WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4592 [27SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4670 [27SE]

Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 21), H328 [25JA], H411 [26JA]

Appointments

Committee on the Judiciary (House) Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government (Select), H614 [1FE]

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

Committee to escort Speaker-elect to the Chair, H44 [6JA], H5049 [25OC]

Articles and editorials

Two Years After ‘Patria Y Vida.’ Cuban Rapper Maykel Osorbo Remains in Jail, Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone (publication), H5477 [7NO]

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]

African Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Africans and their descendants who served as slaves (see H.R. 1244), H969 [28FE]

AID: authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among U.S., Israel, and developing countries (see H.R. 3907), H4232 [8SE]

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

Alcee Lamar Hastings Post Office Building, Oakland Park, FL: designate (see H.R. 3177), H2315 [11MY]

Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H6816 [11DE]

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: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H6943 [13DE]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 3475), H5731 [13NO]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 1624), H5009 [12OC]

Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 76), H5001 [11OC]

Arms sales: enhance consideration of human rights in arms exports (see H.R. 1801), H2138 [5MY]

Benjamin Berell Ferencz Post Office Building, Delray Beach, FL: designate (see H.R. 6116), H5180 [30OC]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 184), H970 [28FE]

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

Brazil: condemn undemocratic attacks on government institutions and support free will of Brazilian people as expressed in recent presidential election (see H. Res. 106), H781 [8FE]

CDC: provide for public health research and investment into understanding and eliminating structural racism and police violence (see H.R. 2904), H2048 [26AP]

——— reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 3916), H3642 [17JY]

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: provide comprehensive dementia care management services, eliminate patient cost-sharing, support caregivers, and provide outreach to underrepresented populations (see H.R. 1637), H1719 [10AP]

Civil liberties: express concern about spreading problem of book banning and proliferation of threats to freedom of expression (see H. Res. 733), H4714 [27SE]

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

Climate: impact of climate change on health, economic opportunity, and fundamental rights of children, importance of U.S. leadership in addressing crisis, and need for science-based plan to reduce fossil fuel emissions (see H. Con. Res. 56), H3575 [13JY]

Colleges and universities: recognize importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in higher education (see H. Res. 608), H3889 [20JY]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see H.R. 5610), H4437 [20SE]

Commission on Men’s and Women’s Fairness in College Sports: establish (see H.R. 2532), H2886 [13JN]

Commission To Study Acts of Antisemitism in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 6578), H6110 [4DE]

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 1073), H852 [17FE]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H2931 [14JN]

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

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 5399), H5009 [12OC]

Courts: modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (see H.R. 1505), H1248 [9MR]

——— prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4432), H4857 [28SE]

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

Cuba: commemorate anniversary of peaceful protests, condemn ongoing acts of repression and human rights violations, and call for immediate release of all arbitrarily detained Cuban citizens (see H. Res. 579), H3206 [11JY]

——— commend members of Brigada de Asalto 2506 (Assault Brigade 2506) involved in Bay of Pigs operation and continue to promote democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 323), H1948 [25AP]

Cummings, Elijah E.: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 42), H4213 [29AU]

Democracy: improve access to voting and protect election integrity, reform political campaign finance system, and prevent partisan manipulation of redistricting process (see H.R. 11), H3698 [18JY]

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

Dept. of Commerce: transfer regulatory control of certain munitions exports to Dept. of State and develop inter-agency strategy to disrupt trafficking of firearms to Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (see H.R. 6618), H6207 [6DE]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H1916 [24AP]

——— improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H839 [14FE]

——— provide outreach to build awareness among former Armed Forces members of process established for review of discharge characterizations (see H.R. 6470), H5938 [28NO]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H6146 [5DE]

——— award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 703), H626 [1FE]

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

——— provide grants to cover costs of opposing challenges to use of specific instructional materials, or availability of specific school library materials, in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 6592), H6143 [5DE]

——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6048 [30NO]

——— 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 to disclose hazing incidents (see H.R. 5646), H5045 [24OC]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to certain entities (see H.R. 293), H203 [11JA]

Dept. of HHS: address shortage of foster homes for children, keep siblings together, and provide for placement in cottage family homes and make such children eligible for foster care maintenance payments (see H.R. 3852), H2762 [6JN]

