SMITH, CHRISTOPHER H. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4034 [13JN], H4067, H4068 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Afghanistan: call for immediate release of Ryan Corbett and condemn wrongful detention of Americans by Taliban (see H. Res. 965), H147 [16JA]

——— condemn members of Biden-Harris administration for decisions surrounding withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan and evacuation of Bagram Airbase (see H. Res. 1469), H5833 [25SE]

Azerbaijan: condemn blockade of Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations (see H. Res. 1327), H4410 [27JN]

——— condemn treatment of Gubad Ibadoghlu and urge his immediate release (see H. Res. 1012), H638 [14FE]

Biden, President: condemn pro-abortion policies of Biden administration (see H. Res. 1285), H3680 [7JN]

Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 7218), H430 [5FE]

Cambodian Genocide Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1156), H2502 [17AP]

Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building, Rio Grande, NJ: designate (see H.R. 7606), H1057 [8MR]

CDC: provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 9101), H5833 [25SE]

Cheatle, Kimberly A.: impeachment of Secret Service Director (see H. Res. 1368), H4729 [22JY]

——— terminate as Secret Service Director (see H. Res. 1365), H4861 [23JY]

Children and youth: protect victims of online child sexual abuse (see H.R. 2732), H4120 [21JN]

China: counter malign influence and theft perpetuated by China and Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 7476), H782 [1MR]

Colleges and universities: lower cost of postsecondary education for students and families (see H.R. 6951), H3976 [12JN]

Courts: create private right of action allowing people who have gender-transition procedures performed on them as minors to sue medical practitioner who performed procedure (see H.R. 1276), H1297 [20MR]

Crime: vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 7137), H3531 [24MY]

Cuba: call for accountability for human rights violations and malign activities against U.S. and democratic countries in Western Hemisphere (see H. Res. 1358), H4625 [11JY]

——— prohibit removal from list of state sponsors of terrorism until certain conditions are satisfied (see H.R. 314), H1235 [19MR]

Death and dying: ensure individuals facing end of their lives have access to quality medical, palliative, and hospice care and oppose Federal policies or practices that support or facilitate assisted suicide (see H. Con. Res. 109), H3523 [23MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see H.R. 9406), H5005 [23AU]

Dept. of Education: prohibit graduate medical schools from receiving Federal financial assistance if such schools adopt certain diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and requirements (see H.R. 7725), H1233 [19MR]

——— require institutions of higher education to disclose hazing incidents (see H.R. 5646), H4634 [15JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish program to develop antimicrobial innovations targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 2940), H3399 [21MY]

——— prohibit from restricting funding for pregnancy centers (see H.R. 6918), H12 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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), H1149 [12MR]

——— require updates to northern border threat analysis and northern border strategy (see H.R. 8734), H4061 [13JN]

Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veterans’ disability benefits from income for purposes of determining eligibility for supported housing program (see H.R. 8340), H5526 [19SE]

Dept. of Labor: assist survivors of stroke and other debilitating health occurrences in returning to work (see H.R. 8346), H3004 [10MY]

——— establish protections for warehouse workers (see H.R. 8639), H3672 [5JN]

Dept. of State: designate certain Iranian proxy organizations as foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 8011), H2396 [15AP]

——— establish Precursor Chemical Destruction Initiative to promote bilateral counterdrug interdiction efforts within governments of specified countries (see H.R. 9172), H4948 [25JY]

——— withdraw Federal funds from U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) previously made available to such organization (see H.R. 8232), H2834 [2MY]

Dept. of Transportation: gather data on incidence of, and implement certain safety measures and programs to prevent, illegal passing of school buses (see H.R. 3998), H2629 [23AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase amount paid to veterans for improvements and structural alterations furnished as part of home health services (see H.R. 2818), H4991 [13AU]

——— provide administrative support to certain dental care providers and establish pilot program to provide dental care to certain veterans (see H.R. 2410), H2291 [10AP]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with service in Armed Forces in Panama Canal Zone (see H.R. 2447), H133 [12JA]

