SCOTT, AUSTIN (a Representative from Georgia)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 3838), H4187, H4203, H4204 [10SE]
——— making appropriations (H.R. 4016), H3354 [16JY]
Appointments
Committee on Intelligence (House, Select), H216 [16JA]
Articles and editorials
Obama Reveals How Many Civilians Died in U.S. Drone Attacks, PBS.com (Internet site), H5133 [10DE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abit Massey Poultry Research Center, Athens, GA: designate (see H.R. 1596), H876 [26FE]
Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 682), H385 [23JA]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 722), H394 [24JA]
——— require health care practitioners to exercise proper degree of care in cases of children who survive abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 21), H94 [9JA]
Armed Forces: grant members deployed to Kenya, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad tax-free income status (see H.R. 2157), H1161 [14MR]
Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 115), H504 [5FE]
Carter, Jimmy: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1369), H714 [14FE]
——— tribute (see H. Res. 30), H91 [9JA]
CBO: make publicly available fiscal and mathematical models, data, and other details of computations used in cost analysis and scoring (see H.R. 724), H394 [24JA]
Children and youth: prohibit Federal funds from being used to provide certain gender transition procedures to minors (see H.R. 742), H401 [28JA]
Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic, Marietta, GA: designate (see H.R. 5362), H4310 [15SE]
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (House): continue investigation into possible mismanagement of Federal government investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell (see H. Res. 668), H3757 [2SE]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality toward labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 2126), H1160 [14MR]
Corporate Transparency Act: repeal (see H.R. 425), H4667 [12NO]
Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 2853), H4518 [3OC]
DEA: make permanent scheduling of fentanyl-related substances (see H.R. 27), H94 [9JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 649), H384 [23JA]
——— expand and codify Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program and rename as Rural Health Care Facility Technical Assistance Program (see H.R. 1417), H1220 [24MR]
——— limit funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems (see H.R. 1592), H876 [26FE]
——— waive adjusted gross income limitation applicable to disaster assistance for certain full time agricultural producers (see H.R. 2156), H1161 [14MR]
Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program to assist certain members of Armed Forces and dependents with additional supplemental coverage relative to cancer (see H.R. 3148), H1809 [1MY]
——— develop modernized strategy for ensuring defense of U.S. from anthrax threat (see H.R. 2707), H3034 [27JN]
——— provide fluid or powdered milk to Armed Forces members at dining facilities on military installations (see H.R. 648), H384 [23JA]
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 (see H.R. 28), H28 [3JA]
——— 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: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Energy Conservation Program—Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’ (see H.J. Res. 20), H724 [18FE]
Dept. of HHS: prohibit 340B coverage of sex reassignment surgeries and hormone treatment for transgender individuals (see H.R. 2197), H1169 [18MR]
Dept. of Homeland Security: promptly comply with State requests for information on citizenship status of individual (see H.R. 1037), H504 [5FE]
——— take into custody aliens who have been charged in U.S. with theft (see H.R. 29), H28 [3JA]
Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein (see H. Res. 589), H3475 [17JY]
——— temporarily provide additional deposits into Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 909), H976 [4MR]
Dept. of the Interior: provide funding for National Law Enforcement Museum community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs (see H.R. 309), H2889 [23JN]
Dept. of Transportation: amend certain regulations relative to farm-related service industry restricted commercial driver’s licenses (see H.R. 4601), H3657 [25JY]
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), H221 [16JA]
District of Columbia: express condolences to victims and those affected by air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and gratitude to first responders (see H. Res. 153), H768 [24FE]
EPA: establish pilot grant program to improve recycling accessibility (see H.R. 2145), H1174 [18MR]
FCC: require certain pornographic interactive computer services to adopt and operate technology verification measures to ensure that users are not minors (see H.R. 1623), H877 [26FE]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 1262), H1275 [25MR]
Federal agencies and departments: prohibit from entering into contracts with entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries (see H.R. 45), H29 [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]
