TORRES, NORMA J. (a Representative from California)
Appointments
House Democracy Partnership, H398 [28JA]
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]
Advisory Council To Support Victims of Gun Violence: establish (see H.R. 2837), H4529 [8OC]
Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 3112), H4878 [20NO]
Animals: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 1661), H4878 [20NO]
——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 2253), H1463 [7AP]
Arizona: repeal land exchange with Resolution Copper Mining (company) (see H.R. 6391), H5024 [3DE]
Armed Forces: increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see H.R. 1956), H1038 [6MR]
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 400), H1944 [8MY]
Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week: observance (see H. Res. 749), H4488 [19SE]
Black Maternal Health Week: designate (see H. Res. 332), H1607 [14AP]
Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building, Santa Barbara, CA: designate (see H.R. 2175), H1303 [26MR]
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]
California: recognize importance of California public higher education systems and reaffirm U.S. commitment to supporting these institutions (see H. Res. 442), H2367 [23MY]
Capitol Building and Grounds: design and install exhibit depicting attack on Capitol that occurred January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 212), H49 [6JA]
Carter, Jimmy: tribute (see H. Res. 30), H91 [9JA]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability’’ (see H.J. Res. 123), H4512 [30SE]
CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 2192), H1169 [18MR]
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]
Classified information: clarify application of certain requirements in processes for denying or terminating eligibility for access to classified information (see H.R. 4237), H3190 [2JY]
Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H4537 [14OC]
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture: establish (see H.R. 1102), H1153 [11MR]
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]
Courts: authorize additional district judges for district courts and convert temporary judgeships (see H.R. 1929), H1275 [25MR]
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), H3317 [15JY]
——— 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), H3553 [22JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: permit video or telephone certifications under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 1464), H1564 [9AP]
——— 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: transfer regulatory control of certain munitions exports to Dept. of State and develop inter-agency strategy to disrupt trafficking of firearms to Mexico and certain Central American and Caribbean countries (see H.R. 6736), H5941 [16DE]
Dept. of Defense: enhance bilateral defense cooperation with Israel (see H.R. 1229), H1614 [17AP]
Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1810), H944 [3MR]
——— award grants for educational programs on history of Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander peoples in America, development of discriminatory laws targeting them, and their contributions to U.S. (see H.R. 3551), H2383 [2JN]
——— include child development and early learning as community services under Federal Work-Study Program (see H.R. 4318), H4523 [6OC]
——— support States and high-need local educational agencies in increasing number of mental health services providers in schools (see H.R. 4253), H4707 [17NO]
Dept. of Government Efficiency: hold managing special Government employee liable for any claims against Federal Government related to activities (see H.R. 1145), H1041 [6MR]
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]
——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety telecommunicators (see H.R. 2937), H1611 [17AP]
——— protect Head Start from proposals to eliminate program and restore Head Start program’s regional offices (see H.R. 5774), H4555 [24OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure humane treatment of pregnant detainees by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 4664), H5053 [4DE]
——— require all immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public-facing enforcement actions and promote transparency and accountability (see H.R. 4667), H4412 [17SE]
Dept. of Justice: establish Office of Gun Violence Prevention (see H.R. 1307), H706 [13FE]
——— provide grants to States, local governments, and organizations to support recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure to support due process rights of individuals facing deportation (see H.R. 3101), H1774 [30AP]
Dept. of State: ensure that commodities procured for purpose of foreign assistance are made available to intended beneficiaries before such commodities expire (see H.R. 4516), H4707 [17NO]
——— establish strategy for monitoring general elections in Honduras to take place on November 30, 2025 (see H.R. 4202), H3010 [26JN]
——— require section on reproductive rights in annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices (see H.R. 4888), H3679 [5AU]
