SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3466, H3467 [12JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4594 [27SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1418 [24MR]

FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3865 [20JY]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1668 [30MR]

Appointments

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

Congressional-Executive Commission on China, H223 [12JA]

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, H859 [21FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 175), H104 [9JA]

——— prohibit declaration of national emergency relative to abortion (see H.R. 1143), H865 [21FE]

——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against unborn children due to Down syndrome (see H.R. 461), H276 [24JA]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 862), H972 [28FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 372), H242 [17JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H98 [9JA]

Afghanistan: support people, condemn human rights violations and specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and support Afghans who assisted in U.S. mission in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 616), H4440 [20SE]

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

Animals: increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 1788), H1437 [24MR]

——— mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]

——— 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), H2992 [20JN]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1330 [22MR]

Armed Forces: clarify and improve accountability for certain members during consideration for medical separation in Dept. of Defense Integrated Disability Evaluation System (see H.R. 3517), H2965 [16JN]

Aviation: prohibit use of Federal funds for unmanned aircraft systems from foreign entities (see H.R. 3974), H2787 [9JN]

Bankruptcy: allow full subrogation, including subrogation to priority rights of U.S., of claims for payment of customs duties (see H.R. 1453), H2811 [12JN]

Belarus: condemn political repression by Lukashenka regime, call for release of political prisoners, and promote free and fair elections (see H. Res. 441), H2596 [24MY]

Biden, President: demand release of all hostages in Gaza following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 777), H4999 [11OC]

——— rescind release of certain frozen Iranian funds and lawfully enforce conditions on foreign aid to Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 776), H4999 [11OC]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H4147 [27JY]

Bureau of Prisons: develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 5266), H5894 [15NO]

——— provide increased locality pay rates to certain employees whose duty stations are in pay locality designated as ‘‘Rest of U.S.’’ (see H.R. 3199), H2599 [24MY]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 68), H489 [27JA]

CDC: provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1294), H2314 [11MY]

Children and youth: prohibit gender transition procedures on minors (see H.R. 3328), H2345 [15MY]

China: call for release of Mark Swidan (see H. Res. 90), H917 [27FE]

——— condemn Chinese Communist Party for its role in fentanyl crisis and urge Biden administration to take certain actions to combat flow of fentanyl precursors from China to North America (see H. Res. 830), H5228 [1NO]

——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 809), H678 [2FE]

——— 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), H5984 [29NO]

——— take certain actions relative to labeling as developing country (see H.R. 1107), H917 [27FE]

Coast Guard: honor for excellence in maritime border security (see H. Res. 622), H4142 [27JY]

Coastal zones: assess impact of offshore wind projects along Atlantic coast to environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed (see H. Res. 239), H1301 [21MR]

Colleges and universities: condemn support of certain terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to creation of hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff (see H. Res. 798), H5232 [1NO]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5894 [15NO]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H4193 [18AU]

——— condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]

——— make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H869 [21FE]

——— prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 792), H677 [2FE]

Cuba: condemn Cuba and China for reported intent to build joint military training base on Cuba (see H. Con. Res. 73), H4990 [6OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: include spotted lanternfly control research and development as high-priority research and extension intiative (see H.R. 3867), H3614 [14JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop, in cooperation with allies and partners in Middle East, integrated maritime domain awareness and interdiction capability (see H.R. 2973), H2315 [11MY]

——— establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2247 [10MY]

——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services (see H.R. 1297), H1048 [1MR]

——— provide to departmental firefighters medical testing and related services to detect and prevent certain cancers (see H.R. 2852), H2599 [24MY]

Dept. of Education: ensure campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups (see H.R. 1816), H1713 [6AP]

——— ensure that local educational agencies applying for certain Federal education funds post curriculum for elementary and secondary schools online (see H.R. 287), H203 [11JA]

——— prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize antisemitic events on campus from participating in Federal student loan and grant programs (see H.R. 3773), H2707 [31MY]

——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1115 [3MR]

——— provide full Federal funding under Impact Aid Program for local educational agencies providing language instruction for English learners and immigrant students (see H.R. 1591), H2138 [5MY]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (see H.R. 734), H1153 [7MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (see H.R. 22), H152 [10JA]

