AMO, GABE (a Representative from Rhode Island)
Amendments
China: impose sanctions on members of National Communist Party Congress (H.R. 3334), H5771 [25SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4073 [14JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 8774), H4375, H4376 [27JN]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 561), H366 [31JA]
——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H365 [31JA]
——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 782), H366 [31JA]
——— revise regulations banning mailing or receiving of drugs, instruments, equipment, and educational materials relative to medication abortions (see H.R. 8796), H4154 [25JN]
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), H2836 [2MY]
African Diaspora Heritage Month: designate (see H.R. 5451), H5158 [10SE]
Alfayoumi, Wadee: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 99), H1188 [15MR]
Ali, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 709), H3399 [21MY]
Alvarez, Everett, Jr.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1097), H2367 [12AP]
Armenia: protect and provide humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) impacted by actions of Azerbaijan (see H.R. 5683), H1236 [19MR]
Asia: recognize importance of trilateral cooperation among U.S., Japan, and South Korea (see H. Res. 1056), H821 [5MR]
ATF: repeal certain impediments to administration of firearms laws (see H.R. 1302), H1000 [6MR]
Azerbaijan: call for release of Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians, imposition of sanctions against government officals for human rights violations, and suspension of U.S. military or security assistance (see H. Res. 861), H1237 [19MR]
——— condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 1327), H4952 [25JY]
——— prohibit assistance (see H.R. 7288), H535 [7FE]
——— provide for review of sanctions (see H.R. 8141), H2635 [26AP]
——— require seizure of assets and create process for Armenians displaced from Artsakh to claim such assets as compensation for lost revenue (see H.R. 9666), H5446 [18SE]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 1516), H5830 [25SE]
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: require reports on progress and implementation (see H.R. 7272), H535 [7FE]
Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1040), H772 [29FE]
Black Music Month: designate (see H. Res. 1279), H3674 [5JN]
Cabo Verde: recognize independence anniversary and celebrate contributions of Cabo Verdean-Americans to democracy in Cabo Verde and U.S. (see H. Res. 1396), H4963 [30JY]
Camp Lejeune Justice Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 8545), H4322 [26JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occurred January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 321), H5448 [18SE]
Chisholm, Shirley: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1088), H1235 [19MR]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 6049), H5034 [6SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1000 [6MR]
Civil War—U.S.: award Congressional Gold Medal to African Americans who served with Union Forces (see H.R. 865), H3399 [21MY]
Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 6751), H4322 [26JN]
Colleges and universities: recognize importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in medical education (see H. Res. 1180), H4064 [13JN]
Committee on Aging (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1029), H692 [23FE]
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: establish grant program to establish centers of excellence in financial literacy education for young adults and families (see H.R. 2821), H5158 [10SE]
Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 4121), H824 [5MR]
Courts: prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4432), H5203 [11SE]
Credit: prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances (see H.R. 7297), H3682 [7JN]
Crime: constitutional amendment to prohibit immunity for Government officials from prosecution on grounds that act was within constitutional authority or official duties and prohibit President from granting pardon to self (see H.J. Res. 193), H4981 [6AU]
——— improve firearm destruction practices (see H.R. 7746), H1295 [20MR]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1139), H2130 [29MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: assist and incentivize transitioning producers from noninsurance crop assistance program to whole farm revenue insurance (see H.R. 8611), H3976 [12JN]
——— extend certain certification periods for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 5757), H774 [29FE]
——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 1510), H3000 [8MY]
Dept. of Commerce: establish Working Waterfront Task Force and Working Waterfront Grant Program (see H.R. 6641), H774 [29FE]
——— make grants to professional nonprofit theaters to support operations, employment, and economic development (see H.R. 7894), H3486 [22MY]
——— transfer regulatory control of certain munitions exports to Dept. of State and develop inter-agency strategy to disrupt trafficking of firearms to Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (see H.R. 6618), H4976 [2AU]
Dept. of Defense: anniversary of U.S. Naval Construction Force known as ‘‘Seabees’’ (see H. Res. 1158), H2521 [18AP]
——— conduct study on health effects of indoor residential mold growth in military unaccompanied housing or other housing on military installations (see H.R. 10273), H6293 [3DE]
——— ensure that beneficiaries and health care providers receive certain information regarding reproductive health care under TRICARE program (see H.R. 9741), H5561 [20SE]
