MILLER-MEEKS, MARIANNETTE (a Representative from Iowa)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4016), H3362 [16JY], H3444 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 21), H187 [15JA]

America Recycles Day: designate (see H. Res. 885), H4705 [17NO]

Appropriations: provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 5552), H4512 [30SE]

——— provide for period of continuing appropriations in event of lapse in appropriations and establish procedures and consequences for failure to complete regular appropriations process (see H.R. 5870), H4564 [31OC]

Armed Forces: ensure that certain members who served in female cultural support teams receive proper credit for such service (see H.R. 6036), H4666 [12NO]

——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5401), H4519 [3OC]

Bureau of Prisons: address sexual harassment and sexual assault of staff in prisons (see H.R. 868), H4706 [17NO]

——— develop and implement strategy to interdict fentanyl and other synthetic drugs in mail at Federal correctional facilities (see H.R. 1046), H947 [3MR]

CBO: provide information on payments from Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and Disability Insurance Trust Fund (see H.R. 4793), H3662 [29JY]

CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see H.R. 2381), H1463 [7AP]

——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 4541), H3475 [17JY]

Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H4490 [19SE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: strengthen oversight over foreign investment in U.S. agricultural industry (see H.R. 1920), H1037 [6MR]

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 903), H4876 [20NO]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: repeal loan data collection requirements for women-owned, minority-owned, and small businesses (see H.R. 976), H1603 [10AP]

Corporate Transparency Act: repeal (see H.R. 425), H506 [5FE]

Correctional institutions: provide for additional prohibitions and enhanced penalties for providing or possessing wireless communications devices in detention facilities (see H.R. 3577), H3665 [29JY]

Crime: condemn antisemitism in all its forms, remember lives of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah L. Milgrim, and support enforcement of existing laws relative to antisemitic violence and discrimination (see H. Res. 447), H2368 [23MY]

——— impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing pursuing Federal officer while operating motor vehicle (see H.R. 35), H28 [3JA]

——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 3178), H1853 [5MY]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 27), H28 [3JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 649), H1945 [8MY]

——— amend certain agricultural laws relative to definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel (see H.R. 1719), H916 [27FE]

——— ensure free movement of livestock-derived products in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4673), H3643 [23JY]

——— enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase purchase of local foods (see H.R. 4782), H4592 [10NO]

——— extend and expand Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (see H.R. 1086), H1881 [6MY]

——— increase access to, and minimum speeds of, broadband telecommunications services in rural areas, and provide grants, loans, and loan guarantees to finance costs of such services (see H.R. 3280), H1942 [8MY]

——— leverage incentives for adoption of costly precision agriculture technology (see H.R. 6143), H5028 [3DE]

——— promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 2117), H1685 [28AP]

——— publish annual assessment on U.S. dependency on critical agricultural products or inputs from China (see H.R. 1995), H1065 [10MR]

——— publish report on fertilizer industry (see H.R. 6192), H4873 [20NO]

——— reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see H.R. 3119), H1856 [5MY]

Dept. of Defense: develop modernized strategy for ensuring defense of U.S. from anthrax threat (see H.R. 2707), H2838 [20JN]

——— improve U.S. missile defense capabilities (see H.R. 4107), H3190 [2JY]

——— prohibit participation of males in athletic programs or activities at military service academies that are designated for women or girls (see H.R. 3917), H2833 [17JN]

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. 1007), H503 [5FE]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 2028), H4543 [17OC]

——— restore exemption of family farms and small businesses from definition of assets relative to Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (see H.R. 1131), H584 [7FE]

Dept. of Energy: clarify that ship-to-ship transfers of liquefied natural gas (LNG) used as marine fuel, commonly known as LNG bunkering, are not considered exports unless conducted in foreign waters (see H.R. 4760), H4555 [24OC]

——— secure supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials (see H.R. 3617), H2374 [29MY]

Dept. of HHS: carry out program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between U.S. and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on development and delivery of health care products and services (see H.R. 661), H384 [23JA]

——— establish pilot program to enter into public-private partnerships with eligible entities to distribute newborn supply kits to mothers of newborn infants (see H.R. 6096), H4769 [18NO]

——— expand and clarify exclusion for orphan drugs under drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 946), H458 [4FE]

——— issue guidance on whether hospital emergency departments should implement fentanyl testing as routine procedure for patients experiencing overdose (see H.R. 2004), H1406 [1AP]