Financial institutions: prohibit certain financial service providers who deny fair access to financial services from using taxpayer funded discount window lending programs (see H.R. 987), H615 [10FE]
——— 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. 1181), H770 [24FE]
Firearms: ban imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce (see H.R. 943), H457 [4FE]
——— permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H28 [3JA]
——— remove short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and certain other weapons from definition of firearms for purposes of National Firearms Act (see H.R. 2395), H1333 [27MR]
Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act: repeal (see H.R. 589), H1303 [26MR]
FRS: prohibit Federal Reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to individuals and prohibit use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy (see H.R. 1919), H1626 [24AP]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in U.S. who are nationals and citizens of U.S. at birth (see H.R. 569), H256 [21JA]
Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 166), H878 [26FE]
Kirk, Charlie: tribute (see H. Res. 702), H4313 (see H. Res. 709), H4310 [15SE] (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]
Law enforcement: codify defense of qualified immunity as applied to certain State and local officials (see H.R. 503), H301 [22JA]
Marine Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 254), H1302 [26MR]
Medicare: ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs under part D (see H.R. 1227), H3013 [26JN]
——— establish new payment rules for certain catastrophic specialty hospitals (see H.R. 5644), H4507 [30SE]
——— increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 879), H1406 [1AP]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 842), H1069 [10MR]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common respiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coronavirus (see H.R. 3164), H4897 [21NO]
——— revise certain physician self-referral exemptions relative to physician-owned hospitals (see H.R. 2191), H1169 [18MR]
National Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk: designate (see H. Res. 727), H4363 [16SE]
National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 133), H710 [13FE]
National Women in Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 260), H1337 [27MR]
NOAA: prohibit interim or final rule that includes area closure in South Atlantic for species managed under Snapper-Grouper Fishery Management Plan until South Atlantic Great Red Snapper Count study is complete (see H.R. 470), H217 [16JA]
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), H184 [15JA]
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp.: restore benefits guaranteed in certain pension plans for retirees following company bankruptcy (see H.R. 1357), H709 [13FE] (see H.R. 1895), H1035 [6MR]
Postal Service: provide for increased oversight over significant proposed service changes (see H.R. 2807), H1595 [10AP]
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), H4903 [25NO]
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 456), H2376 [29MY]
Public welfare programs: limit conditions applicable to use of electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards to purchase food (see H.R. 1398), H721 [18FE]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 12), H709 [13FE]
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 2967), H1612 [17AP]
Russia: impose sanctions and other measures if Russia refuses to negotiate peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 2548), H2470 [4JN]
Supreme Court: constitutional amendment to require Supreme Court be composed of nine Justices (see H.J. Res. 28), H299 [22JA]
Taxation: make permanent deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 703), H386 [23JA]
——— modify railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 516), H1173 [18MR]
——— provide special rule for certain casualty losses of uncut timber (see H.R. 262), H730 [21FE]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1301), H706 [13FE]
——— require online retailers collect and remit Federal excise taxes on purchase of imported sportfishing and archery equipment (see H.R. 1494), H838 [25FE]
——— treat certain postsecondary credentialing expenses as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts (see H.R. 1151), H1603 [10AP]
Unemployment: require individuals receiving unemployment compensation to fulfill certain requirements in relation to suitable work (see H.R. 1119), H583 [7FE]
Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 864), H4585 [7NO]
Bills and resolutions introduced
CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6598), H5560 [10DE]
Committees of the House: majority party appointments (see H. Res. 54), H299 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 3838), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H4163 [9SE]
Dept. of Energy: prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on supply chain for generation and transmission of electricity (H.R. 3638), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have relationship with Confucius Institutes (H.R. 881), consideration (see H. Res. 377), H1853 [5MY]
