BIGGS, SHERI (a Representative from South Carolina)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 8603), H3329 [30AP]

Animals: prohibit provision of Federal funds to States and local government that prohibit their residents from owning dogs (see H.R. 7611), H2233 [20FE]

Barth Syndrome Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1060), H2187 [11FE]

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), H2371 [3MR]

Civil rights: prohibit disparate-impact claims of certain populations seeking rights of action (see H.R. 4448), H2033 [4FE]

Courts: establish Federal tort for harm to women caused by chemical abortion drugs (see H.R. 7902), H2677 [24MR]

——— increase transparency and oversight of third-party funding of litigation by foreign persons and prohibit third-party funding of litigation by foreign states and sovereign wealth funds (see H.R. 2675), H3133 [28AP]

Crime: include rioting in definition of racketeering activity (see H.R. 4620), H2033 [4FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: require States to provide data on fraud within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 8028), H3455 [13MY]

Dept. of Commerce: require license for export, reexport, or in-country transfer of certain integrated circuits (see H.R. 6875), H1950 [2FE]

Dept. of Education: clarify that for determining compliance with Title IX in education programs or activities receiving Federal financial assistance, prohibited discrimination is based on innate reproductive characteristics (see H.R. 8781), H3452 [13MY]

——— prohibit funding for any program or activity for, or to provide or promote literature or other materials to, children that includes sexually oriented material (see H.R. 7661), H2296 [24FE]

——— terminate (see H.R. 899), H3333 [30AP]

Dept. of HHS: require recipients of certain grants to comply with State and local laws requiring reporting of child abuse, child molestation, sexual abuse, rape, incest, intimate partner violence, or human trafficking (see H.R. 6972), H134 [7JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: suspend entry of aliens (see H.R. 318), H2032 [4FE]

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), H2531 [16MR]

——— procure ballistic-resistant body armor manufactured using domestic ballistic fibers (see H.R. 8656), H3336 [4MY]

Dept. of Labor: allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to order care for current and former Dept. of Energy workers who receive health care through Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (see H.R. 4122), H3296 [29AP]

——— establish State innovation demonstration authority to empower State and local workforce boards to create integrated one-stop shops for social and workforce services (see H.R. 2651), H3093 [23AP]

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), H2997 [20AP]

——— require additional duties of Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy relative to U.S. diplomatic efforts ahead of certain international conferences (see H.R. 8320), H2958 [16AP]

——— review whether Council on American-Islamic Relations meets criteria for designation as foreign terrorist organization (see H.R. 4097), H2962 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: amend requirement to test drivers of commercial motor vehicles for English proficiency (see H.R. 3608), H2370 [3MR]

——— modify commercial motor vehicle operator testing requirements to mandate English language proficiency (see H.R. 6233), H2370 [3MR]

Elections: prohibit State from distributing unsolicited ballots for voting by mail in any Federal election (see H.R. 7874), H2476 [9MR]

——— promote integrity and improve administration of Federal elections (see H.R. 7300), H2485 [12MR]

EPA: prohibit from using assessments generated by Integrated Risk Information System as tier 1 data source in rulemakings and other regulatory actions (see H.R. 1415), H3133 [28AP]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit marriages between individuals who are closely related by blood (see H.R. 8634), H3344 [7MY]

FDA: add alpha-gal to definition of ‘‘major food allergen’’ (see H.R. 1178), H2711 [25MR]

——— ensure that abortion-inducing drugs bear label identifying name and address of dispenser and name of prescriber (see H.R. 5969), H2033 [4FE]

——— withdraw approval of mifepristone for termination of intrauterine pregnancy (see H.R. 7902), H2677 [24MR]

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), H1976 [3FE]

——— require that all disbursements of Federal taxpayer dollars be viewable on USASpending.gov within three days (see H.R. 7974), H2677 [24MR]

Firearms: prohibit Federal funding of State firearm ownership databases (see H.R. 7678), H2326 [25FE]

