SIMON, LATEEFAH (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion Provider Appreciation Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 78), H2483 [12MR]

African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]

Animals: oppose use of onychectomy, also known as declawing, for elective surgery in cats (see H. Res. 985), H615 [9JA]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program and preserve Arctic coastal plain (see H.R. 3067), H2531 [16MR]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities (see H. Con. Res. 51), H136 [7JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H253 [8JA]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 3946), H1949 [2FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]

BLM: designate certain portions of Colorado Plateau red rock canyons and Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 2467), H2188 [11FE]

Bureau of Justice Assistance: make grants to States, local governments, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs (see H.R. 2948), H253 [8JA]

Citizenship: provide for automatic U.S. citizenship for certain internationally adopted individuals (see H.R. 5492), H2120 [10FE]

Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H656 [12JA]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see H.R. 7238), H1912 [23JA]

Congress: recognize duty to meet needs of working women (see H. Con. Res. 80), H2711 [25MR]

Consumers: prohibit price gouging relative to goods subject to tariffs (see H.R. 6318), H136 [7JA]

——— reinstate energy improvement tax credits, incentivize energy efficiency, assist low-income households with energy bills, crack down on price gouging, and ensure high-consumption facilities pay their own costs (see H.R. 7977), H2596 [18MR]

Corp. for National and Community Service: establish AmeriCorps Administration to carry out and expand national and volunteer service programs (see H.R. 7910), H2482 [12MR]

Courts: provide civil remedy for individual whose rights have been violated by person acting under Federal authority (see H.R. 6091), H2598 [18MR]

——— remove defense of qualified immunity in any action by State or local officials, including police officers, that violates legal and constitutionally secured rights (see H.R. 7046), H718 [13JA]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 7499), H2185 [11FE]

Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 7521), H2217 [12FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see H.R. 7024), H2097 [9FE]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 7522), H2217 [12FE]

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), H2259 [23FE]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 7766), H2368 [3MR]

——— reduce discretionary budget authority for fiscal year if financial statement for previous fiscal year does not receive qualified or unqualified audit opinion by external independent auditor (see H.R. 7555), H2219 [12FE]

——— restrict sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition (see H.R. 7827), H2470 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: ensure children in schools have right to read (see H.R. 6440), H2297 [24FE]

——— expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 7341), H2029 [4FE]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2029 [4FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (see H.R. 4733), H2333 [26FE]

——— establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals (see H.R. 3415), H2531 [16MR]

——— establish grant program for medical debt relief (see H.R. 7478), H2118 [10FE]

——— expand and improve Head Start Program (see H.R. 7637), H2234 [20FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 7608), H2233 [20FE]

——— limit use of facial recognition (see H.R. 7363), H2236 [20FE]

——— mandate reporting requirements pertaining to detainees in immigration detention facilities (see H.R. 7347), H2029 [4FE]

——— prohibit use of funds for acquisition or utilizing of, full-body restraints (see H.R. 7709), H2328 [25FE]

——— remove U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding allocated in One Big Beautiful Bill Act (see H.R. 7346), H2297 [24FE]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform initial health screening on detainees (see H.R. 7335), H1975 [3FE]

——— support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals (see H.R. 7438), H2095 [9FE]

Dept. of HUD: protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see H.R. 5443), H2370 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: allow use of certain grants for Blue Envelope Programs to improve communications and interactions between law enforcement and public safety personnel and individuals with certain disabilities (see H.R. 6908), H2033 [4FE]

——— establish grant program to establish prison libraries to reduce recidivism and increase educational opportunities for incarcerated persons (see H.R. 7247), H1914 [27JA]

——— establish Reentry Rental Assistance and Housing Services Grant Program (see H.R. 7057), H892 [14JA]

——— establish task force on anti-Sikh hate and discrimination (see H.R. 7100), H1977 [3FE]

——— establish task force to combat rising elder abuse of LGBTQI+ individuals (see H.R. 3811), H1949 [2FE]

Dept. of Labor: create annual restrictions on H–2A temporary worker program (see H.R. 7541), H2218 [12FE]

——— ensure that certain caregiving employees are no longer exempted from overtime and minimum wage protections (see H.R. 7917), H2482 [12MR]

Dept. of the Interior: study feasibility of designating Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail (see H.R. 7254), H1914 [27JA]

Dept. of Transportation: issue rules enacting certain requirements relative to automatic emergency braking systems installed in new covered vehicles (see H.R. 3649), H656 [12JA]

——— make grants for improvement or construction of greenway paths (see H.R. 7751), H2371 [3MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H2120 [10FE]

Disasters: anniversary of 2025 Southern California wildfires (see H. Res. 980), H134 [7JA]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 7005), H2097 [9FE]

Diseases and disorders: recognize importance of continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide (see H. Res. 955), H13 [6JA]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 7531), H2217 [12FE]

——— prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see H.R. 7583), H2224 [13FE]

