ALFORD, MARK (a Representative from Missouri)

Amendments

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 8469), H3501 [14MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 8205), H3344 [7MY]

Boasberg, James E.: impeachment (see H. Res. 229, 858), H1173 [21JA]

China: condemn coercive actions against Japan in response to statements regarding Taiwan and reaffirm U.S. commitment to allies in Indo-Pacific region (see H. Res. 971), H2120 [10FE]

Chuck Stone Post Office, St. Louis, MO: designate (see H.R. 7746), H3047 [21AP]

Civil rights: prohibit disparate-impact claims of certain populations seeking rights of action (see H.R. 4448), H1923 [30JA]

Courts: establish Federal tort for harm to women caused by chemical abortion drugs (see H.R. 7902), H2628 [20MR]

Crime: include rioting in definition of racketeering activity (see H.R. 4620), H1923 [30JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: require States to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipient-level data (see H.R. 6520), H253 [8JA]

——— suspend certain payment limitations relating to agricultural risk coverage and price loss coverage for certain crop year and make advance partial payments under such coverages for such crop year (see H.R. 5710), H1352 [22JA]

Dept. of Commerce: reauthorize regional innovation program (see H.R. 8866), H3550 [15MY]

Dept. of Education: expand definition of professional degree (see H.R. 6718), H2120 [10FE]

Dept. of Energy: exempt from certain prohibitions relative to unmanned aircraft system to allow for development of systems to protect nuclear assets and facilities related to national security (see H.R. 8935), H3669 [20MY]

Dept. of HHS: establish interagency working group on peer-to-peer behavioral health programs for law enforcement officers and first responders (see H.R. 8493), H3091 [23AP]

Dept. of Justice: expand and clarify grounds for civil denaturalization proceedings for individuals who have defrauded governmental program, joined terrorist organization, or committed certain criminal offenses (see H.R. 7156), H948 [20JA]

Dept. of Transportation: direct Federal Railroad Administration to identify potential benefits and challenges of implementing and using sensors enabled with artificial intelligence (AI) as safety measure at rail crossings (see H.R. 3647), H2120 [10FE]

Drugs: prohibit certain uses of xylazine (see H.R. 1266), H2370 [3MR]

Elections: promote integrity and improve administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 7300), H1950 [2FE]

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), H2259 [23FE]

FDA: withdraw approval of mifepristone for termination of intrauterine pregnancy (see H.R. 7902), H2628 [20MR]

FEC: prohibit distribution of materially deceptive artificial intelligence (AI)-generated audio or visual media relating to candidates for Federal office (see H.R. 5272), H2832 [9AP]

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), H1922 [30JA]

Federal aid programs: ensure fair treatment of certain charitable organizations and recipients of Federal financial assistance (see H.R. 8117), H3334 [30AP]

Foreign trade: facilitate administration and enforcement of antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 1548), H2188 [11FE]

FTC: require manufacturers of motor vehicles to provide motor vehicle owners with access to and use of motor vehicle data of motor vehicles (see H.R. 6687), H2236 [20FE]

Health: prohibit health care professionals, hospitals, or clinics from participating in chemical or surgical mutilation of child and provide private right of action for those damaged by such procedures (see H.R. 5483), H2818 [30MR]

Health care professionals: exempt H–1B health care workers from restriction under Presidential Proclamation entitled ‘‘Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers’’ (see H.R. 7961), H2822 [2AP]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H922 [15JA]

Law enforcement officers: limit application of State laws relative to law enforcement uniform requirements (see H.R. 5581), H2259 [23FE]

Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 3514), H2926 [15AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: adjust coverage and payment for certified community behavioral health clinic services (see H.R. 8487), H3091 [23AP]

——— require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H2832 [9AP]

Members of Congress: prohibit stock puchases by Members, their spouses, or their dependent children and require notice of stock sales (see H.R. 7008), H655 [12JA]

National FFA Week: designate (see H. Res. 1073), H2258 [23FE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1254), H3337 [4MY]

Olympic Games: mint coins in commemoration of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, CA, and 2034 Olympics and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, UT (see H.R. 4382), H2120 [10FE]

