SYKES, EMILIA STRONG (a Representative from Ohio)
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]
——— revise regulations banning mailing or receiving of drugs, instruments, equipment, and educational materials relative to medication abortions (see H.R. 2029), H1147 [11MR]
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 45), H185 [15JA]
Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Dept. of Justice enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 3112), H1912 [7MY]
Animals: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 1661), H912 [27FE]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2253), H1406 [1AP]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 332), H1607 [14AP]
Black Music Month: designate (see H. Res. 509), H2821 [12JN]
Black Women’s Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 42), H3247 [14JY]
Budget: provide for point of order against reconciliation measures that cut benefits for Medicaid or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 2753), H1912 [7MY]
Business and industry: prohibit chief executive officers convicted of covered crimes from serving in executive branch (see H.R. 3680), H2418 [3JN]
Camp Lejeune Justice Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 4145), H4555 [24OC]
CDC: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 4821), H4538 [14OC]
——— provide flexibility and funding for World Trade Center Health Program (see H.R. 1410), H4240 [10SE]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 17), H1271 [25MR]
Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H1509 [8AP]
Colleges and universities: authorize funding to expand and support enrollment at institutions that sponsor construction and manufacturing-oriented registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 4588), H4523 [6OC]
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]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 54), H1220 [24MR]
Cosmetics: substantially restrict use of animal testing for cosmetics (see H.R. 1657), H4549 [21OC]
Courts: prohibit defenses based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression (see H.R. 4197), H3010 [26JN]
Crime: condemn all forms of political violence and reject rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents (see H. Res. 746), H4455 [18SE]
——— 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), H4538 [14OC]
——— define reproductive coercion as domestic violence, provide Federal judges authority to intervene in certain domestic violence cases, and create private right of action for victims of domestic violence (see H.R. 6883), H6114 [18DE]
——— provide penalties for individuals who knowingly and intentionally assault or intimidate hospital employees (see H.R. 3178), H3712 [26AU]
——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1732), H916 [27FE]
——— require automatic sealing of certain minor nonviolent criminal records (see H.R. 3114), H3202 [10JY]
——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 1379), H1164 [14MR]
Dept. of Agriculture: ensure striking workers and their households do not become ineligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 2357), H3037 [30JN]
——— permit video or telephone certifications under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 1464), H4574 [4NO]
——— prohibit from issuing thrifty food plan update under Food and Nutrition Act or reevaluation that would result in increase in food insecurity (see H.R. 2489), H1372 [31MR]
——— require mandatory funding for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 5740), H4555 [24OC]
——— use contingency funds and interchange authority to finance Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H. Res. 856), H4573 [4NO]
Dept. of Commerce: amend eligibility of youth sports facilities for certain grants (see H.R. 2850), H2471 [4JN]
Dept. of Defense: carry out pilot program to provide services from midwives to covered beneficiaries under TRICARE program (see H.R. 3202), H4458 [18SE]
——— enhance bilateral defense cooperation with Israel (see H.R. 1229), H1406 [1AP]
——— establish pilot program for partnerships between covered basic needs banks and military installations to provide diapers and diapering supplies to military families (see H.R. 6138), H4815 [19NO]
Dept. of Education: award grants to carry out educational programs that include history of peoples of African descent, institution of slavery, U.S. expansion, and economical and cultural impact (see H.R. 844), H429 [31JA]
——— prohibit certain discrimination against athletes on basis of sex by State athletic associations, intercollegiate athletic associations, and covered institutions of higher education (see H.R. 1183), H643 [11FE]
——— provide grants to States to support efforts to increase teacher salaries (see H.R. 2021), H1066 [10MR]
Dept. of Energy: carry out clean energy microgrid grant program to improve energy resilience, energy democracy, and security of communities, prioritizing environmental justice communities (see H.R. 1449), H3665 [29JY]
——— reinstate all terminated financial assistance awards (see H.R. 5673), H4568 [31OC]