——— submit to Congress information on El Salvador’s human rights practices (see H. Res. 368), H1810 [1MY]
Dept. of the Interior: permanently prohibit oil and gas leasing off coast of California (see H.R. 2820), H1596 [10AP]
——— provide funding for National Law Enforcement Museum community outreach, public education, and officer safety and wellness programs (see H.R. 309), H389 [23JA]
Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit unlawful access to Bureau of the Fiscal Service payment system (see H.R. 1101), H555 [6FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish program to furnish to certain individuals items used for secure storage of firearms (see H.R. 1987), H3202 [10JY]
——— express support for naming of new or undedicated facilities after women and minority veterans in order to reflect diversity of all who have served in Armed Forces (see H. Res. 60), H408 [28JA]
——— 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), H1041 [6MR]
——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 210), H94 [9JA]
——— improve VA Work-Study program (see H.R. 6011), H4903 [25NO]
——— limit copayments for contraception (see H.R. 211), H586 [7FE]
——— provide coverage for infertility treatment and standard fertility preservation services (see H.R. 220), H586 [7FE]
Día de los Muertos: observance (see H. Res. 838), H4559 [28OC]
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]
Eastvale, CA: designate single, unique ZIP Code (see H.R. 1225), H673 [12FE]
Elections: require certain States to submit continuity of operations plan for elections after major disaster, require GAO report on assistance, and award grants to strengthen elections against climate change-driven disasters (see H.R. 5407), H4362 [16SE]
Employment: establish incentivized tax breaks for employers offering cybersecurity training, increase cybersecurity scholarship program funding, and provide student loan repayment for certain cybersecurity employees (see H.R. 2447), H1336 [27MR]
——— 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]
Epstein, Jeffrey: demand immediate release of Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein (see H. Res. 577), H3245 [14JY]
Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1273 [25MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish individual household disaster mitigation program (see H.R. 1105), H555 [6FE]
Federal agencies and departments: establish for-cause removal standard for Inspectors General (see H.R. 2181), H1812 [1MY]
——— limit workforce reduction (see H.R. 2906), H1685 [28AP]
——— require certain agencies to develop scientific integrity policies (see H.R. 1106), H555 [6FE]
——— require certain executive branch employees to complete annual training on appropriations law (see H.R. 4230), H3032 [27JN]
——— require reinstatement of recently terminated probationary Federal employees (see H.R. 1835), H975 [4MR]
Federal employees: extend financial disclosure requirements to certain special Government employees (see H.R. 1321), H707 [13FE]
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]
FEMA: clarify that financial assistance received from sources outside of insurance are not considered duplication of benefits (see H.R. 2254), H1188 [21MR]
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), H1774 [30AP]
——— establish Federal requirements for safe storage, penalties for violations, and incentives for States to establish similar requirements (see H.R. 1564), H835 [25FE]
——— 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), H4555 [24OC]
——— require background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 18), H2612 [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]
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 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: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3243), H2003 [13MY]
GAO: study effectiveness of local alerting systems (see H.R. 1076), H6118 [18DE]
Government: prohibit removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 5599), H4501 [26SE]
Health: express that every person has basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care (see H. Res. 238), H1221 [24MR]
Health Care Provider Protection Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 929), H3194 [7JY]
Hispanic Americans: express support for increasing number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields (see H. Res. 718), H4311 [15SE]
——— recognize disparity in wages paid to Latina women and reaffirm support for ensuring equal pay and closing gender wage gap (see H. Con. Res. 56), H4527 [8OC]
——— recognize heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in U.S. (see H. Res. 261), H1337 [27MR]
——— recognize importance of Spanish-language media in U.S. (see H. Res. 804), H4544 [17OC]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1684), H914 [27FE]
House of Representatives: condemn House Republican Conference leadership team for calling into question immigration status and patriotism of Representative Espaillat (see H. Res. 216), H1150 [11MR]
House Rules: permit remote voting by proxy for Members who are new parents (see H. Res. 23), H390 [23JA]
