WILSON, JOE (a Representative from South Carolina)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3472 [12JY]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4365), H4590, H4592 [27SE]
Appointments
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, H247 [20JA]
Committee to escort Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi into House Chamber, H3095 [22JN]
Committee to escort Israeli President Isaac Herzog into House Chamber, H3703 [19JY]
Committee to escort South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol into House Chamber, H2053 [27AP]
Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]
Articles and editorials
About That ‘Record’ Defense Budget (excerpt), Wall Street Journal, H1308 [22MR]
Biden Freezes Alaskan Oil (excerpt), Wall Street Journal, H4238 [12SE]
Top Myths About US Aid to Ukraine, Luke Coffey, Hudson Institute (excerpt), H4417 [20SE]
U.S. Should Not Cut Military Aid to Ukraine, Mark J. Duffy, Charleston (SC) Post and Courier, E332• [19AP]
Why Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Russia, Should Live in Freedom, Washington (DC) Post, E335• [19AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H97 [9JA]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H4182 [11AU]
——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H98 [9JA]
Abraham Accords: encourage further deepening and broadening on occassion of third anniversary of signing to continue building bridges towards lasting peace (see H. Res. 701), H4952 [2OC]
Afghanistan: support people, condemn human rights violations and specific targeting of women, girls, and members of religious and ethnic minorities, and support Afghans who assisted in U.S. mission in Afghanistan (see H. Res. 616), H4030 [26JY]
Agent Raul H. Gonzalez, Jr., Memorial Post Office, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 412), H430 [26JA]
AID: authorize appropriations for certain cooperative projects among U.S., Israel, and developing countries (see H.R. 3907), H2778 [7JN]
Air Force: provide training to Israeli Air Force on operation of KC–46 aircraft (see H.R. 1218), H2314 [11MY]
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 2752), H1907 [20AP]
Armed Forces: increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 2537), H2052 [26AP]
——— provide that members and spouses have same rights regarding receipt of firearms at location of any duty station (see H.R. 341), H325 [25JA]
Belarus: condemn political repression by Lukashenka regime, call for release of political prisoners, and promote free and fair elections (see H. Res. 441), H2596 [24MY]
Burma: call for U.N. Security Council to impose arms embargo against military (see H. Res. 85), H628 [1FE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: prohibit funding to install permanent fencing (see H.R. 5974), H5177 [26OC]
Children and youth: acknowledge that unborn children are legal and constitutional persons who are entitled to equal protection of laws (see H. Res. 464), H2741 [5JN]
——— prohibit gender transition procedures on minors (see H.R. 3328), H2345 [15MY]
——— protect victims of online child sexual abuse (see H.R. 2732), H5365 [2NO]
China: support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2766), H2782 [7JN]
Colleges and universities: condemn support of certain terrorist organizations at institutions of higher education, which may lead to creation of hostile environment for Jewish students, faculty, and staff (see H. Res. 798), H5032 [19OC]
——— require additional foreign gifts reporting for institutions of higher education, certain staff and faculty, and foreign investments within endowments (see H.R. 5933), H4998 [11OC]
Commission To Study Acts of Antisemitism in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 6578), H6110 [4DE]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1209), H914 [27FE]
Credit: expand definition of active duty military consumer for purposes of certain credit monitoring requirements (see H.R. 1521), H5022 [17OC]
Crime: condemn recent attacks on pro-life facilities (see H. Con. Res. 3), H107 [9JA]
——— prohibit foreign officials from demanding bribes (see H.R. 4696), H3698 [18JY]
——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 2584), H4459 [21SE]
Czech Republic: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 749), H4910 [29SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H2709 [31MY]
——— ensure certain types of milk are offered under school lunch program (see H.R. 819), H2642 [25MY]
——— ensure that all dogs entering U.S. do not pose health risk (see H.R. 1184), H2935 [14JN]
——— extend feral swine eradication and control pilot program (see H.R. 714), H683 [2FE]
Dept. of Defense: establish Baltic Security Initiative (see H.R. 2922), H2791 [9JN]
——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services (see H.R. 1297), H2598 [24MY]
——— prohibit transfer or release of individuals detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to U.S. (see H.R. 143), H103 [9JA]
——— provide Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine (see H. Res. 488), H2788 [9JN]
——— submit report on effects on national security of surveillance conducted by China via high-altitude surveillance balloon shot down in U.S. airspace (see H.R. 6625), H6207 [6DE]
Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 88), H4222 [5SE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (see H.J. Res. 45), H1464 [27MR]