Dept. of HHS: collect and disseminate information on concussion and traumatic brain injury among public safety officers (see H.R. 2548), H3614 [14JY]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H509 [30JA]

——— issue final ruling deeming foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless label or labeling of such foods contains warning specifying toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested (see H.R. 617), H509 [30JA]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to abortion (see H.R. 398), H248 [20JA]

——— provide authority to suspend right to introduce certain persons or property into U.S. in interest of public health (see H.R. 1210), H914 [27FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations for salaries and expenses of certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees working during Government shutdown (see H.R. 5694), H4497 [26SE]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with crime that resulted in death or serious injury of another person (see H.R. 661), H575 [31JA]

Dept. of HUD: establish grant program for public housing agencies to install automatic sprinkler systems in public housing (see H.R. 5064), H4141 [27JY]

Dept. of Justice: authorize grants for State and local governments to consider dangerousness when determining bail or pretrial release, and hire and retain law enforcement or administer campaign to combat anti-police sentiment (see H.R. 304), H782 [8FE]

——— authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants for recruitment activities (see H.R. 3325), H2710 [31MY]

——— authorize use of grants to provide training for first responders on use of containment devices to prevent exposure to fentanyl and other potentially lethal substances and for purchasing such devices (see H.R. 795), H2350 [15MY]

——— direct district attorney and prosecutorial offices to report to Attorney General (see H.R. 27), H153 [10JA]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H3577 [13JY]

——— make competitive grants to eligible State, Tribal, and local prosecutors to establish and maintain witness protection and assistance programs (see H.R. 475), H739 [7FE]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H3478 [12JY]

——— require certain reporting on sexual assault kit testing (see H.R. 5721), H4498 [26SE]

Dept. of Labor: establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals at schools under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 770), H4160 [1AU]

——— expand national apprenticeship system and promote labor standards to safeguard welfare of apprentices (see H.R. 2851), H4147 [27JY]

——— 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), H2379 [16MY]

——— permit additional leave for bone marrow or blood stem cell donation under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 3024), H2935 [14JN]

——— promote registered apprenticeships, including those within in-demand industry sectors, through support of workforce intermediaries (see H.R. 2900), H4182 [11AU]

Dept. of State: authorize to negotiate regional immigration agreements (see H.R. 1690), H1951 [25AP]

——— declassify and publish materials relating to Afghanistan withdrawal (see H.R. 5006), H4224 [5SE]

——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H4716 [27SE]

——— report on educational curriculum used in West Bank and Gaza by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 3266), H2744 [5JN]

——— report to Congress on implementation of advanced capabilities pillar of trilateral security partnership between Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S. (see H.R. 1093), H1288 [14MR]

——— support BridgeUSA cultural exchange programs and prioritize processing of J–1 BridgeUSA visas (see H. Res. 481), H2779 [7JN]

——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see H.R. 533), H1529 [28MR]

Dept. of the Interior: provide grants to acquire land and water for parks and other outdoor recreation purposes and develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities (see H.R. 1065), H4188 [15AU]

——— reauthorize Delaware River Basin conservation programs (see H.R. 1395), H2781 [7JN]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 1674), H2812 [12JN]

——— ensure authorizations to foreign air carriers to operate in U.S. comply with certain labor standards or labor-related rights and principles (see H.R. 4021), H3614 [14JY]

——— modify final rule relative to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations (see H.R. 4014), H4147 [27JY]

——— prohibit from implementing congestion pricing program until economic impact analysis is completed and made publicly available (see H.R. 1759), H3614 [14JY]

——— provide emergency relief for short line railroads (see H.R. 3782), H4160 [1AU]

——— provide sanctions for States using certain congestion pricing systems and require consent of affected States in carrying out value pricing pilot projects (see H.R. 3531), H2455 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify eligibility of children of Vietnam veterans born with spina bifida for benefits (see H.R. 3888), H4147 [27JY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 31), H737 [7FE]

——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H4952 [2OC]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H2429 [17MY]

——— report to Congress on average time to provide service or guide dogs to veterans (see H.R. 3363), H2375 [16MY]

Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: make publicly available on their websites certain information relative to individuals processed through U.S. Customs and Border Protection or Dept. of HHS facilities (see H.R. 2844), H3614 [14JY]