Dept. of HHS: authorize grants to health care providers to enhance physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients (see H.R. 612), H298 [22JA]
——— authorize grants to strengthen relationships between health and wellness providers or systems and community-based sexual assault programs to support survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 4510), H3529 [21JY]
——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 3415), H3369 [16JY]
——— provide grants to communities for evidence-based gun violence intervention and prevention programs (see H.R. 4103), H2921 [24JN]
——— satisfy certain staffing requirements relating to low-income home energy assistance (see H.R. 3876), H4166 [9SE]
Dept. of Homeland Security: provide lawful permanent resident status for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degree holders (see H.R. 2627), H3694 [12AU]
——— provide standards for facilities at which aliens in custody are detained (see H.R. 6397), H5025 [3DE]
——— secure southern border, reform asylum system, provide earned path to citizenship, make e-verify mandatory, and establish American Worker Fund using immigrant restitution payments (see H.R. 4393), H5028 [3DE]
Dept. of HUD: establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 2094), H1377 [31MR]
——— reauthorize HOME Investment Partnerships Program (see H.R. 2031), H1148 [11MR]
Dept. of Justice: authorize law enforcement agencies to use Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grants to recruit and retain law enforcement officers (see H.R. 5403), H4362 [16SE]
——— establish grant program for States to modernize criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automated record sealing and expungement (see H.R. 3111), H2971 [25JN]
——— establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1307), H706 [13FE]
——— temporarily provide additional deposits into Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 909), H1340 [27MR]
Dept. of Labor: provide for increased criminal and civil penalties for wage theft (see H.R. 5048), H3711 [26AU]
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]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit unlawful access to Bureau of the Fiscal Service payment system (see H.R. 1101), H555 [6FE]
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]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans (see H.R. 2605), H2616 [10JN]
——— extend eligibility for certain housing loans and educational assistance to surviving spouses and certain direct descendants of Black World War II veterans (see H.R. 1725), H3704 [19AU]
——— limit copayments for contraception (see H.R. 211), H615 [10FE]
——— limit deferral or transfer of Federal funds and limit layoffs and other personnel actions (see H.R. 2722), H1685 [28AP]
——— provide abortion care, counseling, and related services and medication to certain individuals who receive health care through Dept. (see H.R. 4876), H4574 [4NO]
Depts. of HHS and Homeland Security: require report on detainees in U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or Office of Refugee Resettlement custody (see H.R. 3473), H3694 [12AU]
Discrimination: prohibit discrimination based on individual’s texture or style of hair (see H.R. 1638), H878 [26FE]
——— 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]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 121), H4458 [18SE]
——— improve procedures and requirements relative to election mail (see H.R. 4915), H3681 [5AU]
Employment: establish domestic workers bill of rights to protect workplace rights and conditions and ensure implementation and enforcement of such protections (see H.R. 3971), H2819 [12JN]
——— safeguard rights of workers and protect children by responsibly increasing civil monetary penalties and other means (see H.R. 6597), H5560 [10DE]
——— 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: enter agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to carry out rapid response evidence review of proposed rules on fluoride (see H.R. 4556), H3526 [21JY]
——— establish Ohio River Basin Restoration Program (see H.R. 5966), H4583 [7NO]
——— make grants to States for beach monitoring (see H.R. 583), H257 [21JA]
——— provide grants under Drinking Water Infrastructure Risk and Resilience Program for training programs relative to protecting public water systems from and responding to cyberattacks (see H.R. 5868), H4559 [28OC]
——— reauthorize Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (see H.R. 284), H89 [9JA]
——— require study on public health impacts from East Palestine, OH, train derailment (see H.R. 1126), H583 [7FE]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1273 [25MR]
FCC: establish process for domestic abuse survivors to request termination or disabling of connected vehicle services that abusers misuse (see H.R. 2110), H1419 [3AP]
FDA: establish additional authorities regarding conduct of pediatric investigations of molecularly targeted drugs to treat cancer (see H.R. 1262), H3477 [17JY]
FEC: extend allowable campaign expenditures to include health care premiums and paid supervision of dependents (see H.R. 4912), H3680 [5AU]