——— prohibit Federal funding to institutions of higher education unless it has banned use of TikTok on electronic devices (see H.R. 231), H239 [13JA]
——— prohibit institutions of higher education from mandating coronavirus vaccines for students or staff (see H.R. 5634), H4455 [21SE]
——— prohibit institutions of higher education that authorize antisemitic events on campus from participating in Federal student loan and grant programs (see H.R. 3773), H2707 [31MY]
——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 2451), H2935 [14JN]
——— provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1046 [1MR]
——— reauthorize grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 6516), H6048 [30NO]
——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 2957), H2084 [27AP]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule titled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products’’ (see H.R. 1640), H1330 [22MR]
——— withdraw proposed rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Water Heaters’’ (see H.R. 5654), H4455 [21SE]
Dept. of HHS: carry out national project to prevent and cure Parkinson’s disease to be known as National Parkinson’s Project (see H.R. 2365), H2935 [14JN]
——— eliminate consideration of income of organ recipients in providing reimbursement of expenses to donating individuals (see H.R. 6020), H6051 [30NO]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H4198 [22AU]
——— provide for research and improvement of cardiovascular health among U.S. South Asian population (see H.R. 4914), H4029 [26JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: improve collection of intelligence relative to activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries (see H.R. 597), H489 [27JA]
——— require President to suspend entry of aliens into U.S. when average number of ‘‘encounters’’ exceeds certain number (see H.R. 2737), H1906 [20AP]
Dept. of HUD: ensure that residents of covered federally assisted rental housing may lawfully possess firearms (see H.R. 4860), H3949 [25JY]
Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— raise mandatory minimum of years of imprisonment for engaging in trafficking of any person under age of 18 (see H.R. 5501), H5731 [13NO]
——— report to Congress how U.S. taxpayer funded research has benefited China (see H.R. 551), H426 [26JA]
——— require accounting of assets taken from certain foreign citizens by their government and forfeited to U.S. and call for return of such assets to citizens (see H.R. 137), H2992 [20JN]
Dept. of Labor: clarify treatment of two or more employers as joint employers under National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 2826), H1945 [25AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H–2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the U.S.’’ (see H.J. Res. 59), H1947 [25AP]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H917 [27FE]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause’s Religious Exemption Rule’’ (see H.J. Res. 61), H2665 [30MY]
Dept. of State: authorize to negotiate regional immigration agreements (see H.R. 1690), H2051 [26AP]
——— declassify and publish materials relating to Afghanistan withdrawal (see H.R. 5006), H4199 [22AU]
——— designate Russian-based PMC Wagner Group as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 506), H323 [25JA]
——— establish position of Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3099), H2247 [10MY]
——— impose sanctions relative to illicit captagon trafficking (see H.R. 4681), H5467 [6NO]
——— notify U.S. citizens regarding passport expiration and renewal (see H.R. 5129), H4188 [15AU]
——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H2958 [15JN]
——— report on corruption in foreign countries, assign tiered classifications based on efforts to combat corruption, and impose sanctions on certain nationals under Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (see H.R. 457), H276 [24JA]
——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (see H.R. 533), H856 [17FE]
——— waive passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid foreign country suffering from natural disaster (see H.R. 5620), H4454 [21SE]
Dept. of the Interior: reinstate all approvals or orders to establish and administer Coastal Plain of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil and gas leasing program (see H.R. 6285), H5904 [21NO]
Dept. of the Treasury: deter foreign financial institutions from providing banking services for benefit of foreign terrorist organizations and from facilitating or promoting payments for acts of terrorism (see H.R. 1408), H1148 [7MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: eliminate delimiting dates under educational assistance programs (see H.R. 6300), H5651 [8NO]
——— expand set of individuals eligible to transfer Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to eligible dependents (see H.R. 6294), H5650 [8NO]
——— modify information technology systems to provide for automatic processing of claims for certain temporary disability ratings (see H.R. 196), H4349 [14SE]
——— modify personnel action procedures (see H.R. 4278), H4350 [14SE]
Discrimination: codify effect of Executive order relative to combating race and sex stereotyping and prohibit Federal funding to carry out certain diversity, equity, and inclusion Executive orders (see H.R. 2712), H1885 [19AP]
