SHERMAN, BRAD (a Representative from California)

Appointments

House Communications Standards Commission, H1175 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 4611), H3552 [22JY]

——— limit restrictions on provision of abortion services to protect women’s right to determine whether to continue or end pregnancy and protect health providers ability to provide reproductive services (see H.R. 12), H2920 [24JN]

——— prohibit interference, under color of State law, with provision of interstate abortion services (see H.R. 4099), H2921 [24JN]

——— revise regulations banning mailing or receiving of drugs, instruments, equipment, and educational materials relative to medication abortions (see H.R. 2029), H1147 [11MR]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Dept. of Justice enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 3112), H1881 [6MY]

Animals: allow for adoption or non-laboratory placement of certain animals used in Federal research (see H.R. 3246), H1909 [7MY]

——— increase enforcement of Animal Welfare Act violations (see H.R. 349), H1462 [7AP]

——— prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 1661), H912 [27FE]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2253), H1463 [7AP]

Arlington National Cemetery: redesignate Robert E. Lee Memorial as ‘‘Arlington House National Historic Site’’ (see H.J. Res. 63), H977 [4MR]

Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 5401), H4574 [4NO] (see H.R. 5660), H4519 [3OC]

——— prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity (see H.R. 3569), H4903 [25NO]

Australia: condemn mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities, and express condolences to victims and their families (see H. Res. 956), H6119 [18DE]

Azerbaijan: provide for review of sanctions (see H.R. 5369), H4555 [24OC]

Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building, Santa Barbara, CA: designate (see H.R. 2175), H3034 [27JN]

Burma: call for U.N. Security Council to impose arms embargo against military (see H. Res. 106), H459 [4FE]

——— provide protection, support, and humanitarian assistance to Rohingya refugees and internally displaced people as well as promote accountability and path out of genocide and crimes against humanity for Rohingya (see H.R. 4140), H3555 [22JY]

Burma Unified Through Rigorous Military Accountability (BURMA) Act: extend sunset and require determination relative to imposition of sanctions on certain persons of Burma (see H.R. 3190), H3528 [21JY]

California: provide for conservation on Federal lands in Southern California (see H.R. 6783), H6021 [17DE]

China: designate Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region residents as priority 2 refugees of special humanitarian concern (see H.R. 2349), H1273 [25MR]

——— support human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity (see H.R. 2635), H1463 [7AP]

Citizenship: prohibit use of funds to implement Executive Order 14160 relative to birthright citizenship (see H.R. 3368), H1999 [13MY]

Civil liberties: recognize right to peacefully protest and condemn violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent (see H. Res. 543), H2969 [25JN]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1271 [25MR]

Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act: provide private right of action relative to violations of Act (see H.R. 3454), H2103 [15MY]

Consumers: prohibit price gouging during major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 2427), H1335 [27MR]

Contraceptives: protect ability to access contraceptives and engage in contraception and protect health care provider ability to provide contraceptives, contraception, and related information (see H.R. 999), H502 [5FE]

Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic, San Jose, CA: designate (see H.R. 4288), H4897 [21NO]

Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 1657), H1462 [7AP]

Courts: eliminate mandatory arbitration clauses in employment, consumer, civil rights, and antitrust cases (see H.R. 5350), H4309 [15SE]

——— prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4197), H3010 [26JN]

Credit: prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances (see H.R. 2808), H1685 [28AP]

Credit unions: exclude extensions of credit made to veterans from definition of member business loan (see H.R. 507), H3830 [3SE]

Crime: condemn all forms of political violence and reject rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents (see H. Res. 746), H4592 [10NO]

——— constitutional amendment to prohibit immunity for Government officials from prosecution on grounds that act was within constitutional authority or official duties and prohibit President from granting pardon to self (see H.J. Res. 108), H3553 [22JY]

——— establish interagency task force to dismantle and shut down transnational criminal syndicates perpetuating mass online scam operations against Americans (see H.R. 5490), H5028 [3DE]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1732), H3712 [26AU]

Crowther, Welles R.: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5519), H5811 [11DE]

Cryptocurrency: establish certain digital asset prohibitions relative to elected Government officials (see H.R. 3573), H2361 [21MY]

