SWALWELL, ERIC (a Representative from California)
Amendments
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5451 [6NO]
Appointments
Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H427 [26JA]
——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H1689 [30MR]
——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H677 [2FE]
Abraham Accords: expand and strengthen to urge other nations to normalize relations with Israel and ensure existing agreements reap tangible security and economic benefits for citizens of those countries (see H. Res. 311), H1951 [25AP]
Afghan Allies Protection Act: authorize additional special immigrant visas, require strategy for efficient processing, and establish designated senior special immigrant visa coordinating officials (see H.R. 3808), H3953 [25JY]
Afghanistan: support nationals who supported U.S. mission, vet parolees, adjust status of certain nationals, and provide special immigrant status for at-risk Afghan allies and relatives of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 4627), H4161 [1AU]
——— 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), H4232 [8SE]
Air pollution: authorize President to declare smoke emergency (see H.R. 5329), H5009 [12OC]
Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 3574), H2499 [22MY]
Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H3178 [10JY]
Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 5041), H4383 [18SE]
Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H678 [2FE]
——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H4991 [6OC]
——— prohibit transportation of horses in vehicles containing 2 or more levels stacked on top of one another (see H.R. 4241), H3070 [21JN]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H1729 [13AP]
——— urge all countries to outlaw dog and cat meat trade and enforce existing laws against such trade (see H. Con. Res. 59), H3888 [20JY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program and preserve Arctic coastal plain (see H.R. 724), H627 [1FE]
Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H5900 [17NO]
Armed Forces: increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H2052 [26AP]
Arms control: impose sanctions on transfer of arms and related materiel by China to Russia or evasion or circumvention of U.S. or multilateral sanctions by China relative to Russia (see H.R. 1368), H1113 [3MR]
Arms sales: enhance consideration of human rights in arms exports (see H.R. 1801), H6816 [11DE]
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): treat as international organization for purposes of International Organizations Immunities Act (see H.R. 406), H856 [17FE]
Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 108), H781 [8FE]
Bankruptcy: modify dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans (see H.R. 138), H102 [9JA]
Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument: modify boundary to include certain Federal land in Lake County, CA (see H.R. 1396), H1252 [9MR]
Burma: condemn military for perpetrating human rights violations as part of campaign to suppress democratic aspirations of Burmese people and mark anniversary of military coup (see H. Res. 86), H878 [24FE]
California: modify boundary of San Gabriel Mountains National Monument and designate certain wilderness areas and wild and scenic rivers (see H.R. 3681), H2636 [25MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occured January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 321), H1761 [17AP]
——— prohibit former President Trump and certain other individuals who attempted to undermine and overturn 2020 presidential election from entering U.S. Capitol (see H. Con. Res. 19), H854 [17FE]
Charlesetta Reece Allen Post Office Building, Oceanside, CA: designate (see H.R. 5985), H6051 [30NO]
Chicano Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 645), H4165 [4AU]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H4182 [11AU]
Civil liberties: express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see H. Res. 733), H5030 [18OC]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1277 [10MR]
Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 1588), H1285 [14MR]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 54), H4213 [29AU]
Corps of Engineers: permit sale of technologies to certain water and irrigation districts to expedite removal of harmful algal blooms (see H.R. 5756), H5045 [24OC]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H4383 [18SE]
Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 2953), H2083 [27AP]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients (see H. Res. 27), H204 [11JA]
——— condemn shootings that occurred in Monterey Park, CA, and Half Moon Bay, CA, honor memory of victims, express condolences to families, and provide support to those impacted (see H. Res. 200), H1150 [7MR]
——— criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 451), H2138 [5MY]
——— incentivize States to eliminate civil and criminal statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, exploitation, and sex trafficking and revive time-barred civil claims for child abuse cases (see H.R. 2920), H2430 [17MY]
——— prohibit executive branch officials from engaging in election interference (see H.R. 5278), H4204 [25AU]
——— prohibit making of short-term, Buy Now, Pay Later loans for purchase of semiautomatic assault weapons (see H.R. 4289), H3108 [22JN]
——— 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]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H1252 [9MR]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: establish duties of Director relative to open source software security (see H.R. 3286), H2342 [15MY]