Federal agencies and departments: impose limits on excepting positions from competitive service and transferring positions (see H.R. 492), H724 [18FE]
——— provide that executive branch officers and employees are required to recuse themselves in matters affecting financial interests of their previous employers (see H.R. 3734), H2468 [4JN]
——— require to provide official personnel record files to current and former Federal employees (see H.R. 4440), H3366 [16JY]
Federal employees: calculate cost-of-living adjustments for retirees under Federal Employee Retirement System in same way as those for retirees under Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 491), H615 [10FE]
——— provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 759), H947 [3MR]
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), H4568 [31OC]
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), H1881 [6MY]
——— nullify Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs (see H.R. 2550), H1626 [24AP]
Federal Water Pollution Control Act: amend to provide additional financial assistance to rural, small, and Tribal publicly owned treatment works (see H.R. 6464), H5050 [4DE]
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]
——— prevent bulk ammunition sales, promote ammunition recordkeeping and reporting, end ammunition straw purchasing, and require background check before transfer of ammunition by firearms licensees to non-licensees (see H.R. 4227), H4772 [18NO]
——— 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), H4529 [8OC]
——— prohibit machinegun conversion devices and illegal modifications of semiautomatic firearms (see H.R. 2799), H2823 [12JN]
——— prohibit online publication of blueprints for 3–D printed plastic guns (see H.R. 4143), H4549 [21OC]
——— 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), H4537 [14OC]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 18), H2612 [10JN]
——— require gun lock to be provided to every firearm purchaser (see H.R. 4152), H3008 [26JN]
——— 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), H435 [31JA]
Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 1548), H768 [24FE]
Forest Service: require standardization of reciprocal fire suppression cost share agreements (see H.R. 345), H461 [4FE]
Freedom of speech: condemn attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of political party or President of U.S. (see H. Res. 748), H4488 [19SE]
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), H457 [4FE]
FTC: limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers (see H.R. 6430), H5049 [4DE]
——— prescribe rules prohibiting disinformation in advertising of abortion services (see H.R. 846), H430 [31JA]
——— prohibit different pricing of consumer products and services that are substantially similar if different pricing is based on gender of individuals to whom products or services are intended or marketed (see H.R. 3374), H3202 [10JY]
——— prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3243), H1909 [7MY]
Government: advance responsible policies (H.R. 185), consideration (see H. Res. 581), H3831 [3SE]
——— establish Office of Inspector General in Executive Office of the President and limit reasons for which certain Inspectors General may be removed from office (see H.R. 3735), H2468 [4JN]
Health: prevent cost-sharing requirements for prenatal, childbirth, neonatal, perinatal, or postpartum health care (see H.R. 3762), H3246 [14JY]
——— prohibit limitation of access to assisted reproductive technology and all medically necessary care surrounding such technology (see H.R. 2049), H1174 [18MR]
——— protect privacy of personal reproductive or sexual health information (see H.R. 3916), H3247 [14JY]
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), H507 [5FE]
——— prohibit Members from serving on boards of for-profit entities (see H. Res. 471), H4458 [18SE]
Housing: require multifamily borrowers with federally backed multifamily mortgage loans to submit positive rental payments to certain consumer reporting agencies (see H.R. 4680), H4818 [19NO]
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), H3528 [21JY]
Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2598), H4772 [18NO]
Iran: 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), H1413 [2AP]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 575), H3200 [10JY]
Kay Hagan Tick Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4348), H3683 [5AU]
King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 48), H221 [16JA]
Law enforcement: provide for additional grant amounts for protection against mass violence (see H.R. 2649), H4543 [17OC]
Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1269), H2053 [14MY]
Medicaid: remove coverage exclusion for inmates in custody pending disposition of charges (see H.R. 1510), H4574 [4NO]
——— repeal prohibition on making payments to certain health care entities (see H.R. 4796), H3662 [29JY]
Medicare: expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4206), H4538 [14OC]
——— 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), H3894 [8SE]
——— increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 879), H1041 [6MR]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 842), H646 [11FE]
