ROSS, DEBORAH K. (a Representative from North Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Armed Forces: provide limited authority to use to suppress insurrection or rebellion and quell domestic violence (see H.R. 4076), H1916 [27JA]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H719 [13JA]

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

CDC: collaborate with State and local health departments to provide information and education to public on asthma (see H.R. 6052), H2259 [23FE]

——— reauthorize education campaign to increase young women’s knowledge of breast health and occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 4541), H2097 [9FE]

Children and youth: provide grants to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings (see H.R. 7497), H2185 [11FE]

China: condemn coercive actions against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirm U.S. commitment to allies in Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 971), H2298 [24FE]

Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H2297 [24FE]

Consumers: 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]

Copyrights: secure rights of artists of works of visual art to receive resale royalties for sales of high-end art at auction houses (see H.R. 4017), H135 [7JA]

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]

Dept. of Defense: establish network of regional hubs to foster innovation, collaboration, and rapid development of defense-related technologies (see H.R. 7323), H1975 [3FE]

Dept. of Education: authorize States to develop directories of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways (see H.R. 7676), H2326 [25FE]

——— carry out program to increase access to prekindergarten through high school computer science education (see H.R. 6591), H656 [12JA]

——— establish pilot program to award grants to nonprofit organizations to carry out activities related to book access for children (see H.R. 7327), H2485 [12MR]

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

——— require certain local educational agencies to distribute guidance to students, parents, and other local community members on firearm safety (see H.R. 7591), H2330 [25FE]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5486), H2033 [4FE]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6677), H2229 [17FE]

Dept. of HHS: carry out National Headache Disorders Initiative and establish Advisory Council on Headache Disorders Research, Care, and Services (see H.R. 5536), H2120 [10FE]

——— carry out program of research, training, and investigation related to Down syndrome (see H.R. 3491), H2225 [13FE]

——— conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3757), H1977 [3FE]

——— establish program to develop innovative antimicrobial drugs targeting most challenging pathogens and most threatening infections (see H.R. 7352), H2098 [9FE]

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

——— improve detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers (see H.R. 1902), H2711 [25MR]

——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program and include coverage of physical therapy services in certain programs (see H.R. 5621), H2120 [10FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5973), H1923 [30JA]

——— 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]

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 7856), H2471 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish competitive grant program for local and State entities to assist in hiring, retaining, and training prosecutors and staff (see H.R. 6666), H2042 [5FE]

——— establish grant program for access to, and training on administration of, epinephrine products for law enforcement officers (see H.R. 4019), H2236 [20FE]

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), H1977 [3FE]

——— submit report on emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H.R. 5543), H2677 [24MR]

Dept. of Transportation: enhance underride protection on trailers, semitrailers, and single unit trucks and improve motor carrier, passenger motor vehicle, and vulnerable road user safety (see H.R. 7354), H2030 [4FE]

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

Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]

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]

EPA: issue final rule adding all per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances with at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom to hazardous air pollutants list (see H.R. 6990), H719 [13JA]

Families and domestic relations: criminalize stalking using unauthorized geotracking device (see H.R. 1751), H1922 [30JA]

——— prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or child involved (see H.R. 6181), H1950 [2FE]

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

FDA: establish nonvisual accessibility standards for certain devices with digital interfaces (see H.R. 5605), H2531 [16MR]

——— establish standardized pathogen and microorganism testing of infant formula products and manufacturing facilities and mandate notification of specific positive tests and inspection classifications (see H.R. 7867), H2475 [9MR]

——— strengthen regulation of compounding pharmacies and outsourcing facilities (see H.R. 6509), H2188 [11FE]

Federal aid programs: require implementation of evidence-based practices relative to certain Federal grants (see H.R. 7025), H717 [13JA]

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), H2676 [24MR]

——— increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 7480), H2677 [24MR]

FEMA: establish as cabinet-level independent agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (see H.R. 4669), H1923 [30JA]

Firearms: 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), H1976 [3FE]

Foreign policy: prohibit action to, or use of Federal funds to, invade NATO countries and territories (see H.R. 7016), H1923 [30JA]

Greensboro, NC: recognize significance of Greensboro Four Woolworth lunch counter sit-in (see H. Res. 1040), H2041 [5FE]

GSA: ensure construction and acquisition of public buildings adheres to guiding principles for Federal architecture (see H.R. 1584), H2229 [17FE]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1521), H894 [14JA]

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]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2598), H2473 [5MR]

Information technology: support broad and diverse interdisciplinary research community to advance artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-powered innovation at certain institutions of higher education and other institutions (see H.R. 7158), H1916 [27JA]

Insurance: require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 5509), H2221 [12FE]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H718 [13JA]

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), H2477 [9MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 995), H718 [13JA]

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

Medicaid: allow States to make medical assistance available to inmates during period preceding their release (see H.R. 2586), H2551 [17MR]

——— require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7535), H2218 [12FE]

Medicare: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5343), H894 [14JA]

——— provide coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) furnished by pharmacists (see H.R. 7189), H1171 [21JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: provide coverage of prescription digital therapeutics for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders (see H.R. 3288), H2370 [3MR]

——— require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H1352 [22JA]

Mulholland, Joan Trumpauer: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3622), H2120 [10FE]

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]

National Park Service: extend funding for Historic Preservation Fund (see H.R. 3418), H2551 [17MR]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H1916 [27JA]

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

Taxation: establish domestic cotton consumption credit (see H.R. 7230), H2259 [23FE]

——— exclude from gross income gain from sale of qualified real property interests acquired under Dept. of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program (see H.R. 1083), H1949 [2FE]

——— improve historic rehabilitation tax credit (see H.R. 2941), H2551 [17MR]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 2398), H2119 [10FE]

——— reinstate deduction for personal casualty losses (see H.R. 3469), H2473 [5MR]

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), H2421 [4MR]

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. 7615), H2233 [20FE] (see H.R. 7736), H2332 [26FE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: authorize courts to depart from statutory minimum in cases of juvenile offenders, youthful victim offenders, and certain other minors (see H.R. 7081), H893 [14JA]

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

Census: require that individual incarcerated on date on which decennial census is taken shall be attributed to last place of residence prior to incarceration (see H.R. 7375), H2030 [4FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of Federal funds to compensate individuals who were prosecuted for involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (see H.R. 7711), H2328 [25FE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Census: require that individual incarcerated on date on which decennial census is taken shall be attributed to last place of residence prior to incarceration (H.R. 7375), H2032 [4FE]

Dept. of Justice: prohibit use of Federal funds to compensate individuals who were prosecuted for involvement in attack on U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 (H.R. 7711), H2330 [25FE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (H. Con. Res. 38), H2453 [5MR]

Black History Month: observance, H2207 [12FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: impact of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement immigration raids, H727 [14JA]

Dept. of Justice: require release of documents and records in possession relating to Jeffrey Epstein (H.R. 4405), H2013 [4FE]

National Women’s History Month: observance, H2560 [18MR]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H1131 [21JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Iran, H2453 [5MR]

Women: address Black maternal health disparities, H2560 [18MR]

——— ensure protection of reproductive health rights, H1131 [21JA]

Tributes

Baker, Ella, H2207 [12FE]

Hunt, James B., Jr., H230 [8JA]

Lewis, Ellen, H2560 [18MR]