——— provide for disclosure of certain records relating to substance use disorder medications to State prescription drug monitoring programs (see H.R. 3595), H2971 [25JN]

——— reauthorize and make improvements to State medical stockpile pilot program (see H.R. 1980), H1065 [10MR]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 2107), H1159 [14MR]

——— reauthorize public health and bio-preparedness workforce loan repayment program (see H.R. 4445), H3366 [16JY]

——— study existing efforts of hospitals relative to electronic automated referrals for purposes of organ donation (see H.R. 330), H91 [9JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: 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. 578), H257 [21JA]

Dept. of HUD: update definition of manufactured home (see H.R. 6293), H5053 [4DE]

Dept. of Justice: allow use of grants under Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program to combat sex trafficking (see H.R. 520), H219 [16JA]

——— temporarily provide additional deposits into Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 909), H3013 [26JN]

Dept. of Labor: carry out grant program to help certain Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses, obtain employment in energy industry (see H.R. 4105), H3369 [16JY]

——— establish Interstate Paid Leave Action Network (see H.R. 3090), H1773 [30AP]

——— provide competitive grants to States that establish paid family leave programs through partnerships with private entities (see H.R. 3089), H1773 [30AP]

——— require Employee Benefit Security Administration make annual report to Congress on investigations (see H.R. 2869), H2148 [19MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve coordination between Do Not Pay working system and Federal and State agencies authorized to use system (see H.R. 2716), H5943 [16DE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend certain regulations relative to farm-related service industry restricted commercial driver’s licenses (see H.R. 4601), H4543 [17OC]

——— amend requirement to test drivers of commercial motor vehicles for English proficiency (see H.R. 3608), H3713 [26AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for certain fee agreements for services rendered in preparation, presentation, and prosecution of initial claims and supplemental claims for benefits (see H.R. 3132), H1856 [5MY]

——— award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans (see H.R. 2605), H1412 [2AP]

——— improve provision of care and services under Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 740), H401 [28JA]

——— include eyeglass lens fittings in category of medical services authorized to be furnished to veterans under Veterans Community Care Program (see H.R. 5593), H4668 [12NO]

——— increase dollar amounts for payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 6047), H4704 [17NO]

——— permit certain fee agreements between claimants and agents or attorneys for preparations, presentation, or prosecution of initial claims for benefits (see H.R. 1656), H912 [27FE]

——— permit Members of Congress to use departmental facilities to meet with constituents (see H.R. 2642), H1417 [3AP]

——— provide disciplinary procedures for supervisors and managers and modify procedures of personnel actions against employees (see H.R. 472), H217 [16JA]

——— restore veterans’ rights to own or possess firearms by requiring proof of danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 1041), H552 [6FE]

Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: prevent from prohibiting use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water (see H.R. 556), H3674 [1AU]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination on basis of mental or physical disability in cases of anatomical gifts and organ transplants (see H.R. 1520), H921 [27FE]

Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1266), H675 [12FE]

Endometriosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 256), H1302 [26MR]

EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Trichloroethylene (TCE); Regulation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)’’ (see H.J. Res. 27), H299 [22JA] (see H.J. Res. 34), H459 [4FE]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems—Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’ (see H.J. Res. 35), H459 [4FE]

——— expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels and return certain retired credits to small refineries under Renewable Fuel Program (see H.R. 1346), H708 [13FE]

——— recognize anniversary of renewable fuel standard and its foundational role in strengthening energy security, supporting rural communities, growing U.S. economy, and improving environmental performance (see H. Res. 628), H3673 [1AU]

FAA: provide for funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for all Federal aviation (see H.R. 5455), H4530 [8OC]

Families and domestic relations: improve research and data collection on stillbirths (see H.R. 5469), H6119 [18DE]

FDA: address regulation of zootechnical animal food substances (see H.R. 2203), H1169 [18MR]

——— define term natural cheese (see H.R. 1394), H4490 [19SE]

——— establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 1262), H3758 [2SE]

——— expand types of devices for which required labeling may be made available solely by electronic means (see H.R. 1539), H1684 [28AP]

——— prohibit Federal funding to implement, administer, or enforce final rule entitled ‘‘Medical Devices; Laboratory Developed Tests’’ (see H.R. 1463), H770 [24FE]

Federal agencies and departments: incentivize to create savings for American people (see H.R. 5438), H4819 [19NO]

——— 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. 142), H32 [3JA]

Federal employees: appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees for periods of work performed during lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5801), H4547 [21OC]