Patriotism: express appreciation and recognition for contributions of American cowboy and historic cattle trails in advancing American history (see H. Res. 1152), H2821 [2AP]

Postal Service: ensure it remains independent establishment of Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 70), H3455 [13MY]

——— facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H2835 [13AP]

Real estate: exempt small seller financers from certain licensing requirements (see H.R. 6511), H1173 [21JA]

Specialist Jeffrey L. White, Jr., Post Office, Pacific, MO: change address (see H.R. 8359), H3126 [27AP]

Taxation: allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases (see H.R. 7468), H2118 [10FE]

——— allow deduction for certain overtime compensation (see H.R. 5475), H3629 [19MY]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3105), H3394 [12MY]

——— provide exclusion for assistance provided to certain veterinary student loan repayment or forgiveness program participants (see H.R. 2398), H2484 [12MR]

——— provide refundable tax credit for non-directed living kidney donations (see H.R. 2687), H656 [12JA]

——— remove private or commercial golf courses and country clubs from list of uses for which certain proceeds cannot be used (see H.R. 1583), H3333 [30AP]

Trump, Donald J.: expunge impeachments of December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021 (see H. Res. 1211), H3091 [23AP]

Venezuela: commend President Trump, Armed Forces, intelligence community, and Dept. of Justice for success of ‘‘Operation Absolute Resolve’’ (see H. Res. 998), H893 [14JA]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 2102), H1949 [2FE]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections (see H.R. 7296), H2098 [9FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to 761st Tank Battalion in recognition of their crucial role in Allied forces success in Europe and example they set as first Black armored unit (see H.R. 1628), H2961 [16AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: review all foreign transactions involving real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets surrounding facilities associated with U.S. nuclear triad (see H.R. 8258), H2885 [14AP]

Employment: require that certain nonprofits comply with E–Verify program (see H.R. 7680), H2327 [25FE]

FDA: codify definition of beef and poultry for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (see H.R. 8596), H3329 [30AP]

Medicare: ensure continued designation of certain critical access hospitals (see H.R. 7727), H2332 [26FE]

National Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 1132), H2675 [24MR]

Trump, President: tribute to strategic agreement establishing permanent U.S. sovereignty and control over military installations in Greenland, strengthening Arctic security, and countering malign Russian and Chinese influence (see H. Res. 1020), H1915 [27JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: review all foreign transactions involving real estate, businesses, critical infrastructure, or assets surrounding facilities associated with U.S. nuclear triad (H.R. 8258), H2886 [14AP]

Employment: require that certain nonprofits comply with E–Verify program (H.R. 7680), H2329 [25FE]

FDA: codify definition of beef and poultry for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (H.R. 8596), H3332 [30AP]

Medicare: ensure continued designation of certain critical access hospitals (H.R. 7727), H2333 [26FE]

Remarks

Dept. of Energy: prohibit from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing (H.R. 5184), consideration (H. Res. 977), H119 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 7147), H1314 [22JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), Senate amendment, H3311, H3321, H3322 [30AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 7147), unanimous-consent request, H3311 [30AP]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 8029), H2748 [26MR]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, and the Interior, energy and water development, environment, science, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6938), H203 [8JA]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 8469), H3489 [14MY]

Financial services, general Government, national security, Dept. of State, and related programs: making appropriations (H.R. 7006), H739 [14JA]

Hargis, Alverta G. Harvey: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, E359• [23AP]

History: commemorate 250th anniversary of passage of resolution of March 16, 1776, which declared May 17 as day of humiliation, fasting, and prayer (S. Res. 649), H3389 [12MY]

Kemp, Tyler: SBA Missouri Small Business Person of the Year award recipient, E430• [12MY]

Religion: historical importance of Christian values, H3389 [12MY]

SBA: require small business development centers to assist small business concerns with use of artificial intelligence (AI) (H.R. 5764), H932 [20JA]

Taxation: eliminate dollar limitations on exclusion of gain from sales of principal residences (H.R. 4327), H1157 [21JA]

Tributes

Laffoon, Don, E362• [23AP]

Talbott, Minnie Mae, E370• [27AP]