Cyprus: provide nonapplicability of policy of denial for exports, re-exports, or transfers of defense articles and defense services destined for origination in Cyprus (see H.R. 4413), H4561 [28OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: permit assumption of loans under Doug Bereuter Section 502 Single Family Housing Loan Guarantee Program (see H.R. 5728), H4532 [10OC]

——— treat attendance at institution of higher education same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4797), H3662 [29JY]

Dept. of Commerce: issue standards relative to chip security mechanisms for integrated circuit products (see H.R. 3447), H2535 [6JN]

Dept. of Defense: certify that Azerbaijan has taken certain meaningful steps relative to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh region (see H.R. 6840), H6113 [18DE]

——— enhance bilateral defense cooperation with Israel (see H.R. 1229), H1614 [17AP]

——— provide for inclusion of names of crew members of U.S.S. Frank E. Evans killed on June 3, 1969, on Vietnam Veterans Memorial (see H.R. 5945), H4582 [7NO]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1810), H944 [3MR]

——— conduct study on Holocaust educational efforts in public elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 768), H402 [28JA]

——— prohibit funds made available by previous appropriations from being used for any activity relative to implementing reorganization (see H.R. 433), H1190 [21MR]

——— prohibit use of appropriated funds to eliminate, consolidate, or otherwise restructure any office that administers or enforces programs under Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (see H.R. 2333), H4549 [21OC]

——— promote career awareness in accounting as part of well-rounded science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) educational experience under Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grant program (see H.R. 2911), H2471 [4JN]

——— 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]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5486), H4561 [28OC]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 4806), H3662 [29JY]

Dept. of Energy: reinstate all terminated financial assistance awards (see H.R. 5673), H4516 [3OC]

Dept. of Government Efficiency: prohibit use of, and rescind, Federal funding (see H.R. 2601), H1510 [8AP]

——— request President to provide certain documents to House relative to access of staff and advisers to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau systems, applications, and accounts (see H. Res. 259), H1337 [27MR]

Dept. of HHS: dedicate sufficient resources for support of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline (see H.R. 5434), H5563 [10DE]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 3415), H4668 [12NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: limit authority immigration officers have at protected emergency response locations (see H.R. 5603), H4519 [3OC]

——— rescind certain immigration enforcement funds to provide for new credits related to expanding access to housing (see H.R. 6390), H5024 [3DE]

Dept. of HUD: authorize State-licensed appraisers to conduct appraisals in connection with FHA-insured mortgages and ensure compliance with existing appraiser education and competency requirements (see H.R. 6025), H4666 [12NO]

——— establish program to insure certain second liens secured against property for purpose of financing accessory dwelling unit construction (see H.R. 4479), H3472 [17JY] (see H.R. 4568), H3526 [21JY]

——— exclude service-connected disability compensation when determining whether person is of low and moderate income, low income, or moderate income (see H.R. 224), H62 [7JA]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to persons suffering discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 3696), H4549 [21OC]

Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein (see H.R. 4405), H3478 [17JY]

Dept. of Labor: clarify definition of employee relative to direct sellers and real estate agents under Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 3495), H3713 [26AU]

——— establish protections for warehouse workers (see H.R. 4896), H3679 [5AU]

——— issue occupational safety and health rule that requires covered health care and social service employers to adopt comprehensive workplace violence prevention plan (see H.R. 2531), H1463 [7AP]

Dept. of State: ban foreigners who have committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI+ individuals from entering U.S. (see H.R. 6151), H4816 [19NO]

——— develop strategy to obtain membership status for Taiwan in International Criminal Police Organization (see H.R. 6262), H4895 [21NO]

——— establish national registry of Korean American divided families (see H.R. 1273), H731 [21FE]

——— modify responsibilities of Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts (see H.R. 4995), H3702 [19AU]

——— reauthorize policies that advance early childhood development internationally and provide assistance for orphans and other vulnerable children in developing countries (see H.R. 6347), H5028 [3DE]

——— request President and direct Sec. of State to transmit certain documents to House of Representatives relative to strikes on Houthis in Yemen and disclosure of confidential information to journalist (see H. Res. 255), H1302 [26MR]

——— require report on Internet freedom in Iran (see H.R. 6469), H5050 [4DE]