FERC: review regulations that may affect reliable operation of bulk-power system (see H.R. 3616), H3202 [10JY]

Firearms: modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons (see H.R. 2189), H3689 [8AU]

——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H150 [14JA]

Foreign investments: amend certain laws with respect to foreign investments in U.S. agriculture (see H.R. 1576), H836 [25FE]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 4), H5563 [10DE]

FTC: develop educational resources for parents, educators, and minors with respect to safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots by minors (see H.R. 5360), H4897 [21NO]

GAO: conduct analysis on financial and environmental costs of converting light-duty Federal fleet vehicles to electric vehicles (see H.R. 2188), H1169 [18MR]

Health: clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as serious health condition under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 4582), H3666 [29JY]

——— 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. 4583), H3666 [29JY]

——— protect access to genetically targeted technologies (see H.R. 1672), H913 [27FE]

Health Care Provider Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 929), H456 [4FE]

Housing: reform rural housing programs (see H.R. 4957), H6119 [18DE]

——— remove requirement on lessors to provide thirty day notice to vacate (see H.R. 1078), H1303 [26MR]

Howard, William N.: authorize to lie in honor in Capitol rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 67), H5899 [15DE]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 957), H6023 [17DE]

Immigration: authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain college graduates who entered U.S. as children (see H.R. 5528), H4488 [19SE]

——— prohibit intentional hindering of immigration, border, and customs controls (see H.R. 263), H88 [9JA]

Information technology: require large social media platforms to work with safety software so that children or parents may delegate permission to software to manage child’s online interactions, content, and account settings (see H.R. 2657), H1418 [3AP]

Insurance: apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans (see H.R. 6423), H5048 [4DE]

——— limit cost sharing for prenatal services in certain circumstances (see H.R. 6288), H4896 [21NO]

——— provide health insurance benefits for outpatient and inpatient items and services relative to congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 3277), H4772 [18NO]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 5509), H4487 [19SE]

Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 166), H878 [26FE]

Jewish Americans: call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate public on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 352), H1624 [24AP]

Jews: condemn rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in U.S., including recent assault in Boulder, CO, and reaffirm commitment to combating antisemitism and politically motivated violence (see H. Res. 481), H2571 [9JN]

Kirk, Charlie: tribute (see H. Res. 719), H4363 [16SE]

Labor unions: protect free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1232), H674 [12FE]

McAllen, TX: condemn violent attack on U.S. Border Patrol facility, expresses sympathies to injured personnel, reaffirm support of U.S. Border Patrol, and stand in solidarity with community (see H. Res. 583), H3315 [15JY]

Medicaid: anniversary (see H. Res. 620), H3663 [29JY]

——— prohibit funding for administrative costs of providing health benefits to unauthorized immigrants (see H.R. 1195), H1190 [21MR]

Medicare: assure pharmacy access and choice for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4317), H3700 [15AU]

——— clarify congressional intent and preserve patient access to home infusion therapy (see H.R. 2172), H1626 [24AP]

——— coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 4231), H3032 [27JN]

——— ensure that prior authorization medical decisions are determined by physicians (see H.R. 2433), H1335 [27MR]

——— equalize negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under drug price negotiation program (see H.R. 1492), H1220 [24MR]

——— establish exception to physician self-referral prohibition for certain outpatient prescription drugs furnished by physician practice (see H.R. 2484), H3718 [29AU]

——— facilitate patient access to certain pediatric technologies (see H.R. 1931), H2508 [5JN]

——— 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. 3514), H2197 [20MY]

——— include penicillin allergy verification and evaluation as part of initial preventive physical examination (see H.R. 5736), H4532 [10OC]

——— increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 879), H431 [31JA]

——— permanently extend certain in-home cardiopulmonary rehabilitation flexibilities established in response to coronavirus (see H.R. 783), H615 [10FE]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 842), H429 [31JA]

——— provide coverage of portable ultrasound transportation and set up services (see H.R. 2477), H1337 [27MR]

——— provide for rebate by manufacturers for selected drugs and biological products subject to maximum fair price negotiation (see H.R. 4299), H4561 [28OC]

——— provide hereditary cancer genetic testing for individuals with family history of gene mutation and coverage of certain cancer screenings or preventive surgeries to reduce risk of developing preventable cancer (see H.R. 4752), H3646 [23JY]

——— repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 4002), H2821 [12JN]

——— revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relative to physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 2191), H1169 [18MR]

Members of Congress: denounce dangerous and seditious rhetoric to sow disallegiance amongst members of U.S. military and intelligence community (see H. Res. 932), H5051 [4DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 5738), H4532 [10OC]

——— prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see H.R. 5106), H4266 [11SE]

Middle East: condemn atrocities committed by Hamas (terrorist organization) against Israel, call for Hamas to surrender, cease attacks and release all remaining hostages, and reaffirm Israel’s right to self-defense (see H. Res. 795), H4528 [8OC]

Mining and mineral resources: codify Executive Order 14285 entitled ‘‘Unleashing America’s Offshore Critical Minerals and Resources’’ (see H.R. 4018), H2830 [17JN]

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine: study prevalence and mortality of cancer among individuals who served as active duty aircrew in Armed Forces (see H.R. 530), H220 [16JA]

National Environmental Policy Act: clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process (see H.R. 4776), H4504 [26SE]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 979), H1219 [24MR]

National School Choice Week: designate (see H. Res. 63), H387 [23JA]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: improve Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (see H.R. 1870), H1069 [10MR]

National Weather Service: upgrade internal instant messaging service (see H.R. 2296), H1217 [24MR]

New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 1993), H1174 [18MR]

NRC: amend definition of ‘‘production facility’’ to exclude equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements (see H.R. 3978), H3708 [22AU]

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. 452), H724 [18FE]

——— modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations (see H.R. 1028), H558 [6FE]

Pakistan: impose sanctions relative to undermining democracy in Pakistan (see H.R. 5271), H4879 [20NO]

Pope Leo XIV: tribute (see H. Res. 412), H2052 [14MY]

Power resources: prohibit States and local governments from prohibiting or limiting energy service based on type or source of energy to be delivered (see H.R. 3699), H2824 [12JN]

Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers Who Deliver Infants Early (PREEMIE) Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1197), H644 [11FE]

Presidents of the U.S.: authorize to enter into trade agreements for reciprocal elimination of duties or other import restrictions relative to medical goods to contribute to national security and public health of U.S. (see H.R. 2213), H3317 [15JY]

Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 3474), H3477 [17JY]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 12), H1220 [24MR]

Real estate: prohibit certain businesses and persons from purchasing real estate adjacent to covered Federal land in U.S. (see H.R. 1575), H836 [25FE]

Renewable Fuels Month: designate (see H. Res. 375), H1810 [1MY]

Roads and highways: criminalize intentional destruction of roadways on Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 1057), H553 [6FE]

SBA: improve Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (see H.R. 4777), H3700 [15AU]

——— make available on website certain reports on small business disaster assistance (see H.R. 1475), H727 [21FE]

Smithsonian Institution: permit American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1329), H1462 [7AP]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2048), H1812 [1MY]

——— streamline enrollment process for eligible out-of-State providers under Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (see H.R. 1509), H728 [21FE]

Socialism: denounce (see H. Con. Res. 58), H4553 [24OC]

Star-Spangled Banner: express that any public rendition must be performed as written by Francis Scott Key, in English (see H. Con. Res. 43), H3199 [10JY]

Taxation: allow credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary students (see H.R. 817), H404 [28JA] (see H.R. 833), H429 [31JA]

——— exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets and extend capital loss carryovers for such companies (see H.R. 2547), H3013 [26JN]

——— exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property (see H.R. 1822), H1220 [24MR]

——— extend biodiesel fuels credit and biodiesel mixture credit (see H.R. 3137), H1808 [1MY]

——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 1340), H3317 [15JY]

——— increase limitation on qualified first-time homebuyers distributions (see H.R. 3526), H5943 [16DE]

——— make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 703), H386 [23JA]

——— make permanent 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 2231), H3694 [12AU]

——— modify railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 516), H3246 [14JY]

——— permanently allow tax deduction at time investment in qualified property is made (see H.R. 574), H1881 [6MY]

——— provide investment credit for converting non-residential buildings to affordable housing (see H.R. 2410), H6118 [18DE]

——— provide tax credit to encourage replacement or modernization of inefficient, outdated freight railcars (see H.R. 1200), H644 [11FE]

——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 2725), H2971 [25JN]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1301), H706 [13FE]

——— repeal firearm transfer tax (see H.R. 2552), H1402 [1AP]