——— require advance consultation with State and local officials and monthly reports to Congress regarding resettlement, transportation, and relocation of aliens in U.S. (see H.R. 3693), H2636 [25MY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H3859 [19JY]

Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for coronavirus imported from certain foreign entities (see H.R. 6668), H6739 [7DE]

——— regulate human cadaveric islets for transplantation as organs (see H.R. 4304), H4224 [5SE]

——— require audit of coronavirus relief funding (see H.R. 348), H233 [12JA]

——— terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 382), H579 [31JA] (see H.J. Res. 7), H106 [9JA]

Drugs: disrupt international fentanyl supply chain (see H.R. 3205), H2351 [15MY]

——— prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1839), H2314 [11MY]

EcoHealth Alliance, Inc.: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 494), H2350 [15MY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 319), H232 [12JA]

——— 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), H1529 [28MR]

EPA: establish program to provide grants to suppliers of water to make infrastructure improvements to public water systems (see H.R. 4540), H3204 [11JY]

——— make renewable fuel credits available for sale (see H.R. 4576), H5938 [28NO]

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

——— urge to expeditiously designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 288), H2315 [11MY]

FAA: 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]

——— require installation of secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft (see H.R. 911), H823 [9FE]

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

Families and domestic relations: establish and expand child care programs for parents who work nontraditional hours (see H.R. 3639), H3702 [18JY]

Family and Medical Leave Act: provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to Federal employees shall be paid leave (see H.R. 856), H3891 [20JY]

FCC: improve enforcement and enhance penalties for violations involving illegal robocalls (see H.R. 800), H1296 [17MR]

FDA: ensure safety of imported seafood (see H.R. 1057), H1153 [7MR]

——— establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H2425 [17MY]

——— improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 427), H249 [20JA]

——— nullify modifications made to risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for abortion pill mifepristone (see H.R. 383), H242 [17JA]

FEC: remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H3205 [11JY]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of foreign adversarial blockchain networks (see H.R. 6307), H6816 [11DE]

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

——— calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 866), H4033 [26JY]

——— cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers (see H.R. 618), H6742 [7DE]

——— provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 1235), H2547 [23MY]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 3539), H2455 [18MY]

FEMA: authorize appropriations for U.S. Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs (see H.R. 4090), H3897 [24JY]

Firefighter Cancer Registry Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3821), H4160 [1AU]

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

Flag—U.S.: require American flags displayed on Federal property or procured by Federal agencies to be manufactured completely in U.S. from U.S. materials (see H.R. 4137), H2932 [14JN]

Foreign policy: disapprove waiver of sanctions on Iran relative to nuclear missile program (see H. Res. 739), H4855 [28SE]

Foreign Service: mint coin in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 3537), H3112 [22JN]

Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act: repeal (see H.R. 5577), H4407 [19SE]

FRS: prohibit Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals and prohibit use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy (see H.R. 1122), H2781 [7JN] (see H.R. 5403), H4262 [12SE]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 720), H4457 [21SE]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 251), H1438 [24MR]

GSA: prohibit from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on legality or availability of abortion (see H.R. 4672), H3639 [17JY]

Health: codify rule requiring hospitals and insurers disclose discounted cash pricing and negotiated rates to consumers (see H.R. 3561), H3145 [23JN]

Historic buildings and sites: enhance protection and preservation of America’s battlefields (see H.R. 3448), H3478 [12JY]

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

Immigration: make assault of law enforcement officer a deportable offense (see H.R. 2494), H1707 [6AP]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to provide housing to specified aliens on any land under administrative jurisdiction of Federal land management agencies (see H.R. 5283), H4267 [12SE]

——— resume construction of border wall system along international border between U.S. and Mexico to secure border and enforce rule of law and expend appropriated congressional mandated funds (see H.R. 336), H233 [12JA]

——— transfer custody of unaccompanied alien child to Dept. of HHS or such child’s parent or legal guardian (see H.R. 1537), H1278 [10MR]

Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H4188 [15AU]

International Emergency Economic Powers Act: provide clarification of non-applicability for regulation and prohibition relative to sensitive personal data (see H.R. 1153), H1288 [14MR]

Iran: declare U.S. policy that it is not acceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 559), H3174 [6JY]

