SPARTZ, VICTORIA (a Representative from Indiana)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8070), H4030, H4032 [13JN], H4069 [14JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 8771), H4331 [27JN]
Foreign aid: making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to ongoing attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty by Russia (H.R. 8035), H2603 [20AP]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 175), H1149 [12MR]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 431), H1189 [15MR]
Afghanistan: award Congressional Gold Medal to team of Special Operations veterans in recognition of exceptional efforts and selfless dedication during evacuation (see H.R. 7501), H771 [29FE]
——— honor team of Special Operations veterans for their extraordinary efforts and exceptional service in safe evacuation of people from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan following U.S. withdrawal (see H. Res. 1046), H772 [29FE]
Agent Orange Veterans Service Medal: establish (see H.R. 1728), H5879 [18OC]
Animals: mint coins in commemoration of invaluable service that working dogs provide to society (see H.R. 807), H538 [7FE]
Appropriations: rescind unobligated coronavirus relief funds and certain infrastructure funds to offset cost of supplemental foreign assistance (see H.R. 8777), H4998 [16AU]
ATF: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Definition of ‘Engaged in the Business’ as a Dealer in Firearms’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H4154 [25JN]
Budget: require President to submit balanced budget to Congress (see H.R. 7656), H1179 [13MR]
China: counter malign influence and theft perpetuated by China and Chinese Communist Party (see H.R. 7476), H2130 [29MR]
Collazo, Michael: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H108 [11JA]
Crime: make deliberate, targeted attack on law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 743), H2629 [23AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Use of Electronic Identification Eartags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison’’ (see H.J. Res. 167), H4062 [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 (see H.R. 6090), H1499 [22MR]
——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 1202), H3007 [10MY]
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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with crime that resulted in death or serious injury of another person (see H.R. 661), H823 [5MR]
——— take into custody aliens who have been charged in U.S. with theft (see H.R. 7511), H1035 [7MR]
Dept. of Justice: report on encounters with covered aliens included in terrorist screening database (see H.R. 7335), H825 [5MR]
——— report to Congress demographic data of persons determined to be ineligible to purchase firearm by National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 6824), H824 [5MR]
——— require State and local law enforcement agencies receiving forfeited funds and property to report how such funds and property are used (see H.R. 2595), H823 [5MR]
Dept. of the Treasury: terminate U.S.-People’s Republic of China Income Tax Convention if China initiates armed attack against Taiwan (see H.R. 7874), H2141 [5AP]
Diseases and disorders: prohibit use of Federal funds to establish, implement, or enforce any coronavirus mask mandate (see H.R. 7964), H2316 [11AP]
Englebert, Rex: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2440), H108 [11JA]
FCC: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination’’ (see H.J. Res. 107), H316 [30JA]
Financial institutions: prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring use of or assigning merchant category codes distinguishing firearms retailer from general-merchandise or sporting-goods retailer (see H.R. 7450), H1094 [11MR]
Firearms: prohibit penalties on eligible individuals carrying firearms in public and invalidate existing State or local laws or restrictions that criminalize, penalize, or otherwise dissuade carrying of firearms (see H.R. 9534), H5201 [11SE]
Freedom of speech: provide for right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights (see H.R. 4848), H824 [5MR]
FRS: abolish Board of Governors and repeal Federal Reserve Act (see H.R. 8421), H3327 [16MY]
Government regulations: provide for sunset of rules upheld based on Chevron deference (see H.R. 8889), H4998 [16AU]
Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of sexual violence and rape as weapon of war against people of Israel (see H. Res. 966), H147 [16JA]
Health: end liability shield for vaccine manufacturers (see H.R. 9828), H5827 [25SE]