Medicare/Medicaid: eliminate cost-sharing relative to coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests for at-risk beneficiaries (see H.R. 307), H150 [14JA]
Members of Congress: provide access to Federal buildings (see H.R. 1251), H675 [12FE]
——— require Members, spouses, and dependent children to place certain assets into blind trusts (see H.R. 396), H1911 [7MY]
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]
——— prevent violence in West Bank and impose sanctions on any foreign person endangering U.S. national security and undermining prospects for two-state solution by committing illegal violent acts (see H.R. 3045), H4668 [12NO]
Minimum wage: repeal separate minimum wage for tipped employees (see H.R. 1314), H4511 [30SE]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5309), H5563 [10DE]
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 846), H4566 [31OC]
National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day: designate (see H. Res. 684), H4164 [9SE]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 979), H1603 [10AP]
National Military and Veterans Suicide Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 670), H4458 [18SE]
National Physical Fitness and Sports Month: designate (see H. Res. 423), H2104 [15MY]
National Tire Safety Week: designate (see H. Res. 565), H3036 [30JN]
NOAA: impose moratorium on closing, suspending, terminating leases of, ceasing construction of, consolidating, or otherwise imposing any new limitation on access to NOAA facilities (see H.R. 4482), H3472 [17JY]
NSF: increase participation of historically underrepresented demographic groups in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and industry (see H.R. 3124), H4458 [18SE]
Nuclear weapons: express support for continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces (see H. Res. 100), H1729 [29AP]
Occupational Safety and Health Act: expand coverage to public sector employees (see H.R. 3139), H1808 [1MY]
Office of Democracy Advancement and Innovation: establish to administer Democracy Advancement and Innovation Program (see H.R. 4910), H3680 [5AU]
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), H1564 [9AP]
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), H4568 [31OC]
——— repeal certain provisions relative to nutrition (see H.R. 6088), H4819 [19NO]
Parks, Rosa: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 916), H456 [4FE]
Pensions: provide greater spousal protection under defined contribution plans, expand access to retirement savings, and increase financial literacy (see H.R. 2023), H3657 [25JY]
Postal Service: designate single, unique ZIP Code for certain communities (see H.R. 3095), H1774 [30AP]
——— ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 70), H1685 [28AP]
——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H2971 [25JN]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 12), H709 [13FE]
Rosa Parks Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 964), H458 [4FE]
Smithsonian Institution: permit American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1329), H707 [13FE]
Social Security: eliminate waiting periods for disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals with metastatic breast cancer (see H.R. 2048), H4818 [19NO]
——— provide funding to sustain and increase supply, quality, and affordability of child care (see H.R. 2595), H2106 [15MY]
——— streamline enrollment process for eligible out-of-State providers under Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) (see H.R. 1509), H4312 [15SE]
Sports: encourage all public, private, and charter high schools, colleges, and universities in U.S. to establish and support flag football programs for girls (see H. Res. 587), H3683 [5AU]
——— establish name, image, likeness, and athletic reputation rights for college athletes (see H.R. 6350), H5028 [3DE]
SSA: eliminate waiting period for disability benefits under Medicare and Social Security Disability Insurance program (see H.R. 930), H456 [4FE]
——— establish trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 5390), H4362 [16SE]
Tariff: prohibit imposition of additional tariffs on coffee imported from countries to which U.S. has extended normal trade relations (see H.R. 5516), H4707 [17NO]
Taxation: allow deduction for certain overtime compensation (see H.R. 5475), H4453 [18SE]
——— 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]
——— establish refundable tax credit for qualified child care startup expenses (see H.R. 1296), H1419 [3AP]
——— establish retreaded tire tax credit and require Federal agencies to consider use of retreaded tires (see H.R. 3401), H2051 [14MY]
——— expand eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plan (see H.R. 247), H2053 [14MY]
——— expand employer-provided child care credit and dependent care assistance exclusion (see H.R. 1827), H2971 [25JN]
——— 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), H4706 [17NO]
——— modify limitation on amount individuals can deduct for State and local taxes (see H.R. 232), H558 [6FE]