——— freeze certain Iranian funds held in Qatar involved in hostage deal between U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5961), H5015 [16OC]

——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]

——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H1281 [10MR]

——— 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), H3702 [18JY]

——— prohibit authorizing certain transactions by U.S. financial institutions and prevent certain international monetary organizations from providing financial assistance (see H.R. 5921), H4998 [11OC]

——— provide for application of sanctions relative to Mahan Air (see H.R. 3020), H2117 [28AP]

——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]

IRS: rescind certain funds appropriated under Inflation Reduction Act (see H.R. 23), H97 [9JA]

Israel: condemn terrorism committed by Iranian proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, recognize Jerusalem as capital, support self-determination and security, and combat antisemitism (see H. Res. 409), H2426 [17MY]

——— honor U.S. and Israeli civilians murdered and unaccounted for in brutal attacks by Hamas terrorists (see H. Res. 803), H5038 [20OC]

——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5546 [7NO]

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

——— support security and law enforcement training and cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 3393), H2423 [17MY]

Jews: condemn antisemitism at U.S. institutions of higher education and encourage college and university leaders, administrators, and faculty to speak out against antisemitism (see H. Res. 839), H5363 [2NO]

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

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

Law enforcement: codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 233), H206 [11JA]

——— establish Bill of Rights to support law enforcement personnel in their work to protect communities (see H. Res. 285), H3479 [12JY]

——— express support and condemn any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies (see H. Con. Res. 4), H153 [10JA]

——— recognize dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel and condemn calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish police (see H. Res. 69), H2315 [11MY]

Law enforcement officers: include hours worked in excess of law enforcement premium pay limits for certain Federal officers in computation of annuity (see H.R. 1323), H2430 [17MY]

——— provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H2430 [17MY]

LGBTQI+: prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H2345 [15MY]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2665 [30MY]

Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 1074), H852 [17FE]

——— cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1634), H4223 [5SE]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1634), H4223 [5SE]

——— protect patient access to ground ambulance services furnished under part B (see H.R. 1666), H2665 [30MY]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H1729 [13AP]

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

——— require providers of services and health maintenance organizations establish policies on do-not-resuscitate orders or similar physician’s orders for unemancipated minors receiving services (see H.R. 6344), H5668 [9NO]

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

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H1660 [29MR]

Middle East: call on U.S. to observe weekend of prayer and reflection for Israel, for all civilians caught in crossfires of war, and for safe return of hostages (see H. Res. 887), H5902 [21NO]

——— 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]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6126), H5227 [1NO]

——— prohibit any direct or indirect funding to Gaza territory until President can certify funding will not benefit terrorist organizations (see H.R. 5996), H5177 [26OC]

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), H3478 [12JY]

Monroe Doctrine: anniversary (see H. Res. 905), H6080 [1DE]

Mortgages: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H2315 [11MY]

Motor vehicles: ensure consumers have access to data relating to their motor vehicles, critical repair information, and tools, and to provide choices for maintenance, service, and repair of their motor vehicles (see H.R. 906), H2598 [24MY]

——— prevent elimination of sale of internal combustion engines (see H.R. 1435), H1204 [8MR]

——— prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H4153 [28JY]

——— support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (see H. Res. 465), H2741 [5JN]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 875), H5899 [17NO]

National Apprenticeship Week: designate (see H. Res. 866), H5729 [13NO]

National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H3702 [18JY]

National Down Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 791), H5405 [3NO]

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

National objectives: prohibit or require notification relative to certain activities of U.S. persons involving countries of concern (see H.R. 6349), H6146 [5DE]

National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2136 [5MY]

Navy: notify Congress of pending retirement of any naval vessel that is viable candidate for artificial reefing (see H.R. 950), H4172 [8AU]

New York, NY: express opposition to Metropolitan Transportation Authority Central Business District Tolling Program (see H. Res. 609), H4034 [26JY]

New York City Democratic Socialists of America (organization): condemn antisemitic and anti-Israel rally to express solidarity with Palestinian people following attacks by Hamas (terrorist organization) on Israel (see H. Res. 775), H4999 [11OC]

Nigeria: reaffirm commitment to fortify relations with Nigeria and call to commit to peaceful, credible, and timely electoral process (see H. Res. 143), H866 [21FE]