——— require sports diplomacy strategy to strategically leverage major sporting events being hosted in U.S. in next decade to enhance U.S. soft power, diplomatic relationships, and global leadership (see H.R. 5021), H5028 [3DE]

——— submit report regarding transfer of aircraft from Qatar (see H.R. 3405), H2051 [14MY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct study on stormwater runoff from oil and gas operations (see H.R. 6090), H4769 [18NO]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in Central California Planning Area (see H.R. 2882), H4670 [13NO]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities in Southern California planning area (see H.R. 2862), H1598 [10AP]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing activities on Outer Continental Shelf in Pacific Ocean (see H.R. 2849), H1597 [10AP]

——— permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off coast of California (see H.R. 2820), H4668 [12NO]

Dept. of the Interior and FEMA: establish pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after wildland fire (see H.R. 1356), H1041 [6MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (see H.R. 4936), H4504 [26SE]

——— improve transparency of Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see H.R. 3682), H3202 [10JY]

——— prohibit unlawful access to Bureau of the Fiscal Service payment system (see H.R. 1101), H555 [6FE]

——— 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 (see H.R. 1716), H915 [27FE]

Dept. of Transportation: establish program to provide grants to eligible recipients for eligible operating support costs of public transportation and associated capital improvements (see H.R. 3449), H2102 [15MY]

——— extend authorization for certain alternative fuel and clean vehicles to use high occupancy vehicle (HOV) facilities (see H.R. 4948), H4365 [16SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: increase mileage rate offered through beneficiary travel program for health related travel (see H.R. 1288), H705 [13FE]

——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 3261), H2053 [14MY]

——— provide abortion care, counseling, and related services and medication to certain individuals who receive health care through Dept. (see H.R. 4876), H3700 [15AU]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve reproductive assistance to certain Armed Forces members, veterans, and their spouses or partners (see H.R. 4855), H3683 [5AU]

Depts. of HUD and Veterans Affairs: make certain improvements to supported housing program for veterans commonly known as ‘‘HUD-VASH’’ (see H.R. 1957), H4549 [21OC]

Disasters: provide mortgage forbearance assistance during major disaster or emergency (see H.R. 2928), H1611 [17AP]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 15), H1725 [29AP]

District of Columbia: statehood (see H.R. 51), H29 [3JA]

Drugs: decriminalize, expunge prior convictions, tax products to create programs for those adversely affected by War on Drugs, and provide assistance and collect data on small businesses relative to marijuana (see H.R. 5068), H3716 [29AU]

Education: express that paraprofessionals and education support staff in schools and universities should have fair compensation, benefits, and working conditions (see H. Res. 297), H3704 [19AU]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 121), H4265 [11SE]

Employment: codify Executive Order 11246 titled ‘‘Equal Employment Opportunity’’ prohibiting employment discrimination and providing affirmative action for Federal contractors (see H.R. 989), H838 [25FE]

——— strengthen workers’ right to organize and bargain for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions and deter employers from violating workers’ rights to form unions (see H.R. 20), H1006 [5MR]

EPA: eliminate exemption for aggregation of emissions from oil and gas development sources and include hydrogen sulfide in list of hazardous air pollutants under Clean Air Act (see H.R. 6081), H4768 [18NO]

——— improve understanding and policy responses to impacts of wildfire smoke on children in educational and childcare settings (see H.R. 4976), H3708 [22AU]

——— reestablish Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 5151), H3861 [4SE]

——— regulate wastes associated with exploration, development, or production of crude oil, natural gas, or geothermal energy (see H.R. 6080), H4768 [18NO]

——— require disclosure of chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing and repeal oil and gas industry exemption from Safe Drinking Water Act (see H.R. 6082), H4768 [18NO]

——— require testing of underground sources of drinking water in connection with hydraulic fracturing operations (see H.R. 6116), H4770 [18NO]

Epstein, Jeffrey: demand immediate release of Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein (see H. Res. 577), H3245 [14JY]

European Union: urge to expeditiously designate Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist organization (see H. Res. 176), H918 [27FE]

Executive Office of the President: establish individual household disaster mitigation program (see H.R. 1105), H3830 [3SE]

