NEGUSE, JOE (a Representative from Colorado)

Amendments

Dept. of Energy: secure supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials (H.R. 3617), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2115 [10FE]

Firearms: modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons (H.R. 2189), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2115 [10FE]

House Rules: suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of National Emergencies Act relative to joint resolution terminating national emergency declaration instituting tariffs (H. Res. 1042), H2115 [10FE]

NOAA: prohibit requiring authorization for work on undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by Federal or State agency (H.R. 261), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2115 [10FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity (see H.R. 3569), H2097 [9FE]

——— provide limited authority to use to suppress insurrection or rebellion and quell domestic violence (see H.R. 4076), H949 [20JA]

——— reduce number of duty statuses for members of Reserve components (see H.R. 6976), H2598 [18MR]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H895 [14JA]

Bankruptcy: modify certain bankruptcy eligibility requirements (see H.R. 7730), H2332 [26FE]

Bureau of Reclamation: reauthorize Cooperative Watershed Management Program (see H.R. 7978), H2596 [18MR]

Clemente, Roberto: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 1787), H1949 [2FE]

Colorado: include in program for western rural water (see H.R. 7631), H2234 [20FE]

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]

Correctional institutions: improve recruitment and retention of Federal correctional officers (see H.R. 7033), H717 [13JA]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of benzimidazole-opioids known as nitazenes (see H.R. 5415), H136 [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture and NSF: carry out cross-cutting and collaborative research and development activities focused on joint advancement of mission requirements and priorities (see H.R. 3707), H13 [6JA]

Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1810), H1976 [3FE]

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

Dept. of HHS: 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]

——— dedicate sufficient resources for support of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline (see H.R. 5434), H13 [6JA]

——— ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at time of purchase (see H.R. 7391), H2040 [5FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5973), H925 [16JA]

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

——— require policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]

——— 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: exclude certain veteran disability payments from income when determining housing assistance programs eligibility (see H.R. 5936), H2033 [4FE]

——— strengthen and standardize ‘‘first look’’ protections for covered properties to ensure families and communities have priority access to foreclosed homes (see H.R. 6962), H2097 [9FE]

Dept. of Labor: assist employers providing employment to individuals with disabilities under special certificates allowing for payment of subminimum wage to transition away from and phase out use of such certificates (see H.R. 4771), H2370 [3MR]

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]

Dept. of Transportation: require automatic emergency braking system and similar crash avoidance technology equipped light vehicles to detect and respond in wider range of circumstances (see H.R. 7353), H2029 [4FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide burial allowance for certain veterans who die at home while in receipt of hospice care (see H.R. 7199), H1349 [22JA]

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: promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see H.R. 7543), H2259 [23FE]

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

FEC: prohibit providing assistance to foreign nationals in making contributions or donations in connection with elections (see H.R. 7193), H1916 [27JA]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for appropriations to pay Federal employees and contractors during certain periods of lapses in appropriations (see H.R. 7322), H2477 [9MR]

FEMA: condemn Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and express concern relative to proposed future staffing cuts (see H. Res. 1035), H2371 [3MR]

——— reimburse certain expenses during period in which there is lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 5777), H2677 [24MR]

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]

——— prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 7564), H2236 [20FE]

Firefighters: 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), H2712 [25MR]

——— mint coins that are emblematic of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and service and sacrifice of firefighters throughout history of U.S. (see H.R. 2257), 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: allow suit against U.S. for injuries and deaths of members of Armed Forces caused by improper medical care (see H.R. 6730), H616 [9JA]

Hazardous substances: prohibit procurement of certain items containing perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and prioritize procurement of products without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (see H.R. 3110), H2711 [25MR]

History: recognize historical significance of slave ship Clotilda, condemn U.S. role in Atlantic slave trade, and acknowledge lasting impact on African Americans (see H. Res. 1086), H2371 [3MR]

Immigration: limit immigration enforcement actions and clarify powers of immigration officers at sensitive locations (see H.R. 1061), H2188 [11FE]

Insurance: prohibit group health plans and group or individual health insurance issuers from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations (see H.R. 3037), H656 [12JA]

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: add physical therapists to list of health care providers allowed to utilize locum tenens (substitute) arrangements (see H.R. 1517), H949 [20JA]

——— include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of annual wellness visit (see H.R. 1171), H949 [20JA]

——— limit coinsurance amount for certain services furnished in ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 3006), H135 [7JA]

Medicare/Medicaid: increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see H.R. 1317), H2225 [13FE]

——— require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H13 [6JA]

Minnesota: withdraw from mineral exploration Federal lands and waters in Rainy River Watershed, including in Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Voyageurs National Park, and Superior National Forest (see H.R. 588), H894 [14JA]

NASA: utilize Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations program to improve aerial responses to wildfires (see H.R. 390), H616 [9JA]

Native Americans: allow Tribal nations to prosecute non-Native offenders for drug trafficking and allow Tribal courts to execute warrants for electronic material to better combat drug traffickers and other criminals (see H.R. 3773), H719 [13JA]

New Mexico: withdraw certain Federal land in Pecos Watershed area from mineral entry and designate Thompson Peak Wilderness Area (see H.R. 2727), H921 [15JA]

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]

Public buildings: provide for certain requirements and oversight for demolition or substantial alteration of Federal buildings (see H.R. 6896), H616 [9JA]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 12), H2371 [3MR]

Science: include quantum molecular simulations and modeling in Federal scientific research (see H.R. 7749), H2474 [5MR]

Taxation: allow deduction for certain overtime compensation (see H.R. 5475), H2033 [4FE]

——— allow refundable income tax credit for purchase of qualified access technology for blind individuals (see H.R. 1529), H2370 [3MR]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 2398), H135 [7JA]

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]

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 Agriculture: include Indian Tribes among priority resource concerns (see H.R. 7627), H2234 [20FE]

EPA: prepare report on reuse and refill systems for various consumer products (see H.R. 7370), H2030 [4FE]

Families and domestic relations: change spousal notification and consent requirements for payment of lump-sum retirement benefits in cases of domestic violence (see H.R. 7706), H2327 [25FE]

Olympic Games: support U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 1069), H2234 [20FE]

White River National Forest: prohibit road construction project (see H.R. 8061), H2675 [24MR]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: include Indian Tribes among priority resource concerns (H.R. 7627), H2235 [20FE]

EPA: prepare report on reuse and refill systems for various consumer products (H.R. 7370), H2032 [4FE]

Families and domestic relations: change spousal notification and consent requirements for payment of lump-sum retirement benefits in cases of domestic violence (H.R. 7706), H2329 [25FE]

White River National Forest: prohibit road construction project (H.R. 8061), H2676 [24MR]

Remarks

Colorado: make certain modifications to repayment for Arkansas Valley Conduit (H.R. 131), veto, H206 [8JA]

Dept. of Energy: secure supply of critical energy resources, including critical minerals and other materials (H.R. 3617), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2109 [10FE]

Domestic policy: lower cost of consumer products and increase affordability, H2109, H2110, H2111, H2114 [10FE]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (H.J. Res. 122), H1163 [21JA]

Firearms: modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons (H.R. 2189), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2109, H2113 [10FE]

House Rules: suspend counting of calendar days for purposes of National Emergencies Act relative to joint resolution terminating national emergency declaration instituting tariffs (H. Res. 1042), H2111, H2113, H2114 [10FE]

NOAA: prohibit requiring authorization for work on undersea fiber optic cables in national marine sanctuary if such activities have previously been authorized by Federal or State agency (H.R. 261), consideration (H. Res. 1042), H2109 [10FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, H1163 [21JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to conflicts of interest, H1985 [4FE]