NIH: prohibit Federal funds to conduct biological, medical, or behavioral research involving testing of dogs (see H.R. 574), H428 [26JA]

NOAA: establish grant program to fund youth fishing projects (see H.R. 3925), H4173 [8AU]

Northern Ireland: anniversary of signing of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 43), H684 [2FE]

Palestinians: make ineligible for visas, admission, or parole into U.S., aliens that are holders of passports issued by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5959), H5182 [30OC]

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), H5731 [13NO]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 371), H242 [17JA]

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), H1048 [1MR]

Postal Service: enhance administrative subpoena authority (see H.R. 1641), H3642 [17JY]

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

——— modify procedures for negotiating pay and benefits of supervisory and other managerial personnel (see H.R. 594), H1660 [29MR]

——— modify role and duties of U.S. Postal Service police officers (see H.R. 3005), H2647 [26MY]

——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 277), H1709 [6AP]

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

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]

Railroad Retirement Board: exempt payments made from Railroad Unemployment Insurance Account from budget sequestration (see H.R. 2785), H2430 [17MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 6485), H5985 [29NO]

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

——— condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Res. 149), H5468 [6NO]

——— 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]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H3208 [11JY]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H153 [10JA]

South Africa: oppose hosting of military exercises with China and Russia and conduct thorough review of U.S.-South Africa relationship (see H. Res. 145), H866 [21FE]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H842 [14FE]

States: assess State by State impact of Federal taxation and spending (see H.R. 6297), H5651 [8NO]

Supreme Court: amend laws relative to concealment, removal, or mutilation of opinion or draft opinion (see H.R. 441), H250 [20JA]

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]

——— resume normal diplomatic relations, negotiate bilateral free trade agreement, and support membership in international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 10), H5108 [25OC]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H2886 [13JN]

——— allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses (see H.R. 1818), H2174 [9MY]

——— allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 3702), H5231 [1NO]

——— allow refunds of Federal motor fuel excise taxes on fuels used in mobile mammography vehicles (see H.R. 5849), H4909 [29SE]

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

——— establish neighborhood revitalization tax credit (see H.R. 3940), H4160 [1AU]

——— expand exclusion of Federal Pell Grants from gross income and improve coordination with American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 3000), H2430 [17MY]

——— 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), H2351 [15MY]

——— increase amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (see H.R. 957), H2547 [23MY]

——— increase transaction reporting requirement threshold from 600 dollars to 5000 dollars to account for cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 3991), H2812 [12JN]

——— permanently allow tax deduction at time investment in qualified property is made (see H.R. 2406), H4212 [29AU]

——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H4198 [22AU]

——— provide refundable tax credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs and who are not reimbursed by any other entity (see H.R. 6171), H5654 [8NO]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H3173 [6JY]

——— remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used (see H.R. 3124), H2430 [17MY]

——— repeal estate tax and retain stepped-up basis at death (see H.R. 338), H233 [12JA]

——— repeal inclusion of Social Security benefits in gross income (see H.R. 3206), H4160 [1AU]

——— 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), H3953 [25JY]

——— simplify reporting requirements, promote tax compliance, and reduce tip reporting compliance burdens in beauty service industry (see H.R. 45), H2709 [31MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H2129 [2MY]

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]

Terrorism: provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland (see H.R. 6714), H6814 [11DE]

——— recognize influx of known or suspected terrorists through America’s northern border as threat to national security (see H. Res. 774), H5034 [19OC]

Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4181), H2958 [15JN]

TSA: prohibit acceptance of warrants for arrest of aliens as valid proof of identification at aviation security checkpoints (see H.R. 2843), H3614 [14JY]

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

Uruguay: make eligible as Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act beneficiary country, make nationals eligible for admission into U.S. if U.S. nationals are treated similarly, and report on eligibility for visa waiver program (see H.R. 6875), H7009 [22DE]

Venezuela: prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with Maduro regime (see H.R. 825), H5231 [1NO]

——— reauthorize initiatives to provide humanitarian relief, advance solution to political crisis, address economic reconstruction, and combat public corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering (see H.R. 6831), H6985 [14DE]

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]

Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation: develop and disseminate civic education curriculum and oral history resources on certain political ideologies (see H.R. 5349), H4222 [5SE]