——— address social determinants of maternal health to eliminate maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, and maternal health disparities (see H.R. 3322), H2345 [15MY]

——— authorize grants to children’s hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric behavioral health services (see H.R. 2412), H3163 [30JN]

——— authorize grants to eligible entities to pay for travel-related expenses and logistical support for individuals relative to accessing abortion services (see H.R. 4268), H4716 [27SE]

——— authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 286), H202 [11JA]

——— authorize scholarship and loan repayment program to incentivize physicians to enter into field of sickle cell disease research, treatment, and patient care (see H.R. 3100), H4219 [1SE]

——— award grants to hire, train, and dispatch mental health professionals in lieu of law enforcement to respond to emergencies involving persons with mental illness or intellectual developmental disability (see H.R. 6451), H5898 [17NO]

——— carry out grant program for early childhood science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) activities (see H.R. 3374), H2376 [16MY]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 3348), H2346 [15MY]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H2992 [20JN]

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

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

——— establish grant programs to improve health and positive youth development impacts of youth sports participation (see H.R. 4599), H3573 [13JY]

——— expand drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 4895), H4173 [8AU]

——— extend Child Care Stabilization Grant program funding (see H.R. 5433), H4383 [18SE]

——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H1761 [17AP]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 4392), H3150 [27JN]

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

——— issue grants to train students, teachers, and school personnel to understand, recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of human trafficking and exploitation in children and youth (see H.R. 623), H509 [30JA]

——— provide for public awareness campaign relative to human papillomavirus (see H.R. 3633), H4182 [11AU]

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

——— provide targeted funding for States and other eligible entities through Social Services Block Grant program to increase availability of menstrual products for individuals with limited access (see H.R. 4475), H3170 [6JY]

——— reauthorize and extend Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Prevention and Services program (see H.R. 3946), H4207 [25AU]

——— require entities that contract with National Human Trafficking Hotline to cooperate with State and local law enforcement agencies when receiving tips via hotline (see H.R. 2601), H4160 [1AU]

——— require study on women and lung cancer (see H.R. 4534), H4199 [22AU]

Dept. of Homeland Security: adjust status of certain Venezuelan nationals to that of aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence (see H.R. 4048), H2808 [12JN]

——— 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]

——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 2760), H5044 [24OC]

Dept. of Justice: conduct study to determine prevalence and instances of human trafficking at adult entertainment clubs (see H.R. 3546), H2455 [18MY]

——— establish comprehensive school-based violence prevention program to assist youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence in local communities and schools (see H.R. 6754), H6989 [14DE]

——— establish Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program (see H.R. 2577), H3173 [6JY]

——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1699), H4439 [20SE]

——— provide funding for school resource officers (see H.R. 5000), H4219 [1SE]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2781 [7JN]

Dept. of Labor: increase capacity of Federal and State labor enforcement agencies to address labor violations (see H.R. 6634), H6816 [11DE]

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

——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H2765 [6JN]

——— provide increased labor law protections for agricultural workers (see H.R. 4579), H5938 [28NO]

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

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

——— designate Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 506), H683 [2FE]

——— establish Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program (see H.R. 4588), H4173 [8AU]

——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H4212 [29AU]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit oil and gas preleasing, leasing, and related activities in certain areas off coast of Florida (see H.R. 1443), H1205 [8MR]

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

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H1885 [19AP]

——— prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 2706), H1885 [19AP]

Disasters: improve disaster relief funding for agricultural producers (see H.R. 662), H575 [31JA]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 4393), H7000 [19DE]

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

Diseases and disorders: facilitate development of treatments for cancers (see H.R. 1780), H2642 [25MY]

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

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H3642 [17JY]

Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H2175 [9MY]

El Salvador: condemn criminalization of abortion, affirm that people deserve access to health care without fear of reprisal, and and urge El Salvador to meet human rights obligations (see H. Con. Res. 39), H2126 [2MY]

Elections: improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 2987), H4207 [25AU]

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]

Endangered Species Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H5902 [21NO]

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]

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), H2247 [10MY]

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), H1411 [23MR]

FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H6816 [11DE]

——— reaffirm authority to approve drugs for abortion care (see H. Res. 309), H1916 [24AP]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 1322), H5000 [11OC]

FEMA: include algal blooms in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 1008), H838 [14FE]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see H.R. 5324), H6988 [14DE]

——— provide authority to reimburse local governments or electric cooperatives for interest expenses (see H.R. 2672), H2765 [6JN]

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]

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

——— 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), H5361 [2NO]

——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3–D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 4074), H2884 [13JN]

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

——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H4223 [5SE]

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

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not such a licensee (see H.R. 2403), H1690 [30MR]

Food: modify minimum required weight of orange juice soluble solids (see H.R. 1750), H1408 [23MR]

Foreign aid: authorize use of funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services (see H.R. 1723), H1326 [22MR]

——— prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 1838), H1527 [28MR]

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

——— reaffirm need for transatlantic cooperation to combat antisemitism in Europe (see H. Res. 872), H6111 [4DE]

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]

FTC: prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 2736), H1906 [20AP]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 198), H1150 [7MR]

Global Partnership for Education: support efforts to improve access to quality, inclusive public education and improved learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly girls, in poorest countries (see H. Res. 54), H277 [24JA]

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

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

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

——— 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), H3151 [27JN]

——— 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), H2548 [23MY]

——— provide for research and education relative to uterine fibroids (see H.R. 4572), H4183 [11AU]

Health care professionals: tribute to frontline health workers contributions to global health programs, saving lives around world and strengthening U.S. security and global economic prosperity (see H. Res. 389), H5895 [15NO]

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

Immigration: admit Canadian retirees who own or lease home in U.S. as long-term visitors for purpose of travel or recreation (see H.R. 4448), H3159 [30JN]

——— eliminate employment-based visa caps on abused, abandoned, and neglected children eligible for humanitarian status (see H.R. 4285), H3108 [22JN]

——— expand access to health care services, including sexual, reproductive, and maternal health services, for immigrants by removing legal and policy barriers to health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5008), H4139 [27JY]

——— promote family unity by reducing visa backlogs and implementing policies to facilitate immigrant family reunification (see H.R. 5560), H4406 [19SE]

——— 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]

——— provide punishments for immigration consultants that provide fraudulent services to immigrants (see H.R. 5797), H4854 [28SE]

——— require President to set minimum annual goal for number of refugees to be admitted into U.S. (see H.R. 4156), H2956 [15JN]

Insurance: prohibit group health plans and group or individual health insurance issuers from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations (see H.R. 3851), H2761 [6JN]

——— provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for certain individuals at greater risk for breast cancer (see H.R. 3086), H4198 [22AU]

——— require Federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits (see H.R. 2828), H1945 [25AP]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2710 [31MY]

——— restore legal rights for claimants under Holocaust-era insurance policies (see H.R. 2680), H1845 [18AP]

Intersex Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 815), H5985 [29NO]

Iran: 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), H2247 [10MY]

IRS: permit legally-married same-sex couples to amend their filing status outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4326), H6145 [5DE]

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

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H4173 [8AU]

——— recognize as America’s legitimate and democratic ally and condemn antisemitism (see H. Res. 92), H679 [2FE]

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]

John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship: establish to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around world (see H.R. 1150), H2743 [5JN]

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

King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H3208 [11JY]

Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1719), H1912 [20AP]

Lewis, John: tribute (see H. Res. 150), H866 [21FE]

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

LGBTQI+ Equality Day: designate (see H. Res. 558), H3151 [27JN]

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

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

Marine mammals: issue manatee semipostal stamp (see H.R. 3119), H4219 [1SE]

Medicaid: delay certain disproportionate share hospital payment reductions (see H.R. 2665), H2139 [5MY]

——— provide consistent standard of health care to incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 3860), H2812 [12JN]

——— provide for demonstration project for political subdivisions of States to provide medical assistance for expansion population (see H.R. 31), H98 [9JA]

——— streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see H.R. 4758), H4716 [27SE]

Medicare: clarify application of in-office ancillary services exception to physician self-referral prohibition for drugs (see H.R. 5526), H4379 [18SE]

——— expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 3876), H4223 [5SE]

——— improve access to diabetes outpatient self-management training services and require Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test virtual diabetes outpatient self-management training services (see H.R. 3842), H2935 [14JN]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 704), H5671 [9NO]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H1286 [14MR]

——— provide coverage for custom fabricated breast prostheses following mastectomy (see H.R. 4779), H4440 [20SE]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 33), H3208 [11JY]

——— provide coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services (see H.R. 4375), H3150 [27JN]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H4212 [29AU]

——— provide for coverage and payment of Alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency disorder treatment (see H.R. 4438), H3158 [30JN]

——— provide for coverage of cancer care planning and coordination (see H.R. 5183), H4180 [11AU]

——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H2314 [11MY]

Members of Congress: condemn calls from Members for expulsion of Palestinians from U.S. (see H. Res. 895), H6944 [13DE]

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]

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

NASCAR: anniversary (see H. Res. 139), H854 [17FE]

National Animal Rescue Day: designate (see H. Res. 751), H4910 [29SE]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 99), H738 [7FE]

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 831), H5229 [1NO]

National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see H.R. 727), H627 [1FE]

National Fall Prevention Awareness Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 67), H4456 [21SE]

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 Honor Our LGBT Elders Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 407), H2377 [16MY]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 765), H676 [2FE]

National Park Service: encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of National Park System (see H.R. 4561), H4502 [26SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2175 [9MY]

NIH: take certain steps to increase clinical trial diversity (see H.R. 3503), H2812 [12JN]

Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 5292), H4204 [25AU]

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 594), H3640 [17JY]

Older Americans Bill of Rights: establish to guarantee affordable health care, financial, and retirement security for seniors (see H. Res. 460), H2708 [31MY]

Orlando, FL: honor victims and survivors of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend law enforcement and first responders, and commit to address gun safety and mental health (see H. Res. 500), H2809 [12JN]

OSHA: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose violations of workplace safety regulations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide safe worksite (see H.R. 2998), H2116 [28AP]

——— issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H4028 [26JY]

Oswaldo Payá Way, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 1239), H968 [28FE]

Pamela Jane Rock Post Office Building, Melrose, FL: designate (see H.R. 3947), H3074 [21JN]

PCOS Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 678), H4263 [12SE]

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]

Postal Service: designate single, unique ZIP code for particular communities (see H.R. 860), H737 [7FE]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H4160 [1AU]

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]

Refugees: provide Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in U.S on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees (see H.R. 4352), H3142 [23JN]

Robert Guevara Post Office Building, Kissimmee, FL: designate (see H.R. 2908), H5654 [8NO]

Russia: impose sanctions to combat mass abduction of Ukrainian children to Russia and areas of Ukraine that are temporarily occupied by Russian forces (see H.R. 5800), H4952 [2OC]

Schools: require silent alarms in elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 4999), H4219 [1SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H868 [21FE]

——— protect system and improve benefits (see H.R. 4583), H3476 [12JY]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H1761 [17AP]

Specialist Justin Dean Coleman Memorial Post Office Building, Brooksville, FL: designate (see H.R. 1823), H5014 [13OC]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H3208 [11JY]

Syria: prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2503 [22MY]

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

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

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

——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 1277), H4265 [12SE]

——— make permanent 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2696), H1846 [18AP]

——— provide tax rate parity among all tobacco products (see H.R. 5715), H4988 [3OC]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1582), H3173 [6JY]

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

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 269), H1693 [30MR]

TSA: assist trafficking survivors who lack government issued identification in accessing air travel (see H.R. 5720), H5894 [15NO]

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

U.S. Commission on Hate Crimes: establish (see H.R. 4172), H5022 [17OC]

U.S. Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation: establish (see H. Con. Res. 44), H3074 [21JN]

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

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

——— prohibit contracting with persons that have business operations with Maduro regime (see H.R. 825), H679 [2FE]

——— 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]

Voting: allow individuals to vote in Federal elections during early voting period prior to date of election (see H.R. 1295), H4198 [22AU]

——— ensure voters in Federal elections do not wait in long lines to vote (see H.R. 5291), H4204 [25AU]

