DEXTER, MAXINE (a Representative from Oregon)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

Arts and humanities: ensure certain Federal funds can be used to support arts education for students, and for youth and adults involved in justice system (see H.R. 2485), H2032 [4FE]

Bondi, Attorney General: impeach (see H. Res. 1119), H2550 [17MR]

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

Commission To Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans: establish (see H.R. 40), H2530 [16MR]

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]

Dept. of Agriculture: make commodities available for Emergency Food Assistance Program (see H.R. 3784), H2477 [9MR]

——— transition Puerto Rico to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5168), H1950 [2FE]

Dept. of Education: ensure that graduate and professional students have same annual and aggregate limits for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans (see H.R. 6574), H2677 [24MR]

——— provide for interest-free deferment on student loans for borrowers serving in medical or dental internship or residency program (see H.R. 2028), H2330 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: limit use of facial recognition (see H.R. 7363), H2098 [9FE]

——— provide civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 7297), H1921 [30JA]

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

——— ensure that claims for benefits under Black Lung Benefits Act are processed in fair and timely manner and protect miners from pneumoconiosis (black lung disease) (see H.R. 6756), H949 [20JA]

Dept. of State: transmit certain documents to House of Representatives relative to administration’s stance on Greenland (see H. Res. 1001), H1917 [27JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Urban Bird Treaty Program (see H.R. 3276), H2677 [24MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H1915 [27JA]

——— expand telescreening mammography pilot program (see H.R. 7411), H2041 [5FE]

——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 210), H2477 [9MR]

——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 2055), H2711 [25MR]

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: codify national primary drinking water regulation for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see H.R. 4168), H2677 [24MR]

FAA: issue regulations to phase out use of bleed air systems in certain aircraft (see H.R. 4994), H2477 [9MR]

Federal employees: provide pay equality and more accurate computation of retirement benefits for certain firefighters employed by Federal Government (see H.R. 759), H2676 [24MR]

Federal Highway Administration: improve and reauthorize Pollinator-Friendly Practices on Roadside Highways and Rights-of-Way Program (see H.R. 7143), H2677 [24MR]

Federal Labor Relations Authority: provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions (see H.R. 1505), H2677 [24MR]

Firefighters: drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating development of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances-free turnout gear (see H.R. 3184), H719 [13JA]

——— increase preparation of structural firefighters to assist in wildfire and wildland-urban interface fire response efforts and coordination of firefighting teams across all levels of government (see H.R. 4852), H2677 [24MR]

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

Government: modify reporting value categories for financial disclosure reports required by federally elected and senior Federal officials (see H.R. 7508), H2186 [11FE]

Immigration: 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), H2236 [20FE]

Investments: prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress, President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents (see H.R. 6731), H895 [14JA]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran (see H. Res. 993), H1923 [30JA]

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), H2474 [5MR]

Medicare: expand availability of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 6199), H2531 [16MR]

——— improve payment method and increase beneficiary access to oxygen and oxygen related equipment, supplies, and services (see H.R. 2902), H1916 [27JA]

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), H2474 [5MR]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5309), H2259 [23FE]

National parks and recreation areas: prohibit use of image of living political figures on America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass (see H.R. 7251), H1950 [2FE]

NATO: prohibit actions or expenditure of funds to purchase NATO member country or NATO-protected territory (see H.R. 7088), H1916 [27JA]

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), H2297 [24FE]

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

NOAA: provide for mapping, surveying, monitoring, and mitigation program for migratory whales and other large cetaceans (see H.R. 7332), H1975 [3FE]

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

Pakistan: impose sanctions relative to undermining democracy in Pakistan (see H.R. 5271), H2598 [18MR]

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

Sudan: impose sanctions relative to conflict in Sudan (see H.R. 1939), H135 [7JA]

Taxation: impose tax on damages received by President on account of any civil action filed against U.S. (see H.R. 7381), H2623 [19MR]

Technology: repeal Executive order entitled ‘‘Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence’’ (see H.R. 8031), H2627 [20MR]

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]

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), H2677 [24MR]

Venezuela: prohibit Federal funding to support oil and petroleum infrastructure without congressional approval (see H.R. 7038), H895 [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

Dept. of HHS: require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (see H.R. 6977), H251 [8JA]

FDA: expand certain authorities relative to recall of controlled substances to apply to all drugs (see H.R. 7980), H2596 [18MR]

Social Security: adjust minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples under SSI program (see H.R. 7573), H2224 [13FE]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HHS: require National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine provide periodic issuance of up-to-date clinical guidance on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (H.R. 6977), H252 [8JA]

FDA: expand certain authorities relative to recall of controlled substances to apply to all drugs (H.R. 7980), H2597 [18MR]

Social Security: adjust minimum monthly personal needs allowances for institutionalized individuals and couples under SSI program (H.R. 7573), H2225 [13FE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: role of U.S. military in bombing of elementary school during operation against Iran, H2555 [18MR]

Crag Rats (organization): anniversary, E182• [3MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H2021• [4FE]

——— condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations resulting in detention of children, H2190 [12FE]

——— deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to airports to provide assistance due to TSA staff shortages during partial Government shutdown, H2667 [24MR]

——— making appropriations, H2667 [24MR]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), H2190 [12FE]

——— U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding, H2190 [12FE]

Domestic policy: lower cost of consumer products and increase affordability, H1973 [3FE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H229 [8JA]

Kennedy, Sec. of HHS: call for resignation, H911 [15JA]

Portland (OR) Skanner: tribute, E128• [11FE]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds for pregnancy centers (H.R. 6945), H1126 [21JA]

Trump, President: deployment of Federal agents and/or military personnel to conduct law enforcement operations in U.S. cities, H2014, H2021• [4FE]

——— require congressional authorization for military action against Iran, H2555 [18MR]

Votes: position on missed, E24• [12JA]

Tributes

Gordly, Avel, E173• [3MR]

Hall, Claire, E27• [12JA]