Vietnamese Conflict: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans and formally apologize for treatment they received upon returning home (see H.J. Res. 33), H869 [21FE]

Voting: prohibit disbursement of Federal funds to State and local governments that allow individuals who are not U.S. citizens to vote in any Federal, State, or local election (see H.R. 149), H103 [9JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H97 [9JA]

AID: report on progress relating to malaria reduction (see H.R. 2854), H1946 [25AP]

American Heart Month: observance (see H. Res. 175), H916 [27FE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 208), H105 [9JA]

Azerbaijan: 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]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (see H.R. 4659), H3612 [14JY]

China: outline effective U.S. sanctions strategy in event of Taiwan invasion and issue report on strategic vulnerabilities and leverage China could exploit against U.S. economy (see H.R. 2449), H1692 [30MR]

——— withdraw permanent normal trade relations treatment and expand eligibility requirements for products to receive future normal trade relations treatment (see H.R. 638), H510 [30JA]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that contractor employees on projects are paid prevailing wages as required by law (see H.R. 3827), H2741 [5JN]

Courts: allow actions against China for deaths, pain and suffering, and economic crisis resulting from intentional misrepresentations to WHO (see H.R. 1519), H1248 [9MR]

Cuba: extradite to U.S. William Morales and other individuals living in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in U.S. (see H. Res. 428), H2456 [18MY]

Dept. of State: waive reimbursement for evacuation transport for travelers stranded abroad when travel alert or warning has been issued (see H.R. 5965), H5020 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas exploration, development, and production in North Atlantic Planning Area of Outer Continental Shelf (see H.R. 956), H825 [9FE]

Foreign policy: address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals (see H.R. 3654), H2596 [24MY]

Foreign trade: ensure goods made using or containing cobalt refined in China do not enter U.S. market under presumption that cobalt is extracted or processed with child and forced labor in Democratic Republic of Congo (see H.R. 6909), H7020 [29DE]

——— ensure goods made with child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market and counter control of strategic metals and minerals by China (see H.R. 4443), H3159 [30JN]

GAO: assess certain environmental review processes relative to offshore wind projects (see H.R. 1056), H851 [17FE]

Health: recognize cardiovascular disease as leading cause of preventable death and disability and as global public health crisis (see H. Res. 175), H916 [27FE]

Hong Kong: remove extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities if Hong Kong no longer enjoys high degree of autonomy from China (see H.R. 1103), H853 [17FE]

Human rights: combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of removal of organs (see H.R. 1154), H873 [24FE]

Immigration: report on efforts to locate and investigate any suspicion of human trafficking related to unaccompanied alien children who crossed U.S. border and were released from Federal custody (see H.R. 5415), H4263 [12SE]

Law enforcement: direct President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by U.S. (see H.R. 3536), H2455 [18MY]

Nigeria: express need to designate as Dept. of State Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating violations of religious freedom and need to appoint Special Envoy for Nigeria and Lake Chad region (see H. Res. 82), H577 [31JA]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see H.R. 620), H509 [30JA]

Public safety officers: recognize important work of open water lifeguards and designate as first responders and emergency response providers (see H. Con. Res. 41), H2245 [10MY]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H576 [31JA]

Social Security: provide emergency cost-of-living increase for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1688), H1301 [21MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion (see H. Res. 546), H3109 [22JN]

Taxation: allow refundable tax credit for tuition expenses incurred for each qualifying child of taxpayer in attending public or private elementary or secondary school (see H.R. 609), H489 [27JA]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5856), H4910 [29SE]

Ukraine: review and modify decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals and resume such adoptions, particularly in cases where mutual concerns of Ukraine and U.S. can be substantially addressed (see H. Res. 915), H6208 [6DE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (see H.R. 3172), H2243 [10MY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H108 [9JA]

AID: report on progress relating to malaria reduction (H.R. 2854), H1949 [25AP]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (H.R. 208), H112 [9JA]

Cambodia: promote free and fair elections, political freedoms, and human rights by applying sanctions and codifying existing visa restrictions (H.R. 4659), H3613 [14JY]

——— withdraw permanent normal trade relations treatment and expand eligibility requirements for products to receive future normal trade relations treatment (H.R. 638), H511 [30JA]

