ALFORD, MARK (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3427 [12JY], H3542 [13JY]

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

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2670, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H4405 [19SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H1950 [25AP]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 26), H153 [10JA]

Agent Raul H. Gonzalez, Jr., Memorial Post Office, McAllen, TX: designate (see H.R. 412), H249 [20JA]

Agriculture: prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate or foreign commerce (see H.R. 4417), H3157 [30JN]

——— recognize efforts of agricultural research and promotion boards to develop and strengthen markets for specific commodities while increasing sales, consumer awareness, and overall demand (see H. Res. 588), H3575 [13JY]

Air pollution: promote low-carbon, high-octane fuels to protect public health and to improve vehicle efficiency and performance (see H.R. 2434), H4182 [11AU]

Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H1729 [13AP]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5641), H4503 [26SE]

ATF: prohibit Federal funding to finalize, implement, or enforce proposed rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.R. 6734), H6939 [13DE]

Australia: provide for transfer of not more than two Virginia class submarines to Australia (see H.R. 4619), H4857 [28SE]

Children and youth: modernize online child protection laws (see H.R. 5182), H4171 [8AU]

——— protect victims of online child sexual abuse (see H.R. 2732), H2139 [5MY]

China: 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), H1729 [13AP]

——— 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), H5016 [16OC]

Climate: prohibit U.S. contributions to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change, or Green Climate Fund (see H.R. 6760), H6941 [13DE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: protect against foreign influence over agriculture production and supply chains (see H.R. 513), H830 [9FE]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: change into independent agency named Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency and bring into regular appropriations process (see H.R. 1382), H1912 [20AP]

——— establish Senate confirmed Inspector General (see H.R. 1411), H1951 [25AP]

——— replace director with 5-member commission (see H.R. 1410), H1951 [25AP]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 895), H5900 [17NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 1147), H917 [27FE]

——— modify delivery of technical assistance (see H.R. 3036), H2765 [6JN]

——— modify limitations on amounts of farm ownership loans and operating loans (see H.R. 5631), H5938 [28NO]

——— provide compensation for poultry growers and layers in control areas (see H.R. 5096), H4156 [1AU]

——— provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives that include frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3127), H2170 [9MY]

——— publish criteria for review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates and review and respond to such requests (see H.R. 5106), H4157 [1AU]

——— reauthorize animal disease prevention and management programs (see H.R. 3419), H2812 [12JN]

——— restore and standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 1581), H1285 [14MR]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit actions to carry out pause in issuance of new export licenses for certain firearms, related components, and ammunition controlled on Commerce Control List (see H.R. 6504), H5982 [29NO]

Dept. of Defense: establish fund for conduct of collaborative defense projects between U.S. and Israel in emerging technologies (see H.R. 1777), H2743 [5JN]

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

Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans’’ (see H.J. Res. 45), H1888 [19AP]

——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1250), H2460 [18MY]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for products not technologically feasible and economically justified (see H.R. 6192), H5900 [17NO]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit certain funds from being used for any system through which counseling or referrals are provided to individuals regarding abortion services (see H.R. 3741), H2646 [26MY]

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

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]

Dept. of Justice: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’’’ (see H.J. Res. 44), H1294 [17MR]

——— establish National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach program (see H.R. 3381), H2376 [16MY]

——— reauthorize DNA Backlog Reduction Program (see H.R. 1105), H2314 [11MY]

Dept. of Labor: 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]

Dept. of Transportation: establish competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking (see H.R. 2367), H6943 [13DE]

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]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1608), H4147 [27JY]

——— improve interagency coordination in pesticide registration process by requiring EPA public response to Office of Pest Management guidance on pesticide use (see H.R. 5070), H4161 [1AU]

——— prohibit finalizing, implementing, or enforcing proposed rule entitled ‘‘Revisions to the Air Emissions Reporting Requirements’’ (see H.R. 6813), H6984 [14DE]

