SLOTKIN, ELISSA (a Representative from Michigan)
Amendments
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4525 [26SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3466 [12JY]
Announcements
Moment of silence for Samantha Woll, H5224 [1NO]
Appointments
Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: 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), H2743 [5JN]
Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 2434), H1691 [30MR]
Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H5671 [9NO]
Americans With Disabilities Act: recognize anniversary and importance of independent living for disabled individuals and call for further action to strengthen home and community living for such individuals (see H. Res. 617), H5985 [29NO]
Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 1465), H1206 [8MR]
——— ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 208), H630 [1FE]
——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H1951 [25AP]
——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H4912 [29SE]
——— prohibit commercial greyhound racing, live lure training, and open field coursing (see H.R. 3894), H4160 [1AU]
——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H4182 [11AU]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1951 [25AP]
Armed Forces: establish leave policies for members to seek abortions (see H.R. 6357), H5668 [9NO]
——— exclude basic allowance for housing from calculation of gross income for purposes of basic needs allowance for eligible servicemembers (see H.R. 1764), H2599 [24MY]
——— exclude basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1763), H2599 [24MY]
——— increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H2743 [5JN]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H6861 [12DE]
——— prevent closure of Air National Guard fighter squadrons to strengthen Air Force fighter aircraft capabilities (see H.R. 3392), H2423 [17MY]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H4857 [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), H781 [8FE]
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see H.R. 1637), H7008 [22DE]
China: call on public, private, and nonprofit sectors to take action to counter ‘‘Made in China 2025’’ Plan (see H. Res. 697), H5001 [11OC]
——— 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), H2782 [7JN]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]
Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H1699 [3AP]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: include Sec. of Agriculture as member (see H.R. 3378), H7030 [3JA]
——— protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H5937 [28NO]
——— strengthen oversight over foreign investment in U.S. agricultural industry (see H.R. 5078), H4151 [28JY]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4995 [10OC]
Courts: allow claims against foreign states for unlawful computer intrusion (see H.R. 2745), H1907 [20AP]
——— authorize notaries public to perform, and establish minimum standards for, certain electronic and remote notarizations and require Federal and State courts to recognize such notarizations performed by notary public (see H.R. 1059), H869 [21FE]
Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 821), H5174 [26OC]
Crime: prohibit sale or other disposition of any firearm or ammunition to any person who has been convicted of violent misdemeanor (see H.R. 2897), H2048 [26AP]
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]
Dept. of Agriculture: address emissions of certain greenhouse gases and carbon storage through conservation incentive contracts (see H.R. 5922), H4998 [11OC]
——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H866 [21FE]
——— authorize capacity building grants for community college agriculture and natural resources programs (see H.R. 3425), H7028 [2JA]
——— authorize National Detector Dog Training Center (see H.R. 1480), H2174 [9MY]
——— enhance and expand Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (see H.R. 4856), H4199 [22AU]
——— ensure striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 4845), H4148 [27JY]
——— establish Farm Service Agency Increasing Land, Capital, and Market Access Program (see H.R. 3955), H4199 [22AU]
——— establish Good Steward Cover Crop Program (see H.R. 3478), H2453 [18MY]
——— establish grant program to assist with purchase, installation, and maintenance of point-of-entry and point-of-use drinking water quality improvement products (see H.R. 1721), H2089 [27AP]
——— establish small farm environmental quality incentives program subprogram (see H.R. 5354), H4228 [8SE]
——— establish waiver from matching requirement for certain grants under Specialty Crop Research Initiative (see H.R. 679), H575 [31JA]
——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see H.R. 648), H1950 [25AP]
——— 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), H2138 [5MY]
——— improve Dairy Margin Coverage Program (see H.R. 4125), H2931 [14JN]
——— improve Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (see H.R. 5915), H4993 [10OC]
——— inform and educate farmers on cost savings, energy savings, water conservation, and carbon emissions reductions that can be realized through use of energy-efficient pumping systems (see H.R. 5723), H4498 [26SE]