EPA: prohibit sale and distribution of expanded polystyrene food service ware, expanded polystyrene loose fill, and expanded polystyrene coolers (see H.R. 1918), H2235 [20FE]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: make improvements (see H.R. 7333), H2259 [23FE]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure reliance on best reasonably available information and evidence to develop, issue or inform public of nature and bases of Federal agency rules and guidance (see H.R. 6329), H2297 [24FE]

——— improve access to Federal services by individuals with limited English proficiency (see H.R. 7223), H1977 [3FE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 7480), H2118 [10FE]

Firearms: issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 7599), H2228 [17FE]

——— 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), H253 [8JA]

Foreign policy: annul Monroe Doctrine and develop ‘‘New Good Neighbor’’ policy to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean neighbors (see H. Res. 1056), H2119 [10FE]

Forest Service: provide lasting protection for inventoried roadless areas within National Forest System (see H.R. 3930), H656 [12JA]

FTC: sreport to Congress on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in advertising or marketing of firearms and issue regulations to prohibit such acts or practices (see H.R. 7500), H2185 [11FE]

Government: prohibit from attacking individuals and organizations for their political speech or participation (see H.R. 7060), H892 [14JA]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2330 [25FE]

Haiti: protect rights of women and girls to ensure success for transition from crisis to stability, condemn failure to center women’s leadership and distinct needs, and call for urgent measures to secure human rights (see H. Res. 1018), H1350 [22JA]

House Rules: require that individual elected by special election shall have oath of office administered and be seated not later than five legislative days after special election results are certified (see H.R. 7101), H919 [15JA]

Housing: prohibit manipulation of rent prices (see H.R. 6124), H136 [7JA]

IRS: codify Direct File program (see H.R. 7806), H2420 [4MR]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: fly U.S. flag at half-staff in honor of memory (see H. Res. 1107), H2471 [5MR]

——— tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]

Law enforcement officers: prohibit Federal law enforcement grant funding to States or local governments that create paywall for access to police body camera footage (see H.R. 7125), H920 [15JA]

Lobbyists: require individuals hired as consultants who provide paid strategic advice in support of lobbying contact with government official to register as lobbyists (see H.R. 7231), H1350 [22JA]

Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1061), H2219 [12FE]

Medicaid: repeal requirement that States establish Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and limit circumstances in which State may place lien on Medicaid beneficiary’s property (see H.R. 6951), H2531 [16MR]

Medicare: establish certain standards and requirements relative to financial assistance and medical debt collection for participating hospitals (see H.R. 7478), H2118 [10FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H719 [13JA]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H2031 [4FE]

National Endowment for the Humanities: establish National Council on African American History and Culture (see H.R. 7549), H2218 [12FE]

National Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 5356), H2370 [3MR]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 1047), H2095 [9FE]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

Newark, NJ: honor memory of victims of 1967 riots and acknowledge enduring impact on Newark community (see H. Res. 578), H136 [7JA]

NIH: ensure scientific integrity in activities and prevent diversion of funds to politically driven activities (see H.R. 7173), H1171 [21JA]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H893 [14JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

Postal Service: facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H894 [14JA]

——— require mail-in ballots to use barcode service (see H.R. 7265), H1915 [27JA]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith (see H. Res. 1125), H2621 [19MR]

Rise Up for LGBTQI+ Youth in Schools Initiative: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 321), H1977 [3FE]

Smithsonian Institution: permit American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1329), H13 [6JA]

Social Security: exclude certain funds received from income for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4967), H894 [14JA]

——— limit amount of monthly benefit that may be withheld due to overpayments (see H.R. 2999), H1977 [3FE]

SSA: carry out demonstration project relative to disability benefits of blind individuals (see H.R. 1175), H2297 [24FE]

Taxation: allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 1529), H135 [7JA]

——— establish refundable tax credit for residential energy expenditures (see H.R. 6758), H136 [7JA]

——— impose tax on certain high net worth households and trusts and establish certain anti-evasion and avoidance measures (see H.R. 8085), H2710 [25MR]

——— prohibit deduction of certain expenses for, and impose excise tax on sale of, homes owned by large investors, prohibit Federal mortgage assistance for such investors, and establish neighborhood homes tax credit (see H.R. 7138), H924 [16JA]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1058), H2186 [11FE]

TSA: enhance security operations and stabilize transportation security workforce by applying unified personnel system to employees (see H.R. 2086), H2297 [24FE]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: require to refund tariffs collected under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (see H.R. 7736), H2474 [5MR]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: alter project eligibility for transit-oriented development planning grant program (see H.R. 7298), H1921 [30JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Transportation: alter project eligibility for transit-oriented development planning grant program (H.R. 7298), H1922 [30JA]

Remarks

Dept. of Education: Individuals With Disabilities Education Act funding, H703 [13JA]

Dept. of HHS: provide for grant program to support access to free eye care services for students attending public elementary and secondary schools (H.R. 3541), H703 [13JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), consideration (H. Res. 1057), H2124 [11FE]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H607 [9JA]

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: observance, H911 [15JA]

Oakland, CA: anniversary of Grand Lake Theater, E181• [3MR]

SBA: modify criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion (H.R. 5763), H931 [20JA]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, H2124 [11FE]

Tributes

Coogler, Ryan, H2208 [12FE]