——— improve independent coverage under TRICARE Young Adult Program (see H.R. 1045), H5909 [1NO]
——— increase maximum amount of contraceptive supplies provided to beneficiary through TRICARE Program (see H.R. 9740), H5561 [20SE]
——— restrict sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition (see H.R. 9266), H5007 [23AU]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 6031), H4642 [18JY]
——— carry out program to increase access to prekindergarten through high school computer science education (see H.R. 4174), H2130 [29MR]
——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 603), H3205 [14MY]
——— improve structure of Federal Pell Grant Program by providing for mandatory funding and reinstating and expanding eligibility for certain students (see H.R. 8807), H4154 [25JN]
——— Office of Civil Rights appropriations (see H.R. 8271), H5158 [10SE]
——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5685), H4642 [18JY]
——— support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing number of mental health services providers in schools (see H.R. 7108), H5909 [1NO]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to children’s hospitals for increasing their capacity to provide pediatric behavioral health services (see H.R. 2412), H5848 [1OC]
——— authorize grants to support nursing schools in program enhancement and infrastructure modernization and increase number of nursing faculty and students (see H.R. 7266), H5002 [20AU]
——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3850), H4642 [18JY]
——— expand services provided at community health centers (see H.R. 3080), H5848 [1OC]
——— extend National Alzheimer’s Project (see H.R. 619), H2522 [18AP]
——— facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 2-1-1 and 9-8-8 services to provide information and referrals for mental health emergencies, homeless needs, and social and human services needs (see H.R. 3498), H4980 [6AU]
——— increase access to mental health, substance use, and counseling services for first responders (see H.R. 6415), H2253 [9AP]
——— provide grants to communities for evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs (see H.R. 5003), H2399 [15AP]
——— revise and extend projects relative to children and violence and provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 3713), H2136 [2AP]
Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 5248), H2253 [9AP]
——— establish and authorize funding for Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Fund to enforce U.S. sanctions on Iran and proxies, pay off U.S. debt, and codify Export Enforcement Coordination Center (see H.R. 6201), H2399 [15AP]
Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 3170), H1094 [11MR]
——— establish Project Turnkey Program to leverage vacant hotels and motels for housing and enhance shelter capacity nationally (see H.R. 8297), H3583 [3JN]
——— exclude certain veterans’ disability benefits from income for purposes of determining eligibility for supported housing program (see H.R. 8340), H5034 [6SE]
——— facilitate conversion of certain buildings owned by Federal, State, or local government into affordable residential rental projects (see H.R. 7862), H2135 [2AP]
——— facilitate development of fair and affordable housing and decrease certain housing costs (see H.R. 4233), H2368 [12AP]
——— make housing more affordable (see H.R. 9245), H4969 [2AU]
——— provide downpayment assistance to first generation homebuyers to address multigenerational inequities in access to homeownership and to narrow and ultimately close racial homeownership gap in U.S. (see H.R. 4231), H2368 [12AP]
Dept. of Justice: establish comprehensive school-based violence prevention program to assist youth at highest risk for involvement in gun violence in local communities and schools (see H.R. 6754), H694 [23FE]
——— establish grant program to provide for qualified accreditation and re-certification of local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1649), H4975 [2AU]
——— establish Office for Missing and Murdered Black Women and Girls (see H.R. 6828), H2319 [11AP]
——— make publicly available list of federally licensed firearms dealers with high number of short time-to-crime firearm traces and prohibit Federal departments and agencies from contracting with such dealers (see H.R. 8764), H5916 [8NO]
——— prohibit person from engaging in business of destroying firearms unless such person has received license (see H.R. 8991), H4587 [10JY]
——— provide funding for U.S. victims of state-sponsored terrorism by ensuring consistent and meaningful distributions from U.S. Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund (see H.R. 8419), H4998 [16AU]
——— require manufacturers and dealers of firearms to undergo training to be eligible to sell, place notices at retail locations that describe unlawful purchases, and require licensees maintain liability insurance (see H.R. 2753), H6027 [15NO]
——— temporarily provide additional deposits into Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 8061), H5158 [10SE]
Dept. of Labor: codify competitive grant program to build community college capacity to provide employment and training programs for in-demand industries or occupations (see H.R. 6601), H5957 [12NO]
——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2663), H2771 [30AP]
Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 4422), H4914 [24JY]
——— establish Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peoples in Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (see H.R. 1833), H4153 [25JN]
——— examine and report on Azerbaijan’s human rights practices, including its aggression and attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and Armenia (see H. Res. 735), H1237 [19MR]
