VAN DREW, JEFFERSON (a Representative from New Jersey)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Aviation: restrict air transportation of certain live animals in interstate and foreign commerce to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation (see H.R. 7371), H2030 [4FE]

Correctional institutions: improve recruitment and retention of Federal correctional officers (see H.R. 7033), H1923 [30JA]

Crime: allow use of certain grant funds to investigate elder financial fraud, ‘‘pig butchering’’ scams, and general financial fraud, and clarify that Federal law enforcement may assist in use of certain tracing tools (see H.R. 2978), H2236 [20FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see H.R. 7024), H1950 [2FE]

Dept. of Defense: enhance bilateral defense cooperation with Israel (see H.R. 7540), H2371 [3MR]

Dept. of Education: collect and report information on treatment of Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate course credits at institutions of higher education (see H.R. 6973), H134 [7JA]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 2028), H2677 [24MR]

Dept. of HHS: increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 4425), H2484 [12MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish grant program to increase access to medical care for retired Federal working dogs (see H.R. 3144), H2484 [12MR]

——— reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities and improve transparency, safety, and accountability related to such authorities (see H.R. 5061), H2370 [3MR]

Dept. of Justice: direct Office for Victims of Crime to implement GAO anti-trafficking recommendations (see H.R. 6475), H2259 [23FE]

Dept. of Labor: develop notice detailing benefits available to veterans and require employers to display such notice (see H.R. 6960), H2097 [9FE]

Dept. of Transportation: amend requirements for States issuing commercial driver’s licenses to non-domiciled individuals (see H.R. 5688), H2598 [18MR]

——— increase access to higher education and center-based Head Start programs by providing public transit grants (see H.R. 7099), H919 [15JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish flag for next of kin of veterans who die by suicide (see H.R. 6022), H1173 [21JA]

——— establish presumption that certain veterans were exposed to radiation and other toxins at Nevada Test and Training Range for purposes of treatment of certain disabilities (see H.R. 1400), H2484 [12MR]

——— increase dollar amounts for payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 6047), H949 [20JA]

FAA: require collision mitigation technology for certain aircraft, improve helicopter safety and separation around airports, update air traffic control procedures, and address airspace safety in Dept. of Defense activities (see H.R. 7613), H2233 [20FE]

FDA: 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]

——— require label of drug intended for human use to identify each ingredient that is, or is derived directly or indirectly from, major food allergen or gluten-containing grain (see H.R. 3821), H2551 [17MR]

Federal agencies and departments: eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and funding for agencies, contractors, organizations receiving grants, and educational accreditation agencies (see H.R. 925), H1949 [2FE]

FEMA: establish as cabinet-level independent agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (see H.R. 4669), H2422 [4MR]

Firearms: prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 7678), H2326 [25FE]

Flag—U.S.: require American flags displayed on Federal property or procured by Federal agencies to be manufactured completely in U.S. from U.S. materials (see H.R. 1421), H253 [8JA]

FRS: require Board of Governors to prescribe regulations relative to network competition in credit card transactions (see H.R. 7035), H949 [20JA]

GAO: conduct technology assessment focused on liquid-cooling systems for artificial intelligence (AI) compute clusters and high-performance computing facilities (see H.R. 5332), H894 [14JA]

Information technology: hold technology companies accountable for failure to remove child sexual abuse material from their networks and require reports on efforts to keep children safe from online predators (see H.R. 3921), H2032 [4FE]

Insurance: increase penalties for group health plans and health insurance issuers for practices that violate balance billing requirements (see H.R. 4710), H2120 [10FE]

Iran: support human rights and Internet freedom and hold Iranian regime accountable for repression of Iranian people (see H.R. 7622), H2334 [26FE]

Medicare: assure pharmacy access and choice for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4317), H253 [8JA]

——— expand availability of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 6199), H1977 [3FE]

——— provide for update to single conversion factor under physician fee schedule that is based on Medicare Economic Index (see H.R. 6160), H2551 [17MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children (see H.R. 5106), H921 [15JA]

Money: ensure that U.S. currency is treated as legal tender to be accepted as payment for purchases of goods and services at U.S. brick-and-mortar businesses (see H.R. 1138), H2097 [9FE]

Olympic Games: modify eligibility requirements for amateur sports governing organizations (see H.R. 1028), H1976 [3FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure taxpayer funds for health insurance coverage are available only to U.S. citizens, nationals, or aliens lawfully present (see H.R. 7817), H2470 [5MR]

Power resources: study impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and data center site growth on energy supply resources in U.S. (see H.R. 5227), H13 [6JA]

Social Security: guarantee right of individuals to receive benefits in full with accurate annual cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 6079), H2236 [20FE]

Taxation: restore one hundred percent deduction for wagering losses (see H.R. 6985), H1173 [21JA]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 7296), H1977 [3FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: improve TRICARE program for retired members of National Guard and Reserve components (see H.R. 7667), H2296 [24FE]

Corps of Engineers: establish Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund and authorize use of amounts in such Fund for coastal storm risk management activities (see H.R. 7459), H2118 [10FE]

Dept. of Labor: exempt from preemption certain State laws related to dental benefits (see H.R. 7931), H2483 [12MR]

States: prohibit from imposing charges for purpose of funding Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Energy Efficiency Program (see H.R. 7991), H2597 [18MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Armed Forces: improve TRICARE program for retired members of National Guard and Reserve components (H.R. 7667), H2297 [24FE]

Corps of Engineers: establish Coastal Storm Risk Management Trust Fund and authorize use of amounts in such Fund for coastal storm risk management activities (H.R. 7459), H2119 [10FE]

Dept. of Labor: exempt from preemption certain State laws related to dental benefits (H.R. 7931), H2484 [12MR]

States: prohibit from imposing charges for purpose of funding Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Energy Efficiency Program (H.R. 7991), H2597 [18MR]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (H. Con. Res. 38), H2407 [4MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), H2148 [11FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Iran, H2407 [4MR]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, H2148 [11FE]