FAA: enter into appropriate arrangements with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to provide report on health impacts of air traffic noise and pollution (see H.R. 1484), H727 [21FE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 6181), H4872 [20NO]

Farm Service Agency: strengthen privacy protections for recipients of loans and payments (see H.R. 5150), H3895 [8SE]

FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 1262), H4567 [31OC]

——— establish certain labeling requirements for caffeine (see H.R. 2511), H1373 [31MR]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit any Executive agency from terminating employees during any period in which there is lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5676), H4516 [3OC]

——— provide back pay to Federal contractors impacted by lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5657), H4508 [30SE]

——— provide for continuity in certain contracts during lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5876), H4588 [7NO]

——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1106), H555 [6FE]

——— require certain covered agency heads to enter memorandum of understanding and submit report relative to certain housing policy issues (see H.R. 5387), H4361 [16SE]

——— require disclosure of conflicts of interest relative to rulemaking (see H.R. 6145), H4816 [19NO]

Federal employees: provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 759), H402 [28JA]

Federal firefighters: ensure continuity of pay and allowances and protect Federal firefighters from reductions in force during any lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5619), H4506 [30SE]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: ensure public sector employees are able to form and join unions and enter into written contract with employers and reaffirm policy to encourage collective bargaining (see H.R. 2736), H1506 [8AP]

——— nullify Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (see H.R. 2550), H1463 [7AP]

——— provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1505), H1462 [7AP]

FEMA: clarify that financial assistance received from sources outside of insurance are not considered duplication of benefits (see H.R. 2254), H1188 [21MR]

——— improve individual assistance by simplifying process for seeking assistance following major disaster (see H.R. 1245), H674 [12FE]

——— prohibit deferral of issuance of letters of flood map revision based on placement of fill or conditional letters of map revision based on placement of fill (see H.R. 3800), H2570 [9JN]

——— prohibit President from considering insurance as duplication of benefits for certain assistance (see H.R. 1593), H876 [26FE]

Financial institutions: modify frequency of credit union boards of directors meetings (see H.R. 975), H586 [7FE]

——— require certain large banking institutions to have Chief Risk Officer (see H.R. 1910), H1036 [6MR]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: establish Advisory Committee on Economic Fallout From Chinese Military Aggression Towards Taiwan (see H.R. 3197), H2924 [24JN]

Firearms: ban assault weapons, bump stocks, high-capacity ammunition magazines, and devices designed to evade assault weapons ban, and ensure right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 3115), H4518 [3OC]

——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 1564), H835 [25FE]

——— prohibit Federal licensee from selling or delivering certain semiautomatic centerfire rifles to person under 21 years old, with exception of active military and full-time law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 2368), H1300 [26MR]

——— prohibit machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms (see H.R. 2799), H2148 [19MY]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1674), H913 [27FE]

——— provide for 3–day waiting period before person may receive handgun (see H.R. 4688), H4518 [3OC]

——— provide victims of gun violence access to same civil remedies available to those injured through other means and ensure gun industry is not shielded from liability when negligent (see H.R. 3740), H4549 [21OC]

——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 18), H2612 [10JN]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before Federal firearms licensee may transfer firearm to person who is not licensee (see H.R. 3868), H2613 [10JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 764), H402 [28JA]

Foreign policy: bolster U.S. engagement with Pacific Islands region (see H.R. 3332), H1998 [13MY]

——— establish comprehensive, long-term U.S. strategy and policy for Pacific Islands (see H.R. 562), H231 [20JA]

——— impose sanctions on any foreign person that knowingly participates in construction, maintenance, or repair of tunnel or bridge that connects Russian mainland with Crimean peninsula (see H.R. 476), H4549 [21OC]

Foreign trade: develop strategies and options to prevent export to Iran of certain technologies relative to unmanned aircraft systems (see H.R. 2505), H3555 [22JY]

——— provide for control of remote access of items (see H.R. 2683), H1510 [8AP]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 4), H4555 [24OC]

Freedom of religion: ensure laws intended to protect religious freedom do not infringe upon laws intended to protect civil rights (see H.R. 1954), H1038 [6MR]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 945), H1164 [14MR]

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3243), H1909 [7MY]