Torres-Tovar, Edgar B.: authorize to lie in honor in Capitol rotunda (see H. Con. Res. 67), H5899 [15DE]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 957), H6023 [17DE]

Trump, President: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5789), H4555 [24OC]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 2102), H1159 [14MR]

Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 864), H4585 [7NO]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 22), H1190 [21MR]

Weather: research impact of obstructions on radar detection and prediction capabilities (see H.R. 2295), H1217 [24MR]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 1628), H878 [26FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Commission To Study Acts of Antisemitism in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 3691), H2418 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: appropriate funds to ensure uninterrupted benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5822), H4552 [24OC]

——— establish national biochar research network (see H.R. 4764), H3655 [25JY]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit market or product-focused research on children and minors (see H.R. 6273), H4895 [21NO]

——— report to Congress on any barriers to establishing online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain Form 299s (see H.R. 1588), H876 [26FE]

——— study feasibility of manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors in U.S. (see H.R. 1721), H916 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (see H.R. 3298), H1943 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (see H.R. 1397), H721 [18FE]

——— develop plan to improve development and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health emergency (see H.R. 1108), H583 [7FE]

——— direct Inspector General to investigate payment increases under certain programs (see H.R. 6881), H6114 [18DE]

——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (see H.R. 2005), H1066 [10MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide pathway to permanent resident status for certain Afghan nationals who supported U.S. mission in Afghanistan (see H.R. 4895), H3679 [5AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide funding to Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers (see H.R. 2305), H1218 [24MR]

——— require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report unlawful sale and distribution of controlled substances (see H.R. 4518), H3474 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: define employer-directed skills development (see H.R. 2690), H1460 [7AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend and reauthorize Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 1969), H1064 [10MR]

——— establish period during which referral of veteran, made by departmental health care provider to non-Dept. provider, for care or services under Community Care Program, remains valid (see H.R. 1972), H1064 [10MR]

——— improve administration of VA national formulary (see H.R. 6580), H5560 [10DE]

——— include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities in medical services furnished to eligible veterans (see H.R. 1971), H1064 [10MR]

——— make temporary lodging facilities available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on space-available basis (see H.R. 3726), H2468 [4JN]

——— reimburse State homes for cost of, or furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes (see H.R. 1970), H1064 [10MR]

English language: continue Executive Order 14224, relative to designating English as official language of U.S., in effect indefinitely (see H.R. 2453), H1336 [27MR]

EPA: clarify that electric renewable identification numbers (eRINs) are not authorized to satisfy volume of renewable fuel required by Renewable Fuel Program to be contained in transportation fuel (see H.R. 2144), H1161 [14MR]

——— establish pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility (see H.R. 2145), H1161 [14MR]

Executive Office of the President: indefinitely continue Executive order relative to copper imports (see H.R. 2873), H1598 [10AP]

Insurance: ensure access to affordable health insurance, require pharmacy benefit manager transparency, and improve health care options (see H.R. 6703), H5898 [15DE]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (see H.R. 1883), H1008 [5MR]

Martin L. Graber Post Office, Fort Madison, IA: designate (see H.R. 4707), H3644 [23JY]

Medicaid: ensure reliability of address information (see H.R. 1019), H503 [5FE]

Medicare: ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D (see H.R. 1227), H674 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: increase congressional oversight relative to designation of national monuments (see H.R. 2645), H1417 [3AP]

National Clean Energy Week: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4310 [15SE]

OMB: submit annual report to Congress on projects that are over budget and behind schedule (see H.R. 1722), H916 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers (see H.R. 2214), H1170 [18MR]

Power resources: include fuel for ocean going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under renewable fuel program (see H.R. 1896), H1035 [6MR]

Wildfires: make immune from liability any manufacturer of critical infrastructure for claims resulting from wildfire incidents (see H.R. 4194), H3010 [26JN]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Commission To Study Acts of Antisemitism in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3691), H2420 [3JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: appropriate funds to ensure uninterrupted benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 5822), H4554 [24OC]

——— establish national biochar research network (H.R. 4764), H3656 [25JY]

Dept. of Commerce: prohibit market or product-focused research on children and minors (H.R. 6273), H4897 [21NO]

——— report to Congress on any barriers to establishing online portals to accept, process, and dispose of certain Form 299s (H.R. 1588), H879 [26FE]

——— study feasibility of manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors in U.S. (H.R. 1721), H920 [27FE]

Dept. of Education: revise counseling requirements for certain student loan borrowers (H.R. 3298), H1945 [8MY]