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]
——— exempt unaccompanied alien children from certain fees tied to humanitarian protection, cancel funding for body examinations of children in custody, and prohibit sharing of sponsor information (see H.R. 6389), H5024 [3DE]
——— 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), H3644 [23JY]
Investments: establish universal personal savings program with minimum employer contribution (see H.R. 5887), H4565 [31OC]
——— prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents (see H.R. 6731), H6026 [17DE]
Iran: condemn Iranian regime’s terrorism, regional proxy war, and internal suppression (see H. Res. 166), H1626 [24AP]
Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 575), H3200 [10JY]
Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 33), H111 [13JA]
Latino Conservation Week: designate (see H. Res. 734), H4455 [18SE]
Law enforcement officers: provide public safety officer benefits for exposure-related cancers (see H.R. 1269), H3246 [14JY]
LGBTQI+: protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world (see H.R. 4245), H3032 [27JN]
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 550), H3011 [26JN]
Library of Congress: promote more cost-effective, efficient, and expanded availability of Annotated Constitution and pocket-part supplements by replacing hardbound versions with digital versions (see H.R. 1234), H674 [12FE]
Los Angeles Dodgers (baseball team): tribute (see H. Res. 296), H1460 [7AP]
Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 75), H405 [28JA]
Lunar New Year Day: establish as Federal holiday (see H.R. 794), H403 [28JA]
Medicaid: repeal prohibition on making payments to certain health care entities (see H.R. 4796), H3662 [29JY]
Medicare: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1517), H1419 [3AP]
——— expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4206), H4561 [28OC]
——— increase support for physicians and other practitioners in adjusting payment changes (see H.R. 879), H1406 [1AP]
——— make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs (see H.R. 2639), H1463 [7AP]
——— provide coverage of multi-cancer early detection screening tests (see H.R. 842), H880 [26FE]
Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see H.R. 5106), H4707 [17NO]
Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 441), H2378 [29MY]
Mexico: reaffirm U.S. commitment to respecting sovereignty and condemn calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico’s consent and congressional authorization (see H. Res. 168), H918 [27FE]
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]
Minimum wage: increase (see H.R. 2743), H1615 [17AP]
Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5309), H4263 [11SE]
National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 855), H4573 [4NO]
National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 855), H4573 [4NO]
National Coffee Day: designate (see H. Res. 784), H4509 [30SE]
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: establish guidelines for advanced driver assistance systems calibration, modifications, and tolerances (see H.R. 6688), H5840 [12DE]
——— issue rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles (see H.R. 979), H3554 [22JY]
National Hispanic Nurses Day: designate (see H. Res. 757), H4493 [23SE]
National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: designate (see H. Res. 969), H6122 [19DE]
National Lowrider Day: designate (see H. Res. 949), H5841 [12DE]
National objectives: establish national task force to expand opportunities and improve standard of living for working families (see H.R. 2949), H2053 [14MY]
National Voter Registration Day: designate (see H. Res. 726), H4363 [16SE]
New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 1993), H1275 [25MR]
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), H408 [28JA]
OSHA: issue occupational safety and health standard to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 4443), H3366 [16JY]
Political ethics: prohibit President, Vice President, Members of Congress, senior Executive branch officials, and spouses and dependents from issuing, sponsoring, or endorsing security, future, commodity, or digital asset (see H.R. 1712), H915 [27FE]
Postal Service: designate single, unique ZIP Code for particular communities (see H.R. 672), H385 [23JA]
——— ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 70), H1413 [2AP]
——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H1614 [17AP]
Public buildings: clarify that installation of mechanical insulation property is energy or water efficiency measure that may be used in Federal buildings (see H.R. 3474), H2890 [23JN]
Russia: recognize actions in Ukraine as genocide (see H. Res. 16), H49 [6JA]
SBA: establish grant program to create or expand programs at minority-serving institutions and historically Black colleges and universities that promote minority business ownership and entrepreneurship (see H.R. 3793), H2506 [5JN]
——— make available on website certain reports on small business disaster assistance (see H.R. 1475), H727 [21FE]