——— publish on monthly basis number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter U.S. (H.R. 275), consideration (see H. Res. 530), H2887 [23JN]
——— take into custody aliens who have been charged in U.S. with theft (S. 5), consideration (see H. Res. 53), H256 [21JA]
Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein (H. Res. 589), consideration (see H. Res. 598), H3525 [21JY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX (S. 1071), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 3944), consideration (see H. Res. 530), H2887 [23JN]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend to make targeted reforms relative to waters of U.S. and other matters (H.R. 3898), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 471), consideration (see H. Res. 53), H256 [21JA]
Gulf of Mexico: rename as Gulf of America (H.R. 276), consideration (see H. Res. 377), H1853 [5MY]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions prior to certain date in second session of 119th Congress (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Immigration: increase penalties for those who illegally reenter U.S. after being removed (H.R. 3486), consideration (see H. Res. 682), H4163 [9SE]
——— provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 875), consideration (see H. Res. 530), H2887 [23JN]
Los Angeles, CA: condemn violent attacks on law enforcement officers and military servicemembers and destruction of personal property (H. Res. 516), consideration (see H. Res. 530), H2887 [23JN]
Natural Gas Act: provide for interagency coordination in approval of certain authorizations (H.R. 3668), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve: establish (see H.R. 2345), H1273 [25MR]
Public utilities: add standard relative to State consideration of reliable generation (H.R. 3628), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
SEC: amend authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds (H.R. 3383), consideration (see H. Res. 936), H5109 [9DE]
Senate: repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data (see H.R. 6019), H4666 [12NO]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (H.R. 6598), H5562 [10DE]
Ocmulgee Mounds National Park and Preserve: establish (H.R. 2345), H1274 [25MR]
Senate: repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data (H.R. 6019), H4667 [12NO]
Motions
Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 537), H2906 [24JN]
Remarks
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 5371), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 873), H4597 [12NO]
Biden, Joseph R., Jr.: evaluation of administration relative to granting executive clemency, H270, H271 [22JA]
Budget: deficit, H1866 [6MY]
——— provide for point of order against reconciliation measures that cut benefits for Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (H.R. 2753), H2903 [24JN]
——— rescind certain budget authority as proposed in special message transmitted to Congress by President (H.R. 4), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 590), H3453 [17JY]
——— use of budget reconciliation to extend tax relief, lower spending, reform entitlement programs, secure borders, improve energy policy, and roll back government regulations (H.R. 1), H2903, H2904 [24JN]
——— use of budget reconciliation to extend tax relief, lower spending, reform entitlement programs, secure borders, improve energy policy, and roll back government regulations (H.R. 1), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 566), H3043 [2JY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: tribute to Capitol Police officers and other law enforcement officers for their role in protecting U.S. Capitol during attack on January 6, 2021, H2905 [24JN]
Committees of the House: majority party appointments (H. Res. 54), H267 [22JA]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5124, H5125, H5128, H5129, H5130, H5133 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 3838), H4187, H4188 [10SE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 3838), consideration (H. Res. 682), H3907, H3910, H3913 [9SE]
——— establish Baltic Security Initiative, H4187, H4188 [10SE]
Dept. of Energy: prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on supply chain for generation and transmission of electricity (H.R. 3638), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5130, H5134 [10DE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: establish funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have relationship with Confucius Institutes (H.R. 881), consideration (H. Res. 377), H1864, H1866, H1867, H1868 [6MY]
——— publish on monthly basis number of special interest aliens encountered attempting to unlawfully enter U.S. (H.R. 275), consideration (H. Res. 530), H2900, H2901, H2905 [24JN]
——— take into custody aliens who have been charged in U.S. with theft (S. 5), consideration (H. Res. 53), H268, H272, H274 [22JA]
Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein, H3912 [9SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disinter remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, TX (S. 1071), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5128, H5129, H5130, H5133 [10DE]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 3944), consideration (H. Res. 530), H2900, H2901, H2904, H2905 [24JN]