——— permanently extend new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1103), H3246 [14JY]
——— 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]
Technical Sergeant Alma Gladys Minter Post Office Building, Cleveland, OH: designate (see H.R. 4635), H3641 [23JY]
TSA: enhance security operations and stabilize transportation security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees (see H.R. 2086), H3693 [12AU]
Tulsa, OK: provide justice for living survivors of Tulsa/Greenwood Race Massacre (see H.R. 4228), H3032 [27JN]
Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 2102), H1614 [17AP]
Voting: ensure voters in Federal elections do not wait in long lines to vote (see H.R. 4911), H3680 [5AU]
——— modify and clarify certain notice and election requirements relative to provision of election materials in certain languages (see H.R. 4917), H3681 [5AU]
——— protect individuals who are lawfully registered to vote in Federal elections from bad faith challenges to their registration status (see H.R. 4913), H3680 [5AU]
——— provide employees with paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 4908), H3680 [5AU]
——— remove barriers to ability of unhoused individuals to register to vote and vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 4914), H3680 [5AU]
——— require inclusion of voter registration information with certain leases and vouchers for federally assisted rental housing and mortgage applications (see H.R. 4909), H3680 [5AU]
——— 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]
Water: provide Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funds to disadvantaged communities in form of forgivable loans or grants for lead service line replacement projects (see H.R. 4816), H3663 [29JY]
Women: improve obstetric emergency care (see H.R. 1254), H1340 [27MR]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 80), H1218 [24MR]
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: anniversary (see H. Res. 51), H221 [16JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Akron, OH: anniversary (see H. Res. 918), H4966 [1DE]
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (see H.R. 2017), H1066 [10MR] (see H.R. 5660), H4508 [30SE]
Brown, John: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H2198 [20MY]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability’’ (see H.J. Res. 123), H4410 [17SE]
Crime: clarify certain conduct that is prohibited for purposes of bribery of public officials and witnesses (see H.R. 3741), H2468 [4JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for period of continuing appropriations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in event of lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 2016), H1066 [10MR]
Dept. of HHS: make grants to assist establishment and operation of healthy food pharmacies (see H.R. 5412), H4362 [16SE]
——— reauthorize mental and behavioral health education and training grants (see H.R. 3260), H1910 [7MY]
Dept. of Justice: develop scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel (see H.R. 3372), H2000 [13MY]
Dept. of Labor: provide fair and advanced notice before business closures and mass layoffs (see H.R. 5761), H4536 [14OC]
Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (see H.R. 971), H459 [4FE]
——— issue certain regulations relating to airline passenger flight compensation (see H.R. 6820), H6023 [17DE]
EPA: consider use of resource preservation techniques in certain programs (see H.R. 5661), H4508 [30SE]
Families and domestic relations: criminalize stalking using unauthorized geotracking device (see H.R. 1751), H917 [27FE]
——— ensure healthcare providers can assist survivors of domestic violence (see H.R. 5702), H4522 [6OC]
——— provide additional housing protections for survivors of domestic violence (see H.R. 5700), H4522 [6OC]
FDA: limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (see H.R. 2472), H1337 [27MR]
Health: express that every person has basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care (see H. Res. 238), H1189 [21MR]
IRS: continue to implement Direct File program (see H.R. 4267), H3036 [30JN]
NASA: promote advancements and innovation in aeronautical research and technology for enhanced airship safety, noise, resiliency, and improved environmental impacts in U.S. aviation systems (see H.R. 6898), H6115 [18DE]
——— provide for public-private talent program (see H.R. 5122), H3829 [3SE]
NIST: accelerate development of supply chain supporting technology for quantum information science, technology, and engineering to support U.S. competitiveness and reduce risks in quantum supply chain (see H.R. 3788), H2506 [5JN]
Social Security: modify marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence (see H.R. 5701), H4522 [6OC]
SSA: provide funding for administrative expenses during lapse in appropriations and require to be responsive to congressional offices during such lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5893), H4565 [31OC]
Taxation: allow deduction for certain overtime compensation (see H.R. 4740), H3646 [23JY]
——— deny interest and depreciation deductions for taxpayers owning more than certain number of single family properties (see H.R. 4352), H3199 [10JY]
