ZINKE, RYAN K. (a Representative from Montana)
Amendments
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H3995, H4007 [26JY]
Appointments
Congressional-Executive Commission on China, H859 [21FE]
Articles and editorials
Arabella’s Long War—‘‘Keep it in the Ground,’’ Hayden Ludmig, Capital Research Center (organization), H137 [10JA]
Arabella’s Long War—Web of ‘‘Pop-Up’’ Groups, Hayden Ludmig, Capital Research Center (organization), H136 [10JA]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H2743 [5JN]
Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal collectively to Buffalo Soldier regiments, authorized by Congress in 1866, in recognition of superior, dedicated, and vital service (see H.R. 1222), H4987 [3OC]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4503 [26SE]
——— provide requirements relative to eligibility of individuals who identify as transgender from serving in Armed Forces (see H.R. 1112), H877 [24FE]
——— reinstate servicemembers involuntarily separated solely due to refusal to receive coronavirus vaccination (see H.R. 297), H203 [11JA]
Biden, President: rescind release of certain frozen Iranian funds and lawfully enforce conditions on foreign aid to Palestinian Authority (see H. Res. 776), H4999 [11OC]
Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 2742), H5231 [1NO]
BLM: withdraw rule relative to conservation and landscape health (see H.R. 3397), H2423 [17MY]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 12), H1729 [13AP]
——— constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and that each agency and department funding is justified (see H.J. Res. 19), H1912 [20AP]
Buttigieg, Sec. of Transportation: condemn and call for resignation (see H. Res. 188), H970 [28FE]
China: condemn violation of U.S. airspace by high-altitude surveillance balloon (see H. Res. 104), H781 [8FE]
——— counter influence at U.N. (see H.R. 4842), H4148 [27JY]
——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with China from purchase of agricultural real estate in U.S. and from participating in any Dept. of Agriculture programs except food safety inspections (see H.R. 809), H678 [2FE]
Classified information: require Members of Congress and President and Vice President to complete program of training in handling and safeguarding classified information (see H.R. 940), H824 [9FE]
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H323 [25JA]
Council on Environmental Quality: publish annual report on environmental reviews and causes of action based on compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (see H.R. 6129), H6944 [13DE]
Courts: limit attorney fees for those harmed by exposure to water at Camp Lejeune, NC (see H.R. 925), H4212 [29AU]
Crime: make murder of Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer punishable by life in prison or death (see H.R. 1627), H4463 [22SE]
Dept. of Agriculture: codify Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 4713), H3699 [18JY]
——— prohibit foreign nationals associated with certain foreign governments from purchase or lease of agricultural land in U.S. and from participating in any agricultural programs for farmers (see H.R. 3357), H2548 [23MY]
——— restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1581), H1285 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: establish grant program for using psychedelic substances to treat certain conditions (see H.R. 3684), H2636 [25MY]
——— prohibit funding for adult cabaret performances (see H.R. 3825), H2741 [5JN]
Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (see H.R. 5), H1046 [1MR]
Dept. of Energy: exempt certain Federal hydrogen programs that utilize zero-carbon emission sources from National Environmental Policy Act permitting requirements (see H.R. 2962), H2084 [27AP]
——— prohibit export or sale of petroleum products from Strategic Petroleum Reserve to China (see H.R. 22), H97 [9JA]
——— prohibit from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule titled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Conventional Cooking Products’’ (see H.R. 1640), H1660 [29MR]
——— provide technology grants to strengthen domestic mining education (see H.R. 2685), H2052 [26AP]
Dept. of HHS: require funds to be set aside for opioid reversal agent administration training in schools (see H.R. 5652), H4455 [21SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’’ (see H.J. Res. 83), H4141 [27JY]
——— facilitate removal of aliens identified in terrorist screening database (see H.R. 778), H676 [2FE]
——— require ports of entry along northern U.S. border to remain open as many hours per day as they were prior to coronavirus pandemic (see H.R. 4961), H4136 [27JY]
——— suspend entry of aliens (see H.R. 29), H206 [11JA]
Dept. of HUD: provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see H.R. 4155), H2956 [15JN]
Dept. of Justice: authorize grant programs to combat fentanyl poisonings (see H.R. 6144), H5228 [1NO]
——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]
——— require certain reporting on sexual assault kit testing (see H.R. 5721), H4498 [26SE]
——— use lawfully forfeited drug seizures to increase border security (see H.R. 776), H676 [2FE]