House Rules: prohibit consideration of any legislation that contains earmarks (see H.R. 8051), H2501 [17AP]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in U.S. who are nationals and citizens of U.S. at birth (see H.R. 6612), H7113 [11DE]
——— make changes related to family-sponsored immigrants and reduce number of such immigrants (see H.R. 7833), H6156 [20NO]
——— permanently bar aliens who are ordered removed after failing to appear at removal proceeding, absent exceptional circumstances, from becoming permanent U.S. residents (see H.R. 3591), H2130 [29MR]
——— provide for detention of certain aliens who commit robbery (see H.R. 7334), H825 [5MR]
——— recognize State sovereign power to repel invasion and defend citizenry from overwhelming and imminent danger posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels at southern border (see H. Res. 50), H1355 [21MR]
——— reform regulations relative to enforcement by State attorneys general (see H.R. 7322), H825 [5MR]
Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 1148), H2397 [15AP]
Law enforcement: codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 233), H2367 [12AP]
Law enforcement officers: provide for detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7343), H825 [5MR]
Medicaid: streamline enrollment of certain providers across State lines (see H.R. 4758), H688 [20FE]
Medicare: increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 10073), H6156 [20NO]
——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 704), H681 [15FE]
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. (see H.R. 7521), H1094 [11MR]
Olympic Games: modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations (see H.R. 7187), H1355 [21MR]
Russia: condemn illegal abduction of children from Ukraine (see H. Res. 149), H366 [31JA]
SEC: require public companies to disclose in annual reports certain financial risks relative to China (see H.R. 7757), H1295 [20MR]
Securities: prohibit index funds from investing in Chinese companies (see H.R. 7758), H1295 [20MR]
——— prohibit purchase of certain securities from sanctioned foreign companies and affiliates (see H.R. 7759), H1295 [20MR]
Taxation: repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 7035), H239 [18JA]
——— treat certain gains and dividends derived from countries of concern as ordinary income (see H.R. 7760), H1295 [20MR]
Trump, Donald J.: express that former President did not engage in insurrection or rebellion against U.S. or give aid or comfort to enemies (see H. Res. 1001), H682 [15FE]
Ukraine: commemorate heroic sacrifices of Ukrainian people and recognize anniversary of Russian invasion (see H. Res. 1014), H679 [15FE]
Vietnamese Conflict: award Congressional Gold Medal to Army Dust Off crews (see H.R. 1015), H4321 [26JN]
Voting: establish election day as Federal holiday (see H.R. 6267), H5240 [16SE]
Yemen: designate Ansarallah as foreign terrorist organization and impose certain sanctions (see H.R. 6046), H538 [7FE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Debt Commission: establish (see H.R. 6927), H13 [9JA]
Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building, Elwood, IN: designate (see H.R. 9775), H5746 [24SE]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Debt Commission: establish (H.R. 6927), H13 [9JA]
Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building, Elwood, IN: designate (H.R. 9775), H5747 [24SE]
Remarks
Dept. of State: prohibit funding to support U.N. entities unless specifically appropriated, H4331, H4332 [27JN]
Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 8771), H4331, H4332 [27JN]
Foreign aid: making emergency supplemental appropriations in response to ongoing attack on Ukraine’s sovereignty by Russia (H.R. 8035), H2604 [20AP]
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: prohibit warrantless searches of collections of communications of U.S. persons with exceptions for imminent threats, consent searches, or known cybersecurity threats, H2326 [12AP]
——— reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (H.R. 7888), consideration (H. Res. 1125), H2269 [10AP]
——— reform certain authorities and provide greater transparency and oversight (H.R. 7888), consideration (H. Res. 1137), H2326 [12AP]
Officer Noah Jacob Shahnavaz Post Office Building, Elwood, IN: designate (H.R. 9775), H6339 [4DE]
Ukraine: eliminate forced action relative to Presidential emergency appropriations drawdown authority, H2604 [20AP]
Votes: position on missed, H616• [14FE]
Reports filed
In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Spartz: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 118–731), H5956 [12NO]
Tributes
Goudy, Jules D., E889• [12SE]
Martin, James, E894• [12SE]
Plecker, Mark, E891• [12SE]
Springfield, Roy, H3465 [22MY]