Diseases and disorders: eliminate coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs (see H.R. 497), H322 [25JA]
——— prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H2174 [9MY]
District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Revised Criminal Code Act (see H.J. Res. 26), H679 [2FE]
——— disapprove law enacting certain justice reforms that limit police powers (see H.J. Res. 42), H1249 [9MR]
Drugs: disrupt international fentanyl supply chain (see H.R. 3205), H2351 [15MY]
——— reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H233 [12JA]
Ecology and environment: prohibit funding for Justice40 Initiative or American Climate Corps (see H.R. 6215), H5654 [8NO]
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), H1725 [13AP]
FCC: allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see H.R. 2380), H1640 [29MR]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H2503 [22MY]
——— establish time-limited conditional approval pathway, subject to specific obligations, for certain drugs and biological products (see H.R. 4408), H6742 [7DE]
——— improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and limiting dispensing of drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 427), H7000 [19DE]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from banning gas-burning stoves (see H.R. 263), H246 [17JA] (see H.R. 337), H233 [12JA]
——— provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 277), H202 [11JA]
Financial institutions: prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs (see H.R. 2743), H1907 [20AP]
Firearms: ban imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce (see H.R. 385), H243 [17JA]
——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H99 [9JA]
——— remove short-barreled shotguns from definition of firearms for purposes of National Firearms Act (see H.R. 151), H103 [9JA]
——— remove silencers from definition of firearms relative to taxation, registration, and transfer laws (see H.R. 152), H103 [9JA]
Foreign aid: enhance mental health and psychosocial support within U.S. development and humanitarian assistance programs (see H.R. 1570), H1279 [10MR]
Foreign policy: disapprove waiver of sanctions on Iran relative to nuclear missile program (see H. Res. 739), H4855 [28SE]
——— prohibit certain foreign countries from purchasing or leasing property near sensitive sites (see H.R. 558), H427 [26JA]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of Russian claims of sovereignty over any portion of sovereign territory of Ukraine (see H.R. 294), H630 [1FE]
Foreign trade: develop strategies and options to prevent export to Iran of certain technologies relative to unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 1809), H1464 [27MR]
——— ensure goods made with child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market and counter control of strategic metals and minerals by China (see H.R. 4443), H3702 [18JY]
Germany: reaffirm German-American friendship and cooperation initiative (see H. Res. 896), H6082 [1DE]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn attack on Israel and taking of hostages and demand release of all hostages (see H. Res. 793), H5232 [1NO]
Health: exempt sunscreen from over-the-counter medication bans in schools, encourage community and youth-related entities to provide access to sunscreen and sun-protective clothing, and teach sun-safe behaviors (see H. Res. 365), H4188 [15AU]
——— 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), H2315 [11MY]
House Rules: prohibit Members, officers, and employees from serving on board of directors of entity which receives funding from, or is affiliated with or controlled by Chinese Communist Party United Front Work Dept. (see H. Res. 207), H1206 [8MR]
IMF: prohibit U.S. representatives from voting for any Special Drawing Rights allocations, quota increases, or policy modifications that would benefit certain countries (see H.R. 6502), H5982 [29NO]
Immigration: establish certain funds to construct and maintain physical barriers along southern U.S. border and award grants to certain organizations addressing fentanyl crisis (see H.R. 4904), H4028 [26JY]
——— extend admission to Guam or Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers (see H.R. 1760), H2935 [14JN]
Information technology: require publicly available information relating to sanctions be user-friendly and consolidated on publicly accessible website (see H.R. 1132), H865 [21FE]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H4218 [1SE]
——— require health plans to provide coverage for prostate cancer screenings without imposition of cost-sharing requirements (see H.R. 1826), H4459 [21SE]
——— require out-of-network coverage for qualified individuals diagnosed with rare pediatric disease participating in approved clinical trials (see H.R. 5647), H5938 [28NO]
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), H4173 [8AU]
——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 492), H2788 [9JN]
——— declare U.S. policy that it is not acceptable for Iran to have nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 559), H3151 [27JN]
——— freeze certain Iranian funds held in Qatar involved in hostage deal between U.S. and Iran (see H.R. 5961), H5015 [16OC]
——— impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]