Dept. of Labor: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights’’ (see H.J. Res. 30), H737 [7FE]
——— extend statute of limitations for fraud by individuals under coronavirus unemployment programs (see H.R. 5107), H4157 [1AU]
Dept. of State: authorize revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 775), H676 [2FE]
——— submit information on U.S. nationals detained abroad without determination or with determination that there is not credible information that individuals are being detained unlawfully or wrongfully (see H.R. 4388), H3150 [27JN]
——— submit report on designation of Reynosa/Los Metros faction of Gulf Cartel, Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Sinaloa Cartel, and Cartel Del Noreste faction of Los Zetas as foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 1564), H1279 [10MR]
Dept. of the Interior: nullify withdrawal of lands in San Juan County, NM, from all forms of mineral entry (see H.R. 4374), H3479 [12JY]
——— rescind Public Land Order to withdraw Superior National Forest lands from mineral leasing, reinstate mineral leases and permits, and ensure timely review of Mine Plans of Operations (see H.R. 3195), H2244 [10MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust effective date of certain reductions, and discontinuances of compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension under laws administered (see H.R. 1609), H2174 [9MY]
——— limit from modifying rate of payment or reimbursement for transportation of veterans or other individuals via special modes of transportation (see H.R. 5530), H4410 [19SE]
——— restore veterans’ rights to own or possess firearms by requiring proof of danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 705), H1152 [7MR]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: codify authority to select and implement landscape-scale forest restoration projects to assist communities in increasing resilience to wildfire (see H.R. 674), H2429 [17MY]
——— modify treatment of revenue from timber sale contracts and certain payments made by counties and tribes under good neighbor agreements (see H.R. 1450), H1951 [25AP]
——— prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see H.R. 615), H2174 [9MY]
Diseases and disorders: terminate national emergency relative to coronavirus pandemic (see H.J. Res. 7), H511 [30JA]
District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Revised Criminal Code Act (see H.J. Res. 26), H679 [2FE]
Domestic policy: express that all-of-the-above strategy to energy is most viable approach to U.S. energy independence (see H. Res. 339), H2118 [28AP]
Drugs: reduce threshold for mandatory minimum penalties for certain fentanyl-related offenses (see H.R. 335), H233 [12JA]
Edmonds, Rodrick W.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2800), H1914 [24AP]
Employment: clarify definition of competitive integrated employment (see H.R. 553), H711 [6FE]
EPA: exempt discharges of fire retardant by Federal agencies, State and local governments, and Tribal governments from National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permitting requirements (see H.R. 1586), H1285 [14MR]
FAA: raise mandatory retirement age for pilots engaged in commercial aviation operations (see H.R. 1761), H1713 [6AP]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 3433), H5984 [29NO]
FEC: remove certain impediments to protect political speech and promote election integrity, voter confidence, and effective administration of elections for States, District of Columbia, and military voting programs (see H.R. 4563), H3205 [11JY]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from issuing moratoriums on leasing and permitting energy and minerals on certain Federal land (see H.R. 923), H824 [9FE]
——— 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: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 582), H511 [30JA]
——— 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: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H153 [10JA]
——— prohibit use of merchant category code that separately identifies firearms merchants or ammunition merchants (see H.R. 3021), H2117 [28AP]
Foreign trade: 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), H3891 [20JY]
GAO: submit report on CDC public health mitigation messaging and guidance (see H.R. 2647), H1759 [17AP]
Gold Star Families Remembrance Week: designate (see H. Res. 720), H4457 [21SE]
Health: prohibit imposition of mask mandate on passengers of air carriers or public transit and in educational settings (see H.R. 5368), H4229 [8SE]
Historic buildings and sites: enhance protection and preservation of America’s battlefields (see H.R. 3448), H2503 [22MY]
Hmong Americans: award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people in recognition of their highly distinguished service in Vietnam war and fight against communism (see H.R. 2427), H1691 [30MR]
Human rights: combat forced organ harvesting and trafficking in persons for purposes of removal of organs (see H.R. 1154), H1288 [14MR]
Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 780), H677 [2FE]
——— criminalize overstaying visa (see H.R. 777), H676 [2FE]