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), H3859 [19JY]
Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 14), H151 [10JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand school lunch program community eligibility (see H.R. 2567), H1717 [10AP]
——— expand summer electronic benefits transfer for children program to include benefit transfer during school closures (see H.R. 4379), H4224 [5SE]
——— increase reimbursement rate of school meals (see H.R. 1269), H1439 [24MR]
——— 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), H6861 [12DE]
——— permit video or telephone certifications under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 2424), H3111 [22JN]
——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and disabled (see H.R. 3037), H2124 [2MY]
——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 3183), H2243 [10MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H3145 [23JN]
——— provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine (see H. Res. 488), H2993 [20JN]
——— require certain actions taken by Sec. of Defense be treated as eligible transportation project (see H.R. 2623), H1725 [13AP]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H5042 [24OC]
——— authorize grants to support new and expand existing voluntary community-driven strategies to increase diversity in schools (see H.R. 3444), H2425 [17MY]
——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H5014 [13OC]
——— eliminate interest on Federal student loans, establish Education Affordability Trust Fund, and increase annual and aggregate loan limits (see H.R. 4986), H4138 [27JY]
——— eliminate tuition at public colleges and universities, increase Pell Grant amounts, establish inclusive student success grants, and invest in low-income students and minority-serving institutions (see H.R. 4117), H2993 [20JN]
——— make grants to support early college high schools and other dual or concurrent enrollment programs (see H.R. 5474), H4344 [14SE]
——— promote career awareness in accounting as part of well-rounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experience under Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program (see H.R. 3541), H2782 [7JN]
——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 5049), H4383 [18SE]
——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 882), H2429 [17MY]
——— provide students with disabilities and their families with access to critical information needed to select right college and succeed once enrolled (see H.R. 2401), H2430 [17MY]
——— reauthorize and improve grant program to assist institutions of higher education in establishing, maintaining, and improving student veteran centers (see H.R. 1078), H2174 [9MY]
——— reinstate authority to make Federal Direct Stafford Loans to graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6077), H5172 [26OC]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H4462 [22SE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to provide notice of tuition levels for students (see H.R. 6134), H5227 [1NO]
——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see H.R. 5646), H5108 [25OC]
Dept. of Energy: provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education (see H.R. 2685), H2599 [24MY]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for housing programs that offer comprehensive services and intensive case management for homeless individuals and families (see H.R. 516), H1152 [7MR]
——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H202 [11JA]
——— award grants to develop and implement comprehensive program to promote student access to defibrillation in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 2370), H2599 [24MY]
——— carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H1761 [17AP]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 2530), H1708 [6AP]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H4987 [3OC]
——— promote child care and early learning (see H.R. 2976), H2084 [27AP]
——— provide for sexual health education of young people, including promotion of healthy relationships and prevention of unintended pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and dating violence (see H.R. 3583), H2499 [22MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: assess technology needs along maritime border and develop strategy for bridging such gaps (see H.R. 5839), H4909 [29SE]
——— bolster security against threats posed by ghost guns (see H.R. 5460), H4344 [14SE]
——— clarify rights of all persons held or detained at port of entry or detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 666), H575 [31JA]
——— develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (see H.R. 3547), H3953 [25JY]
——— improve biodetection functions (see H.R. 6174), H5361 [2NO]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2760), H1907 [20AP]
Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 6179), H5894 [15NO]
Dept. of Justice: clarify causation element in Federal hate crime statute (see H.R. 1091), H853 [17FE]
——— 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), H2314 [11MY]
——— require manufacturers and dealers of firearms to undergo training to be eligible to sell, place notices at retail locations that describe unlawful purchases, and require licensees maintain liability insurance (see H.R. 2753), H1907 [20AP]
Dept. of Labor: issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H2314 [11MY]
Dept. of Peacebuilding: establish (see H.R. 1111), H864 [21FE]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H3158 [30JN]
——— designate Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 506), H431 [26JA]
——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H2247 [10MY]