——— impose sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 589), H488 [27JA]
——— impose sanctions on countries, individuals, and entities engaging in efforts to acquire, possess, develop, transport, transfer, or deploy Iranian missiles and related goods and technology (see H.R. 3152), H2171 [9MY]
——— impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that support or conduct certain transactions with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps or other sanctioned persons (see H.R. 3095), H2175 [9MY]
——— provide congressional review of actions to terminate or waive imposed sanctions (see H.R. 4691), H3640 [17JY]
——— provide for application of sanctions relative to Mahan Air (see H.R. 3020), H2117 [28AP]
——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]
——— recognize right of Iranian people to establish democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic and condemn state-sponsored terrorism and human rights violations (see H. Res. 100), H738 [7FE]
Israel: authorize funding for bilateral cooperative program with Israel for development of health technologies (see H.R. 4076), H2884 [13JN]
——— mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H5546 [7NO]
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]
——— condemn antisemitism on university campuses and specific testimony of university presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) hearing (see H. Res. 927), H6944 [13DE]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions relative to support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine (see H.R. 5532), H4380 [18SE]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Res. 318), H2139 [5MY]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 36), H238 [13JA]
Labor unions: extend certain free choice protections relative to labor organization participation to independent contractors, franchisees, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking flexible work options (see H.R. 2700), H1885 [19AP]
LGBTQI+: prohibit taxpayer-funded gender transition procedures (see H.R. 3329), H2345 [15MY]
Lujan Grisham, Michelle: condemn actions of Governor of New Mexico for subverting Second Amendment to Constitution and depriving citizens of New Mexico of their right to bear arms (see H. Res. 684), H4384 [18SE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2547 [23MY]
——— prohibit funding to close or realign Recruit Depot located at Parris Island, SC (see H.R. 473), H277 [24JA]
Medicare: coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common repiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coronavirus (see H.R. 1770), H4349 [14SE]
——— exempt qualifying physicians from prior authorization requirements under Medicare Advantage plans (see H.R. 4968), H4464 [22SE]
——— 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 of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H4716 [27SE]
——— repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 977), H4463 [22SE]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H107 [9JA]
Mercury 13: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of historic accomplishments in astronaut testing, gender equity, and important example of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H.R. 4682), H6816 [11DE]
Middle East: evaluate and disrupt financing to Hamas (terrorist organization) and prohibit exchange stabilization fund from being used to deal in IMF Special Drawing Rights from state sponsors of terrorism (see H.R. 6322), H5731 [13NO]
——— express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (see H. Res. 768), H4993 [10OC] (see H. Res. 771), H4998 [11OC]
——— making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 6126), H5227 [1NO]
——— reaffirm Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 888), H5938 [28NO]
Millennium Challenge Corp.: anniversary (see H. Res. 880), H5899 [17NO]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 384), H2245 [10MY]
Nancy Yount Childs Post Office Building, Surfside Beach, SC: designate (see H.R. 6188), H5362 [2NO]
National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4499 [26SE]
National Education Association: impose certain requirements (see H.R. 4705), H3953 [25JY]
——— repeal Federal charter (see H.R. 4595), H3573 [13JY]
National Energy Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 758), H4986 [3OC]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2599 [24MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 375), H2315 [11MY]
National Organ Transplant Act: clarify definition of valuable consideration and clarify that pilot programs that honor and promote organ donation do not violate that Act (see H.R. 4343), H3141 [23JN]
National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 51), H251 [20JA]
Northern Ireland: support full implementation of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and express hope for continued success of peace process on anniversary of Belfast/Good Friday Agreement (see H. Res. 33), H234 [12JA]
Palestinians: make ineligible for visas, admission, or parole into U.S., aliens that are holders of passports issued by Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 5959), H5023 [17OC]
Pensions: clarify application of prudence and exclusive purpose duties to exercise of shareholder rights (see H.R. 5337), H4299 [13SE]
Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H5016 [16OC]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1116 [3MR]
Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 681), H2174 [9MY]
Russia: amend certain authorities relating to human rights violations and abuses in Ukraine (see H.R. 2885), H2430 [17MY]
——— call for immediate release of Evan Gershkovich (see H. Res. 377), H2351 [15MY]
——— call for immediate release of U.S. citizen, Paul Whelan, being detained on espionage allegations (see H. Res. 272), H2351 [15MY]
——— condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Res. 149), H5468 [6NO]
——— condemn unjust and arbitrary detention of opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has stood up in defense of democracy, rule of law, and free and fair elections (see H. Con. Res. 27), H1409 [23MR]
——— counter influence and aggression in Ukraine (see H.R. 535), H426 [26JA]
——— designate as state sponsor of terrorism (see H.R. 3979), H2787 [9JN]
——— 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), H4854 [28SE]
——— prohibit importation of Russian energy products produced at refineries outside Russia (see H.R. 6417), H5892 [15NO]
——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 534), H426 [26JA]
——— recognize actions in Ukraine as genocide (see H. Res. 154), H875 [24FE]
Schools: prohibit Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from China (see H.R. 6816), H6984 [14DE]
Slovak Republic: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 749), H4910 [29SE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H2961 [15JN]
Southeast Crescent Regional Commission: reauthorize (see H.R. 5899), H4989 [6OC]
Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine: call on President to support creation (see H. Res. 81), H577 [31JA]
Supreme Court: amend laws relative to concealment, removal, or mutilation of opinion or draft opinion (see H.R. 441), H250 [20JA]
——— constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H106 [9JA]
Syria: provide for limitations on general license authorities under Syria Sanctions Regulations (see H.R. 4847), H3948 [25JY]
Taiwan: importance of unified transatlantic role in deterring Chinese Communist Party from disrupting peace and stability in Taiwan Strait (see H. Res. 352), H2126 [2MY]
——— resume normal diplomatic relations, negotiate bilateral free trade agreement, and support membership in international organizations (see H. Con. Res. 10), H917 [27FE]
Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H426 [26JA]
——— allow married couples to apply student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse (see H.R. 5920), H5654 [8NO]
——— impose certain tax penalties in connection with invasion of Ukraine and use revenues for Ukraine reconstruction fund (see H.R. 6416), H5891 [15NO]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 2539), H4459 [21SE]
Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H6740 [7DE]
Time: allow States to observe year-round daylight saving time (see H.R. 1561), H1279 [10MR]
Tlaib, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 772), H5108 [25OC] (see H. Res. 845), H5546 [7NO]
Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5856), H4910 [29SE]
Tunisia: recognize leadership in Arab Spring movement and urge upholding of democratic principles and norms (see H. Res. 613), H3950 [25JY]
U.N.: pursue all appropriate steps with allies, partners, and other countries to limit, suspend, or terminate rights and privileges that Russia exercises in Security Council and other U.N. organizations (see H. Res. 267), H1693 [30MR]
Ukraine: support people of Ukraine in fight against Russian aggression, support independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity within its recognized borders and waters, and call for justice for all Russian war crimes (see H. Res. 41), H243 [17JA] (see H. Res. 227), H1297 [17MR]
Unemployment: require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work (see H.R. 5967), H6944 [13DE]
United Kingdom: exempt from certain Arms Export Control Act requirements relative to trilateral security partnership between Australia, United Kingdom, and U.S. (see H.R. 4715), H4034 [26JY]
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), H1761 [17AP]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
WHO: direct President to withdraw U.S. (see H.R. 79), H2598 [24MY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H683 [2FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: expand school choice opportunities for children of active duty members by allowing use of tax-free Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts on homeschooling expenses (see H.R. 539), H426 [26JA]
Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 932), H6941 [13DE]
Capitol Building and Grounds: direct Fine Arts Board to obtain bust of Volodymyr Zelensky for display in House wing of U.S. Capitol (see H. Res. 10), H107 [9JA]
CNN: condemn for utilizing images from imbedded photojournalist with prior knowledge of October 7th attack on Israel (see H. Res. 930), H6860 [12DE]
Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H1437 [24MR]
Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1819), H1526 [28MR]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote foreign political agenda (see H.R. 1819), H1526 [28MR]