——— update modeling used for lifecycle greenhouse gas assessments for corn-based ethanol and biodiesel (see H.R. 6152), H5228 [1NO]

Farm Credit Administration: affirm as sole and independent regulator of Farm Credit System (see H.R. 2423), H2935 [14JN]

FDIC: revise Board of Directors membership requirements (see H.R. 1409), H1951 [25AP]

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: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules (see H.R. 358), H5903 [21NO]

——— prohibit from banning gas-burning stoves (see H.R. 337), H233 [12JA]

——— prohibit requirement for recipients of Federal contracts to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related financial risk (see H.R. 3358), H2375 [16MY]

——— provide that Executive order to pursue whole-of-government approach to environmental justice shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 3256), H2309 [11MY]

——— 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]

——— require head of agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency (see H.R. 357), H5903 [21NO]

——— require procurement from private sector goods and services necessary for operations and management of certain Government agencies (see H.R. 2744), H1907 [20AP]

Federal employees: require Federal officer or employee who is required to give oral testimony at congressional committee hearing to remain at hearing until each committee member has opportunity to question such person (see H.R. 5590), H4502 [26SE]

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration: prohibit from issuing rule or regulation requiring certain commercial vehicles be equipped with speed limiting devices (see H.R. 3039), H6944 [13DE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H206 [11JA]

——— prohibit President and Dept. of HHS from declaring certain emergencies or disasters for purpose of imposing gun control (see H.R. 5561), H4502 [26SE]

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

——— 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), H2791 [9JN]

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

Israel: affirm sense that Israel is not racist or apartheid state, reject all forms of antisemitism and xenophobia, and maintain U.S. will always be partner and supporter of Israel (see H. Con. Res. 57), H3702 [18JY]

——— modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation with U.S. and expand and strengthen Abraham Accords (see H.R. 3792), H2782 [7JN]

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]

Kansas City Chiefs (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 134), H854 [17FE]

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1200), H4409 [19SE]

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), H2743 [5JN]

Medicaid: improve transparency and prevent use of abusive spread pricing and related practices (see H.R. 1613), H2051 [26AP]

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

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 11), H253 [20JA]

Mexico: support diplomatic relations to encourage fulfillment of water deliveries annually to U.S. under treaty regarding utilization of Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and Rio Grande (see H. Res. 683), H4297 [13SE]

Middle East: condemn act of war against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization), Palestinian Islamic Jihad (terrorist organization), and associated forces (see H. Res. 770), H4994 [10OC]

——— 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]

Motor vehicles: prevent theft of catalytic converters and other precious metal car parts (see H.R. 621), H4212 [29AU]

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

National Association of Agricultural Educators: anniversary (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 147), H866 [21FE]

National Firearms Act: repeal (see H.R. 450), H430 [26JA]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H4188 [15AU]

National Teach Ag Day: observance (see H. Res. 716), H4456 [21SE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 362), H2136 [5MY]

Natural gas: prohibit rule or guidance that bans gas stoves in the U.S. (see H.R. 263), H206 [11JA]

Office of Government Ethics: establish and maintain centralized database for executive branch ethics records of noncareer appointees (see H.R. 3642), H2595 [24MY]

Office of the U.S. Trade Representative: establish joint task force to identify and eliminate barriers to U.S. agriculture exports (see H.R. 5790), H4853 [28SE]

OPM: prohibit issuance of rule entitled ‘‘Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles’’ or any successor rule (see H.R. 6558), H6080 [1DE]

Political ethics: prohibit immediate family members of President, Vice President, and cabinet officials from using their family’s influence to benefit in foreign business dealings (see H.R. 5836), H4909 [29SE]

Power resources: impose additional sanctions relative to import or facilitation of import of pretroleum products from Iran (see H.R. 3774), H2782 [7JN]

——— increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (see H.R. 1411), H1411 [23MR]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 13), H1116 [3MR]

Real estate: cancel certain proposed changes to loan level price adjustments by Fannie Mae and credit fees charged by Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2876), H2047 [26AP]