Smithsonian Institution: permit National Museum of the American Latino to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1330), H2199 [20MY]
SSA: 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), H1462 [7AP]
——— 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), H1462 [7AP]
States: require to carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with redistricting plan developed by independent redistricting commission (see H.R. 5449), H4452 [18SE]
Tariff: exclude imposition of duties and import quotas from authorities provided to President under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (see H.R. 407), H1509 [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]
——— expand eligibility for refundable credit for coverage under qualified health plan (see H.R. 247), H1614 [17AP]
——— expand exclusion for certain conservation subsidies to include subsidies for water conservation or efficiency measures and storm water and waste-water management measures (see H.R. 1871), H4165 [9SE]
——— 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]
——— make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for work opportunity credit (see H.R. 2033), 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]
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), H4534 [10OC]
Trump, President: affirm obligation to comply with court orders (see H. Res. 188), H975 [4MR]
——— condemn pardons for individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers (see H. Res. 116), H504 [5FE]
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), H1220 [24MR]
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]
——— make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 3694), H4555 [24OC]
Veterans Day: observance (see H. Res. 864), H4585 [7NO]
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]
Women: commend State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights (see H. Con. Res. 65), H5561 [10DE]
——— mint coins in commemoration of women who contributed to home front during World War II (see H.R. 429), H183 [15JA]
——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 80), H1218 [24MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Courts: create civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal (see H.R. 3084), H1727 [29AP]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: reinstate certain terminated Federal workers, require Congress approve staff reductions, restore funding, and ban Dept. of Government Efficiency personnel from working at agency (see H.R. 3026), H1624 [24AP]
Dept. of Defense: submit report to Congress on efforts to assist veterans with transitioning military acquired trade and skill certifications to civilian workforce (see H.R. 3611), H2367 [23MY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience relative to wildfires (see H.R. 4990), H3698 [15AU]
Dept. of HUD and EPA: require disclosure of asbestos hazards in sale and lease of residential dwellings (see H.R. 4247), H3033 [27JN]
Dept. of Justice: provide funding for Blue Envelope Programs to improve communications and interactions between law enforcement and public safety personnel and individuals with certain disabilities (see H.R. 6602), H5560 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds (see H.R. 6415), H5025 [3DE]
Dept. of the Interior and FEMA: establish pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after wildland fire (see H.R. 1356), H709 [13FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Donor State Protection Trust Fund, protect State funding from political retaliation, and implement funding formula linking State Federal tax contributions to Federal funding received (see H.R. 4208), H3010 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation and NIST: take certain actions to develop physical alternatives to better protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users against traffic incidents (see H.R. 4904), H3680 [5AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: direct Inspector General to report to Congress on backlog of disability compensation claims (see H.R. 3571), H2361 [21MY]
Depts. of HUD and Transportation: establish thriving communities grant program (see H.R. 2088), H1150 [11MR]
EPA: provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction projects (see H.R. 2656), H1418 [3AP]
FAA: require approval from Congress for certain reduction of workforce (see H.R. 2751), H1507 [8AP]
Firearms: expand to all firearms requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (see H.R. 4270), H3036 [30JN]
FTC: 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), H2000 [13MY]
Immigration: establish right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal (see H.R. 3127), H1775 [30AP]
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H4537 [14OC]
Limón, Monique: tribute (see H. Res. 966), H6116 [18DE]
Manufacturing Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 54), H4517 [3OC]
National Night Out: observance (see H. Res. 621), H3663 [29JY]
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 322), H1562 [9AP]
National Wildfire Preparedness Month: designate (see H. Res. 467), H2419 [3JN]