——— provide that prohibition on possession of firearms and ammunition by certain aliens shall apply relative to use of firearms and ammunition by government entities (see H.R. 7703), H2327 [25FE]

GSA: require U.S. national motto to be displayed or inscribed on all Federal buildings (see H.R. 8826), H3530 [14MY]

Health: improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1521), H2677 [24MR]

——— prohibit chemical abortion without physical presence of healthcare provider (see H.R. 7983), H2596 [18MR]

——— provide private right of action for children and parents of children whose healthy body parts have been damaged by medical professionals practicing or participating in certain interventions (see H.R. 7651), H2336 [2MR]

House of Representatives: establish uniform standards for flag displays in office buildings and other facilities (see H. Res. 167), H2259 [23FE]

Immigration: limit ability to issue any visa or provide any status under immigration laws until certain conditions are met (see H.R. 6225), H2712 [25MR]

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), H3454 [13MY]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by chiropractors within scope of their license (see H.R. 539), H921 [15JA]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common respiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coronavirus (see H.R. 3164), H3047 [21AP]

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), H3395 [12MY]

Members of Congress: reduce rate of pay during Government shutdown (see H.R. 5891), H2835 [13AP]

Mother’s Day: observance (see H. Res. 1273), H3455 [13MY]

New York, NY: mint coins in commemoration of 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on U.S. and support programs at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 1993), H2297 [24FE]

Olympic Games: require national governing body to establish eligibility criteria that amateur athlete may only participate in events corresponding to sex of such athlete (see H.R. 7421), H2236 [20FE]

President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition: establish (see H.R. 6604), H2259 [23FE]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds for pregnancy centers (see H.R. 6945), H895 [14JA]

SEC: prohibit certain large-scale companies from purchasing single family residences (see H.R. 7186), H2997 [20AP]

Sports: authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that permit biologically male athlete to compete in athletic competition intended for female athletes, resulting in harm (see H.R. 7368), H2791 [27MR]

Taxation: establish domestic cotton consumption credit (see H.R. 7230), H2887 [14AP]

——— exclude from gross income gain from conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 7687), H2826 [6AP]

——— revoke tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion (see H.R. 7286), H1950 [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), H2421 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: establish criminal penalties for interfering with National Guard protective zones (see H.R. 7898), H2481 [12MR]

——— increase penalties for terrorists (see H.R. 8040), H2674 [24MR]

Dept. of HHS: assess how Executive departments address mental health crisis prevention and awareness (see H.R. 6940), H11 [6JA]

Discrimination: clarify that sex discrimination under Civil Rights Act does not include discrimination on basis of gender identity (see H.R. 8213), H2829 [9AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of term ‘‘birthing person’’ in official documents (see H.R. 7235), H1911 [23JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Crime: establish criminal penalties for interfering with National Guard protective zones (H.R. 7898), H2483 [12MR]

——— increase penalties for terrorists (H.R. 8040), H2676 [24MR]

Dept. of HHS: assess how Executive departments address mental health crisis prevention and awareness (H.R. 6940), H12 [6JA]

Discrimination: clarify that sex discrimination under Civil Rights Act does not include discrimination on basis of gender identity (H.R. 8213), H2831 [9AP]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit use of term ‘‘birthing person’’ in official documents (H.R. 7235), H1912 [23JA]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 7744), consideration (H. Res. 1095), H2386 [4MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access (S. 1383), consideration (H. Res. 1057), H2133 [11FE]

Mental health: reduce barriers to mental health crisis intervention and treatment, H705 [13JA]

Public welfare programs: clarify authority of States to use Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program funds for pregnancy centers (H.R. 6945), H1143 [21JA]

Religion: address threat of Islamic extremism and Sharia Law to American values, H2764 [26MR]

South Carolina: tribute to National Guard, H705 [13JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to Iran, H2386 [4MR]

Voting: require proof of U.S citizenship to register to vote in Federal elections, H2133 [11FE]

Tributes

Carr, Brent, H2599 [19MR]

Keller, Don (DJ), H3446 [13MY]