——— extend admission to Guam or Northern Mariana Islands for certain nonimmigrant H–2B workers (see H.R. 1760), H2935 [14JN]
——— increase penalties for those who illegally reenter U.S. after being removed (see H.R. 4238), H3069 [21JN]
——— resume construction of border wall system along international border between U.S. and Mexico to secure border and enforce rule of law and expend appropriated congressional mandated funds (see H.R. 336), H233 [12JA]
——— secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (see H.R. 2), H2174 [9MY]
Inflation Reduction Act: repeal (see H.R. 812), H678 [2FE]
Iran: impose additional sanctions and modify existing sanctions (see H.R. 6114), H5180 [30OC]
——— provide for rescission of certain waivers and licenses (see H.R. 5947), H5007 [12OC]
Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 3033), H2118 [28AP]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H6943 [13DE]
——— reaffirm support to our strongest ally in region and recognize authoritarian and extremist regime of Iran as threat to Israel, region, U.S., and global stability (see H. Res. 346), H2118 [28AP]
Law enforcement: ensure Federal laws that enable Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies to access firearms apply equally to Tribal law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 3236), H2308 [11MY]
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), H4346 [14SE]
Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary and support programs at Marine Corps Heritage Center (see H.R. 1096), H2350 [15MY]
Mayorkas, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 8), H206 [11JA] (see H. Res. 89), H628 [1FE] (see H. Res. 863), H5857 [14NO]
Medicare: provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H2791 [9JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H107 [9JA]
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]
——— 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]
Mining and mineral resources: improve permitting process for mining on Federal land (see H.R. 209), H252 [20JA]
Missing Children’s Assistance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5224), H5177 [26OC]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]
National forests: expedite certain activities related to salvage operations and reforestation activities on National Forest System lands or public lands in response to catastrophic events (see H.R. 567), H427 [26JA]
National Guard: anniversary of National Guard Youth Challenge Program (see H. Res. 921), H6814 [11DE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H2503 [22MY]
National Police Week: observance (see H. Res. 363), H2247 [10MY]
National Warrior Call Day: designate (see H. Res. 535), H3071 [21JN]
National Wild Turkey Federation: anniversary (see H. Res. 358), H2127 [2MY]
Native Americans: allow members of federally recognized Tribes to use their Tribal government identification documents to obtain firearms from federally licensed firearms dealers (see H.R. 1709), H1326 [22MR]
——— ensure all federally recognized Tribes that are eligible for gaming in U.S. are regulated under Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (see H.R. 2873), H2379 [16MY]
——— provide advance appropriations authority for certain BIA and Indian Health Service accounts (see H.R. 4832), H3895 [24JY]
——— provide for advancements in public safety services to Indian communities (see H.R. 4524), H3479 [12JY]
——— ratify treaty between San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and Navajo Nation and provide for creation of reservation for San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe (see H.R. 2461), H2646 [26MY]
NOAA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat’’ (see H.J. Res. 46), H1692 [30MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 376), H4988 [3OC]
——— provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 3721), H5000 [11OC]
——— provide authority to mail alcoholic beverages, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 3721), H6944 [13DE]
Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see H.R. 1), H1296 [17MR]
——— prevent energy poverty in at-risk communities and ensure access to affordable energy in such communities (see H.R. 5482), H4344 [14SE]
——— prohibit States or local governments from prohibiting connection, reconnection, modification, installation, or expansion of energy service based on type or source of energy to be delivered (see H.R. 6089), H5173 [26OC]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H709 [6FE]
Real estate: establish uniform and more efficient Federal process for protecting property owners’ rights (see H.R. 6758), H6941 [13DE]
Russia: call for immediate release of Marc Fogel (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4030 [26JY]
Ships and vessels: mint coins to honor and memorialize tragedy of Sultana Steamboat explosion (see H.R. 1388), H1147 [7MR]
Social Security: establish disability benefit offset for Purple Heart recipients (see H.R. 1841), H1527 [28MR]
——— exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from illegal trade or businesss (see H.R. 779), H677 [2FE]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H5000 [11OC]
Syria: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H878 [24FE]