Dept. of Labor: modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (see H.R. 3308), H2344 [15MY]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for information on individuals or entities engaged in activities that violate U.S. or U.N. sanctions under Rewards for Justice Program (see H.R. 4234), H3069 [21JN]
——— determine whether Vladimir Kara-Murza is being detained wrongfully abroad for purposes of Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (see H.R. 5671), H4456 [21SE]
——— review whether certain Iranian officials are eligible for entry into U.S. (see H.R. 869), H780 [8FE]
——— submit report to Congress on sanctions under Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (see H.R. 5826), H4855 [28SE]
Foreign policy: authorize seizure and forfeiture of assets of Russian kleptocrats (see H.R. 6491), H5936 [28NO]
Iran: require President to make determination relative to application of sanctions on certain Iranian officials (see H.R. 3035), H2118 [28AP]
Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2712 [1JN]
Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H914 [27FE]
Public buildings: prohibit any regulations on singing of National Anthem on any Federal property (see H.R. 4003), H2806 [12JN]
Russia: respond to threat posed by Russian deployment of tactical nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 562), H3151 [27JN]
Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]
——— prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (see H.R. 3202), H2307 [11MY]
Taxation: provide refundable tax credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs and who are not reimbursed by any other entity (see H.R. 6171), H5361 [2NO]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H854 [17FE]
U.S. Agency for Global Media: prohibit certain funding made available relative to provision of open platform for China (see H.R. 315), H232 [12JA]
Ukraine: 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. 322), H1948 [25AP] (see H. Res. 332), H2049 [26AP]
Vietnamese Conflict: approve anniversary celebration of homecoming of U.S. POW from Vietnam and recognize their service and sacrifices (see H. Res. 397), H2347 [15MY]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Armed Forces: expand school choice opportunities for children of active duty members by allowing use of tax-free Coverdell Educational Savings Accounts on homeschooling expenses (H.R. 539), H429 [26JA]
Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (H.R. 1777), H1438 [24MR]
Dept. of Education: require disclosures of foreign donations, contracts, or gifts by institutions of higher education (H.R. 1819), H1528 [28MR]
Dept. of Justice: limit exemption from foreign agent registration requirements for persons engaging in activities in furtherance of certain bona fide pursuits to activities which do not promote foreign political agenda (H.R. 1819), H1528 [28MR]
Dept. of Labor: modify implementation of adverse effect wage rate for H–2A nonimmigrants (H.R. 3308), H2348 [15MY]
Dept. of State: authorize rewards for information on individuals or entities engaged in activities that violate U.S. or U.N. sanctions under Rewards for Justice Program (H.R. 4234), H3072 [21JN]
——— determine whether Vladimir Kara-Murza is being detained wrongfully abroad for purposes of Robinson Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (H.R. 5671), H4459 [21SE]
——— review whether certain Iranian officials are eligible for entry into U.S. (H.R. 869), H781 [8FE]
——— submit report to Congress on sanctions under Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act (H.R. 5826), H4857 [28SE]
Foreign policy: authorize seizure and forfeiture of assets of Russian kleptocrats (H.R. 6491), H5937 [28NO]
Iran: require President to make determination relative to application of sanctions on certain Iranian officials (H.R. 3035), H2120 [28AP]
Israel: modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (H.R. 3792), H2713 [1JN]
Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (H.R. 1200), H916 [27FE]
Public buildings: prohibit any regulations on singing of National Anthem on any Federal property (H.R. 4003), H2809 [12JN]
Syria: prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (H.R. 3202), H2311 [11MY]
Taxation: provide refundable tax credit to individuals who donate certain life-saving organs and who are not reimbursed by any other entity (H.R. 6171), H5363 [2NO]
U.S. Agency for Global Media: prohibit certain funding made available relative to provision of open platform for China (H.R. 315), H234 [12JA]
Letters
Express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes in Turkey and Syria: Representative McCaul, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H888 [27FE]
——— Representative McHenry, Committee on Financial Services (House), H888 [27FE]
Newsletters
Can This Man Save the Country From Biden Bankruptcy? Committee To Unleash Prosperity (organization), E868• [20SE]
Obituaries
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: Guardian (publicaton), E320• [17AP]
Grossman, Bernard E.: Legacy.com (Internet site), E315• [17AP]
House, Colleen M.: Detroit (MI) News, E94• [6FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H51 [9JA], H258 [24JA], H348 [26JA], H688 [6FE], H924 [28FE], H1307 [22MR], H1444 [27MR], H1473 [28MR], H2320 [15MY], H2716 [5JN], H3001 [21JN], H3182 [11JY], H3618 [17JY], H4275 [13SE], H4940 [2OC], H5003 [12OC], H6874 [13DE]
Remarks