——— establish permanent lookback provision relative to earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2898), H1599 [10AP]
——— establish tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see H.R. 2473), H1337 [27MR]
——— expand earned income and child tax credits (see H.R. 463), H185 [15JA]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Armed Forces: making continuing appropriations for military pay (H.R. 2017), H1068 [10MR]
——— making continuing appropriations for military pay (H.R. 5660), H4510 [30SE]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability’’ (H.J. Res. 123), H4411 [17SE]
Crime: clarify certain conduct that is prohibited for purposes of bribery of public officials and witnesses (H.R. 3741), H2470 [4JN]
Dept. of Agriculture: provide for period of continuing appropriations for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in event of lapse in appropriations (H.R. 2016), H1068 [10MR]
Dept. of HHS: make grants to assist establishment and operation of healthy food pharmacies (H.R. 5412), H4364 [16SE]
——— reauthorize mental and behavioral health education and training grants (H.R. 3260), H1911 [7MY]
Dept. of Justice: develop scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel (H.R. 3372), H2002 [13MY]
Dept. of Labor: provide fair and advanced notice before business closures and mass layoffs (H.R. 5761), H4537 [14OC]
Dept. of Transportation: enhance safety requirements for trains transporting hazardous materials (H.R. 971), H461 [4FE]
——— issue certain regulations relating to airline passenger flight compensation (H.R. 6820), H6025 [17DE]
EPA: consider use of resource preservation techniques in certain programs (H.R. 5661), H4510 [30SE]
Families and domestic relations: criminalize stalking using unauthorized geotracking device (H.R. 1751), H921 [27FE]
——— ensure healthcare providers can assist survivors of domestic violence (H.R. 5702), H4523 [6OC]
——— provide additional housing protections for survivors of domestic violence (H.R. 5700), H4523 [6OC]
FDA: limit presence of toxic elements in, and otherwise regulate, infant and toddler food (H.R. 2472), H1339 [27MR]
IRS: continue to implement Direct File program (H.R. 4267), H3037 [30JN]
NASA: promote advancements and innovation in aeronautical research and technology for enhanced airship safety, noise, resiliency, and improved environmental impacts in U.S. aviation systems (H.R. 6898), H6118 [18DE]
——— provide for public-private talent program (H.R. 5122), H3830 [3SE]
NIST: accelerate development of supply chain supporting technology for quantum information science, technology, and engineering to support U.S. competitiveness and reduce risks in quantum supply chain (H.R. 3788), H2507 [5JN]
Social Security: modify marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence (H.R. 5701), H4523 [6OC]
SSA: provide funding for administrative expenses during lapse in appropriations and require to be responsive to congressional offices during such lapse in appropriations (H.R. 5893), H4567 [31OC]
Taxation: allow deduction for certain overtime compensation (H.R. 4740), H3650 [23JY]
——— deny interest and depreciation deductions for taxpayers owning more than certain number of single family properties (H.R. 4352), H3201 [10JY]
——— establish permanent lookback provision relative to earned income tax credit (H.R. 2898), H1603 [10AP]
——— establish tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (H.R. 2473), H1339 [27MR]
——— expand earned income and child tax credits (H.R. 463), H187 [15JA]
Remarks
Akron, OH: anniversary (H. Res. 918), H4975 [2DE]
Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.: anniversary, H2812 [12JN]
Brown, John: tribute (H. Res. 434), H2151 [20MY]
Budget: 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), H2182 [20MY]
——— 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 (H. Res. 436), H2229 [21MY]
——— 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), H3047 [2JY]
——— 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), unanimous-consent request, H3049 [2JY]
Cahalane, Mira: Playhouse Square (organization) Dazzle Award recipient, E514• [4JN]
Cardinal, Rick: American Chemical Society Gene Easter Award recipient, H350 [23JA]
Chen, May: Ohio Dept. of Aging Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H4254 [11SE]
Colleges and universities: protect name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and promote fair competition in intercollegiate athletics (H.R. 4312), consideration (H. Res. 916), H4981 [2DE]
Corps of Engineers: provide for improvements to U.S. rivers and harbors and for conservation and development of water and related resources, H3765 [3SE]
Cuyahoga Valley National Park: anniversary, H309 [23JA]
Damm, Wendi: American Chemical Society Gene Easter Award recipient, H350 [23JA]
Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3049 [2JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5127 [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 3838), H3904 [9SE]
——— collaborate with Tech Hubs to accelerate defense innovations in partnership with academia and industry, H3904 [9SE]