——— provide special immigrant visas to certain Fulbright Scholars (see H.R. 1832), H3702 [18JY]
Dept. of the Interior: establish grant program to assist primarily low-income individuals in making their homes and property more resilient to impacts of climate change (see H.R. 4296), H3108 [22JN]
——— permanently prohibit offshore drilling on Outer Continental Shelf in Atlantic Ocean and Straits of Florida (see H.R. 1320), H1049 [1MR]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in Southern California planning area (see H.R. 3978), H2787 [9JN]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 470), H276 [24JA]
——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off coast of California (see H.R. 1172), H873 [24FE]
Dept. of Transportation: 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), H3953 [25JY]
——— establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see H.R. 2367), H1640 [29MR]
——— implement clear standards for child booster seat labeling and safety testing (see H.R. 607), H489 [27JA]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 491), H2138 [5MY]
——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 1083), H2460 [18MY]
——— improve benefits to certain individuals who served under U.S. command in Philippines forces and Philippine Scouts during World War II (see H.R. 6121), H5181 [30OC]
——— improve certain programs for home and community based services for veterans (see H.R. 542), H1950 [25AP]
——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H2247 [10MY]
——— limit copayments for contraceptives (see H.R. 894), H2460 [18MY]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Guam (see H.R. 1191), H4265 [12SE]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2547 [23MY]
——— promote and ensure delivery of special education and related services to students with visual and hearing disabilities through appropriate instructional methodologies (see H.R. 5748), H4712 [27SE]
Discrimination: condemn great replacement theory, acknowledge impact of white supremacist violence on black community of Buffalo, NY, remember hate crime victims, and address white supremacist violence (see H. Res. 413), H2426 [17MY]
——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H3069 [21JN]
Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H2314 [11MY]
District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H99 [9JA]
Dosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 599), H489 [27JA]
Dr. Margaret B. Hill Post Office Building, San Bernardino, CA: designate (see H.R. 1060), H851 [17FE]
Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 5601), H6051 [30NO]
——— prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1839), H2089 [27AP]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 13), H206 [11JA]
Employment: strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H967 [28FE]
EPA: control exports of electronic waste to ensure that such waste does not become source of counterfeit goods that may reenter U.S. military and civilian electronics supply chains (see H.R. 4217), H4224 [5SE]
——— extend maximum term for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits (see H.R. 1181), H973 [28FE]
——— provide grants to expand local programs that provide free air filtration units to households and establish clean air centers in communities vulnerable to wildfire smoke (see H.R. 4077), H4299 [13SE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 22), H1249 [9MR]
Erie Canal: mint coins in recognition of bicentennial (see H.R. 5131), H4157 [1AU]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H2503 [22MY]
Father’s Day: designate (see H. Res. 517), H2959 [15JN]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H6145 [5DE]
——— establish Office of Food Safety Reassessment (see H.R. 3927), H5900 [17NO]
——— establish time-limited conditional approval pathway, subject to specific obligations, for certain drugs and biological products (see H.R. 4408), H3157 [30JN]
——— expand tropical disease product priority review voucher program to encourage prevention and treatment of coccidioidomycosis (see H.R. 6227), H5985 [29NO]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 536), H511 [30JA]
——— remove cost-of-living adjustments and locality adjustment payments from calculation of certain limits on pay (see H.R. 5171), H4267 [12SE]
Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez U.S. Courthouse, Los Angeles, CA: designate (see H.R. 5754), H5177 [26OC]
FEMA: authorize equity steering group and advisor, improve data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, and apply equity criteria to policies and programs (see H.R. 5775), H4713 [27SE]
——— provide flexibility with Federal cost share for fire management assistance (see H.R. 480), H277 [24JA]
Financial institutions: impose higher tax rate on bonuses and profits from sales of stock by executives employed by failing banks that were closed and for which FDIC has been appointed as conservator or receiver (see H.R. 1654), H1293 [17MR]
——— repeal exemption from enhanced supervision and prudential standards applicable to bank holding companies with certain total consolidated assets (see H.R. 1602), H1285 [14MR]
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]
——— expand to all firearms requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (see H.R. 4202), H4266 [12SE]
——— issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H2710 [31MY]
——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H1246 [9MR]
——— prevent bulk ammunition sales, promote ammunition recordkeeping and reporting, end ammunition straw purchasing, and require background check before transfer of ammunition by firearms licensees to non-licensees (see H.R. 6172), H6051 [30NO]
——— prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 4637), H5022 [17OC]
——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2870), H6082 [1DE]
——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 625), H509 [30JA]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 4184), H2958 [15JN]
——— recognize relationship between firearm violence and intimate partner violence and honor memory of victims of intimate partner homicide killed by firearms (see H. Res. 737), H6817 [11DE]
——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H5000 [11OC]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 715), H627 [1FE]
——— restrict ability of person with certain Federal firearms license revocations, denials, or notices, to transfer business inventory firearms (see H.R. 6014), H5038 [20OC]
——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H1690 [30MR]
Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]
——— call for safe, timely, and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza (see H. Res. 935), H6985 [14DE]
——— 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), H1330 [22MR]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of Russian claims of sovereignty over any portion of sovereign territory of Ukraine (see H.R. 294), H630 [1FE]
——— reaffirm need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe (see H. Res. 872), H6211 [6DE]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H1886 [19AP]
Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H5022 [17OC]
FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2736), H1951 [25AP]
Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 5048), H4140 [27JY]
Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (see H. Res. 319), H1947 [25AP]
GSA: enter into cooperative agreement with National Children’s Museum to provide rental space without charge in Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center (see H.R. 5937), H5007 [12OC]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5020 [17OC]
Health: declare gun violence public health crisis (see H. Res. 348), H2126 [2MY]
——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1385), H5014 [13OC]
——— oppose use of State power against citizens seeking essential health care, including criminalization of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception (see H. Res. 561), H3163 [30JN]
——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 2923), H6742 [7DE]
——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3420), H2424 [17MY]
——— require hygienic handling of breast milk and baby formula by TSA security screening personnel and private security company personnel providing security screening (see H.R. 3386), H2376 [16MY]
Health care professionals: prohibit from providing false or misleading information with respect to assisted reproduction (see H.R. 3710), H4167 [4AU]
Holocaust: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to American individuals active in aiding and rescuing Jews and other refugees during Nazi Germany’s genocidal ‘‘Final Solution’’ policy (see H.R. 2668), H3614 [14JY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3090), H2134 [5MY]
House of Representatives: increase number of Members (see H.R. 622), H711 [6FE]
——— require candidates to file under oath additional information about educational background, military service, and employment history (see H.R. 350), H239 [13JA]
Immigration: establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see H.R. 5155), H7000 [19DE]
——— exempt children of certain Filipino World War II veterans from numerical limitations on immigrant visas (see H.R. 2823), H1945 [25AP]
——— preserve expiring employment-based visas and make them available for issuance during fiscal year 2024 (see H.R. 1535), H3178 [10JY]
——— provide earned path to citizenship, address root causes of migration, responsibly manage southern border, and reform immigrant visa system (see H.R. 3194), H2244 [10MY]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4519), H4161 [1AU]
Insurance: provide for special enrollment period for pregnant women (see H.R. 6716), H6814 [11DE]
International Atomic Energy Agency: support nuclear security role (see H. Res. 641), H4158 [1AU]
Iran: commend bravery, courage, and resolve of women and men demonstrating and risking their safety to speak out against Iranian regime’s human rights abuses (see H. Con. Res. 7), H107 [9JA]
——— condemn massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and uprisings of recent years, including 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 627), H4142 [27JY]
——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H488 [27JA]
——— 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), H2887 [13JN]
——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H843 [14FE]
IRS: clarify definition of broker relative to digital assets (see H.R. 1414), H1149 [7MR]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5029 [18OC]
——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2812 [12JN]
——— support Israeli democracy (see H. Con. Res. 61), H4188 [15AU]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2315 [11MY]
Jews: condemn and combat all forms of antisemitism, implement U.S. National Strategy To Counter Antisemitism, and increase funding for efforts to strengthen protections and enhance safety of Jewish community (see H. Res. 907), H6989 [14DE]
——— condemn recent rise in antisemitic violence and harassment targeting Jewish Americans and stand in solidarity with those affected by antisemitism (see H. Res. 527), H5034 [19OC]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 580), H3206 [11JY]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: amend short title in honor of Dianne Feinstein (see H.R. 6081), H5173 [26OC]
Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2803), H1914 [24AP]
Louisville, KY: condemn shootings at Old National Bank building and in Chickasaw Park, honor memory of victims, and express condolences and support to all impacted and all victims of gun violence (see H. Res. 335), H2085 [27AP]
Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building, Downey, CA: designate (see H.R. 3575), H2499 [22MY]
Major Megan McClung Post Office Building, Mission Viejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 3608), H2744 [5JN]
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance (see H. Res. 30), H234 [12JA]
Medicaid: codify value-based purchasing arrangements and reforms relative to price reporting under such arrangements (see H.R. 2666), H2314 [11MY]
——— delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2314 [11MY]
——— eliminate general funding limitations for U.S. territories (see H.R. 949), H4231 [8SE]
Medicare: coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4818), H4350 [14SE]
——— ensure equitable payment for, and beneficiary access to, diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals under hospital outpatient prospective payment system (see H.R. 1199), H2350 [15MY]
——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 1691), H2174 [9MY]
——— establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 3421), H2424 [17MY]
——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 3876), H2763 [6JN]
——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H98 [9JA]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H5029 [18OC]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2642 [25MY]
——— 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), H2547 [23MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of prescription digital therapeutics for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 1458), H4193 [18AU]
Members of Congress: condemn calls from Members for expulsion of Palestinians from U.S. (see H. Res. 895), H6989 [14DE]
Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]
——— require comprehensive report on Federal Government efforts to preserve evidence of, and prosecute those responsible for, atrocities committed during Hamas (terrorist organization) attack on Israel (see H.R. 6196), H5362 [2NO]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H3950 [25JY]
Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H5009 [12OC]
National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day: designate (see H. Res. 530), H3071 [21JN]
National Center for the Advancement of Aviation: establish (see H.R. 2879), H2047 [26AP]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4499 [26SE]
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: observance (see H. Res. 795), H5029 [18OC]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 459), H2708 [31MY]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2710 [31MY]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 682), H4297 [13SE]
National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 4052), H3478 [12JY]
National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 879), H5899 [17NO]
National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 120), H826 [9FE]
NATO: oppose U.S. withdrawal, require advice and consent of Senate to modify or terminate North Atlantic Treaty, and authorize Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senate in opposition to withdrawal (see H.J. Res. 89), H4346 [14SE]
NIH: require annual budget estimate for initiatives pursuant to reports and recommendations made under National Alzheimer’s Project Act (see H.R. 620), H5365 [2NO]
NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 5351), H4222 [5SE]
Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 5292), H4204 [25AU]
Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA (see H.R. 1794), H2314 [11MY]
Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H6742 [7DE]
Palmer, Arnold D.: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2808), H1951 [25AP]
Paul Ignatius Post Office, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 1687), H1300 [21MR]
Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue (see H. Res. 819), H5174 [26OC]
Political campaigns: 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), H2787 [9JN]
Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H2812 [12JN]
Presidents of the U.S.: require disclosure of Federal income tax returns by Presidents and Vice Presidents and candidates for such offices (see H.R. 908), H823 [9FE]
Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see H.R. 4170), H2957 [15JN]
Puerto Rico: enable people of Puerto Rico to choose permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status and provide for transition to and implementation of such status (see H.R. 2757), H2314 [11MY]
Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 246), H1848 [18AP]
Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 181), H970 [28FE]
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H4265 [12SE]
Russia: prohibit importation of Russian energy products produced at refineries outside Russia (see H.R. 6417), H5892 [15NO]
Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act: modify and extend (see H.R. 5917), H5014 [13OC]
Santos, Representative: expel from House of Representatives (see H. Res. 114), H857 [17FE]
SBA: increase maximum amount for certain loans (see H.R. 1491), H6051 [30NO]
Senior citizens: provide equal treatment of LGBTQI+ older individuals (see H.R. 3625), H2595 [24MY]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H2246 [10MY]
——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H236 [12JA]