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, H4275 [13SE]
Bangladesh: anniversary of U.S.-Bangladesh bilateral relations, E276• [29MR]
——— commend for providing safety to Rohingya refugees displaced from Burma, E681• [17JY]
Biden, President: decision to remove troops from Afghanistan, H1444 [27MR]
——— develop and submit report to Congress on strategy for U.S. involvement in Ukraine, H3516 [13JY]
——— evaluation of administration, H688 [6FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to economy, H589 [1FE], H1732 [17AP], H2511 [23MY], H3182 [11JY], H3907 [25JY], H4962 [3OC], H5480 [7NO], H5656 [9NO], H5880 [15NO]
——— evaluation of administration relative to energy policy, H1473 [28MR], H4238 [12SE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H292 [25JA], H2257 [11MY], E93• [6FE], E629• [30JN]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Iran, H3001 [21JN], E96• [6FE]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine, H1335 [23MR]
Budget: deficit, H1122 [7MR]
Budney, Michael: Executive Office of the President Meritorious Presidential Rank Award recipient, E1134• [28NO]
Bulgaria: anniversary of diplomatic relations, E865• [20SE]
——— negotiations to sell nuclear reactors and other critical equipment to Ukraine, E662• [12JY]
——— political reform, H2774 [7JN]
——— U.S. policy, E662• [12JY]
Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: funding, H4760 [28SE]
——— tribute to congressional delegation trip to Armenia, H5932 [28NO]
——— tribute to congressional delegation trip to Czech Republic, E194• [8MR]
——— tribute to congressional delegation trip to Germany, Poland, and Ukraine, H2144 [9MY]
——— tribute to congressional delegation trip to Italy, E198• [8MR]
Committee on Armed Services (House): hearing on irregularity in strategic basing process for U.S. Space Command, E906• [28SE]
Congress: accomplishments of 118th Congress, H1772 [18AP], H3494 [13JY], H4471 [26SE]
CPSC: prohibit use of Federal funds to ban gas stoves (H.R. 1615), H2901 [14JN]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of State Partnership Program, E732• [27JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3512, H3513, H3516, H3518, H3545 [13JY], H3618 [17JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), conference report, H6955 [14DE]
——— establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (H.R. 1777), H2167, H2169 [9MY], E435• [15MY]
——— making supplemental appropriations for Ukraine security assistance in response to Russian invasion, H6845 [12DE]
——— making supplemental appropriations for Ukraine security assistance in response to Russian invasion (H.R. 5692), H4825 [28SE]
——— prohibit sale of cluster munitions or cluster munitions technology to Ukraine, H3545 [13JY]
——— prohibit security assistance to Ukraine funding, H3512, H3513 [13JY]
Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), H1540 [29MR]
Dept. of Energy: prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule titled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products’’ (H.R. 1640), H2901 [14JN]
——— prohibit Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility funding, H5112 [26OC]
Dept. of State: prohibit funding to initiate drawdown and delivery of defense articles and services from Dept. of Defense stocks to Ukraine, H4774 [28SE]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4665), H4760, H4772, H4774 [28SE]
Drugs: reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (H.R. 335), H2320 [15MY]
Economy: address growing inflation, H258 [24JA], H924 [28FE], H3219 [12JY], H5999 [30NO], H6156 [6DE], H6875 [13DE]
Employment: importance of job creation, H746 [8FE]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4394), H5067 [25OC], H5112 [26OC]
European Union: commend support for Ukraine during ongoing Russian military invasion, E88• [2FE]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of executive branch shall have no force or effect unless joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 277), H2820 [13JN]
Ferencz, Benjamin B.: award Congressional Gold Medal, E320 [17AP]
Foreign policy: assess status of war on terrorism, H6803 [11DE]
——— condemn and oppose aggressive foreign policies of Russia, Iran, and China, E959• [12OC]
Fox News Network, LLC: analysis of security footage by Tucker Carlson relative to January 6, 2021, attack on U.S. Capitol, H1122 [7MR]
Germany: decision to supply Ukraine with Leopard 2 tanks to defend against Russian military invasion, E51• [25JA]
Goldwater, Barry: anniversary of National Draft Goldwater for President Rally, H2984 [20JN]
Hossino, Omar and Leen: tribute to birth of child, E817• [8SE]
Hurricanes: ensure preparedness for start of season, E533• [7JN]
Immigration: prohibit use of public elementary, secondary, and post-secondary school facilities to provide shelter for unlawfully present aliens (H.R. 3941), H3649 [18JY]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), H2559 [24MY], H6803 [11DE], H6827 [12DE]
Iran: impose sanctions relative to nuclear program, H2794 [12JN]
——— U.S. policy, H349 [26JA]
Iraq: terminate national emergency relative to Development Fund for Iraq and Iraqi petroleum and petroleum products (H.J. Res. 71), H3666, H3667 [18JY]
Israel: express and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Israel relationship, H2167, H2169 [9MY], E435• [15MY]
——— independence anniversary, H2167, H2169 [9MY], E435• [15MY]