——— reform and improve delivery of healthcare, benefits, and services for veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 8371), H5203 [11SE]

Depts. of Defense and State: monitor efforts by China to build or buy strategic foreign ports (see H.R. 8683), H4412 [27JN]

Diseases and disorders: amend laws relative to preventing end-stage kidney disease (see H.R. 6790), H5840 [27SE]

Douglass, Frederick: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 7378), H678 [15FE]

FAA: include medications and medical equipment for emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits (see H.R. 3616), H2367 [12AP]

FDA: add alpha-gal to definition of ‘‘major food allergen’’ (see H.R. 9382), H5879 [18OC]

——— establish certain labeling requirements for caffeine (see H.R. 10370), H7111 [11DE]

——— establish process to facilitate development, qualification, and adoption of testing methods that reduce or replace use of animals in nonclinical testing (see H.R. 7248), H2560 [19AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit official documents from containing terms ‘‘latinx’’ and ‘‘latin-x’’ (see H.R. 2906), H1236 [19MR]

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA): mint coins in commemoration of World Cup 2026 (see H.R. 7438), H4861 [23JY]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 73), H4951 [25JY]

Foreign policy: prohibit certain persons from purchasing real estate in U.S. (see H.R. 7246), H1034 [7MR]

FTC: require covered platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate visual depictions (see H.R. 8989), H5849 [1OC]

George Henry White Post Office Building, Middle Township, NJ: designate (see H.R. 7607), H1057 [8MR]

Greece: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1104), H1498 [22MR]

Guam Liberation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1335), H4444 [28JN]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1385), H2253 [9AP]

——— 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), H5563 [20SE]

Immigration: improve use of immigration detainers by State and local law enforcement and incentivize compliance with Federal detainers through reimbursement of detention costs and indemnification for certain claims (see H.R. 7580), H1033 [7MR]

Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 1148), H3531 [24MY]

Ireland: anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1345), H4528 [9JY]

Israel: provide for congressional oversight of proposed changes to arms sales (see H.R. 8437), H3328 [16MY]

——— provide for expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services (see H.R. 8369), H3202 [14MY]

Jews: condemn global rise of antisemitism and call upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism (see H. Res. 1449), H5238 [16SE]

——— strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in U.S. (see H.R. 7921), H2289 [10AP]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1355), H4588 [10JY]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: take action with partner countries to address human rights crises for North Koreans in China, including forced labor, arbitrary detention, human trafficking, and forcible repatriation (see H. Res. 1080), H1180 [13MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 963), H132 [12JA]

Maduro, Nicolas: increase maximum reward amount for information leading to arrest and conviction of, to be paid out by Federal Government from all withheld assets, officials of Maduro regime and their conspirators (see H.R. 9692), H5523 [19SE]

Medicare: 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), H4980 [6AU]

——— increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 6683), H2445 [16AP]

——— provide for coverage and payment of Alpha–1 antitrypsin deficiency disorder treatment (see H.R. 4438), H133 [12JA]

——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 2474), H1182 [13MR]

Middle East: making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 7217), H505 [6FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1577), H6077 [18NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1577), H6077 [18NO]

National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1050), H2121 [26MR]

National Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1257), H3523 [23MY]

National Lineman Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1157), H2521 [18AP]

National Public Radio: eliminate taxpayer funding (see H.R. 8083), H2629 [23AP]

National Safe Boating Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H3398 [21MY]

National Senior Fraud Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1229), H3273 [15MY]

Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act: amend (see H.R. 4389), H133 [12JA]

New York Bay: anniversary of discovery (see H. Res. 1139), H2367 [12AP]

North Korean Human Rights Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3012), H3205 [14MY]

Olympic Games: award Congressional Gold Medals to members of 1980 U.S. Olympic Men’s Ice Hockey Team in recognition of their extraordinary achievement at Winter Olympics in historic ‘‘Miracle on Ice’’ (see H.R. 9950), H5880 [18OC]