——— modify delivery of technical assistance (see H.R. 3036), H4193 [18AU]
——— modify limitations on amounts of farm ownership loans and operating loans (see H.R. 5631), H5671 [9NO]
——— 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), H2791 [9JN]
——— provide grants to States, territories, and Indian Tribes to address contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on farms (see H.R. 1517), H1912 [20AP]
——— reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see H.R. 4227), H2990 [20JN]
——— reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs (see H.R. 3419), H3953 [25JY]
——— report on competitiveness of U.S. exports of specialty crops (see H.R. 6399), H5855 [14NO]
——— 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]
——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H4193 [18AU]
Dept. of Commerce: clarify scope of major Federal action under National Environmental Policy Act relative to certain projects for production of semiconductors (see H.R. 4549), H3892 [20JY]
Dept. of Defense: establish Baltic Security Initiative (see H.R. 2922), H2791 [9JN]
——— establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2765 [6JN]
——— establish grant program to promote cooperative research with Israel on post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2454), H5904 [21NO]
——— establish task force on mental health (see H.R. 3011), H2599 [24MY]
——— include financial literacy education as graduation requirement in high schools operated by Dept. of Defense Education Activity (see H.R. 4118), H2931 [14JN]
——— provide retroactive effective date for promotions of senior officers of Armed Forces whose military promotions were delayed as result of suspension of Senate confirmation of such promotions (see H.R. 6736), H7031 [3JA]
——— repeal restriction on use of funds and facilities for abortion care (see H.R. 4418), H3174 [6JY]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5042 [24OC]
——— expand Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility to short-term job training programs (see H.R. 793), H2934 [14JN]
——— increase civics education programs (see H.R. 1387), H6816 [11DE]
——— provide Federal student loan borrowers monthly loan disclosure statement that includes projected payments, accrued interest, total cost of attendance, and other personalized details (see H.R. 1371), H3111 [22JN]
——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6816 [11DE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H6944 [13DE]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]
Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (see H.R. 1671), H6861 [12DE]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H5014 [13OC]
——— collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers (see H.R. 2548), H2175 [9MY]
——— 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), H6988 [14DE]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H1708 [6AP]
——— expand drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 4895), H4148 [27JY]
——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H4147 [27JY]
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]
——— establish Border Enforcement Security Task Force unit to investigate transnational criminal organization arms smuggling across border between U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 331), H232 [12JA]
——— improve services for trafficking victims by establishing Investigators Maintain Purposeful Awareness To Combat Trafficking Trauma Program and Victim Assistance Program (see H.R. 1405), H1148 [7MR]
——— 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), H5044 [24OC]
Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H6742 [7DE]
——— expand eligibility for certain housing programs for qualified volunteer first responders (see H.R. 4787), H3887 [20JY]
——— provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see H.R. 4155), H7030 [3JA]
Dept. of Justice: conduct study to determine prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs (see H.R. 3546), H7008 [22DE]
——— establish grant program to provide assistance to local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3184), H2243 [10MY]
——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H1529 [28MR]
——— study issues on prosecution, victims’ services, prevalence, and restitution relative to human trafficking (see H.R. 528), H2088 [27AP]
Dept. of Labor: address workforce gaps (see H.R. 3804), H7000 [19DE]
——— establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H676 [2FE]
——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H3642 [17JY]
——— increase criminal and civil penalties related to child labor and annually report to Congress on child labor violations (see H.R. 2956), H2084 [27AP]
——— 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]
——— modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (see H.R. 3308), H2344 [15MY]
——— streamline issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas (see H.R. 4708), H5030 [18OC]
——— train personnel to effectively detect and assist law enforcement in preventing human trafficking during course of their primary roles and responsibilities (see H.R. 443), H5937 [28NO]
