BAUMGARTNER, MICHAEL (a Representative from Washington)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H3268 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

CIA: award payments to employees of Air America (see H.R. 2192), H3047 [21AP]

Courts: protect legal proceedings from manipulation and provide for transparency and oversight of third-party beneficiaries in civil actions (see H.R. 7015), H655 [12JA]

DEA: make permanent scheduling of benzimidazole-opioids known as nitazenes (see H.R. 7970), H2791 [27MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require Science and Technology Directorate to work with DEA to develop greater capacity to detect, identify, and disrupt illicit substances, such as nitazenes, in very low concentrations (see H.R. 8022), H2621 [19MR]

Dept. of State: encourage practice of expeditionary diplomacy (see H.R. 8161), H2817 [30MR]

——— establish Diplomatic Reserve Corps (see H.R. 8167), H2817 [30MR]

——— establish National and Nuclear Risk Reduction Center (see H.R. 8086), H2710 [25MR]

Education: require public elementary and secondary schools, and institutions of higher education to treat discrimination motivated by antisemitism same as certain discrimination prohibited by Civil Rights Act (see H.R. 8476), H3348 [11MY]

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), H2032 [4FE]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 925), H2236 [20FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H3334 [30AP]

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 Guard: authorize to protect certain facilities and assets from unmanned aircraft (see H.R. 8697), H3341 [7MY]

Religion: prohibit application of Sharia law in U.S. where such application would violate constitutional rights (see H.R. 5512), H2598 [18MR]

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), H3533 [14MY]

Seattle Seahawks (football team): tribute (see H. Res. 1049), H2118 [10FE]

Ships and vessels: support U.S. national defense and economic security by supporting U.S. vessels, ports, and shipyards and U.S. maritime workforce (see H.R. 3151), H2221 [12FE]

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

Courts: limit effect of litigation on environmental application process for data centers and associated infrastructure (see H.R. 8037), H2674 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize use of foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts (see H.R. 8649), H3336 [4MY]

Dept. of Labor: amend Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to add Workforce Data Quality Initiative (see H.R. 8196), H2824 [6AP]

Dept. of State: conduct assessments of risks posed to U.S. by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) for malicious activities (see H.R. 7058), H892 [14JA]

NCAA: support proposal by Mike Leach to reform structure and governance of Football Bowl Subdivision postseason to protect opportunity, sustainability, and fair competition in major college football (see H. Res. 1011), H948 [20JA]

Technology: provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components and compel allies to adopt similar restrictions (see H.R. 8170), H2820 [2AP]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Courts: limit effect of litigation on environmental application process for data centers and associated infrastructure (H.R. 8037), H2676 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: authorize use of foreign military financing for direct commercial contracts (H.R. 8649), H3337 [4MY]

Dept. of Labor: amend Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to add Workforce Data Quality Initiative (H.R. 8196), H2825 [6AP]

Dept. of State: conduct assessments of risks posed to U.S. by foreign adversaries who utilize generative artificial intelligence (AI) for malicious activities (H.R. 7058), H894 [14JA]

Technology: provide for export restrictions on certain semiconductor manufacturing equipment and components and compel allies to adopt similar restrictions (H.R. 8170), H2821 [2AP]

Remarks

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Iran (H. Con. Res. 38), H2406 [4MR]

Colville, WA: tribute to Colville High School Rocket Club, H3465 [14MY]

Congress: tribute to tradition of gifting baby chick painting to Washington (State) newest congressional delegation member, H105 [7JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H3268, H3269 [29AP]

Dept. of Defense: tribute to military recruiters, H2267 [24FE]

Dept. of Labor: revise definition of term ‘‘tipped employee’’ (H.R. 2312), H687 [13JA]

Driver family: tribute, H1981 [4FE]

Eastern Washington University: tribute to adaptive athletics program, H667 [13JA]

Elk, WA: tribute to North County Food Pantry, H668 [13JA]

Foreign trade: provide for control of remote access of items (H.R. 2683), H622 [12JA]

Gonzaga University: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

Greater Spokane, Inc.: tribute, H3079 [23AP]

Health care facilities: rural community hospitals funding, H105 [7JA]

Iran: reaffirm as largest state sponsor of terrorism (H. Res. 1099), H2374 [4MR]

Lindsey family: tribute, H1981 [4FE]

National Agriculture Week: observance, H2536 [17MR]

Native Americans: anniversary of Spokane Tribe of Indians, H1981 [4FE]

Spokane, WA: anniversary of Swinging Doors bar, H3465 [14MY]

Spokane, WA; tribute to Lunar New Year celebration, H2268 [24FE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Iran, H2374, H2406 [4MR]

University of Idaho: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

——— tribute to women’s basketball team, H2682 [25MR]

Walla Walla, WA: tribute to Walla Walla High School 1984 girls’ basketball team, H1981 [4FE]

Washington (State): condemn wealth tax proposal, H1127 [21JA]

Washington (state): hosting of town halls and other meetings with constituents within congressional district, H3464 [14MY]

Washington State University: tribute to WSU ROAR (Responsibility, Opportunity, Advocacy, and Respect) Program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, H2682 [25MR]

Western Waters Regional Conservation Area: require area encompassing Columbia Basin Project be included, H3268, H3269 [29AP]

World Pulses Day: observance, H2104 [10FE]

Tributes

Batterton, Larry, H1127 [21JA]

Blood, Kimberlynn, H2536 [17MR]

Elliott, Joshua, H2267 [24FE]

Jenkin, Reece, H2104 [10FE]

Moore, Kirby, H106 [7JA]

Savino, Ariana G., H2536 [17MR]

Swim, Mike, H2682 [25MR]

Torres, Kellsey, H667 [13JA]

Tully, J. Patrick, H2104 [10FE]