Dept. of HHS: improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers, H4371 [17SE]
——— reauthorize mental and behavioral health education and training grants, H2436 [4JN]
——— reauthorize mental and behavioral health education and training grants (H.R. 3260), H1896 [7MY]
Dept. of Justice: develop scenario-based training curriculum for law enforcement personnel (H.R. 3372), H2059 [15MY]
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), H5127 [10DE]
EarthQuaker Devices, LLC: tribute, H2207 [21MY]
Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4553), H3765 [3SE]
EPA: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants—Rubber Tire Manufacturing’’ (H.J. Res. 61), H989, H990 [5MR]
Ferguson, Addelynn: Congressional Art Competition Award recipient, H1788 [1MY]
Firearms: gun control, H2495 [5JN]
Freedman, Mary Ann: Ohio Dept. of Aging Senior Citizens Hall of Fame inductee, H4254 [11SE]
Gallagher, Reese: Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association Girls’ Division III Player of the Year honoree, H4853 [20NO]
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.: anniversary of operation of Goodyear Blimps, H203 [16JA]
Groll, Dwayne: National Small Business Association Small Business Advocate of the Year award recipient, H4446 [18SE]
Hauser, Tim: Summit County, OH, Veterans Service Commission Veteran of the Year award recipient, E1065• [12NO]
Health: express that every person has basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care (H. Res. 238), H2935 [25JN]
House of Representatives: legislative priorities, H4713 [18NO]
Insurance: ensure access to affordable health insurance, require pharmacy benefit manager transparency, and improve health care options (H.R. 6703), consideration (H. Res. 953), H5951 [17DE]
Jones, Elaine: Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year Award recipient, H2035 [14MY]
Kent State University: anniversary of shootings by Ohio National Guardsmen, H2650 [11JN]
Koul, Arit: National Civics Bee winner, H4713 [18NO]
Marchetta, Vince: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network State Lead Ambassador of the Year Award recipient, E1061• [12NO]
Matrix Performing Arts (organization): tribute to M3 percussion ensemble, H1925 [8MY]
Medicaid: funding, H2182 [20MY], H3049 [2JY]
Mitchell, Eugene: Ohio Public Transit Association Lifetime Achievement award recipient, E67• [23JA]
NASA: promote advancements and innovation in aeronautical research and technology for enhanced airship safety, noise, resiliency, and improved environmental impacts in U.S. aviation systems, H3904 [9SE]
National Gun Violence Awareness Month: observance, H2495 [5JN]
National Police Week: observance, H2059 [15MY]
National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H4371 [17SE]
National Women’s History Month: observance, H1360 [31MR]
North Canton, OH: tribute to emergency first responders for response to active shooter, H4977 [2DE]
Ohio: State constitutional referendum relative to abortion, H2934 [25JN]
——— tribute to Congressional App Challenge winners for 13th Congressional District, H5804 [11DE]
Postal Service: designate single, unique ZIP Code for certain communities (H.R. 3095), H3495 [21JY]
Smithsonian Institution: permit American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (H.R. 1329), H1360 [31MR]
Social Security: protect system and improve benefits, H1739 [30AP]
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2483), consideration (H. Res. 458), H2436 [4JN]
Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization relative to abortion, H2934 [25JN]
Taxation: establish retreaded tire tax credit and require Federal agencies to consider use of retreaded tires, H5127 [10DE]
——— establish truck fleet retreaded tire tax credit and require Federal agencies to consider use of retreaded tires, H3904 [9SE]
——— extend enhanced health insurance premium tax credit (H.R. 6074), H5951 [17DE]
Tazewell, Paul: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Academy Award recipient, H1023 [6MR]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to tariffs, H2207 [21MY]
Tyler, Khirye: Recording Academy GRAMMY Award recipient, H663 [12FE]
University of Akron: tribute to men’s basketball team, H1318 [27MR]
——— tribute to women’s lacrosse team, H2035 [14MY]
Songs
‘‘Ohio,’’ Neil Young, H2650 [11JN]
Tributes
Bernabei, Thomas, H5909 [16DE]
Botos, Tim, H3548 [22JY]
Brooks, Christopher, H173 [15JA]
Buskirk, Brian, H3026 [27JN]
Cera, Jack, H3538 [22JY]
Conner, Joseph D., E919• [30SE]
Corona, Francisco, H3026 [27JN]
Gachett, Jerry, H775 [25FE]
Galloway, Krista, H570 [7FE]
George, Peter, H5938 [16DE]
Gissendaner, Lisa, H2459 [4JN]
Goshay, Charita, H3548 [22JY]
Halasa, Katrina, H570 [7FE]
Jarzab, Joshua, H3765 [3SE], H3843 [4SE]
Kneale, Jared, H4371 [17SE]
Molnar, Dan, E1057• [12NO]
Molnar, Nancy, H3548 [22JY]
O’Neal, Johnna, H570 [7FE]
Piersol, John, E1123• [25NO]
Plant, Hannah, H3026 [27JN]
Scheffler, Daniela, H2602 [10JN]
Springer, Grace, H3548 [22JY]
Vigluicci, Victor, E61• [23JA]
Walker, Curtis T., Sr., H893 [27FE]
Weir, Kelli, H3548 [22JY]
Wendorf, Jeff, H1713 [29AP]
Wiltrout, Michelle, E525• [4JN]