CARTER, TROY A. (a Representative from Louisiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: reduce number of duty statuses for members of Reserve components (see H.R. 6976), H3395 [12MY]

——— remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H253 [8JA]

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 1243), H3396 [12MY]

Aviation: restrict air transportation of certain live animals in interstate and foreign commerce to enhance aviation safety, biosecurity, and operational efficiency in civil aviation (see H.R. 7371), H2030 [4FE]

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

Capital punishment: prohibit imposition for any violation of Federal law (see H.R. 8940), H3669 [20MY]

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

Commission on Natural Disaster Risk Management and Insurance: establish (see H.R. 8439), H3067 [22AP]

Commission on Presidential Capacity To Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office: establish (see H.R. 8275), H2885 [14AP]

Credit: prohibit consumer reporting agencies that furnish reports for tenant screening purposes from providing certain information and establish duties of users of consumer reports for housing purposes (see H.R. 8588), H3295 [29AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase purchase of local foods (see H.R. 4782), H2677 [24MR]

——— expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to college students who have student aid index equal to or less than zero and permit college credit hours to count towards Federal work requirement (see H.R. 8246), H2830 [9AP]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during summer (see H.R. 8798), H3452 [13MY]

Dept. of Education: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program’’ (see H.J. Res. 155), H2830 [9AP]

——— expand eligibility of historically Black college or universities and predominantly Black institutions for certain graduate-level science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education grants (see H.R. 7341), H2029 [4FE]

——— make payments to State educational agencies to provide immediate services or assistance to local educational agencies and non-public schools where major disaster or emergency has been declared (see H.R. 7262), H1915 [27JA]

——— provide for greater flexibility in Federal programs supporting planning and implementation of charter schools (see H.R. 7082), H1977 [3FE]

——— require certain local educational agencies to distribute guidance to students, parents, and other local community members on firearm safety (see H.R. 7591), H2228 [17FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (see H.R. 4733), H3671 [20MY]

——— carry out national campaign to increase awareness of importance of maternal vaccinations for health of pregnant and postpartum individuals and their children (see H.R. 8153), H2790 [27MR]

——— conduct study to assess barriers to pain management methods during gynecologic procedures (see H.R. 8159), H2817 [30MR]

——— establish grant program for providing services to individuals experiencing gambling addiction (see H.R. 7875), H2476 [9MR]

——— expand research, improve awareness, and increase access to treatment for individuals affected by premenstrual dysphoric disorder (see H.R. 8160), H2817 [30MR]

——— provide for appropriate cost-sharing for individuals of certain age for insulin products covered under private health plans (see H.R. 2636), H3671 [20MY]

——— reauthorize State Offices of Rural Health grant program (see H.R. 7956), H2550 [17MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Blue Campaign Certification Program to encourage employers in certain industries to encourage employees to complete training to recognize and respond to suspected human trafficking (see H.R. 7234), H1350 [22JA]

——— 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 policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]

——— support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals (see H.R. 7438), H2095 [9FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security and FEMA: improve transparency of Nonprofit Security Grant Program (see H.R. 7382), H2030 [4FE]

Dept. of Labor: allow individuals to receive paid leave time to address physical or mental symptoms related to reproductive health conditions and reproductive health care procedures (see H.R. 8158), H2817 [30MR]

——— reauthorize YouthBuild program (see H.R. 8333), H2959 [16AP]

Dept. of Transportation: make grants for improvement or construction of greenway paths (see H.R. 7751), H2371 [3MR]

——— modify Safe Streets and Roads for All program (see H.R. 5452), H3671 [20MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize health care providers to provide recommendations and opinions to veterans regarding participation in State marijuana programs (see H.R. 1384), H1352 [22JA]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H2712 [25MR]

——— provide hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for veterans discharged from Armed Forces by reason of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 8421), H3629 [19MY]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 7005), H615 [9JA]

Earley, Charity Adams: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Res. 1077), H2328 [25FE]

Education: develop career and technical education programs of study and facilities in areas of renewable energy (see H.R. 8517), H3123 [27AP]

——— support creation and implementation of State policies, as well as expansion of State policies for improving quality and affordability of charter school facilities (see H.R. 7086), H2778 [26MR]

EPA: establish low-income water assistance program (see H.R. 8254), H3671 [20MY]

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

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), H2233 [20FE]

FCC: establish Communications Equity and Diversity Council (see H.R. 7943), H2529 [16MR]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for appropriations to pay Federal employees and contractors during certain periods of lapses in appropriations (see H.R. 7322), H2236 [20FE]

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]

Foreign aid: ensure sufficient food assistance for civilian population of Gaza (see H.R. 7565), H2219 [12FE]

Government: prevent abuses of Presidential power, restore checks and balances and accountability and transparency, and defend elections against foreign interference (see H.R. 8831), H3530 [14MY]

——— prohibit Federal agencies from taking adverse action due to provision of business assistance to cannabis-related legitimate businesses (see H.R. 7987), H2596 [18MR]

Health: clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as serious health condition under Family and Medical Leave Act (see H.R. 4582), H2229 [17FE]

——— prohibit insurance companies from denying or limiting coverage or charging higher premiums for living organ donors and allow use of family and medical leave by such donors (see H.R. 4583), H2229 [17FE]

