------------------------------------------------------ VELAZQUEZ, NYDIA M. (a Representative from New York) Bills and resolutions cosponsored Armed Forces: prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity (see H.R. 3569), H2097 [9FE] ------remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H253 [8JA] Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE] CDC: reauthorize education campaign to increase young women's knowledge of breast health and occurrence of breast cancer (see H.R. 4541), H2225 [13FE] Cuba: lift trade embargo (see H.R. 7521), H2217 [12FE] Dept. of Agriculture: extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8055), H2675 [24MR] Dept. of Education: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1810), H2188 [11FE] ------carry out program to increase access to prekindergarten through high school computer science education (see H.R. 6591), H656 [12JA] 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), H135 [7JA] ------dedicate sufficient resources for support of LGBTQ+ youth seeking help from 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline (see H.R. 5434), H1977 [3FE] Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 7608), H2233 [20FE] ------end detention and electronic monitoring of immigrants, and redirect funding to community-based wrap around services (see H.R. 7190), H1171 [21JA] ------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] ------prohibit use of funds for acquisition or utilizing of, full-body restraints (see H.R. 7709), H2328 [25FE] ------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: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (see H.R. 6644), H921 [15JA] Dept. of the Treasury: establish Climate Financial Risk Committee and Climate Financial Risk Advisory Committee on Financial Stability Oversight Council (see H.R. 7246), H1914 [27JA] ------extend Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 7128), H1352 [22JA] ------preserve independent funding for Office of Financial Research, establish minimum staffing levels for Financial Stability Oversight Council, and establish minimum funding levels for such staff (see H.R. 7132), H924 [16JA] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ``Reproductive Health Services'' (see H.J. Res. 144), 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), H1977 [3FE] FDA: specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated (see H.R. 7685), H2327 [25FE] FEMA: condemn Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and express concern relative to proposed future staffing cuts (see H. Res. 1035), H1976 [3FE] 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] 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] Law enforcement officers: prohibit Federal law enforcement grant funding to States or local governments that create paywall for access to police body camera footage (see H.R. 7125), H920 [15JA] Lunar New Year: observance (see H. Res. 1061), H2219 [12FE] National Park Service: prohibit entrance fee waivers commemorating birthday of sitting President (see H.R. 7089), H918 [15JA] NIH: ensure scientific integrity in activities and prevent diversion of funds to politically driven activities (see H.R. 7173), H1171 [21JA] Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H893 [14JA] SBA: modify dollar threshold for certain sole source contracts (see H.R. 7154), H947 [20JA] Taxation: allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 2089), H2297 [24FE] ------impose tax on certain high net worth households and trusts and establish certain anti-evasion and avoidance measures (see H.R. 8085), H2710 [25MR] 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] Water: establish trust fund to provide adequate funding for water and sewer infrastructure (see H.R. 3376), H2370 [3MR] Bills and resolutions introduced Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Cuba (see H.J. Res. 153), H2675 [24MR] Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (see H.R. 7855), H2471 [5MR] Foreign policy: annul Monroe Doctrine and develop ``New Good Neighbor'' policy to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean neighbors (see H. Res. 1056), H2119 [10FE] Music in Our Schools Month: designate (see H. Res. 1108), H2472 [5MR] Constitutional authority and single subject statements Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Cuba (H.J. Res. 153), H2676 [24MR] Dept. of Education: expand access to school-wide arts and music programs (H.R. 7855), H2473 [5MR] Remarks SBA: amend microloan eligibility for Northern Mariana Islands (H.R. 3496), H930 [20JA] ------extend Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program (S. 3971), H2495, H2496 [16MR] ------help small business concerns critically evaluate artificial intelligence (AI) tools (H.R. 5784), H935, H936 [20JA] ------modify criteria for loans for plant acquisition, construction, conversion or expansion (H.R. 5763), H931 [20JA] ------require annual portfolio risk analysis of loans guaranteed under Small Business Investment Act (H.R. 5788), H933, H934 [20JA] ------require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with use of artificial intelligence (AI) (H.R. 5764), H932 [20JA]