OMB: review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (see H.R. 540), H220 [16JA] (see H.R. 637), H299 [22JA]
SSA: take actions to provide certain individuals who suffered undue hardship access to their entitled benefits (see H.R. 6237), H4875 [20NO]
States: encourage to voluntarily pass laws to authorize civil damages and equitable relief for nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal (see H.R. 3083), H1727 [29AP]
Warehouse Worker Recognition Week: support goals (see H. Res. 649), H3693 [12AU]
Wildfire Preparedness Week: support goals (see H. Res. 383), H1854 [5MY]
Constitutional authority and single subject statements
Courts: create civil action for non-consensual sexual protection barrier removal (H.R. 3084), H1728 [29AP]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency: reinstate certain terminated Federal workers, require Congress approve staff reductions, restore funding, and ban Dept. of Government Efficiency personnel from working at agency (H.R. 3026), H1625 [24AP]
Dept. of Defense: submit report to Congress on efforts to assist veterans with transitioning military acquired trade and skill certifications to civilian workforce (H.R. 3611), H2369 [23MY]
Dept. of Energy: carry out demonstration program for projects that improve electric grid resilience relative to wildfires (H.R. 4990), H3699 [15AU]
Dept. of HUD and EPA: require disclosure of asbestos hazards in sale and lease of residential dwellings (H.R. 4247), H3034 [27JN]
Dept. of Justice: provide funding for Blue Envelope Programs to improve communications and interactions between law enforcement and public safety personnel and individuals with certain disabilities (H.R. 6602), H5562 [10DE]
Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes in protecting Native American seeds (H.R. 6415), H5027 [3DE]
Dept. of the Interior and FEMA: establish pilot grant program to address damage from mudslides that occur after wildland fire (H.R. 1356), H712 [13FE]
Dept. of the Treasury: establish Donor State Protection Trust Fund, protect State funding from political retaliation, and implement funding formula linking State Federal tax contributions to Federal funding received (H.R. 4208), H3012 [26JN]
Dept. of Transportation and NIST: take certain actions to develop physical alternatives to better protect pedestrians and vulnerable road users against traffic incidents (H.R. 4904), H3682 [5AU]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: direct Inspector General to report to Congress on backlog of disability compensation claims (H.R. 3571), H2362 [21MY]
Depts. of HUD and Transportation: establish thriving communities grant program (H.R. 2088), H1152 [11MR]
EPA: provide grants for nitrate and arsenic reduction projects (H.R. 2656), H1419 [3AP]
FAA: require approval from Congress for certain reduction of workforce (H.R. 2751), H1509 [8AP]
Firearms: expand to all firearms requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days (H.R. 4270), H3037 [30JN]
FTC: 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 (H.R. 3374), H2002 [13MY]
Immigration: establish right to counsel, at Government expense for those who cannot afford counsel, for people facing removal (H.R. 3127), H1777 [30AP]
OMB: review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (H.R. 540), H223 [16JA]
——— review and make certain revisions to Standard Occupational Classification System (H.R. 637), H300 [22JA]
SSA: take actions to provide certain individuals who suffered undue hardship access to their entitled benefits (H.R. 6237), H4878 [20NO]
States: encourage to voluntarily pass laws to authorize civil damages and equitable relief for nonconsensual sexual protection barrier removal (H.R. 3083), H1728 [29AP]
Remarks
AID: abolish, H631 [11FE]
Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 5371), Senate amendment, H4658 [12NO]
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), H2183 [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), unanimous-consent request, H3051 [2JY]
California: tribute to first responders, firefighters, and dispatchers for response to Los Angeles area wildfires, H174 [15JA]
Claremont, CA: anniversary of Three Valleys Municipal Water District, E986• [21OC]
Dept. of Agriculture: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H3051 [2JY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration raids, H5019 [3DE]
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew: John Templeton Foundation Templeton Prize recipient, E862• [16SE]
——— U.S. visit, E862• [16SE]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H4658 [12NO]
Medicaid: funding, H2183 [20MY], H3051 [2JY]
Perris, CA: anniversary of Eastern Municipal Water District, E985• [21OC]
Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H1671 [28AP]
——— evaluation of administration relative to Dept. of Government Efficiency, H631 [11FE], H940 [3MR]
Wildfires: disaster assistance to California, H174 [15JA]
Tributes
Brugger, Kathleen, E1135• [2DE]
Coley, Soraya M., E640• [2JY]
Drake, Jesse, E805• [3SE]
Gomez, Jess, Jr., E310• [10AP]
Inge, Hattie M. Love Pettaway, E484• [29MY]
Mercado, Miriam, E438• [15MY]
Reid, Sophia L., H4231 [10SE]
Vo, Huu, E440• [15MY]