H1951 [25AP]

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

Dept. of State: authorize waiver of costs of activities relating to evacuation of U.S. citizens due to acts of terrorism or war in Israel instigated by Hamas and other Islamist militant groups (see H.R. 6553), H6080 [1DE]

——— ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H3158 [30JN]

——— establish Office To Monitor and Combat Islamophobia (see H.R. 3985), H2787 [9JN]

——— establish position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3099), H2351 [15MY]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H1527 [28MR]

——— report to Congress on implementation of advanced capabilities pillar of trilateral security partnership between Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S. (see H.R. 1093), H973 [28FE]

——— require periodic reviews and updated reports relative to Taiwan Guidelines (see H.R. 1159), H973 [28FE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 4778), H3886 [20JY]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in Southern California planning area (see H.R. 3978), H2787 [9JN]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 470), H1712 [6AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: amend start date of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network pilot program on sharing with foreign branches, subsidiaries and affiliates (see H.R. 5524), H4410 [19SE]

——— clarify reporting requirements and provide small businesses with additional time to file beneficial ownership information (see H.R. 5119), H4440 [20SE]

——— prohibit from engaging in transactions involving exchange of IMF Special Drawing Rights held by Iran (see H.R. 6840), H6992 [15DE]

——— provide greater transparency and protections relative to Bank Secrecy Act reports (see H.R. 5485), H4440 [20SE]

——— publish report on financial institutions and accounts of senior Chinese officials and restrict financial services for immediate family of such officials to deter aggression towards Taiwan (see H.R. 554), H427 [26JA]

Dept. of Transportation: modify definition of high-hazard flammable train (see H.R. 1238), H1288 [14MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to health care for veterans in Micronesia, Marshall Islands, and Palau (see H.R. 3948), H4173 [8AU]

——— improve benefits to certain individuals who served under U.S. command in Philippines forces and Philippine Scouts during World War II (see H.R. 6121), H5181 [30OC]

——— improve rate of payments provided for beneficiary travel (see H.R. 1278), H3111 [22JN]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H3209 [11JY]

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), H2426 [17MY]

——— 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), H1437 [24MR]

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

Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 599), H489 [27JA]

Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (see H.R. 1060), H851 [17FE]

Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 5601), H4437 [20SE]

——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H2174 [9MY]

Ecology and environment: encourage and facilitate efforts by States and other stakeholders to conserve and sustain western population of monarch butterflies (see H.R. 4350), H4213 [29AU]

Economy: grant certain authorities to President to combat economic coercion by foreign adversaries (see H.R. 1135), H3478 [12JY]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H4167 [4AU]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H917 [27FE]

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), H4193 [18AU]

——— 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: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources and include hydrogen sulfide in list of hazardous air pollutants under Clean Air Act (see H.R. 4782), H3887 [20JY]

——— fully protect safety of children and environment and remove dangerous pesticides from use (see H.R. 5085), H4440 [20SE]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 4178), H4232 [8SE]

——— regulate wastes associated with exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 4777), H3886 [20JY]

——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 4785), H3887 [20JY]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 4811), H3888 [20JY]

European Union: designate Hezbollah in its entirety as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 599), H3700 [18JY]

FAA: adjust certain requirements relative to sovereignty and use of airspace (see H.R. 6549), H6079 [1DE]

——— allow airports to restrict access for certain hours and allow assessment of certain penalties against air carriers or aircraft operators (see H.R. 6562), H6080 [1DE]

——— ensure representatives of aviation roundtables may participate in NextGen performance-based navigation implementation process (see H.R. 6559), H6080 [1DE]

——— enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see H.R. 2562), H1717 [10AP]

——— impose safety requirements on commercial air tour flights and prohibit tour flights over certain Federal property (see H.R. 1071), H852 [17FE]

——— improve safety of aircraft air supply by providing training to crew and first responders, issuing guidance on reporting smoke or fumes, investigating incidents, and installing air quality monitoring equipment (see H.R. 1293), H1153 [7MR]

——— notify public of proposed Performance Based Navigation Implementation Process flight procedures (see H.R. 6560), H6080 [1DE]

——— require Administrator to respond to requests for information from Members of Congress (see H.R. 6561), H6080 [1DE]

Fair Labor Standards Act: strengthen provisions relative to child labor (see H.R. 4046), H3577 [13JY]

FDIC: require reports on use of systemic risk authority applicable to winding up failed insured depository institution (see H.R. 4116), H2931 [14JN]

Federal agencies and departments: provide back pay to Federal contractors impacted by lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5810), H4934 [30SE]

Federal employees: provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 1235), H4265 [12SE]

Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez U.S. Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5754), H6742 [7DE]