Jews: condemn antisemitism on university campuses and specific testimony of university presidents at Committee on Education and the Workforce (House) hearing (H. Res. 927), H6909 [13DE]
Journal: question of approval, H258 [24JA], H494 [30JA], H688 [6FE], H1731 [17AP], H2181 [10MY], H3182 [11JY], H3618 [17JY], H3905 [25JY], H4470 [26SE], H4940 [2OC]
Korea, Republic of: anniversary of Mutual Defense Treaty with U.S. and reaffirmation of commitment to friendship and cooperation, E383• [28AP]
——— recognize anniversary of Korean War Armistice and reaffirm importance of U.S.-Korea alliance, E690• [18JY]
Malley, Robert: call for resignation as Special Envoy for Iran, E96• [6FE]
Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces, E995• [19OC]
——— express support for Israel as it defends itself against barbaric war launched by Hamas (terrorist organization) and other terrorists (H. Res. 771), H5056 [25OC]
Midlands Technical College: tribute to Building Construction Technology Team, E13• [10JA]
Milei, Javier: tribute to election as President of Argentina, E1233• [14DE]
Modi, Narendra: U.S. visit by Indian Prime Minister, H2749 [6JN]
National Police Week: observance, H2387 [17MY]
NATO: tribute to NATO Parliamentary Assembly, E964• [12OC]
NATO Parliamentary Assembly: report on Spring session in Luxembourg, H2484 [22MY]
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: tribute to parliamentary assembly elected officials, E674• [13JY]
Peña Palacios, Santiago: tribute to election as President of Paraguay, E495• [25MY]
Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H4356 [18SE]
Point of order, H1731 [17AP]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), H1473 [28MR], H4356 [18SE], H5067 [25OC]
Public debt: extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 2811), H2182 [10MY], H2511 [23MY]
——— extend public debt ceiling limit, reduce Federal spending, and promote economic growth (H.R. 3746), H2669 [31MY], H3219 [12JY]
Putin, Vladimir: express that Russian President is war criminal, E959• [12OC]
Republican Party: national agenda, H120 [10JA], H164 [11JA], H494 [30JA]
Rivera, Ron: United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO) Achievement Award recipient, E263• [27MR]
Russia: call for immediate release of Vladimir Kara-Murza, E335• [19AP]
——— condemn and oppose unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine, H886 [27FE], H1160 [8MR], H4390 [19SE], E332• [19AP], E408• [9MY]
Serbia: tribute to Statehood Day, E115• [10FE]
South Carolina: tribute to business climate, H1920 [25AP]
——— tribute to South Carolina Constitutional Officers, E16• [11JA]
Syria: direct President to remove Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 21), H1175 [8MR]
——— express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (H. Res. 132), H886, H887, H889, H890 [27FE]
——— prohibit any official action to recognize or normalize relations with any Government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad (H.R. 3202), E888• [26SE]
——— terminate national emergency relative to certain economic and trade sanctions imposed on Syrian government (H.J. Res. 79), H3668, H3670 [18JY]
——— tribute to Druze religious leaders for protests against regime of Bashar al-Assad, E888• [26SE]
Tlaib, Representative: censure (H. Res. 845), H5500 [7NO]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (H. Res. 132), H886, H887, H889, H890 [27FE]
Ukraine: ensure President complies with certain Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act requirements relative to loans or leases of equipment, H3518 [13JY]
——— security assistance in response to Russian invasion, H4772 [28SE], H4955 [3OC]
United Service Organizations, Inc. (USO): tribute to Service Members of the Year award recipients, E263• [27MR]
Votes: correction, E706• [24JY]
——— position on missed, E566• [14JN]
West Columbia, SC: anniversary of Greater St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, E886• [26SE]
Westinghouse Electric Co., LLC: signing of memorandum of understanding to deploy reactors to Kozloduy Nuclear Power Plant in Bulgaria, E283• [30MR]
World Refugee Day: observance, E681• [17JY]
Yemen: terminate national emergency relative to blocking property of persons threatening peace, security, or stability of Yemen (H.J. Res. 74), H3664, H3666 [18JY]
Statements
Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations With Bulgaria: Dept. of State, E865• [20SE]
Tributes
Beasley, David, E191• [7MR]
Caruso, Gustavo, H5944 [29NO]
Ellsworth, Mary D. Lee, H2484 [22MY]
Fearrington, Thomas, E311• [17AP]
Fitzpatrick, Matt, H1732 [17AP]
Floyd, Eddie, H3618 [17JY]
Fraser, Simon, H1732 [17AP]
Grossman, Bernard E., E315• [17AP]
Hardaway, Lynette (Diamond), H120 [10JA]
House, Colleen M., E94• [6FE]
Johnson, Speaker Mike, H5109 [26OC]
Kennedy, Drew, H1218 [9MR]
Kissinger, Henry A., H5999 [30NO]
Koon, Jay, H2387 [17MY]
Leonard, Lindsay, H1732 [17AP]
MacVean, Stuart, H4042 [27JY]
McCarthy, Speaker, H2716 [5JN]
McKay, Dave, H1732 [17AP]
Moylan, Delegate, H120 [10JA]
Myers, Stanley L., H4940 [2OC]
Panayotov, Georgi, H1160 [8MR]
Peck, Harold (Hal), E151• [27FE]
Ravenel, Arthur, Jr., E45• [24JA]
Richbourg, Andrew (Bear), H2387 [17MY]
Ruthven, Martha, H1958• [26AP]
Scott, Senator Tim, H5715 [13NO]
Sinha, Kaushal, H6119 [5DE]
Thomas, Byron, H5656 [9NO]
Wilmot, Steve, H1732 [17AP]
Wilson, Houston Z., H2749 [6JN]