Dept. of State: establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H6988 [14DE]
——— report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 3266), H2744 [5JN]
Dept. of Transportation: establish Federal Advisory Committee on Women in Aviation (see H.R. 2705), H3897 [24JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 5633), H6944 [13DE]
——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H6860 [12DE]
——— establish internship program within Board of Veterans’ Appeals (see H.R. 1378), H6943 [13DE]
——— establish registry for individuals who may have been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances due to drinking water contamination by firefighting foam on military installations (see H.R. 3192), H4266 [12SE]
——— establish Zero Suicide Initiative pilot program (see H.R. 1639), H1293 [17MR]
——— extend certain benefits to National Guard members who incur disabilities while performing State active duty (see H.R. 3628), H2595 [24MY]
——— furnish health care to veterans, Reserve components, and dependents exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and presume service connection for those affected (see H.R. 4249), H3070 [21JN]
——— improve assignment and increase number of patient advocates at medical facilities (see H.R. 808), H678 [2FE]
——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H6861 [12DE]
——— limit detailing of directors of medical centers to different positions (see H.R. 693), H6861 [12DE]
——— make grants to State and local entities to carry out peer-to-peer mental health programs (see H.R. 2768), H6861 [12DE]
——— 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), H2138 [5MY]
——— offer annual preventative health evaluations to veterans with spinal cord injuries or disorders and increase access to assistive technologies (see H.R. 6373), H7009 [22DE]
——— periodically review automatic maximum coverage under Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance program (see H.R. 2911), H2048 [26AP]
——— permit Members of Congress to use departmental facilities to meet with constituents (see H.R. 562), H6860 [12DE]
——— provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 234), H6943 [13DE]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with firefighting (see H.R. 4306), H3109 [22JN]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2886 [13JN]
——— prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 2706), H5937 [28NO]
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), H2962 [15JN]
——— 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), H5022 [17OC]
Drugs: ensure equitable treatment of covered entities and pharmacies participating in 340B drug discount program (see H.R. 2534), H2965 [16JN]
——— establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H2811 [12JN]
Elections: expand certain existing protections to election administrators who count ballots and certify results, provide judicial review, and strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure (see H.R. 3130), H2170 [9MY]
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]
Executive Office of the President: establish Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy (see H.R. 1710), H1326 [22MR]
Families and domestic relations: establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours (see H.R. 3639), H7008 [22DE]
——— improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5012), H7008 [22DE]
——— support stillbirth prevention and research (see H.R. 4581), H5984 [29NO]
FCC: modify definition of franchise fee to clarify that fees cable companies provide to local governments only include monetary assessments, not in-kind contributions (see H.R. 907), H823 [9FE]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H5937 [28NO]
——— provide for notification by manufacturers of critical essential medicines of increased demand of such drugs (see H.R. 3008), H2812 [12JN]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H2665 [30MY]
FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 132), H7000 [19DE]
Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2891), H2175 [9MY]
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), H631 [1FE]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]
Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]
Foreign policy: increase foreign aid, enhance security assistance, and strengthen democracy and economic security in Black Sea region (see H.R. 1680), H6210 [6DE]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2643 [25MY]
FTC: limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers (see H.R. 2463), H4198 [22AU]
——— require original equipment manufacturers to make available certain documentation, parts, software, and tools for electronics-enabled agricultural implements (see H.R. 5604), H4460 [21SE]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]
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), H4715 [27SE]
——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 1698), H3953 [25JY]
——— reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility (see H.R. 4319), H5009 [12OC]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4519), H3176 [10JY]
Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H6082 [1DE]