Pakistan: express support for democracy and human rights (see H. Res. 901), H247 [22JA]

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park: redesignate in honor of Bill Pascrell, Jr. (see H.R. 9528), H5156 [10SE]

Poland: anniversary of Warsaw Uprising (see H. Res. 1440), H5202 [11SE]

——— commemorate anniversary of diplomatic relations with U.S. (see H. Res. 1198), H2874 [6MY]

Postal Service: ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 439), H4861 [23JY]

——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 7629), H5027 [3SE]

Public lands: construct roads along southern border, allow States to place temporary barriers, develop plan to reduce hazardous trash piles, and prohibit taxpayer dollars from being used to house inadmissible migrants (see H.R. 9678), H5522 [19SE]

Real estate: prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal land in U.S. (see H.R. 8693), H3724 [11JN]

Refugees: provide Nicaraguan political prisoners who arrived in U.S on February 9, 2023, and their immediate family members with certain benefits available to refugees (see H.R. 4352), H1236 [19MR]

Russia: prohibit importation of critical minerals from Russia (see H.R. 9717), H5560 [20SE]

Senate: require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by World Health Assembly be subject to ratification (see H.R. 1425), H2771 [30AP]

SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see H.R. 5408), H2130 [29MR]

Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump: establish (see H. Res. 1367), H4861 [23JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income certain federally subsidized loan repayments for dental school faculty (see H.R. 7814), H2254 [9AP]

——— extend biodiesel fuels credit and biodiesel mixture credit (see H.R. 9060), H6078 [18NO]

——— permit amounts paid for programs to obtain recognized postsecondary credential or license to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 account (see H.R. 1477), H2253 [9AP]

——— provide refundable tax credit for non-directed living kidney donations (see H.R. 9275), H5889 [22OC]

Turkey: anniversary of invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus (see H. Res. 1199), H3527 [23MY]

U.S. Foundation for International Conservation: establish (see H.R. 6727), H1058 [8MR]

Venezuela: promote democracy (see H.R. 9546), H5201 [11SE]

——— stand in solidarity with Venezuelan people and condemn Nicolas Maduro attempt to steal Venezuelan Presidential election (see H. Res. 1409), H4972 [2AU]

Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 1566), H5915 [8NO]

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 128), H5156 [10SE]

Vietnam: condemn Communist Party of Vietnam for imprisoning independent journalists, human rights defenders, religious figures, and dissidents (see H. Res. 1222), H3400 [21MY]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of Fall of Saigon (Black April) (see H. Res. 1187), H3400 [21MY]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H4411 [27JN]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 8281), H4064 [13JN]

Wildlife: prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species (see H.R. 8164), H4731 [22JY]

World War I: award Congressional Gold Medal to female telephone operators of Army Signal Corps, known as ‘‘Hello Girls’’ (see H.R. 1572), H5879 [18OC]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to certain diplomats, in recognition of their bravery and heroism during Holocaust (see H.R. 537), H133 [12JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: create mechanisms by which State law enforcement can coordinate with Federal Government to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities (see H.R. 10555), H7415 [20DE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize and modify (see H.R. 8329), H2997 [8MY]

China: expand sanctions relative to human rights abuses in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and counter genocidal policies (see H.R. 8124), H2628 [23AP]

——— recognize anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre and condemn ongoing suppression of human rights and basic freedoms including in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (see H. Res. 1221), H3005 [10MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relative to Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China (see H.R. 8366), H3005 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: compel States and ride-hailing companies to require illuminated signs and other safety measures on ride-hailing vehicles and prohibit sale of such signs (see H.R. 9423), H5016 [27AU]

FCC: provide that certain actions shall have no force or effect (see H.R. 8082), H2558 [19AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 7122), H271 [29JA]

Foreign policy: protect and promote American values abroad, including freedom of speech and freedom of expression, through foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad (see H.R. 9850), H5828 [25SE]

Foreign trade: ensure goods made with cobalt extracted or processed using child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market (see H.R. 7981), H2395 [15AP]