GAO: conduct study on Federal buyout program available to homeowners with properties in high-risk catastrophic wildfire disaster areas (see H.R. 2428), H1335 [27MR]

——— require studies on insurance coverage for damages from wildfires (see H.R. 550), H220 [16JA]

Government: advance responsible policies (H.R. 185), consideration (see H. Res. 581), H3666 [29JY]

Grantland Johnson Post Office, Sacramento, CA: designate (see H.R. 2488), H1777 [30AP]

Health: protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3916), H2654 [11JN]

Hinduism: celebrate Hindu Americans and condemn attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry (see H. Res. 69), H395 [24JA]

——— recognize holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 824), H4548 [21OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1684), H914 [27FE]

House Rules: permit remote voting by proxy for Members who are new parents (see H. Res. 23), H922 [27FE]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens known as Dreamers as well as for people covered by Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure (see H.R. 1589), H876 [26FE]

——— establish new nonimmigrant category for alien relatives of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents seeking to enter U.S. temporarily for family purposes (see H.R. 6670), H5809 [11DE]

——— remove registry cutoff date, make eligibility cutoff rolling, and provide pathway to citizenship for immigrants residing in U.S. at least seven years prior to application filing (see H.R. 4696), H4772 [18NO]

India: reaffirm strategic value of historical partnership with U.S. (see H. Res. 880), H4705 [17NO]

Indian Independence Day—A National Day of Celebration of World’s Two Largest Democracies: designate (see H. Res. 659), H3699 [15AU]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2598), H1411 [2AP]

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

——— condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 925), H5026 [3DE]

——— impose sanctions on persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from Iran (see H.R. 1422), H1462 [7AP]

——— observe Nowruz, Iranian New Year (see H. Res. 244), H1218 [24MR]

Iran Sanctions Act: repeal sunset (see H.R. 1800), H1855 [5MY]

Iranian American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 243), H1218 [24MR]

IRS: clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply to legally married same-sex couples in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4157), H3008 [26JN]

Jews: condemn antisemitism in all forms, including proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms (see H. Res. 963), H6116 [18DE]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 575), H3200 [10JY]

Kimchi Day: support goals (see H. Res. 64), H1407 [1AP]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm importance of alliance with U.S. to security in Indo-Pacific, strengthen security, economic, and cultural ties, and celebrate contributions of Korean Americans to American society (see H. Res. 64), H1407 [1AP]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 33), H111 [13JA]

Law enforcement: hold accountable for misconduct in court, improve transparency through data collection, and reform police training and policies (see H.R. 5361), H4310 [15SE]

Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1269), H1462 [7AP]

LGBTQI+: improve access to evidence-based, lifesaving health care for transgender people (see H.R. 2487), H4903 [25NO]

——— protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world (see H.R. 4245), H4555 [24OC]

Library of Congress: carry out activities to support Armenian Genocide education programs (see H.R. 2585), H1685 [28AP]

Limón, Monique: tribute (see H. Res. 966), H6116 [18DE]

Medicaid: repeal prohibition on making payments to certain health care entities (see H.R. 4796), H3662 [29JY]

Medicare: establish improved Medicare for All national health insurance program (see H.R. 3069), H1727 [29AP]

——— improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 3514), H3713 [26AU]

——— provide coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care (see H.R. 2045), H1148 [11MR]

——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 842), H1777 [30AP]

——— provide for certain reforms relative to supplemental health insurance policies (see H.R. 610), H298 [22JA]

——— provide for eligibility for coverage of home health services on basis of need for occupational therapy (see H.R. 2013), H4560 [28OC]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see H.R. 5106), H3863 [4SE]

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]

——— express support for Israel as it works to dismantle Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities and defend itself against Iranian attacks on civilians (see H. Res. 521), H2832 [17JN]

Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 2743), H1507 [8AP]

Money: ensure that U.S. currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at U.S. brick-and-mortar businesses (see H.R. 1138), H3665 [29JY]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5309), H4263 [11SE]

National Credit Union Administration: provide flexibility to increase Federal credit union loan maturities (see H.R. 4167), H3008 [26JN]

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 979), H4165 [9SE]

National Park Service: encourage reduction of disposable plastic products in units of National Park System (see H.R. 3604), H2656 [11JN]