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), H4160 [1AU]
IRS: permit legally-married same-sex couples to amend their filing status outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4326), H6944 [13DE]
Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 4709), H3699 [18JY]
——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H1950 [25AP]
——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H679 [2FE]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY]
Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY]
Kosovo: reaffirm close partnership with U.S. (see H. Res. 648), H4165 [4AU]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 568), H3159 [30JN]
Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 1190), H874 [24FE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2665 [30MY]
Medicaid: remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 3074), H2961 [15JN]
Medicare: apply prescription drug inflation rebates to drugs furnished in commercial market and change base year for rebate calculations (see H.R. 4115), H2931 [14JN]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H5108 [25OC]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2743 [5JN]
——— provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with family history of gene mutation and coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries to reduce risk of developing preventable cancer (see H.R. 1526), H1249 [9MR]
Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see H.R. 2713), H2713 [1JN]
Members of Congress: reduce rate of pay if public debt limit is reached or Government shutdown occurs (see H.R. 3538), H4502 [26SE]
——— require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 345), H233 [12JA]
Memorial Day: express support for Black service members (see H. Res. 455), H2646 [26MY]
Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H. Res. 770), H4994 [10OC]
——— 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), H5023 [17OC]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]
Minnesota: withdraw from mineral exploration Federal lands and waters in Rainy River Watershed, including in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Superior National Forest (see H.R. 668), H575 [31JA]
Motor vehicles: require information about motor vehicle plant in which vehicles are assembled for Federal procurement (see H.R. 5735), H4858 [28SE]
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: study prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in Armed Forces (see H.R. 4886), H6988 [14DE]
National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H7009 [22DE]
National CRNA Week: observance (see H. Res. 55), H326 [25JA]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H7009 [22DE]
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 Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H7009 [22DE]
National Veterans Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 740), H7009 [22DE]
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]
New York, NY: provide one-time grant for operation, security, and maintenance of National September 11 Memorial & Museum at World Trade Center to commemorate events, and honor victims, of terrorist attacks (see H.R. 5401), H6742 [7DE]
NIH: prohibit Federal funds to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 574), H428 [26JA]
NOAA: clarify that during lapse in appropriations certain services relative to Harmful Algal Bloom Operational Forecasting System are excepted services under Anti-Deficiency Act (see H.R. 325), H6988 [14DE]
——— improve weather research, support improvements in weather forcasting and prediction, and expand commercial opportunities relating to weather data (see H.R. 6093), H6111 [4DE]
Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H6817 [11DE]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 735), H830 [9FE]
Pfc. Justin T. Paton Dept. of Veterans Affairs Clinic, Indian River, MI: designate (see H.R. 3672), H2635 [25MY]
Pharmaceuticals: increase transparency of research costs (see H.R. 3160), H2812 [12JN]
Political campaigns: apply ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to State and local ballot initiatives or referenda (see H.R. 3229), H6816 [11DE]
——— provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 1118), H864 [21FE]
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), H6861 [12DE]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H6817 [11DE]
——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H6817 [11DE]
Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4160 [1AU]
Public lands: improve recreation opportunities on, and facilitate greater access to, Federal public land (see H.R. 6492), H6989 [14DE]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 173), H915 [27FE]
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H5937 [28NO]
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), H866 [21FE]
Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI: anniversary (see H. Res. 95), H680 [2FE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]
——— establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1841), H1527 [28MR]
——— 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), H1302 [21MR]