——— expand youth access to voting (see H.R. 5293), H4204 [25AU]

——— 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]

——— remove barriers to ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 5294), H4205 [25AU]

——— require inclusion of voter registration information with certain leases and vouchers for federally assisted rental housing and mortgage applications (see H.R. 5290), H4204 [25AU]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H4406 [19SE]

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

Women: authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies (see H.R. 3304), H2343 [15MY]

——— end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 3305), H2343 (see H.R. 3310), H2344 [15MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H576 [31JA]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H426 [26JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Argentina: condemn Argentine Israelite Mutual Association bombing in Buenos Aires in 1994, express condolences to families of victims, and support holding those responsible accountable (see H. Res. 600), H3700 [18JY]

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize emergency assistance for high value crop losses (see H.R. 4464), H3166 [3JY]

Dept. of Education: publish, in consultation with Depts. of HHS and Justice, annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings (see H.R. 2869), H1947 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: address health needs of cancer survivors through entire continuum of care, in order to improve survivorship and long-term health outcomes, and develop standard of care for cancer survivorship (see H.R. 4363), H3142 [23JN]

——— establish Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative (see H.R. 6038), H5043 [24OC]

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

Dept. of HUD: authorize insurance of certain mortgages to finance repairs and improvements to condominium projects (see H.R. 4465), H3166 [3JY]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 2918), H2049 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize and update Project Safe Childhood program to protect children from online predators (see H.R. 2661), H1759 [17AP]

Everglades National Park: realign L–29 at full Federal expense for Miccosukee Tribe to expand area for Tigertail camp residential area (see H.R. 6540), H6049 [30NO]

Firearms: prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 4637), H3575 [13JY]

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

Health: recognize infertility is widespread problem that affects populations of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, and genders (see H. Res. 345), H2118 [28AP]

Information technology: require large social media platforms to work with safety software so that children or parents may delegate permission to software to manage child’s online interactions, content, and account settings (see H.R. 5778), H4853 [28SE]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H832 [10FE]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY] (see H. Res. 438), H2546 [23MY]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 382), H2172 [9MY] (see H. Res. 438), H2546 [23MY]

Medicare: provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with family history of gene mutation and coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries to reduce risk of developing preventable cancer (see H.R. 1526), H1249 [9MR]

Pool and Spa Safety Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4313), H3109 [22JN] (see H.R. 5202), H4181 [11AU]

U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (see H.R. 4086), H2884 [13JN]

Venezuela: require certain actions to protect free, fair, and transparent elections (see H.R. 5670), H4456 [21SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: authorize emergency assistance for high value crop losses (H.R. 4464), H3166 [3JY]

Dept. of Education: publish, in consultation with Depts. of HHS and Justice, annual report on indicators of school crime and safety that includes data on school shootings (H.R. 2869), H1950 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: address health needs of cancer survivors through entire continuum of care, in order to improve survivorship and long-term health outcomes, and develop standard of care for cancer survivorship (H.R. 4363), H3145 [23JN]

——— establish Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative (H.R. 6038), H5044 [24OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and disseminate threat assessment regarding use of cyber harassment, including doxing, by terrorists and foreign malicious actors (H.R. 3547), H2460 [18MY]

Dept. of HUD: authorize insurance of certain mortgages to finance repairs and improvements to condominium projects (H.R. 4465), H3166 [3JY]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (H.R. 2918), H2051 [26AP]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize and update Project Safe Childhood program to protect children from online predators (H.R. 2661), H1760 [17AP]

Everglades National Park: realign L–29 at full Federal expense for Miccosukee Tribe to expand area for Tigertail camp residential area (H.R. 6540), H6051 [30NO]

Firearms: prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (H.R. 4637), H3577 [13JY]

Information technology: require large social media platforms to work with safety software so that children or parents may delegate permission to software to manage child’s online interactions, content, and account settings (H.R. 5778), H4855 [28SE]

Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (H.R. 987), H833 [10FE]

Medicare: 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 (H.R. 1526), H1251 [9MR]

Pool and Spa Safety Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4313), H3111 [22JN]

——— reauthorize (H.R. 5202), H4182 [11AU]