Immigration: repeal provision to require certain State and local law enforcement cooperation relative to communication on citizenship or immigration status (see H.R. 7252), H1914 [27JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 2598), H3133 [28AP]

International Transgender Day of Visibility: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 82), H2790 [27MR]

Israel: limit transfer of defense articles and defense services (see H.R. 3565), H3069 [22AP]

——— prohibit use of U.S.-origin defense articles in West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 7645), H2257 [23FE]

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

——— tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2420 [4MR]

Jewish Americans: call on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate public on contributions of Jewish American community (see H. Res. 1251), H3332 [30AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: honor Dr. King by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate (see H. Res. 1004), H920 [15JA]

Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 4687), H3093 [23AP]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 995), H718 [13JA]

LGBTQI+: designate Pride flag as eligible for display in National Park System and express that Pride flag should be on display at Stonewall National Monument (see H.R. 7659), H2371 [3MR]

Medicaid: require coverage of 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for certain previously incarcerated individuals (see H.R. 7535), H2218 [12FE]

Medicare: establish definition of essential health system (see H.R. 7145), H924 [16JA]

——— improve access to innovative treatment options for end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 6214), H2229 [17FE]

——— permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes (see H.R. 1616), H3671 [20MY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist-administered tests for common respiratory illnesses, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), strep throat, and coronavirus (see H.R. 3164), H3671 [20MY]

——— require hospitals to develop discharge plans for pregnant individuals (see H.R. 7830), H2962 [16AP]

Music and dance: establish Artist Compensation Royalty Fund (see H.R. 5664), H616 [9JA]

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1039), H2031 [4FE]

National Lineman Appreciation Day: designate (see H. Res. 1199), H2995 [20AP]

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

National Native Plant Month: designate (see H. Res. 1229), H3295 [29AP]

Newark, NJ: honor memory of victims of 1967 riots and acknowledge enduring impact on Newark community (see H. Res. 578), H136 [7JA]

NIH: ensure scientific integrity in activities and prevent diversion of funds to politically driven activities (see H.R. 7173), H1171 [21JA]

——— study and report to Congress on development of standardized, noninvasive test for human papillomavirus (HPV) in men (see H.R. 8939), H3669 [20MY]

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

NRC: amend definition of ‘‘production facility’’ to exclude equipment or device capable of reprocessing spent nuclear fuel in manner that does not separate plutonium from other transuranic elements (see H.R. 3978), H3671 [20MY]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: rescind increased appropriations for U.S. Immigration and Customs enforcement and reverse reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 7975), H2832 [9AP]

Outer Continental Shelf: delegate authority to Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to manage certain expanded submerged lands (see H.R. 8542), H3131 [28AP]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1253), H3337 [4MY]

Rodney C. Hamilton Sr., VA Clinic, Lafayette, LA: designate (see H.R. 6963), H134 [7JA]

Second Chance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1173), H3126 [27AP]

Taxation: establish business tax credit for purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment (see H.R. 7821), H3126 [27AP]

Telecommunications: study impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) technology relative to security of telecommunications networks (see H.R. 7294), H2778 [26MR]

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]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: require to refund tariffs collected under International Emergency Economic Powers Act (see H.R. 7615), H2233 [20FE] (see H.R. 7736), H2332 [26FE]

Ukraine: provide for adjustment of status of nationals of Ukraine (see H.R. 3104), H2598 [18MR]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

——— recognize U.S. legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women’s health care and affirm Federal Government’s duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women’s health (see H. Res. 1147), H2817 [30MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Education: require local educational agencies to include mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards (see H.R. 7092), H918 [15JA]

Dept. of HHS: strengthen mental health workforce (see H.R. 7787), H2419 [4MR]

——— study and report on state of men’s health in U.S. and establish Office of Men’s Health (see H.R. 7602), H2233 [20FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: submit recurring reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding (see H.R. 8874), H3626 [19MY]

EPA: seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing referrals to Dept. of Justice of claims relating to release of certain carcinogens (see H.R. 8440), H3067 [22AP]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund appropriations (see H.R. 8368), H2994 [20AP]

Medicaid: increase payments to States relative to outreach and enrollment (see H.R. 8650), H3336 [4MY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Education: require local educational agencies to include mental health and suicide prevention information on student identification cards (H.R. 7092), H920 [15JA]

Dept. of HHS: strengthen mental health workforce (H.R. 7787), H2421 [4MR]

——— study and report on state of men’s health in U.S. and establish Office of Men’s Health (H.R. 7602), H2234 [20FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: submit recurring reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding (H.R. 8874), H3628 [19MY]

EPA: seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing referrals to Dept. of Justice of claims relating to release of certain carcinogens (H.R. 8440), H3068 [22AP]

FEMA: Disaster Relief Fund appropriations (H.R. 8368), H2996 [20AP]

Medicaid: increase payments to States relative to outreach and enrollment (H.R. 8650), H3337 [4MY]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: condemn U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations resulting in detention of children, H2761• [26MR]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration, H2761• [26MR]

Tributes

Brooke, Edward W., III, E187• [4MR]

Francis, Norman C., E195• [5MR]

Jackson, Lisa Perez, E360• [23AP]

Waiters, Kang Yop Pak, E191• [5MR]