SSA: establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2453 [18MY]
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), H2812 [12JN]
——— 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]
——— establish neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H4160 [1AU]
——— exempt telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules (see H.R. 1843), H1848 [18AP]
——— extend Health Coverage Tax Credit (see H.R. 2914), H5900 [17NO]
——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 2871), H2139 [5MY]
——— 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]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H3074 [21JN]
——— 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), H2778 [7JN]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H5654 [8NO]
——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H1845 [18AP]
Telecommunications: invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 317), H5938 [28NO]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5856), H6211 [6DE]
Tuberville, Senator: release blanket hold on all pending Dept. of Defense nominations and officer promotions relative to abortion leave policy to ensure military readiness following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 778), H5009 [12OC]
U.S. Geological Survey: include phosphate and potash on final list of critical minerals (see H.R. 4059), H2883 [13JN]
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]
——— issue veterans health care stamp (see H.R. 6374), H7031 [3JA]
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]
Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 1729), H1327 [22MR]
Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 [15MY]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]
Women Veterans Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 499), H2935 [14JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H6816 [11DE]
——— award Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. nationals who joined Royal Canadian Air Force or Royal Air Force (see H.R. 1372), H1951 [25AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: authorize provision of non-medical counseling services to members or their dependents by mental health professional without regard to location of provider or recipient of such services (see H.R. 3267), H2310 [11MY]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 2390), H1641 [29MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and enhance specialty crop block grants program (see H.R. 4838), H3895 [24JY]
——— reauthorize Specialty Crop Research Initiative (see H.R. 5199), H4181 [11AU]
——— require Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in livestock industry (see H.R. 5289), H4204 [25AU]
Dept. of Defense: clarify scope of SkillBridge program, require annual circulation of program information to certain Armed Forces members and annual public awareness campaign to inform potential employers (see H.R. 6900), H7007 [22DE]
——— conduct operational assessment of installation defense capabilities to defeat unmanned aircraft system (see H.R. 6898), H7007 [22DE]
——— develop plan to ensure adequate supply of medications for military health system (see H.R. 6903), H7007 [22DE]
——— ensure removal and remedial actions relative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards (see H.R. 5263), H4197 [22AU]
——— establish pilot program to evaluate novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers for active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials (see H.R. 6897), H7006 [22DE]
——— include in Armed Forces periodic health assessments evaluation of whether member has been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5259), H4196 [22AU]
——— modify prohibition on acquisition of certain items containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5260), H4196 [22AU]
——— provide briefing to Committee on Armed Services (House) on plans to implement certain science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and outreach efforts (see H. Res. 944), H7007 [22DE]
——— provide for certain requirements relating to retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs (see H.R. 4081), H2884 [13JN]
——— provide to departmental firefighters medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers (see H.R. 2852), H1946 [25AP]
——— provide training to health care providers on potential health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 5261), H4196 [22AU]
——— publish information on status of certain cleanup efforts (see H.R. 5262), H4197 [22AU]
——— report on Army light tactical wheeled vehicles (see H.R. 6899), H7007 [22DE]
——— report on efforts to coordinate with defense industrial base for purposes of countering certain capabilities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (see H.R. 6902), H7007 [22DE]
——— report on restrictions on employment of former employees by certain countries (see H.R. 6901), H7007 [22DE]
——— require certain actions taken by Sec. of Defense be treated as eligible transportation project (see H.R. 2623), H1725 [13AP]
Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify school’s president and member of Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (see H.R. 4354), H3142 [23JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop comprehensive plan to identify, deploy, and integrate emerging technologies to achieve greater situational awareness along northern and southern borders of U.S. (see H.R. 6391), H5728 [13NO]
——— establish integrated border intelligence analytical cell and Joint Task Force to combat transnational organizations exploiting migration surges and strengthen cross-border partnerships (see H.R. 6392), H5728 [13NO]
——— provide for emergency response to migration surges (see H.R. 6535), H6049 [30NO]
——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (see H.R. 6876), H6998 [19DE]
Dept. of HUD: establish competitive grant program to support construction, preservation, or rehabilitation of affordable workforce housing in areas with shortages of affordable housing units for sale (see H.R. 5733), H4498 [26SE]
Dept. of State: further surge capacity to better support special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of Afghanistan (see H.R. 6904), H7007 [22DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1815), H1464 [27MR]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 3790), H2712 [1JN]
Drugs: extend Federal support for bioindustrial manufacturing processes to include support for manufacturing of certain pharmaceutical ingredients (see H.R. 6895), H7006 [22DE]
FCC: establish council to make recommendations on ways to increase security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks (see H.R. 1370), H1113 [3MR]
FDA: require manufacturers of life-saving drugs to submit data and information to assess stability of such drugs and determine their longest supported expiration date (see H.R. 3793), H2740 [5JN]
Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 1145), H866 [21FE]
——— provide for seven day waiting period before receipt of firearm (see H.R. 2392), H1641 [29MR]
——— temporarily prohibit transfer to, or possession by, person convicted of misdemeanor in which firearm was used, carried, or possessed (see H.R. 2391), H1641 [29MR]
Iraq: affirm nature and importance of U.S. support for religious and ethnic minority survivors of genocide in Iraq (see H. Res. 554), H3143 [23JN]
Members of Congress: require disclosure of financial interests in cryptocurrency (see H.R. 5050), H4141 [27JY]
Motor vehicles: require briefing on national security threats associated with Chinese autonomous ground vehicles operating in U.S. (see H.R. 6896), H7006 [22DE]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit use of patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property to inhibit competition (see H.R. 4692), H3640 [17JY]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Armed Forces: authorize provision of non-medical counseling services to members or their dependents by a mental health professional without regard to location of provider or recipient of such services (H.R. 3267), H2313 [11MY]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (H.R. 2390), H1660 [29MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: extend and enhance specialty crop block grants program (H.R. 4838), H3896 [24JY]
——— reauthorize Specialty Crop Research Initiative (H.R. 5199), H4182 [11AU]
——— require Economic Research Service to conduct research on consolidation and concentration in livestock industry (H.R. 5289), H4206 [25AU]
Dept. of Defense: clarify scope of SkillBridge program, require annual circulation of program information to certain Armed Forces members and annual public awareness campaign to inform potential employers (H.R. 6900), H7008 [22DE]
——— conduct operational assessment of installation defense capabilities to defeat unmanned aircraft system (H.R. 6898), H7008 [22DE]
——— develop plan to ensure adequate supply of medications for military health system (H.R. 6903), H7008 [22DE]
——— ensure removal and remedial actions relative to per- and polyfluoroalkyl contamination result in levels meeting or exceeding certain standards (H.R. 5263), H4198 [22AU]
——— establish pilot program to evaluate novel pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies to reduce reliance on foreign manufacturers for active pharmaceutical ingredients and key starting materials (H.R. 6897), H7008 [22DE]
——— include in Armed Forces periodic health assessments evaluation of whether member has been exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (H.R. 5259), H4198 [22AU]
——— modify prohibition on acquisition of certain items containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (H.R. 5260), H4198 [22AU]
——— provide for certain requirements relating to retirement, adoption, and recognition of military working dogs (H.R. 4081), H2886 [13JN]
——— provide to departmental firefighters medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers (H.R. 2852), H1949 [25AP]
——— provide training to health care providers on potential health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (H.R. 5261), H4198 [22AU]
——— publish information on status of certain cleanup efforts (H.R. 5262), H4198 [22AU]
——— report on Army light tactical wheeled vehicles (H.R. 6899), H7008 [22DE]
——— report on efforts to coordinate with defense industrial base for purposes of countering certain capabilities of China’s People’s Liberation Army (H.R. 6902), H7008 [22DE]