U.N.: extend mandate of Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (H.R. 4086), H2886 [13JN]

Venezuela: require certain actions to protect free, fair, and transparent elections (H.R. 5670), H4459 [21SE]

Letters

Parents Bill of Rights Act: Bruce Lesley, First Focus Campaign for Children Inc., H1365 [23MR]

Motions

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H4007, H4015 [26JY]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4368), H4509 [26SE]

Appropriations: making continuing and providing border security funding (H.R. 5525), H4891 [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), H6884 [13DE]

Broward County, FL: tribute to Urban League of Broward County, E809• [5SE]

Cancer Support Community (organization): tribute, E637• [6JY]

Courts: modify prohibition on recognition by U.S. courts of certain rights relating to certain marks, trade names, or commercial names (H.R. 1505), H5677 [13NO]

Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (H. Con. Res. 3), H176 [11JA]

Cuba: call for release of political prisoners, H5476–H5478 [7NO]

Dept. of Defense: address flooding damage at U.S. Military Academy, H3992 [26JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4570 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding to administer, implement, or enforce Executive order entitled ‘‘Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability’’, H4007 [26JY]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1364 [23MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 4367), H4646, H4671 [27SE]

——— Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding, H4646 [27SE]

——— prohibit funding for initiatives relative to law enforcement authority, prosecutorial discretion, transport and detention of illegal aliens, credible fear screening, and employment authorizations, H4671 [27SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4723 [28SE]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5246 [2NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs, H4001 [26JY]

——— Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion funding, H3997 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce coronavirus mask mandates, H4002 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to enforce Veterans Health Administration directive relative to coronavirus vaccine mandates, H4003, H4004 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to modify or remove any display of originial mission statement, H4005 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to submit beneficiary’s name to National Instant Criminal Background Check System list based on appointment of fiduciary, H3999, H4000 [26JY]

——— repeal restriction on use of funds and facilities for abortion care, H4007 [26JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H3976, H3978, H3980, H3992, H3993, H3994, H3995, H3997, H3999, H4000, H4001, H4002, H4003, H4004, H4005, H4006, H4007 [26JY]

——— prohibit funding to implement Executive orders relative to climate change, H4006 [26JY]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5894), H5742 [14NO]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4820), H5519 [7NO]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5069 [25OC]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4664), H5554 [8NO]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages, H6037, H6040, H6043 [30NO]

Hollywood, FL: anniversary of Liberia neighborhood, H6827 [12DE]

——— condemn shooting at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk and express condolences to families and victims, H2659 [30MY]

Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (Honoring Our PACT) Act: implementation funding, H2615 [25MY]

Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2270 [11MY]

Jewish American Heritage Month: observance (H. Res. 382), H2659 [30MY]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism and call on elected officials to identify and educate others on contributions of Jewish American community (H. Res. 382), H2659 [30MY]

Middle East: express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (H. Res. 771), H5059 [25OC]

——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 6126), H5301 [2NO]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: prohibit funding to implement advanced impaired driving technology motor vehicle safety standard, H5519 [7NO]

NATO: Security Investment Program funding, H3993, H3994 [26JY]

Pool and Spa Safety Act: reauthorize, H5554 [8NO]

Power resources: develop and issue plan to increase oil and gas production on Federal land in conjunction with drawdown from Strategic Petroleum Reserve (H.R. 21), H411 [26JA]

——— prohibit oil and gas leasing within Big Cypress National Preserve, H411 [26JA]

Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2615 [25MY]

——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), consideration (H. Res. 456), H2678 [31MY]

Socialism: denounce (H. Con. Res. 9), H639 [2FE]

Votes: position on missed, H1740• [17AP], E706• [24JY], E1212• [12DE]

Statements

Tribute to Robert M. (Mike) Williams: by, H4022 [26JY]

Tributes

Gilbert-Gould, Judy, H2508 [23MY], E512• [1JN]

Jones, Carolyn W., E1121• [21NO]

Rich, Nan, E1120• [21NO]

Snipes, Brenda C., H5649 [8NO]

Williams, Evelyn Dixon, E521• [5JN]

Williams, Mike, H3129 [23JN]