SSA: establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H2453 [18MY]
Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H878 [24FE]
Taxation: allow married couples to apply student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse (see H.R. 5920), H4998 [11OC]
——— allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 3702), H6742 [7DE]
——— 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 credit for domestic production of rare earth magnets (see H.R. 2849), H1946 [25AP]
——— exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (see H.R. 4070), H4160 [1AU]
——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]
——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H2777 [7JN]
——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 1321), H1252 [9MR]
——— increase threshold for de minimis exception for information reporting by third party settlement organizations (see H.R. 3530), H4266 [12SE]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H2174 [9MY]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H7008 [22DE]
——— 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), H2765 [6JN]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H4182 [11AU]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H2174 [9MY]
Thailand: commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 234), H5672 [9NO]
Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 886), H5902 [21NO]
Transportation: make airport-related projects and port development projects eligible for approval under State environmental laws and regulations instead of National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 4908), H4161 [1AU]
Trump, Donald J.: condemn calls to defund Dept. of Justice and FBI and reject attempts to degrade public trust in Federal law enforcement agencies (see H. Res. 308), H1887 [19AP]
TSA: ensure aviation security fees are used to finance costs of aviation security screening (see H.R. 3394), H2548 [23MY]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H878 [24FE]
U.N. Population Fund: authorize contributions (see H.R. 4166), H2957 [15JN]
U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H5033 [19OC]
Ukraine: direct President to obtain agreement with other countries to use seized Russian assets for reconstruction of Ukraine upon cessation of hostilities (see H.R. 1254), H2646 [26MY]
——— express support for victory against Russian invasion and return to recognized international borders, integrate into NATO and other Euroatlantic institutions, and insist that Russia pay reparations (see H. Res. 332), H2782 [7JN]
Venezuela: call for immediate release of Eyvin Hernandez (see H. Res. 578), H3954 [25JY]
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]
——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 4335), H4183 [11AU]
Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H4205 [25AU]
——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5322), H4216 [1SE]
——— 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: promote water supply reliability and improved water management for rural communities (see H.R. 5483), H4344 [14SE]
Wildfire Preparedness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 343), H2118 [28AP]
William L. Reynolds Post Office Building, Santa Clarita, CA: designate (see H.R. 292), H203 [11JA]
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]
World AIDS Day: support goals (see H. Res. 904), H6080 [1DE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Crime: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (see H.R. 3121), H2135 [5MY]
FAA: prohibit Federal funds from being used to purchase rail cars or buses manufactured by Chinese companies, including airport shuttles and monorails (see H.R. 2912), H2048 [26AP]
FEMA: enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters (see H.R. 3655), H2596 [24MY]
TSA: protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (see H.R. 2394), H1641 [29MR]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Crime: provide Federal penalties for assault against journalists (H.R. 3121), H2138 [5MY]
FAA: prohibit Federal funds from being used to purchase rail cars or buses manufactured by Chinese companies, including airport shuttles and monorails (H.R. 2912), H2051 [26AP]
FEMA: enhance predisaster mitigation to prevent future natural disasters (H.R. 3655), H2598 [24MY]
TSA: protect airline personnel and passengers by placing abusive passengers on commercial no-fly list (H.R. 2394), H1660 [29MR]
Remarks
Alameda County, CA: anniversary of Community Child Care Coordinating Council of Alameda County, E918• [29SE]
Biden, President: direct certain committees to continue to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for House of Representatives to exercise powers of impeachment relative to misconduct (H. Res. 918), H6885 [13DE]
California: anniversary of East Bay Municipal Utility District, E410• [9MY]
Eden Housing, Inc: anniversary, E999• [19OC]
Omar, Representative: remove from Committee on Foreign Affairs (House) (H. Res. 76), H649 [2FE]
Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to whistleblower complaint against Donald J. Trump and alleged collusion between Trump Campaign and Russia (H. Res. 521), H3019 [21JN]
Votes: position on missed, H5152• [26OC]
Tributes
Franck, Eugene E., E816• [8SE]
Harris, Doug, E297• [6AP]
Holmes, Garrett, E216• [14MR]
Horner, Chuck, E861• [19SE]
Lionel, Samuel S., E259• [27MR]
Moore, Pam, E621• [27JN]
Pilshchikov, Andriy (Juice), E857• [18SE]
Quirk, William, E60• [26JA]
Rapson, Ann, E133• [17FE]
Sager, Sherri, E1195• [11DE]
Sperling, Susan, E130• [17FE]
Stoker, Rob, E611• [23JN]
Sulzberger, Eugene W., E853• [18SE]
Valle, Richard, E140• [24FE]
Wieckowski, Robert, E57• [26JA]