Nuclear weapons: prohibit conduct of first-use nuclear strike absent declaration of war by Congress (see H.R. 669), H385 [23JA]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage to public sector employees (see H.R. 3139), H3665 [29JY]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: repeal certain health care provisions and permanently extend Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits (see H.R. 4849), H3704 [19AU]

OSHA: expand coverage, increase protections for whistleblowers and penalties for violators, disclose violations of workplace safety regulations, and clarify employer’s duty to provide safe worksite (see H.R. 3036), H4554 [24OC]

——— issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4443), H3675 [1AU]

Paul Ignatius Post Office, Glendale, CA: designate (see H.R. 4662), H3831 [3SE]

Persian Gulf: prohibit use of Federal funds to rename (see H.R. 3326), H2053 [14MY]

Political ethics: ban use of public office for personal enrichment through cryptocurrency ventures and call for measures to prevent conflicts of interest and foreign influence in politicians’ digital asset activities (see H. Res. 849), H4566 [31OC]

Postal Service: designate single, unique ZIP Code for certain communities (see H.R. 3095), H2363 [21MY]

——— ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 70), H731 [21FE]

——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H1164 [14MR]

Public buildings: recognize need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people and in particular disabled citizens (see H. Con. Res. 45), H3646 [23JY]

Public safety officers: recognize important work of open water lifeguards and designate as first responders and emergency response providers (see H. Con. Res. 27), H3651 [23JY]

Public Schools Week: designate (see H. Res. 159), H768 [24FE]

Real estate: provide additional requirements for purchase and sale of conventional mortgages by enterprises (see H.R. 3206), H3712 [26AU]

Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area: adjust boundary to include Rim of the Valley Corridor (see H.R. 3874), H2614 [10JN]

SEC: adopt data protection policies for information received from investment advisers (see H.R. 6161), H4817 [19NO]

——— provide for electronic delivery of certain regulatory document required under securities laws (see H.R. 2441), H1335 [27MR]

Secret Service: strengthen authority to investigate various crimes related to digital asset transactions and to counter transnational cyber criminal activity (see H.R. 5877), H4565 [31OC]

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: extend (see H.R. 1383), H1173 [18MR]

Ships and vessels: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons engaged in piracy (see H.R. 1998), H1174 [18MR]

Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2048), H1856 [5MY]

Southeast Asian Americans: commemorate anniversary of refugee resettlement and many contributions and sacrifices to U.S. (see H. Res. 948), H6026 [17DE]

SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 930), H456 [4FE]

——— establish that political appointees and special government employees may not access beneficiary data systems and establish civil penalties for violations relating to disclosure or access of beneficiary information (see H.R. 1877), H1220 [24MR]

——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 5390), H4362 [16SE]

——— prevent closure of Social Security field and hearing offices and resident stations (see H.R. 1876), H1220 [24MR]

States: require to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with redistricting plan developed by independent redistricting commission (see H.R. 5449), H4452 [18SE]

Supreme Court: promulgate code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 3513), H3675 [1AU]

Taiwan: oppose any attempts by China to resolve Taiwan’s status by distorting decisions, language, policies, or procedures of international organizations (see H.R. 2416), H1334 [27MR]

Tariff: provide for notification to, and review by, Congress relative to imposition of duties (see H.R. 2665), H1564 [9AP]

——— terminate national emergency declared by President to institute tariffs relative to influx of illegal aliens and illicit drugs from Mexico (see H.J. Res. 72), H1603 [10AP]

——— terminate national emergency declared by President to regulate imports with reciprocal tariff to rectify trade practices that contribute to large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits (see H.J. Res. 91), H1507 [8AP]

Taxation: allow workers above-the-line deduction for union dues and expenses and miscellaneous itemized deduction for unreimbursed expenses incurred in trade or business of being employee (see H.R. 2671), H1459 [7AP]

——— classify business interference in worker organization campaigns as political speech and establish reporting requirement for employers who intervene in protected labor activities (see H.R. 2692), H1460 [7AP]

——— disregard veteran disability compensation or pension payments in determining income for purposes of low income housing tax credit and qualified residential rental project bonds (see H.R. 5529), H4504 [26SE]