Dept. of HHS: allow additional individuals to enroll in standalone dental plans offered through Federal exchanges (H.R. 1397), H723 [18FE]

——— develop plan to improve development and distribution of diagnostic tests during public health emergency (H.R. 1108), H585 [7FE]

——— direct Inspector General to investigate payment increases under certain programs (H.R. 6881), H6117 [18DE]

——— provide certain adjustments to Medicare payment for durable medical equipment included in DMEPOS (Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies) Competitive Bidding Program (H.R. 2005), H1068 [10MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: provide pathway to permanent resident status for certain Afghan nationals who supported U.S. mission in Afghanistan (H.R. 4895), H3682 [5AU]

Dept. of Justice: provide funding to Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers (H.R. 2305), H1219 [24MR]

——— require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report unlawful sale and distribution of controlled substances (H.R. 4518), H3476 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: define employer-directed skills development (H.R. 2690), H1461 [7AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend and reauthorize Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (H.R. 1969), H1067 [10MR]

——— establish period during which referral of veteran, made by departmental health care provider to non-Dept. provider, for care or services under Community Care Program, remains valid (H.R. 1972), H1067 [10MR]

——— improve administration of VA national formulary (H.R. 6580), H5562 [10DE]

——— include adaptive prostheses and terminal devices for sports and other recreational activities in medical services furnished to eligible veterans (H.R. 1971), H1067 [10MR]

——— make temporary lodging facilities available for certain TRICARE beneficiaries on space-available basis (H.R. 3726), H2470 [4JN]

——— reimburse State homes for cost of, or furnish to State homes, certain costly medications provided to veterans who receive nursing home care in such State homes (H.R. 1970), H1067 [10MR]

English language: continue Executive Order 14224, relative to designating English as official language of U.S., in effect indefinitely (H.R. 2453), H1339 [27MR]

EPA: clarify that electric renewable identification numbers (eRINs) are not authorized to satisfy volume of renewable fuel required by Renewable Fuel Program to be contained in transportation fuel (H.R. 2144), H1163 [14MR]

——— establish pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility (H.R. 2145), H1163 [14MR]

Executive Office of the President: indefinitely continue Executive order relative to copper imports (H.R. 2873), H1602 [10AP]

Insurance: ensure access to affordable health insurance, require pharmacy benefit manager transparency, and improve health care options (H.R. 6703), H5899 [15DE]

Lobbying Disclosure Act: clarify provision relative to certain contents of registrations (H.R. 1883), H1010 [5MR]

Martin L. Graber Post Office, Fort Madison, IA: designate (H.R. 4707), H3649 [23JY]

Medicaid: ensure reliability of address information (H.R. 1019), H506 [5FE]

Medicare: ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D (H.R. 1227), H677 [12FE]

Monuments and memorials: increase congressional oversight relative to designation of national monuments (H.R. 2645), H1418 [3AP]

OMB: submit annual report to Congress on projects that are over budget and behind schedule (H.R. 1722), H920 [27FE]

Pharmaceuticals: improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers (H.R. 2214), H1172 [18MR]

Power resources: include fuel for ocean going vessels as additional renewable fuel for which credits may be generated under renewable fuel program (H.R. 1896), H1039 [6MR]

Wildfires: make immune from liability any manufacturer of critical infrastructure for claims resulting from wildfire incidents (H.R. 4194), H3012 [26JN]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H647 [12FE], H1043 [10MR], H1629 [28AP], H1951 [13MY], H2149 [20MY]

Remarks

Anamosa, IA: Jones Regional Medical Center funding, H4672, H4675 [17NO]

Army: anniversary, H2576 [10JN]

Budget: deficit, H120 [14JA]

Cardoza, Tessa: Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition winner, H5063 [9DE]

Commission To Study Acts of Antisemitism in the U.S.: establish (H.R. 3691), H2576 [10JN]

Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus: tribute, H1383 [1AP]

Davenport, IA: tribute to Assumption High School girls’ soccer team, H2576 [10JN]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (H.R. 27), H530 [6FE]

Dept. of Commerce: study feasibility of manufacturing products for critical infrastructure sectors in U.S. (H.R. 1721), H1652 [28AP]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4016), H3444, H3445 [17JY]

——— prohibit funding to reduce workforce at any active Army arsenal, H3444, H3445 [17JY]

Dept. of Education: 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. 28), H120 [14JA], H949 [4MR]