——— provide additional assistance to Ukraine using assets confiscated from Central Bank of Russia and other sovereign assets of Russia (see H.R. 4175), H2399 [15AP]
Dept. of State and AID: support Taiwan’s international space by providing foreign aid to allies subject to coercion and pressure from China (see H.R. 8358), H4412 [27JN]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct special resource study of Fort Pillow Historic State Park in Henning, TN (see H.R. 1232), H6013 [14NO]
——— prohibit oil and gas leasing off coast of New England (see H.R. 9273), H4970 [2AU]
Dept. of Transportation: establish program to provide grants to eligible recipients for eligible operating support costs of public transportation and associated capital improvements (see H.R. 7039), H1182 [13MR]
——— improve high-speed rail corridor development program (see H.R. 7600), H1237 [19MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adjust rate of per diem payments to grantees that provide services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 491), H4975 [2AU]
——— ensure timely scheduling of appointments for health care at medical facilities (see H.R. 41), H5157 [10SE]
——— expand eligibility of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to National Guard members who perform certain full-time duty (see H.R. 7543), H6014 [14NO]
——— extend increased dependency and indemnity compensation paid to surviving spouses of veterans who die from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 3790), H4153 [25JN]
——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 2413), H5098 [9SE]
——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 1083), H1297 [20MR]
——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 5247), H5976 [13NO]
——— increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H4153 [25JN]
——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 9855), H5828 [25SE]
——— prepare annual report on suicide prevention (see H.R. 4157), H4731 [22JY]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve benefits and services for surviving spouses who remarry (see H.R. 3651), H5909 [1NO]
Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2708), H2399 [15AP]
——— prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 2706), H2136 [2AP]
——— secure rights and dignity of marriage for disabled adult children (see H.R. 6640), H2143 [5AP]
Discrimination: prohibit discrimination based on individual’s texture or style of hair (see H.R. 8191), H2769 [30AP]
——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H52 [10JA]
Diseases and disorders: prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally (see H.R. 1776), H5909 [1NO]
Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7378), H2291 [10AP]
Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 1488), H2291 [10AP]
Ecology and environment: restore, reaffirm, and reconcile environmental justice, health equity, climate justice, and civil rights (see H.R. 1705), H1189 [15MR]
Employment: establish domestic workers bill of rights to protect workplace rights and conditions and ensure implementation and enforcement of such protections (see H.R. 8732), H4642 [18JY]
——— impose restrictions relative to prospective employees’ educational credentials (see H.R. 5960), H1190 [15MR]
——— require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees (see H.R. 7752), H1295 [20MR]
——— strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H432 [5FE]
EPA: make grants to States for beach monitoring (see H.R. 7203), H5563 [20SE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 97), H1147 [12MR]
Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 2604), H2367 [12AP]
FBI: ensure National Instant Criminal Background Check System denies firearm to persons prohibited from possessing guns by lawful court order governing pretrial release (see H.R. 8842), H4320 [26JN]
FCC: Affordable Connectivity Program appropriations (see H.R. 6929), H824 [5MR]
FDA: preserve access to abortion medications (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2131 [29MR]
Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 7127), H6363 [4DE]
——— nullify Executive order entitled ‘‘Executive Order on Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service’’ (see H.R. 1002), H7230 [16DE]
——— provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 1235), H4446 [28JN]
——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 5995), H3205 [14MY]
Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 8426), H3728 [11JN]
Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): mint coins in commemoration of World Cup 2026 (see H.R. 7438), H3583 [3JN]
FEMA: establish cancer prevention programs under assistance to firefighters grant program (see H.R. 5212), H1034 [7MR]
Firearms: issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 3018), H3358 [17MY]
——— modernize business of selling firearms and address gun trafficking through regulation of Federal firearms licensees (see H.R. 1478), H253 [25JA]
——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2870), H3681 [7JN]
——— prohibit importation, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of .50 caliber rifles (see H.R. 8427), H3657 [4JN]
——— prohibit sale or other disposition of firearms to, and possession, shipment, transportation, or receipt of firearms by, certain classes of high-risk individuals (see H.R. 10090), H5907 [1NO]
——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 4184), H4110 [14JN]
——— regulate bump stocks in same manner as machine guns (see H.R. 396), H3543 [31MY]
——— restrict possession of gas-operated semi-automatic weapons (see H.R. 8600), H5232 [12SE]
Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 4769), H4412 [27JN]
Fish and fishing: require strategy to increase U.S. interagency cooperation with partner African countries to counter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing (see H.R. 9440), H5020 [30AU]
Food: declare support and gratitude to food banks, food pantries, and other community-based organizations working to end food insecurity and providing other essential services (see H. Res. 882), H5909 [1NO]
Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (see H. Res. 1349), H4588 [10JY]
Foreign Service: mint coin in recognition of anniversary (see H.R. 3537), H4529 [9JY]
Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 2725), H4975 [2AU]
Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 1247), H681 [15FE]
FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 4340), H3727 [11JN]
Great Society: anniversary (see H. Res. 1250), H3657 [4JN]
Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1104), H2131 [29MR]
Haiti: condemn racism and bigotry towards Haitian people, celebrate contributions of Haitian people to U.S., condemn spread of misinformation, and call on Americans to affirm our shared humanity (see H. Res. 1473), H5564 [20SE]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of sexual violence and rape as weapon of war against people of Israel (see H. Res. 966), H247 [22JA]
Health: express that every person has basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care (see H. Res. 1448), H5230 [12SE]
——— oppose use of State power against citizens seeking essential health care, including criminalization of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraception (see H. Res. 561), H1001 [6MR]
——— 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), H3485 [22MY]
——— prohibit limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology and all medically necessary care surrounding such technology (see H.R. 7056), H1182 [13MR]
——— support role of U.S. in helping save lives of children and protecting health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (organization) (see H. Res. 1286), H3725 [11JN]
Health care professionals: tribute to frontline health workers contributions to global health programs, saving lives around world and strengthening U.S. security and global economic prosperity (see H. Res. 389), H5017 [27AU]
Health Resources and Services Administration: support and stabilize existing nursing workforce and establish programs to increase number of nurses (see H.R. 2411), H4991 [13AU]
Higgins, Representative Clay: censure relative to characterization of Haitian immigrants (see H. Res. 1500), H5829 [25SE]
House of Representatives: work alongside Congressional Black Caucus to build Black Wealth Agenda and outline legislative priorities to achieve economic equality (see H. Res. 1096), H1295 [20MR] (see H. Res. 1101), H1353 [21MR]
Human rights: constitutional amendment to prohibit use of slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime (see H.J. Res. 72), H7320 [17DE]
Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 16), H1149 [12MR]
Infrastructure: encourage research and use of innovative materials and associated techniques in construction and preservation of domestic transportation and water infrastructure system (see H.R. 6411), H5203 [11SE]
Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 830), H2130 [29MR]
——— require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 2439), H3582 [3JN]
——— require coverage of infertility treatments (see H.R. 4731), H1190 [15MR]
——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2630), H2875 [6MY]
Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 1148), H4121 [21JN]
——— make certain improvements relative to coordination of efforts to promote Internet freedom and access to information (see H.R. 9299), H5889 [22OC]
Ireland: anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1345), H4528 [9JY]
IRS: permit legally-married same-sex couples to amend their filing status outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4326), H4642 [18JY]
Israel: mint coins in recognition of late Prime Minister Golda Meir and anniversary of U.S.-Israel relationship (see H.R. 987), H3681 [7JN]
Jews: strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in U.S. (see H.R. 7921), H2636 [26AP]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1355), H4588 [10JY]
Judge James R. Williams Post Office Building, Akron, OH: designate (see H.R. 9322), H4978 [6AU]
King, Billie Jean: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1831), H4153 [25JN]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 962), H132 [12JA]
Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: impose sanctions relative to support for Russia’s illegal war in Ukraine (see H.R. 5532), H7230 [16DE]
Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (see H.R. 1369), H2130 [29MR]
Lacks, Henrietta: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously for recognition of her invaluable contributions to global health, scientific research, quality of life, and patients’ rights (see H.R. 4122), H3399 [21MY]
Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (see H.R. 8525), H3520 [23MY]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1332), H4444 [28JN]
Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2803), H1236 [19MR]
Marine mammals: amend certain legislation relative to conservation of North Atlantic right whale (see H.R. 1213), H1297 [20MR]
Medicare: coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common respiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coronavirus (see H.R. 1770), H1182 [13MR]