——— exclude qualified wildfire relief payments from gross income (see H.R. 5225), H4164 [9SE]

——— expand eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plan (see H.R. 247), H1603 [10AP]

——— increase adjusted gross income limitation for above-the-line deduction of expenses of performing artist employees (see H.R. 721), H4511 [30SE]

——— increase and make child tax credit fully refundable, establish increased child tax credit for young children, index credits for inflation, and set up advance payments on monthly basis (see H.R. 2763), H1560 [9AP]

——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 1340), H2378 [29MY]

——— increase income cap for and make permanent mortgage insurance premium deduction (see H.R. 2760), H1560 [9AP]

——— increase limitation on qualified first-time homebuyers distributions (see H.R. 3526), H3758 [2SE]

——— permit legally married same-sex couples to amend filing status for returns outside statute of limitations and clarify that all Internal Revenue Code provisions shall apply in same manner as other married couples (see H.R. 4163), H3008 [26JN]

——— provide current year inclusion of net controlled foreign corporation tested income by ending tax breaks for exporting jobs and profits (see H.R. 995), H502 [5FE]

——— provide tax relief relative to certain Federal disasters (see H.R. 6842), H6113 [18DE]

——— repeal limitation on deductions for certain taxes, including State and local taxes (see H.R. 430), H4554 [24OC]

Taylor, Marshall W. (Major): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 4083), H2888 [23JN]

Technology: prohibit sales of most advanced artificial intelligence chips to countries of concern and facilitate safe and efficient transfer of chips to approved U.S. persons abroad (see H.R. 6879), H6114 [18DE]

——— require development of strategy to eliminate availability to foreign adversaries of goods and technologies capable of supporting undersea cables (see H.R. 2503), H1510 [8AP]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medal to American hostages and victims of October 7th, 2023, attacks against Israel by Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H.R. 5715), H4527 [8OC]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 1144), H3555 [22JY]

Transgender Day of Remembrance: support goals and principles (see H. Res. 899), H4875 [20NO]

Trump, President: condemn administration for use of unauthorized method of communicating highly sensitive or potentially classified information relative to U.S. military operation via Signal messaging platform (see H. Res. 265), H1510 [8AP]

TSA: enhance security operations and stabilize transportation security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees (see H.R. 2086), H1174 [18MR]

——— provide for eligibility of employees to receive public safety officers’ death benefits (see H.R. 1159), H4554 [24OC]

Turkey: condemn illegal occupation of Cyprus and encourage President Trump to make resolution of Cyprus problem top foreign policy priority (see H. Res. 17), H2656 [11JN]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: disapprove U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement, commend supporters of Agreement, and urge President to reverse decision and maintain U.S. participation (see H. Res. 68), H395 [24JA]

U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom: extend and authorize appropriations (see H.R. 1744), H917 [27FE]

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: develop curriculum for study of modern-day antisemitism surrounding Hamas’ (terrorist organization) October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks against Israel for use in secondary schools (see H.R. 5714), H4527 [8OC]

Ukraine: authorize support, and sanction Russia, relative to Russian invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 2913), H4549 [21OC]

——— impose sanctions relative to any foreign person endangering integrity or safety of Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (see H.R. 475), H4549 [21OC]

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]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of Fall of Saigon (Black April) (see H. Res. 366), H1775 [30AP]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to more stringent review of changes to voting laws or procedures (see H.R. 14), H1006 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species (see H.R. 3199), H1881 [6MY]

Women: remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 80), H1218 [24MR]

Yemen: impose sanctions on Houthis relative to human rights abuses (see H.R. 1848), H1007 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veterans’ disability benefits from income for purposes of determining eligibility for supported housing program (see H.R. 965), H458 [4FE]

FTC: codify negative option rule making it easier for consumers to cancel subscription-based services (see H.R. 4819), H3663 [29JY]

Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (see H.R. 1841), H975 [4MR]

Middle East: impose sanctions on Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities (see H.R. 2346), H1273 [25MR]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (see H.R. 5159), H3861 [4SE]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA, and 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT (see H.R. 4382), H3244 [14JY]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (see H.R. 2225), H1170 [18MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veterans’ disability benefits from income for purposes of determining eligibility for supported housing program (H.R. 965), H461 [4FE]