Freedom of religion: prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups (see H.R. 8720), H3974 [12JN]

Human rights: establish priority for accommodation in places with policies relating to severe forms of human trafficking (see H.R. 9681), H5522 [19SE]

International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: amend (see H.R. 8365), H3005 [10MY]

Jimmy Lai Way, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 8125), H2628 [23AP]

Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, Toms River, NJ: designate (see H.R. 9997), H5877 [18OC]

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: support goals and ideas (see H. Res. 1479), H5561 [20SE]

Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA): reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6954), H105 [11JA]

NIH: enhance activities and programs and reauthorize certain programs relative to research on autism spectrum disorder (see H.R. 7213), H388 [1FE]

Pascrell, Bill, Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H5097 [9SE]

Payne, Donald M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2700 [29AP]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds for alternatives to abortion programs and pregnancy centers (see H.R. 7427), H686 [20FE]

Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (see H.R. 6954), H105 [11JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion (see H. Res. 1311), H4114 [18JN]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 7025), H188 [17JA]

World Hydrocephalus Day: support goals and ideas (see H. Res. 1479), H5561 [20SE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Aviation: create mechanisms by which State law enforcement can coordinate with Federal Government to detect and stop drones involved in unlawful activities (H.R. 10555), H7416 [20DE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize and modify (H.R. 8329), H2999 [8MY]

China: expand sanctions relative to human rights abuses in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and counter genocidal policies (H.R. 8124), H2629 [23AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend authorities to impose sanctions under certain laws relative to Hong Kong, Tibet, and Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China (H.R. 8366), H3006 [10MY]

Dept. of Transportation: compel States and ride-hailing companies to require illuminated signs and other safety measures on ride-hailing vehicles and prohibit sale of such signs (H.R. 9423), H5016 [27AU]

FCC: provide that certain actions shall have no force or effect (H.R. 8082), H2558 [19AP]

Foreign aid: prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 7122), H272 [29JA]

Foreign policy: protect and promote American values abroad, including freedom of speech and freedom of expression, through foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad (H.R. 9850), H5832 [25SE]

Foreign trade: ensure goods made with cobalt extracted or processed using child labor or forced labor in Democratic Republic of the Congo do not enter U.S. market (H.R. 7981), H2397 [15AP]

Freedom of religion: prohibit preferential Federal grant treatment for atheist groups (H.R. 8720), H3975 [12JN]

Human rights: establish priority for accommodation in places with policies relating to severe forms of human trafficking (H.R. 9681), H5524 [19SE]

International Child Abduction Prevention and Return Act: amend (H.R. 8365), H3006 [10MY]

Jimmy Lai Way, Washington, DC: designate (H.R. 8125), H2629 [23AP]

Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr. VA Clinic, Toms River, NJ: designate (H.R. 9997), H5878 [18OC]

Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA): reauthorize and amend (H.R. 6954), H107 [11JA]

NIH: enhance activities and programs and reauthorize certain programs relative to research on autism spectrum disorder (H.R. 7213), H389 [1FE]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds for alternatives to abortion programs and pregnancy centers (H.R. 7427), H687 [20FE]

Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform (RENACER) Act: reauthorize and amend (H.R. 6954), H107 [11JA]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (H.R. 7025), H189 [17JA]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H685 [20FE], H6205 [29NO], H7425 [27DE]

Letters

Promoting religious freedom worldwide: Frank R. Wolf, E668• [26JN]

Review and modify decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals and resume such adoptions, particularly in cases where mutual concerns of Ukraine and U.S. can be substantially addressed: by, H6137 [20NO]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act reauthorization: Representative Foxx, Committee on Education and the Workforce (House), H569 [13FE]

——— Representative Jordan, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H569 [13FE]

——— Representative McCaul, Committee on Foreign Affairs (House), H569 [13FE]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H685 [20FE], H6205 [29NO], H7425 [27DE]

Remarks

Anti-Boycott Act: apply to international governmental organizations (H.R. 3016), H560• [13FE]