——— delay implementation of inclusion of oral-only End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) related drugs in End-Stage Renal Disease prospective payment system (see H.R. 5074), H7320 [17DE]
——— expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4189), H2701 [29AP]
——— improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 8702), H4064 [13JN]
——— protect patient access to ground ambulance services furnished under part B (see H.R. 1666), H5976 [13NO]
——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 1610), H2253 [9AP]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 2407), H4642 [18JY]
——— provide for distribution of additional residency positions (see H.R. 2389), H4986 [9AU]
——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H4412 [27JN]
Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 51), H2445 [16AP]
Mental health: address mental health issues for youth, particularly youth of color (see H.R. 3548), H3274 [15MY]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1206), H3400 [21MY]
Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 595), H6363 [4DE]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 4889), H697 [26FE]
Moldova: express support for commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration due to Russia’s illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine (see H. Res. 146), H697 [26FE]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1077), H5976 [13NO]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1558), H5907 [1NO]
National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1432), H5156 [10SE]
National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1271), H3581 [3JN]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1271), H3581 [3JN]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 3413), H693 [23FE]
National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 4052), H2319 [11AP]
National Suicide Prevention Month: designate (see H. Res. 1436), H5156 [10SE]
National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1110), H2129 [29MR]
NATO: anniversary (see H. Res. 1063), H999 [6MR]
NIH: establish Youth Mental Health Research Initiative (see H.R. 5976), H3657 [4JN]
NIST: establish Foundation for Standards and Metrology (see H.R. 8673), H7392 [19DE]
North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3012), H2253 [9AP]
NSF: establish National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (see H.R. 5077), H3727 [11JN]
——— improve educational efforts relative to artificial intelligence (AI) literacy at K through 12 level (see H.R. 9211), H4961 [30JY]
Nuclear weapons: express support for continued value of arms control agreements and condemn Russia’s purported suspension of participation in New START Treaty (see H. Res. 1079), H1180 [13MR]
——— prohibit conduct of first-use nuclear strike absent declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H1297 [20MR]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage to public sector employees (see H.R. 8758), H5749 [24SE]
Olympic Games: commemorate past success of, and support, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (see H. Res. 1381), H5007 [23AU]
OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4897), H7320 [17DE]
Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H254 [25JA]
Poland: commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1198), H3657 [4JN]
Population: improve Federal population surveys by requiring collection of voluntary, self-disclosed information on sexual orientation, gender identity, and variations in sex characteristics in certain surveys (see H.R. 3970), H3583 [3JN]
Postal Service: ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 439), H5976 [13NO]
——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 7629), H5749 [24SE]
Power resources: modify disposition of certain outer Continental Shelf revenues and open Federal financial sharing to heighten opportunities for renewable energy (see H.R. 913), H6027 [15NO]
Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 1032), H696 [26FE]
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 737), H5006 [23AU]
Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 1314), H4119 [21JN]
Renewable energy: repeal certain restrictions on offshore wind leasing (see H.R. 4936), H5748 [24SE]
——— repeal restrictions on onshore wind and solar (see H.R. 4916), H5648 [23SE]
SBA: disaggregate data on Federal contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in certain reports (see H.R. 1744), H5902 [29OC]
Schools: reduce stigma associated with unpaid school meal fees and require mandatory certification for certain students (see H.R. 9878), H5838 [27SE]
Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1495), H5747 [24SE]
Small business: require collection of small business loan data relative to LGBTQ-owned businesses (see H.R. 6652), H4861 [23JY]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 549), H2938 [7MY]
——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 82), H52 [10JA]
Southern New England Regional Commission: establish (see H.R. 10339), H6800 [10DE]
SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 883), H2445 [16AP]
——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3481), H4153 [25JN]
Sudan: impose sanctions relative to conflict in Sudan (see H.R. 10268), H6292 [3DE]
Taiwan: commend for history of democratic elections and express support in preservation of democratic institutions (see H. Res. 955), H109 [11JA]
——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and recognize anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act (see H. Res. 1127), H2289 [10AP]
Taxation: allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being employee (see H.R. 4963), H5034 [6SE]
