WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, DEBBIE (a Representative from Florida)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Australia: condemn mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities, and express condolences to victims and their families (see H. Res. 956), H657 [12JA]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 3946), H2236 [20FE]

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

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

Coast Guard: making continuing appropriations (see H.R. 1542), H2235 [20FE]

Crime: establish interagency task force to dismantle and shut down transnational criminal syndicates perpetuating mass online scam operations against Americans (see H.R. 5490), H2370 [3MR]

Dept. of Defense: enhance bilateral defense cooperation with Israel (see H.R. 7540), H2485 [12MR]

Dept. of Education: require higher education institutions participating in Federal student aid programs to share certain Civil Rights Act information, including link to webpage to submit discrimination complaints (see H.R. 6857), H253 [8JA]

——— require institutions of higher education that receive Federal funds to adopt policies to prevent harassment and bullying (see H.R. 5486), H2229 [17FE]

Dept. of HHS: advance research to achieve medical breakthroughs in brain tumor treatment and improve awareness and adequacy of specialized cancer and brain tumor care (see H.R. 2767), H2531 [16MR]

——— 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), H2370 [3MR]

——— dedicate sufficient resources for support of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline (see H.R. 5434), H2225 [13FE]

——— establish Lung Cancer Task Force (see H.R. 6319), H2531 [16MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: enhance hiring authorities (see H.R. 6998), H615 [9JA]

——— establish certain limitations on Federal immigration enforcement personnel (see H.R. 5973), H1916 [27JA]

——— establish Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-based Organizations, and Houses of Worship (see H.R. 5645), H2297 [24FE]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 7481), H2474 [5MR]

——— prohibit from carrying out any policy that imposes arbitrary monetary threshold on obligation or disbursement of disaster relief funds (see H.R. 7829), H2470 [5MR]

——— 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), H2188 [11FE]

Dept. of State: include Taiwan among list of recipient countries for which shorter certification and reporting periods apply and expedite licensing for allies transferring military equipment to Taiwan (see H.R. 7146), H2336 [2MR]

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

——— modify authorities relative to collective bargaining of Veterans Health Administration employees (see H.R. 3261), H2097 [9FE]

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: promulgate certain limitations relative to pre-production plastic pellet pollution (see H.R. 7543), H2218 [12FE]

FAA: require all aircraft in controlled airspace to be equipped with automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) IN and ADS-B OUT equipment to improve aviation safety (see H.R. 6222), H2598 [18MR]

——— 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), H2298 [24FE]

Families and domestic relations: 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), H2225 [13FE]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 3226), H2097 [9FE]

——— 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), H2097 [9FE]

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), H656 [12JA]

Foreign policy: prohibit action to, or use of Federal funds to, invade NATO countries and territories (see H.R. 7016), H2033 [4FE]

Freedom House Ambulance Service: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 7623), H2234 [20FE]

Girl Scouts: anniversary (see H. Res. 1114), H2483 [12MR]

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]

Health: recognize community water fluoridation as safe, effective public health intervention to prevent tooth decay and promote oral and physical health (see H. Res. 1087), H2333 [26FE]

Insurance: require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 4606), H2097 [9FE]

——— require group health plans to provide exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 5509), H2598 [18MR]

Iran: direct President to remove Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 75), H2485 [12MR]

——— express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H895 [14JA]

——— support human rights and Internet freedom and hold Iranian regime accountable for repression of Iranian people (see H.R. 7622), H2477 [9MR]

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

Israel: improve cooperation between U.S. and Israel to counter unmanned aerial systems (see H.R. 7178), H1171 [21JA]

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

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), H12 [6JA]

Medicare: provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders (see H.R. 2495), H135 [7JA]

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

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

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 1002), H920 [15JA]

Pakistan: impose sanctions relative to undermining democracy in Pakistan (see H.R. 5271), H656 [12JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2474 [5MR]

Robert Guevara Post Office Building, Kissimmee, FL: designate (see H.R. 7299), H1921 [30JA]

Russia: impose sanctions and other measures if Russia refuses to negotiate peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, or initiates another military invasion of Ukraine (see H.R. 6856), H1950 [2FE]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (H.R. 3310), consideration (see H. Res. 1046), H2095 [9FE]

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

Epstein, Jeffrey: impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in, facilitated, or benefitted from severe forms of trafficking in persons relative to Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking enterprise (see H.R. 7857), H2471 [5MR]

Firearms: prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (see H.R. 7564), H2219 [12FE]

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]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HUD: extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (H.R. 7856), H2473 [5MR]

Epstein, Jeffrey: impose sanctions on foreign persons determined to have knowingly engaged in, facilitated, or benefitted from severe forms of trafficking in persons relative to Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking enterprise (H.R. 7857), H2473 [5MR]

Firearms: prevent purchase of ammunition by prohibited purchasers (H.R. 7564), H2221 [12FE]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (H. Con. Res. 68), H1321, H1322 [22JA]

Congress: advance policy priorities that will break gridlock (H.R. 1834), consideration (H. Res. 780), H125 [7JA]

Dania Beach, FL: anniversary of Jaxson’s Ice Cream Parlor (business), E137• [13FE]

Everglades National Park: incorporate Osceola Camp into Miccosukee Reserved Area and carry out activities to protect structures within Osceola Camp from flooding (H.R. 504), veto, H208 [8JA]

Fathers M.I.A. (organization): anniversary, E265• [25MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: enhanced tax credits funding, H125 [7JA]

Votes: position on missed, H940• [20JA], E230• [18MR]