SBA: ensure that small business regulatory budget for fiscal year is not greater than zero (see H.R. 3995), H2788 [9JN]

——— establish Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions to enhance performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns (see H.R. 6486), H5936 [28NO]

——— exclude from limit on leverage certain amounts invested in smaller enterprises located in rural or low-income areas and small businesses in critical technology areas (see H.R. 5333), H6051 [30NO]

——— prohibit from directly making loans under 7(a) loan program (see H.R. 5848), H4909 [29SE]

——— prohibit participation of persons convicted of certain felonies in programs (see H.R. 3994), H2788 [9JN]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from China (see H.R. 6816), H6984 [14DE]

Small business: require GAO report on access to credit for veteran-owned and controlled small business and SBA report on Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (see H.R. 4480), H3170 [6JY]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H4987 [3OC]

Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 8), H153 [10JA]

Taiwan: importance of unified transatlantic role in deterring Chinese Communist Party from disrupting peace and stability in Taiwan Strait (see H. Res. 352), H2139 [5MY]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 531), H2460 [18MY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 4896), H4857 [28SE]

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 4721), H3700 [18JY]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes financing of certain trailers and campers (see H.R. 3624), H4912 [29SE]

——— recognize importance of stepped-up basis of certain inherited property in preserving family-owned farms and small businesses (see H. Res. 237), H1301 [21MR]

——— treat certain liquidations of new motor vehicle inventory as qualified liquidations of last in, first out (LIFO) inventory (see H.R. 700), H4501 [26SE]

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H6817 [11DE]

Tlaib, Representative: censure (see H. Res. 845), H5546 [7NO]

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), H2743 [5JN]

Water: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the U.S.’’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H679 [2FE]

World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1572), H4349 [14SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

China: state U.S. policy relative to religious freedom (see H.R. 6069), H5172 [26OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (see H.R. 530), H426 [26JA]

——— extend wildfire and hurricane indemnity program to cover certain crop losses (see H.R. 5621), H4454 [21SE]

——— improve biobased markets program (see H.R. 5134), H4164 [4AU]

——— require school food authorities that have negative school food service account balance for prior school year to establish price for paid lunches (see H.R. 1168), H873 [24FE]

Dept. of Defense: assess, and submit report to Congress on, civilian staffing at Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (see H.R. 4533), H3204 [11JY]

——— conduct study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman AFB, MO (see H.R. 3401), H2423 [17MY]

——— limit funding for Countering Extremism Work Group (see H.R. 4532), H3204 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reimburse veterans for cost of emergency medical transportation to Federal facility (see H.R. 1774), H1436 [24MR]

Federal agencies and departments: notify Archivist of date on which final rule is submitted to Congress and GAO (see H.R. 6514), H6048 [30NO]

——— require head of each agency to allow Members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings (see H.R. 5465), H4344 [14SE]

Fort Leonard Wood, MO: anniversary of groundbreaking (see H. Res. 919), H6740 [7DE]

National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 235), H1301 [21MR]

SBA: require report on performance of Office of Rural Affairs and on certain memorandum of understanding between SBA and Dept. of Agriculture (see H.R. 5265), H4203 [25AU]

Whiteman AFB, MO: anniversary of touch down of first B–2 stealth bomber (see H. Res. 924), H6860 [12DE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

China: state U.S. policy relative to religious freedom (H.R. 6069), H5175 [26OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (H.R. 530), H428 [26JA]

——— extend wildfire and hurricane indemnity program to cover certain crop losses (H.R. 5621), H4457 [21SE]

——— improve biobased markets program (H.R. 5134), H4165 [4AU]

——— require school food authorities that have negative school food service account balance for prior school year to establish price for paid lunches (H.R. 1168), H876 [24FE]

Dept. of Defense: assess, and submit report to Congress on, civilian staffing at Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (H.R. 4533), H3206 [11JY]

——— conduct study on infrastructure used for B–2 aircraft at Whiteman AFB, MO (H.R. 3401), H2427 [17MY]