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]
Taxation: allow intangible drilling and development costs to be taken into account when computing adjusted financial statement income (see H.R. 5073), H4150 [28JY]
——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H4350 [14SE]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H3577 [13JY]
——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4382 [18SE]
Terrorism: recognize influx of known or suspected terrorists through America’s northern border as threat to national security (see H. Res. 774), H4999 [11OC]
Tiananmen Square Memorial Boulevard, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 4181), H2958 [15JN]
Turkey: express condolences to victims, commend search and rescue missions, express solidarity, and urge support, following earthquakes (see H. Res. 132), H878 [24FE]
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: disapprove rule relative to endangered species status for northern long-eared bat (see H.J. Res. 49), H1700 [3AP]
——— issue new rule removing Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem population of grizzly bears from Federal list of endangered and threatened wildlife (see H.R. 1419), H1149 [7MR]
——— reissue regulations removing gray wolf from list of endangered and threatened wildlife under Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 764), H676 [2FE]
——— reissue rule delisting grizzly bears in Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and prohibit further judicial review of decision (see H.R. 1245), H969 [28FE]
Ukraine: require comprehensive report that contains strategy for U.S. involvement in Ukraine (see H.R. 5791), H4853 [28SE]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 1282), H1047 [1MR]
Vietnamese Conflict: acknowledge courage and sacrifice of veterans and formally apologize for treatment they received upon returning home (see H.J. Res. 33), H853 [17FE]
Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]
——— extend certain contract prepayment authority for agriculture and municipal water users (see H.R. 3675), H2635 [25MY]
Williams, Hiram (Hank): tribute (see H. Res. 685), H4346 [14SE]
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act: amend and reauthorize (see H.R. 6655), H7009 [22DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H3701 [18JY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of the Interior: ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements (see H.R. 6442), H5893 [15NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to Veterans Community Care Program to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services (see H.R. 3554), H2456 [18MY]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out certain activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities and establish digital National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (see H.R. 3200), H2244 [10MY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and State: prohibit from approving any application for, or issuing nonimmigrant or immigrant visa to, nationals of Palestine (see H.R. 6211), H5363 [2NO]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Dept. of the Interior: ensure full pool levels of Flathead Lake in Montana in accordance with certain requirements (H.R. 6442), H5894 [15NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand access to Veterans Community Care Program to include certain veterans seeking mental health or substance-use services (H.R. 3554), H2460 [18MY]
Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: carry out certain activities to enhance recreational opportunities for gateway communities and establish digital National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass (H.R. 3200), H2246 [10MY]
Depts. of Homeland Security and State: prohibit from approving any application for, or issuing nonimmigrant or immigrant visa to, nationals of Palestine (H.R. 6211), H5365 [2NO]
Remarks
China: condemn violation of U.S. airspace by high-altitude surveillance balloon (H. Res. 104), H797 [9FE]
Committee on the Judiciary (House): establish Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government (Select) (H. Res. 12), H136, H137 [10JA]
Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party (House, Select): establish (H. Res. 11), H126 [10JA]
Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to administer, implement, or enforce Executive order entitled ‘‘Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability’’, H4007 [26JY]
Dept. of the Interior: prohibit funding to remove any monument on public land, H5327 [2NO]
Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4821), H5327 [2NO]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4366), H4007 [26JY]
Somalia: direct President to remove Armed Forces other than those assigned to protect U.S. Embassy (H. Con. Res. 30), H2059 [27AP]
Syria: direct President to remove Armed Forces (H. Con. Res. 21), H1174 [8MR]
Wildfires: support wildland firefighters and condemn litigation relative to use of aerial fire retardant, H557 [31JA]
Tributes
Christian, Peter, E1021• [26OC]
Dowd, Charles A., E283• [30MR]
Sapa, William, E357• [26AP]