Filipino American History Month: observance (see H. Res. 744), H4910 [29SE]

Financial institutions: apply enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to bank holding companies to large banks that do not have bank holding company (see H.R. 4210), H2990 [20JN]

——— create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2710 [31MY]

——— modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 582), H491 [27JA]

——— prohibit stock sales by senior bank executives in certain circumstances (see H.R. 4209), H2989 [20JN]

——— provide Federal financial regulators with clawback authority over executive compensation and industry prohibition and civil money penalty authority over executives whose negligence caused losses (see H.R. 4208), H2989 [20JN]

——— provide more loan flexibility to credit unions and expand homeownership access (see H.R. 4868), H4383 [18SE]

——— require certain large banking institutions to have Chief Risk Officer (see H.R. 4062), H2883 [13JN]

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]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 660), H739 [7FE]

——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H2765 [6JN]

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

——— provide for 3–day waiting period before person may receive handgun (see H.R. 667), H575 [31JA]

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H2961 [15JN]

——— 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), H2935 [14JN]

Food for Peace Act: ensure use of U.S.-grown commodities in international food aid programs (see H.R. 4293), H5938 [28NO]

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]

Foreign countries: require reviews of U.S. investment in countries that may threaten national critical capabilities and improve use of authorities under Defense Production Act (see H.R. 3136), H5937 [28NO]

Foreign policy: establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 4538), H3204 [11JY]

——— importance of taking feminist approach to all aspects, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms (see H. Res. 209), H1206 [8MR]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H6082 [1DE]

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), H969 [28FE]

Gosar, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 623), H4142 [27JY]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4140 [27JY]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]

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

——— condemn use of human shields as contravention of international humanitarian law and heinous violation of rights and dignity of civilian noncombatants (see H. Res. 885), H5902 [21NO]

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

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

Hinduism: recognize holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 844), H5404 [3NO]

Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (see H.R. 2668), H1844 [18AP]

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), H4265 [12SE]

——— 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]

India: recognize importance of U.S.-India relations (see H. Res. 539), H7031 [3JA]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of World’s Two Largest Democracies: designate (see H. Res. 647), H4165 [4AU]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4519), H3578 [13JY]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H3153 [27JN]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2665 [30MY]

Iran: condemn massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and uprisings of recent years, including 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 627), H4153 [28JY]

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 492), H2993 [20JN]

——— declare U.S. policy that it is not acceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 559), H3151 [27JN]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H739 [7FE]

——— 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), H2812 [12JN]

——— observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 215), H1249 [9MR]

——— 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]

Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 3033), H3074 [21JN]

Iraq: commemorate, increase understanding, and reject efforts to deny Semele Massacre (see H. Res. 472), H2763 [6JN]

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: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies (see H.R. 4076), H2884 [13JN]

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

——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H1281 [10MR]

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4266 [12SE]

——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H711 [6FE]

Jews: condemn recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans and stand in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism (see H. Res. 527), H4148 [27JY]

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]

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

Korean Americans: call on U.S. and North Korea to reunite divided families by exchanging information, using registries, and working with South Korea to include U.S. citizens in video reunions (see H. Res. 126), H840 [14FE]

Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (see H.R. 6081), H5173 [26OC]

LGBTQI+: protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world (see H.R. 4050), H2808 [12JN]

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

Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2803), H1914 [24AP]

Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building, Downey, CA: designate (see H.R. 3575), H2499 [22MY]

Major Megan McClung Post Office Building, Mission Viejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 3608), H3860 [19JY]

Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2400), H4439 [20SE]

——— delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2351 [15MY]

——— expand access to home and community-based services (HCBS) (see H.R. 547), H711 [6FE]

——— remove exclusion from medical assistance of items and services for patients in institution for mental diseases (see H.R. 1201), H3173 [6JY]

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

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 4034), H4212 [29AU]

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

——— provide coverage of hearing and vision care (see H.R. 1326), H1888 [19AP]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 35), H98 [9JA]

Members of Congress: condemn calls from Members for expulsion of Palestinians from U.S. (see H. Res. 895), H6111 [4DE]

Middle East: evaluate and disrupt financing to Hamas (terrorist organization) and prohibit exchange stabilization fund from being used to deal in IMF Special Drawing Rights from state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 6322), H6111 [4DE]

——— 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), H4993 [10OC]

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

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), H4299 [13SE]

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 Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2744 [5JN]

National Park Service: encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of National Park System (see H.R. 4561), H4232 [8SE]

National Sikh Day: designate (see H. Res. 275), H2887 [13JN]

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]

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

OSHA: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose violations of workplace safety regulations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide safe worksite (see H.R. 2998), H2599 [24MY]

——— issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H4350 [14SE]

Paul Ignatius Post Office, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 1687), H1300 [21MR]

Philippines: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty, implement Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and object to China’s sovereignty claims to South China Sea (see H. Res. 837), H5904 [21NO]

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]

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]

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), H2787 [9JN]

Postal Service: restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H3163 [30JN]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4266 [12SE]

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

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 246), H1409 [23MR]

Real estate: provide additional requirements for purchase and sale of conventional mortgages by enterprises (see H.R. 5837), H7000 [19DE]

Russia: call for immediate release of Evan Gershkovich (see H. Res. 377), H2351 [15MY]

——— call for immediate release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 272), H2351 [15MY]

——— condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1409 [23MR]

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

Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 5917), H4993 [10OC]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 2387), H1641 [29MR] (see H.R. 5881), H4985 [3OC]

——— designate Encinal Trailhead on Backbone Trail as Anthony ‘‘Tony’’ Beilenson Trailhead (see H.R. 4797), H3887 [20JY]

Saudi Arabia: protect Saudi dissidents in the U.S. (see H.R. 5833), H4909 [29SE]

SEC: require issuers to make certain disclosures relative to use of forced labor in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China (see H.R. 4840), H3895 [24JY]

——— specify that trading prohibition for certain Chinese issuers that retain public accounting firms that have not been subject to inspection by Public Company Accounting Oversight Board shall apply after 1 year (see H.R. 4879), H3949 [25JY]

Serbia: support efforts to investigate and bring to justice individuals responsible for execution-style murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in 1999 (see H. Con. Res. 38), H6052 [30NO]

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

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H4198 [22AU]

——— 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), H236 [12JA]

Sousa Mendes, Aristides de: tribute (see H. Res. 457), H4995 [10OC]

Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: call on President to support creation (see H. Res. 81), H2351 [15MY]

Sri Lanka: observe anniversary of end of civil war, commemorate lives lost, commend reconciliation efforts between diverse ethnic and religious communities, reform security sector, and prosecute war crimes (see H. Res. 427), H3153 [27JN]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H821 [9FE]

——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2599 [24MY]

Sudan: condemn conflict and stand with people of Sudan (see H. Res. 585), H3702 [18JY]

Supreme Court: promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 926, 927), H2598 [24MY]

Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]

——— prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2379 [16MY]

Taiwan: oppose any attempts by China to resolve Taiwan’s status by distorting decisions, language, policies, or procedures of international organizations (see H.R. 1176), H2379 [16MY]

Taxation: 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]

——— classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 5428), H4295 [13SE] (see H.R. 5456), H4343 [14SE]

——— 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), H3577 [13JY]

——— 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), H1712 [6AP]

——— modify limitation on deduction by individuals of certain State and local taxes (see H.R. 1326), H1888 [19AP]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 884), H843 [14FE]

——— provide investment credit for conversion of office buildings into other uses (see H.R. 419), H1729 [13AP]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H2887 [13JN]

——— repeal fossil fuel subsidies for oil companies (see H.R. 1483), H4198 [22AU]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 2555), H1717 [10AP]

——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H5000 [11OC]

——— treat certain assisted reproduction expenses as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 4391), H3150 [27JN]

Technology: require development of strategy to eliminate availability to foreign adversaries of goods and technologies capable of supporting undersea cables (see H.R. 1189), H973 [28FE]

Telecomunications: require development of strategy to promote use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide (see H.R. 4741), H4034 [26JY]

Thailand: commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 234), H1294 [17MR]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 886), H5902 [21NO]

TSA: protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (see H.R. 2394), H3074 [21JN]

——— provide for eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 871), H842 [14FE]

Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]

U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see H.R. 4086), H3642 [17JY]

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

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: reauthorize Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program and certain conservation funds (see H.R. 5009), H4992 [6OC]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see H.R. 1298), H3897 [24JY]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: recognize critical work, in-person and online, in educating public about dangers of antisemitism and origins of Holocaust (see H. Res. 380), H2172 [9MY]

Unemployment: provide that individuals engaged in labor disputes may receive unemployment benefits (see H.R. 6063), H5985 [29NO]

Venezuela: call for immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez (see H. Res. 578), H3702 [18JY]

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), H1281 [10MR]

Voting: 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]

——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 4987), H4207 [25AU]

William L. Reynolds Post Office Building, Santa Clarita, CA: designate (see H.R. 292), H325 [25JA]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H2548 [23MY]

World AIDS Day: support goals (see H. Res. 904), H6080 [1DE]

World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1572), H2138 [5MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H1439 [24MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of State: report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 3266), H2309 [11MY]