Dept. of Justice: provide funding to Bureau of Prisons, States, and localities to carry out mental health screenings and provide referrals to mental healthcare providers for certain corrections officers (H.R. 2305), H3899 [9SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend and reauthorize Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (H.R. 1969), H2177 [20MY], H3899 [9SE]

——— tribute to Iowa City, IA, VA Medical Center, H588 [10FE]

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: John Templeton Foundation Templeton Prize recipient, H3899 [9SE]

FDA: preserve orphan drug exclusivity incentives relative to application of clinical superiority framework for follow-on drugs, E486• [29MY]

Federal agencies and departments: reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, H120 [14JA]

Harding, Matt: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching finalist, H3207 [14JY]

House of Representatives: summer recess report, H3721 [2SE]

Humes, Julie: American Ambulance Association Star of Life award recipient, H4998 [3DE]

Insurance: ensure access to affordable health insurance, require pharmacy benefit manager transparency, and improve health care options (H.R. 6703), H5967 [17DE]

Iowa: tribute to 1st Congressional District Great Iowa Nurses (organization) honorees, H1194 [24MR]

——— tribute to Iowans attending Presidential inauguration ceremonies, H121 [14JA]

Jews: condemn rise of antisemitism, H2576 [10JN]

Keokuk, IA: Keokuk Area Hospital funding, H4673 [17NO]

Lee County, IA: opening of Meller Family Health Center, H5063 [9DE]

Leonhard, Corey: Special Olympics Hall of Fame inductee, H4998 [3DE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize right to life, H263 [22JA]

Martin L. Graber Post Office, Fort Madison, IA: designate (H.R. 4707), H3532 [22JY]

Medicaid: funding, H1857 [6MY]

Musk, Elon: special Government employee status, H648 [12FE]

National Nurses Week: observance, H1814 [5MY]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, H4998 [3DE]

National Small Business Week: observance, H1858 [6MY]

Newton IA: Newton YMCA childcare expansion funding, H4672 [17NO]

Pella, IA: tribute to Pella High School marching band, H4998 [3DE]

Ploehn, Decker: Quad Cities Regional Business Journal Most Influential Leaders honoree, H51 [7JA]

Preston, IA: tribute to Easton Valley High School quiz bowl team, H5063 [9DE]

Republican Party: national agenda, H262 [22JA]

Taxation: make permanent certain Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions affecting individuals, families, and small businesses, H1858 [6MY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Dept. of Government Efficiency, H588 [10FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H949 [4MR]

University of Iowa: tribute to Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, H3721 [2SE]

Votes: position on missed, H605• [10FE], H5955• [17DE]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (H.R. 22), H1383 [1AP]

Welsh, Michael: Lasker Foundation Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award recipient, H4315 [16SE]

World Suicide Prevention Day: observance, H3899 [9SE]

Tributes

Branstad, Terry, H4675 [17NO]

Branthoover, Susan, H3721 [2SE]

Buchanan, Stephen, H1194 [24MR]

Byers, Jay, H1858 [6MY]

Clark, Georgia, H4998 [3DE]

DeJean, Cooper, H588 [10FE]

Dickerson, Blake, H3532 [22JY]

Eysink, Carla, H2576 [10JN]

Ferentz, Kirk, H4315 [16SE]

Graber, Martin L., H467 [5FE]

Hahn, James F., H1044 [10MR]

Hardebeck, Colleta L. (Lettie), H3721 [2SE]

Harvey, LaVern, H3899 [9SE]

Heaton, Dave, H735 [24FE]

Keppy, Glen, H1194 [24MR]

Kimball, Keith, H1858 [6MY]

Langrehr, Henry, H1630 [28AP]

Martino, Andrew, H263, H266 [22JA]

Martino, Joseph, H1428 [7AP]

Martino, Matthew, H1428 [7AP]

Martino, Ralph, H3207 [14JY]

Meeks, Curt, H4315 [16SE]

Miller, Fred, H1044 [10MR]

Miller, Richard, H2577 [10JN]

Miller-Meeks, Jonathan, H1428 [7AP]

Morris, Marley, H4998 [3DE]

Petersen, Clara, H262 [22JA]

Rose, Marin M., H3207 [14JY]

Ryan, Will, H1044 [10MR]

Schmeltzer, Norman B., III, H3255 [15JY]

Trump, President, H262 [22JA]

Van Zee, Alvin, H1284 [26MR]

Vance, Vice President, H262 [22JA]