——— report on restrictions on employment of former employees by certain countries (H.R. 6901), H7008 [22DE]
——— require certain actions taken by Sec. of Defense be treated as eligible transportation project (H.R. 2623), H1728 [13AP]
Dept. of Education: require federally-funded colleges and universities to certify school’s president and member of Board of Trustees have reviewed all reported incidents involving employee sexual misconduct (H.R. 4354), H3144 [23JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: develop comprehensive plan to identify, deploy, and integrate emerging technologies to achieve greater situational awareness along northern and southern borders of U.S. (H.R. 6391), H5730 [13NO]
——— establish integrated border intelligence analytical cell and Joint Task Force to combat transnational organizations exploiting migration surges and strengthen cross-border partnerships (H.R. 6392), H5730 [13NO]
——— provide for emergency response to migration surges (H.R. 6535), H6050 [30NO]
——— require pilot program on participation of third-party logistics providers in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism Program (H.R. 6876), H6999 [19DE]
Dept. of HUD: establish competitive grant program to support construction, preservation, or rehabilitation of affordable workforce housing in areas with shortages of affordable housing units for sale (H.R. 5733), H4501 [26SE]
Dept. of State: further surge capacity to better support special immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of Afghanistan (H.R. 6904), H7008 [22DE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (H.R. 1815), H1465 [27MR]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (H.R. 3790), H2713 [1JN]
Drugs: extend Federal support for bioindustrial manufacturing processes to include support for manufacturing of certain pharmaceutical ingredients (H.R. 6895), H7008 [22DE]
FCC: establish council to make recommendations on ways to increase security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks (H.R. 1370), H1115 [3MR]
FDA: require manufacturers of life-saving drugs to submit data and information to assess stability of such drugs and determine their longest supported expiration date (H.R. 3793), H2741 [5JN]
Firearms: establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (H.R. 1145), H868 [21FE]
——— provide for seven day waiting period before receipt of firearm (H.R. 2392), H1660 [29MR]
——— temporarily prohibit transfer to, or possession by, person convicted of misdemeanor in which firearm was used, carried, or possessed (H.R. 2391), H1660 [29MR]
Members of Congress: require disclosure of financial interests in cryptocurrency (H.R. 5050), H4146 [27JY]
Motor vehicles: require briefing on national security threats associated with Chinese autonomous ground vehicles operating in U.S. (H.R. 6896), H7008 [22DE]
Pharmaceuticals: prohibit use of patents, trade secrets, or other intellectual property to inhibit competition (H.R. 4692), H3641 [17JY]
Remarks
Black History Month: observance, H901–H904 [27FE]
Brighton, MI: tribute to Brighton Area Schools Social and Emotional Learning Dogs program, E539• [9JN]
——— tribute to Brighton High School leadership class, E112• [9FE]
Cinnaire (organization): anniversary, E870• [20SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3485, H3507 [13JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), motion to instruct conferees, H4421 [20SE]
——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, H3507 [13JY], H4421 [20SE]
House of Representatives: moment of silence in honor of victims of Michigan State University campus shooting, H897 [27FE]
Howell, MI: anniversary of Genesis House, E1209• [12DE]
Justice League of Greater Lansing (organization): tribute, E1050• [2NO]
Lansing, MI: tribute to Lansing Board of Water and Light (BWL) for response to tornadoes, E1003• [20OC]
Owosso, MI: anniversary of Curwood Castle, E197• [8MR]
Oxford, MI: anniversary of Oxford High School shooting, E48• [24JA]
Work Skills Corp.: anniversary, E469• [18MY]
Tributes
Archer, Hiram, H902 [27FE], E150• [27FE]
Brown, Ruth N., H904 [27FE], E153• [27FE]
Carter, Larry (Jay Price), H903 [27FE], E155• [27FE]
Ebert, Linsey A., E131• [17FE]
Evans, Eva, H902 [27FE], E151• [27FE]
Grande, Amy, E511• [1JN]
Hosking, Irene M., E326• [18AP]
Johnson, Alexander, H901 [27FE], E148• [27FE]
Johnson, Earvin (Magic), H904 [27FE], E152• [27FE]
Kiurski, Tom, E528• [6JN]
Kline-Hudson, Kathleen, E26• [12JA]
Lewis, Barbara, H903 [27FE], E147• [27FE]
Lonzo, Steven, E791• [25AU]
Losford, Abraham, H901 [27FE], E156• [27FE]
McKissic, Lonnie, Sr., E1116• [17NO]
Milekovich, George T., Sr., E291• [6AP]
Nobis, Ken and Liz, E816• [8SE]
Norkin, Oded, E374• [27AP]
Owens, Carrie, H903 [27FE], E149• [27FE]
Robinson, Mark, E330• [19AP]
Rockwood, Willis J., E796• [25AU]
Root, William, E889• [26SE]
Ross, Pamela A., E795• [25AU]
Silsby, Larry, E429• [11MY]
Stanlake, Clyde J., E463• [18MY]
Vail, Linda, E134• [17FE]
Vasiloff family, E718• [25JY]
Wharton, Clifton, Jr., H902 [27FE], E151• [27FE]
Wilbur, Kathleen M., E1185• [6DE]
Woll, Samantha, E1006• [24OC]
Wood, Carol, E1202• [11DE]