Financial institutions: ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by U.S. financial institutions comply with financial sanctions on Russia and Belarus to same extent as institution itself (see H.R. 5512), H4346 [14SE]

——— require covered institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital to meet capital requirements (see H.R. 4206), H2989 [20JN]

Financial Stability Act: require stress tests performed pursuant to such Act to evaluate for increase and decrease of interest rates (see H.R. 3992), H2788 [9JN]

Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (see H.R. 1369), H1113 [3MR]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 5351), H4222 [5SE]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see H.R. 1794), H1437 [24MR]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (see H.R. 1379), H1147 [7MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of State: report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (H.R. 3266), H2313 [11MY]

Financial institutions: ensure entities and persons owned or controlled by U.S. financial institutions comply with financial sanctions on Russia and Belarus to same extent as institution itself (H.R. 5512), H4349 [14SE]

——— require covered institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital to meet capital requirements (H.R. 4206), H2991 [20JN]

Financial Stability Act: require stress tests performed pursuant to such Act to evaluate for increase and decrease of interest rates (H.R. 3992), H2791 [9JN]

Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (H.R. 1369), H1115 [3MR]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (H.R. 5351), H4223 [5SE]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (H.R. 1794), H1438 [24MR]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (H.R. 1379), H1150 [7MR]

Letters

Express concern over discourse in academia following Hamas (terrorist organization) attack on Israel: Association of University Heads, Israel, H5185 [1NO]

Remarks

Artificial intelligence: ensure development and deployment is done in way that is safe and ethical and respects personal rights and privacy, H2112 [28AP]

Azerbaijan: address humanitarian crisis in Artsakh, H346 [26JA]

China: condemn violation of U.S. airspace by high-altitude surveillance balloon (H. Res. 104), H795 [9FE]

Congress: clarify positions upon joining a Congressional Caucus, E787• [22AU]

Cryptocurrency: impact on, and threat posed to, U.S. economy, H162 [11JA]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (H.R. 22), H211 [12JA]

Dept. of State: report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (H.R. 3266), H5200, H5201 [1NO]

Ethiopia: human rights violations, H2114 [28AP]

Financial institutions: provide for safe, accountable, fair, and efficient banking system, H1443 [27MR]

Foreign policy: support Taiwan and limit Chinese influence on U.S. corporations, H687 [6FE]

IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 23), H92 [9JA], H161 [11JA]

Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (H. Con. Res. 57), H3672 [18JY]

Legislation: clarification of reasons for cosponsorship, E8• [10JA]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (H.R. 1096), H3188, H3190 [11JY]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (H. Res. 771), H5056 [25OC]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 6113), H5185 [1NO]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 6126), H5305 [2NO]

Pakistan: human rights violations, H2113 [28AP]

Petroleum: provide for control of, and prohibition on, export of crude oil and finished oil products other than natural gas from U.S. under Export Control Reform Act, H211 [12JA]

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), H438 [27JA]

——— prohibit plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve if President produces plan to limit oil and gas exports by same percentage as drawdown, H438 [27JA]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, H347 [26JA]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to whistleblower complaint against Donald J. Trump and alleged collusion between Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 521), H3021 [21JN]

SEC: amend definition of accredited investor (H.R. 1579), H2719, H2720 [5JN]

——— amend Federal securities laws to specify periods for which financial statements are required to be provided by emerging growth company (H.R. 2608), H2724, H2725, H2726 [5JN]

——— codify certain no-action letters that exclude brokers and dealers compensated for certain research services from definition of investment adviser (H.R. 2622), H3185 [11JY]

——— codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of securities laws (H.R. 835), H2717, H2718 [5JN]

——— establish Senior Investor Taskforce (H.R. 2593), H2722, H2723 [5JN]

——— expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions to encourage initial public offerings (H.R. 2793), H2728 [5JN]

——— specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies and permit issuers to file draft registration statements for confidential review (H.R. 2610), H2725 [5JN]

——— specify that actions of Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation are not collection of information under Paperwork Reduction Act (H.R. 1548), H3186, H3187 [11JY]

——— study costs associated with small- and medium-sized companies to undertake initial public offerings (H.R. 2812), H2730 [5JN]

Socialism: denounce (H. Con. Res. 9), H641 [2FE]

Syria: terminate national emergency relative to certain economic and trade sanctions imposed on Syrian government (H.J. Res. 79), H3669 [18JY]

Votes: position on missed, H3682• [18JY], H5534• [7NO], E1120• [21NO]

Tributes

Armour, Timothy D., E861• [19SE]

Fraioli, Michael J., E657• [11JY]