Economy: impact of tax cuts, H1868 [6MY]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend to make targeted reforms relative to waters of U.S. and other matters (H.R. 3898), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5130, H5134 [10DE]
Forests: implement proactive forest management standards on public lands to reduce threat of wildfire and other risks (H.R. 471), consideration (H. Res. 53), H268, H272, H274 [22JA]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H4597 [12NO]
Gulf of Mexico: rename as Gulf of America (H.R. 276), consideration (H. Res. 377), H1864, H1866, H1867, H1868 [6MY]
House of Representatives: clarify proceedings and actions prior to certain date in second session of 119th Congress (H. Res. 936), H5124 [10DE]
House Rules: amend and adopt (H. Res. 5), H18 [3JA]
——— consideration of certain bills and resolutions (H. Res. 5), H18 [3JA]
Immigration: increase penalties for those who illegally reenter U.S. after being removed (H.R. 3486), consideration (H. Res. 682), H3907, H3910, H3913 [9SE]
——— provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable (H.R. 875), consideration (H. Res. 530), H2900, H2901, H2905 [24JN]
Los Angeles, CA: condemn violent attacks on law enforcement officers and military servicemembers and destruction of personal property (H. Res. 516), consideration (H. Res. 530), H2900, H2901, H2904, H2905 [24JN]
Lowndes County, GA: anniversary, E1215• [17DE]
Natural Gas Act: provide for interagency coordination in approval of certain authorizations (H.R. 3668), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5130, H5134 [10DE]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act: repeal certain health care provisions and permanently extend Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits (H.R. 4849), H3912 [9SE]
Public utilities: add standard relative to State consideration of reliable generation (H.R. 3628), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5130, H5134 [10DE]
SEC: amend authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds (H.R. 3383), consideration (H. Res. 936), H5124, H5125, H5130, H5134 [10DE]
Senate: repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding legal process on disclosure of Senate data (H.R. 6019), H4597 [12NO], H4792 [19NO]
Taxation: extend enhanced health insurance premium tax credit (H.R. 6074), H5129, H5130 [10DE]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H2902, H2904 [24JN]
U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4550), H3871 [8SE]
Votes: position on missed, H630• [11FE], H889• [27FE]
Reports filed
Clarify House Proceedings and Actions Prior to Certain Date in Second Session of 119th Congress: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H. Res. 516, Condemn Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military Servicemembers and Destruction of Personal Property in Los Angeles, CA: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 119–167), H2887 [23JN]
Consideration of H. Res. 589, Dept. of Justice Release of Documents and Records in Possession Relating to Jeffrey Epstein: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 598) (H. Rept. 119–209), H3525 [21JY]
Consideration of H.R. 275, Special Interest Alien Reporting Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 119–167), H2887 [23JN]
Consideration of H.R. 276, Gulf of America Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 119–89), H1853 [5MY]
Consideration of H.R. 471, Fix Our Forests Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 119–1), H256 [21JA]
Consideration of H.R. 875, Protect Our Communities From DUIs Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 119–167), H2887 [23JN]
Consideration of H.R. 881, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 377) (H. Rept. 119–89), H1853 [5MY]
Consideration of H.R. 3383, Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3486, Stop Illegal Entry Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 119–255), H4163 [9SE]
Consideration of H.R. 3628, State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3638, Electric Supply Chain Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3668, Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3838, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 682) (H. Rept. 119–255), H4163 [9SE]
Consideration of H.R. 3898, Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Consideration of H.R. 3944, Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 530) (H. Rept. 119–167), H2887 [23JN]
Consideration of S. 5, Dept. of Homeland Security Custody of Aliens Who Have Been Charged in U.S. With Theft: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 53) (H. Rept. 119–1), H256 [21JA]
Consideration of S. 1071, Dept. of Defense Appropriations for Military Activities, Prescribing Personnel Strengths, and Military Construction: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 936) (H. Rept. 119–399), H5109 [9DE]
Tributes
Johnson, Representative Mike, H5132 [10DE]
Puckett, Ralph, Jr., H1472 [8AP]