——— limit funding for Countering Extremism Work Group (H.R. 4532), H3206 [11JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: reimburse veterans for cost of emergency medical transportation to Federal facility (H.R. 1774), H1438 [24MR]

Federal agencies and departments: notify Archivist of date on which final rule is submitted to Congress and GAO (H.R. 6514), H6050 [30NO]

——— require head of each agency to allow Members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings (H.R. 5465), H4347 [14SE]

SBA: require report on performance of Office of Rural Affairs and on certain memorandum of understanding between SBA and Dept. of Agriculture (H.R. 5265), H4205 [25AU]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H494 [30JA], H2431 [18MY]

Remarks

Adult and Teen Challenge (organization): tribute, H924 [28FE]

Air Force: prohibit termination of fighter flying mission of Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve fighter squadrons until submittal of modernization plan, H3542, H3543 [13JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H4449 [21SE]

Benezette, J.: Cass County, MO, Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award recipient, H589 [1FE]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to China, H688 [6FE]

——— impeachment, H4278 [13SE]

——— State of the Union Message, H745 [8FE]

Bowman, Representative: censure (H. Res. 914), H6192 [6DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend certain regulations to clarify that livestock auction owners may have interest in small meat packing businesses (H.R. 530), H471 [27JA]

——— provide families year-round access to nutrition incentives that include frozen fruits, vegetables, and legumes through Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 3127), H2182 [10MY]

——— require school food authorities that have negative school food service account balance for prior school year to establish price for paid lunches (H.R. 1168), H1427 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), H3241 [12JY], H3542, H3543 [13JY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2670), motion to instruct conferees, H4424 [20SE]

——— prohibit from paying or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, H4424 [20SE]

Dept. of Education: provide for Parents’ Bill of Rights (H.R. 5), consideration (H. Res. 241), H1342 [23MR]

——— provide that for determining compliance with Title IX in athletics, sex shall be recognized solely on person’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth (H.R. 734), consideration (H. Res. 298), H1777 [18AP]

Diseases and disorders: eliminate coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs (H.R. 497), H546 [31JA]

District of Columbia: disapprove action of District of Columbia Council in approving Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.J. Res. 24), consideration (H. Res. 97), H725 [7FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require head of each agency to allow Members of Congress access to certain Federal buildings (H.R. 5465), H4305 [14SE]

Fort Leonard Wood, MO: anniversary of groundbreaking (H. Res. 919), H6727 [7DE]

House of Representatives: authorize video recording in House Chamber during joint meeting of Congress for certain educational purposes (H. Res. 523), H2980 [20JN]

Immigration: secure U.S. borders and reform immigration policies (H.R. 2), consideration (H. Res. 383), H2188 [10MY]

Jews: condemn rise in antisemitism in U.S. and globally, H3686 [18JY]

Journal: question of approval, H2748 [6JN]

Kansas City Chiefs (football team): tribute, H495 [30JA]

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 (H. Res. 684), consideration (H. Res. 712), H4449 [21SE]

Motor vehicles: support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles, H2358 [16MY], H2532 [23MY]

——— support continued inclusion of AM radios in automobiles (H. Res. 465), H2749 [6JN]

National Police Week: observance, H2432 [18MY]

Power resources: increase energy production, exports, infrastructure, and critical minerals processing, promote transparency, accountability, and permitting, and improve water quality certification (H.R. 1), consideration (H. Res. 260), H1480 [28MR]

SBA: prohibit individuals convicted of defrauding Government from receiving assistance (H.R. 5427), H5918 [28NO]

Small business: require GAO report on access to credit for veteran-owned and controlled small business and SBA report on Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (H.R. 4480), H5919 [28NO]

Socialism: denounce (H. Con. Res. 9), consideration (H. Res. 83), H594 [1FE]

Technology: address potential national security threat of TikTok video app, H1890 [20AP]

Tributes

Lamaster, Fred, H656 [2FE]

Lawless, Ava, H801 [9FE]

Mann, Dick, E235• [21MR]