Brick, NJ: anniversary of Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center, E993• [1OC]

CDC: Spina Bifida Program funding, E1090• [29OC]

China: provide for imposition of sanctions relative to forced organ harvesting (H.R. 4132), H4136• [25JN]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (H.R. 2766), H553• [13FE]

Colleges and universities: campus protests relative to Israel-Hamas war, H2795 [1MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4014• [13JN]

——— prohibit funding for, or reimbursement of, expenses relative to abortion services, H4014• [13JN]

Dept. of Education: provide for consideration of definition of antisemitism by International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (H.R. 6090), H2795 [1MY]

Dept. of HHS: prohibit from restricting funding for pregnancy centers (H.R. 6918), H205 [18JA]

Dept. of State: establish national registry of Korean American divided families (H.R. 7152), H4132• [25JN]

——— support right of self-determination for people of Tibet, counter disinformation by Chinese officials, and encourage peaceful resolution of conflict with China (H.R. 533), H557 [13FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: publish report on financial institutions and accounts of senior Chinese officials and restrict financial services for immediate family of such officials to deter aggression towards Taiwan (H.R. 554), H5045• [9SE]

Foreign aid: making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for Indo-Pacific region (H.R. 8036), H2592• [20AP]

——— prohibit aid that will benefit Hamas (terrorist organization), H2612 [20AP]

Hong Kong: remove extension of certain privileges, exemptions, and immunities if Hong Kong no longer enjoys high degree of autonomy from China (H.R. 1103), H5070 [9SE]

Jews: condemn global rise of antisemitism and call upon countries and international bodies to counter antisemitism (H. Res. 1449), H6134 [20NO]

Liput, Andrew L.: Dept. of Defense Volunteer Service Award recipient, E715• [10JY]

——— Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E715• [10JY]

Manasquan, NJ: tribute to Manasquan High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams, E280• [22MR]

Middle East: making emergency supplemental appropriations to provide funding to Israel in response to act of war by Hamas (terrorist organization) (H.R. 8034), H2612 [20AP]

National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month: support goals and ideas (H. Res. 1479), E936• [20SE]

National security: protect from threat posed by foreign adversary controlled applications, such as TikTok and any application or service developed or provided by, or under control of, ByteDance Ltd. (H.R. 7521), H1169• [13MR]

New Jersey: tribute to high school thespian troupe food drives, E25• [11JA]

NIH: enhance activities and programs and reauthorize certain programs relative to research on autism spectrum disorder (H.R. 7213), H5299 [17SE]

——— enhance activities and programs and reauthorize certain programs relative to research on autism spectrum disorder (H.R. 7213), Senate amendment, H7163 [16DE]

Pascrell, Bill, Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1427), H5082 [9SE]

Payne, Donald M., Jr.: tribute (H. Res. 1172), H2689 [29AP]

Philippines: reaffirm U.S. commitment to Mutual Defense Treaty, implement Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, and object to China’s sovereignty claims to South China Sea (H. Res. 837), H6130• [20NO]

Senate: require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by World Health Assembly be subject to ratification (H.R. 1425), H5178• [11SE]

Spina Bifida Awareness Month: observance, E1090• [29OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5856), H565, H567, H570 [13FE]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (S. 3764), H5599• [23SE]

Ukraine: review and modify decision to suspend adoption by foreign nationals and resume such adoptions, particularly in cases where mutual concerns of Ukraine and U.S. can be substantially addressed (H. Res. 915), H6137 [20NO]

World Hydrocephalus Day: support goals and ideas (H. Res. 1479), E936• [20SE]

Tributes

Colabella, Scott, E1312• [19DE]

Granger, Representative, E1144• [14NO]

McIver, Representative, H5626 [23SE]

Pascrell, Bill, Jr., H5081 [9SE]

Payne, Donald M., Jr., H2688 [29AP], H2756 [30AP]

Smith, Patricia V., E865• [6SE]

Wolf, Frank R., E667• [26JN]