——— establish refundable young adult tax credit with monthly advance payment (see H.R. 7547), H1182 [13MR]
——— expand eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plan (see H.R. 9774), H5746 [24SE]
——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 3899), H273 [29JA]
——— provide nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers (see H.R. 7165), H3657 [4JN]
——— provide refundable tax credit for certain gun safes (see H.R. 8877), H4410 [27JN]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3238), H5006 [23AU]
——— restore deduction for research and experimental expenditures (see H.R. 2673), H253 [25JA]
Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 6672), H3400 [21MY]
Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 269), H4412 [27JN]
Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 1588), H6155 [20NO]
Ukraine: extend and modify authority for President to enter into agreements with Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to protect civilian populations from Russian military invasion (see H.R. 9011), H4624 [11JY]
United Arab Emirates: prohibit issuance of licenses for exportation of certain defense articles (see H.R. 8501), H5034 [6SE]
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. 303, 333), H5158 [10SE]
Veterans Get Outside Day: designate (see H. Res. 1225), H3203 [14MY]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H4152 [25JN]
Voting: modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 5295), H1094 [11MR]
——— require States to implement processes under which individuals who are 16 years old may register to vote in Federal elections and make grants to increase involvement of minors in elections (see H.R. 8623), H5158 [10SE]
——— secure Federal voting rights of nonviolent persons when released from incarceration (see H.R. 4987), H6414 [5DE]
Women: mint coins in commemoration of women who contributed to home front during World War II (see H.R. 7770), H3727 [11JN]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 25), H390 [1FE]
World Suicide Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 1436), H5156 [10SE]
World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1572), H3543 [31MY]
Bills and resolutions introduced
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (see H.R. 8568), H3530 [24MY]
Dept. of Justice: modify eligibility under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (see H.R. 10384), H7141 [12DE]
Information technology: emphasize importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, Internet freedom, and transparency (see H. Res. 1622), H7390 [19DE]
NSF: carry out grant program regarding ocean science and ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters (see H.R. 10035), H5893 [25OC]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
American Revolution: award Congressional Gold Medal to First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of first racially integrated American military unit (H.R. 8568), H3530 [24MY]
Dept. of Justice: modify eligibility under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program (H.R. 10384), H7142 [12DE]
NSF: carry out grant program regarding ocean science and ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters (H.R. 10035), H5895 [25OC]
Letters
Retirement from Rhode Island AFL-CIO: George H. Nee, H5106 [10SE]
Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub (organization) recognition of John Wolf: by, H5809 [25SE]
Remarks
African Americans: tribute to achievements of Black women, H814 [5MR]
China: add engaging in efforts to interfere in U.S. Federal, State, and local elections to National Communist Party Congress sanctions list, H5771 [25SE]
——— clarify that alternate members of National Communist Party Congress are also subject to sanctions, H5771, H5772 [25SE]
——— impose sanctions on members of National Communist Party Congress (H.R. 3334), H5771, H5772 [25SE]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4078 [14JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 8774), H4376 [27JN]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 8774), consideration (H. Res. 1316), H4163 [26JN]
——— promote domestic production capabilities for defense articles under Australia, United Kingdom, U.S. Security Treaty (AUKUS Treaty), H4078 [14JN]
Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 8752), consideration (H. Res. 1316), H4163 [26JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 8771), consideration (H. Res. 1316), H4163 [26JN]
Mental health: increase awareness of, and eliminate stigma associated with, mental health care, treatment and recovery programs, including culturally responsive practices, H2870 [6MY]
National Women’s History Month: observance, H814 [5MR]
Navy: develop and enhance cost and payload capabilities of affordable attritable unmanned underwater drones funding, H4376 [27JN]
——— development of deployable additive manufacturing of composite unmanned underwater drones funding, H4376 [27JN]
North Providence, RI: condemn acts of malicious damage to Shiloh Gospel Temple, H748 [29FE]
Republican Study Committee: budget priorities, H3262 [15MY]
Rhode Island FC (soccer team): tribute, H6120 [20NO]
Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub (organization): tribute, H5809 [25SE]
Social Security: protect system and improve benefits (H.R. 4583), H3262 [15MY]
Votes: correction, E599• [7JN]
——— position on missed, H4209• [26JN], H4741• [23JY]
Tributes
Bannister, Christiana, H814 [5MR]
Huntley, Cedric P., H4911 [24JY]
Lombardo, Frank, III, H748 [29FE]
Lopes, Maria, H814 [5MR]
Nee, George H., H5106 [10SE]
Payne, Donald M., Jr., H2763• [30AP]