Corps of Engineers: ensure that contractor employees on projects are paid prevailing wages as required by law (H.R. 3827), H2742 [5JN]

Courts: allow actions against China for deaths, pain and suffering, and economic crisis resulting from intentional misrepresentations to WHO (H.R. 1519), H1251 [9MR]

Dept. of State: waive reimbursement for evacuation transport for travelers stranded abroad when travel alert or warning has been issued (H.R. 5965), H5021 [17OC]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas exploration, development, and production in North Atlantic Planning Area of Outer Continental Shelf (H.R. 956), H829 [9FE]

Foreign policy: address transnational repression by foreign governments against private individuals (H.R. 3654), H2598 [24MY]

——— ensure goods made with child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market and counter control of strategic metals and minerals by China (H.R. 4443), H3162 [30JN]

GAO: assess certain environmental review processes relative to offshore wind projects (H.R. 1056), H854 [17FE]

Hong Kong: remove extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities if Hong Kong no longer enjoys high degree of autonomy from China (H.R. 1103), H856 [17FE]

Human rights: combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of removal of organs (H.R. 1154), H875 [24FE]

Law enforcement: direct President to report to Congress on fugitives currently residing in other countries whose extradition is sought by U.S. (H.R. 3536), H2459 [18MY]

NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (H.R. 620), H510 [30JA]

Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (H.R. 681), H578 [31JA]

Social Security: provide emergency cost-of-living increase for beneficiaries (H.R. 1688), H1302 [21MR]

Taxation: allow refundable tax credit for tuition expenses incurred for each qualifying child of taxpayer in attending public or private elementary or secondary school (H.R. 609), H491 [27JA]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5856), H4912 [29SE]

Vietnam: prioritize protection of internationally-recognized human rights and development of rule of law in U.S. relations (H.R. 3172), H2245 [10MY]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H859 [21FE], H4163 [4AU]

Letters

Designate Nigeria as Dept. of State Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating violations of religious freedom and appoint Special Envoy for Nigeria and Lake Chad region: several religious freedom advocates and proponents, E1207• [12DE]

PRC Is Not a Developing Country Act: Representative Jason Smith, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H1450 [27MR]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1450 [27MR]

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act: Representative Jordan, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H1448 [27MR]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H1448 [27MR]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H859 [21FE], H4163 [4AU]

Remarks

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 26), H185 [11JA]

Aviation: certify offshore wind projects in North Atlantic and Mid Atlantic Planning Area will not compromise radar or create risks to aviation and space activities, H3867 [20JY]

China: call for release of Mark Swidan (H. Res. 90), H1928• [25AP]

——— condemn violation of U.S. airspace by high-altitude surveillance balloon (H. Res. 104), H796 [9FE]

——— human rights violations, H1447, H1449 [27MR]

——— take certain actions relative to labeling as developing country (H.R. 1107), H1449, H1450, H1451 [27MR]

Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: funding, H4760 [28SE]

Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 11), H128 [10JA]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Con. Res. 3), H174 [11JA]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), motion to instruct conferees, H4423 [20SE]

——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, H4423 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1418 [24MR]

——— require local educational agencies provide notice to parents of knowledge of any videos or recordings of violent activity involving their child, H1418 [24MR]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4721, H4760 [28SE]

Diseases and disorders: President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS (PEPFAR) funding, H4721 [28SE]

FAA: reauthorize and improve FAA and other civil aviation programs (H.R. 3935), H3867 [20JY]

GAO: require study of sufficiency of environmental review process for offshore wind, H1668 [30MR]

Human rights: combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of removal of organs (H.R. 1154), H1446, H1447, H1449 [27MR]

Iran: 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, E1181• [6DE]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (H. Res. 771), H5055 [25OC]

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

——— reaffirm Israel’s right to exist (H. Res. 888), H5925 [28NO]

National Police Week: observance (H. Res. 363), H2329• [15MY]

Seaside Park, NJ: anniversary, E202• [9MR]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E1012• [25OC]

Tinton Falls, NJ: dedication of Gordon H. Mansfield Veterans Community Women’s Wing in honor of Lillian G. Burry, E457• [17MY]

Tributes

Capriotti, Joseph C., H2329• [15MY]

Goertz, Joseph W., H2329• [15MY]

Horton, Matthew S., H2329• [15MY]