FTC: codify negative option rule making it easier for consumers to cancel subscription-based services (H.R. 4819), H3665 [29JY]

Korean Peninsula: review current restrictions on travel to North Korea and call for formal end to Korean War (H.R. 1841), H976 [4MR]

Middle East: impose sanctions on Popular Resistance Committees and other associated entities (H.R. 2346), H1274 [25MR]

NLRB: repeal authority for States to enact laws prohibiting agreements requiring membership in labor organization as condition of employment (H.R. 5159), H3862 [4SE]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA, and 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT (H.R. 4382), H3245 [14JY]

SEC: permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (H.R. 2225), H1173 [18MR]

Letters

Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act: Jody Calemine, AFL–CIO, H3470 [17JY]

Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act: Jody Calemine, AFL–CIO, H3470 [17JY]

Remarks

Artificial intelligence (AI): enable safe, responsible, and agile procurement, development, and use, H582 [7FE]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority as proposed in special message transmitted to Congress by President (H.R. 4), H2803 [12JN]

CFTC and SEC: provide for system of regulation of digital assets (H.R. 3633), H3400, H3470 [17JY]

——— provide for system of regulation of digital assets (H.R. 3633), consideration (H. Res. 580), H3264 [15JY]

China: U.S. policy, H910 [27FE]

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: include Sec. of Agriculture as member (H.R. 1713), H2865, H2866 [23JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications’’ (S.J. Res. 28), H1517 [9AP]

Credit: prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances (H.R. 2808), H2876 [23JN]

Cryptocurrency: provide for regulation of payment stablecoins (S. 1582), H3421, H3470 [17JY]

——— provide for regulation of payment stablecoins (S. 1582), consideration (H. Res. 580), H3264 [15JY]

Dept. of HUD: exclude certain veterans’ disability benefits from income for purposes of determining eligibility for supported housing program (H.R. 965), H604 [10FE]

——— exclude service-connected disability compensation when determining whether person is of low and moderate income, low income, or moderate income (H.R. 224), H594 [10FE]

Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein, H3264 [15JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: pursue more equitable treatment of Taiwan at international financial institutions (H.R. 910), H2864 [23JN]

Foreign aid: funding, H911 [27FE]

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 (H.R. 1919), H3431, H3432 [17JY]

International Criminal Court: impose sanctions against if engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of U.S. and its allies (H.R. 23), E11• [9JA]

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’’ (H.R. 452), H1635 [28AP]

——— 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’’ (H.R. 452), Senate amendment, H4275, H4276 [15SE]

SEC: amend authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds (H.R. 3383), H5540• [10DE]

——— codify certain qualifications of individuals as accredited investors for purposes of securities laws (H.R. 3394), H2870 [23JN]

——— expand ability to use testing the waters and confidential draft registration submissions to encourage initial public offerings (H.R. 3381), H2873 [23JN]

——— expand access to capital for rural small businesses (H.R. 1190), H2874 [23JN]

——— funding, H910 [27FE]

——— permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting, H5540• [10DE]

——— permit registered investment companies to omit certain fees from calculation of acquired fund fees and expenses reporting (H.R. 2225), H2868, H2869 [23JN]

——— require Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to provide educational resources and host events to promote capital raising options for traditionally underrepresented small businesses (H.R. 3422), H2875 [23JN]

——— revise rules on general solicitation or general advertising to allow for presentations or other communication made by or on behalf of issuer at certain events (H.R. 3352), H2867, H2868 [23JN]

——— specify certain registration statement contents for emerging growth companies and permit issuers to file draft registration statements for confidential review (H.R. 3301), H2872 [23JN]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H581 [7FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to Dept. of Government Efficiency, H909–H912 [27FE]

——— evaluation of administration relative to firing of senior FBI employees, H580 [7FE]

Votes: position on missed, H75• [9JA], H108• [13JA], H140• [14JA], H170• [15JA], H201• [16JA], E11• [9JA]

Wildfires: disaster assistance to California, H580 [7FE]

Tributes

Anzoo, Evan, H2803 [12JN]

Lau, Pe Kha, H911 [27FE]

Mancino, Douglas M., E1002• [24OC]