CARTER, TROY A. (a Representative from Louisiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 8800), H4984 [21JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 8205), H4381 [9JY]

Armed Forces: anniversary of women at service academies (see H. Res. 1380), H4207 [23JN]

——— 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]

Black Music Month: designate (see H. Res. 1368), H4117 [15JN]

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

Clean Air Act: require Congress to approve application of certain executive exemptions (see H.R. 9808), H5022 [21JY]

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]

Courts: prohibit President from filing civil action against U.S. (see H.R. 8968), H3722 [21MY]

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: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see H.R. 7024), H5199 [23JY]

——— 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]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8055), H5215 [3AU]

——— prioritize projects that provide behavioral and mental health treatment services in selecting grantees under certain rural development programs and extend substance abuse disorder set-aside (see H.R. 1906), H5214 [3AU]

——— 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 Commerce: conduct study and submit report to Congress on technologies used to provide broadband Internet access service (see H.R. 9286), H4110 [11JN]

——— develop methodology for identifying country of origin of shrimp (see H.R. 9154), H3909 [4JN]

Dept. of Education: allow local educational agencies to use Federal funds for programs and activities that address chronic absenteeism (see H.R. 9320), H4117 [15JN]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations’’ (see H.J. Res. 189), H3724 [21MY]

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

——— establish grant programs to invest in public schools and infrastructure to combat climate change (see H.R. 9959), H5202 [27JY]

——— 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 emergency grants to safeguard essential health care workers (see H.R. 8484), H5179 [22JY]

——— 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]

——— improve access to, and quality of health care for, minority and underserved populations (see H.R. 9877), H5176 [22JY]

——— 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]

——— make certain improvements in Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (see H.R. 9579), H4368 [2JY]

——— notify Congress of any serious injury or death of any individual while in custody (see H.R. 9113), H3774 [2JN]

——— notify designated point of contact of release of detained individual (see H.R. 9099), H3773 [2JN]

——— 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 HUD: establish grant programs for public housing authorities to rehabilitate, upgrade, and transition public housing into zero-carbon homes and provide economic opportunities for public housing residents (see H.R. 10063), H5221 [6AU]

——— establish mortgage insurance program for first responders (see H.R. 2094), H4317 [29JN]

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: establish Complete Streets program to promote safer and more accessible transportation routes (see H.R. 3712), H5204 [27JY]

——— establish program to support zero-emission vessels and retrofit or replace existing vessels with zero-emission technologies and charging or fueling infrastructure (see H.R. 9454), H4261 [25JN]

——— 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]

——— provide for free public transportation for individuals recently released from incarceration (see H.R. 9898), H5195 [23JY]

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]

Disability Pride Month: designate (see H. Res. 1463), H5209 [30JY]

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

Diseases and disorders: provide research and education on triple-negative breast cancer (see H.R. 1806), H3731 [22MY]

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]

Employment: require employers to provide paid annual leave to employees (see H.R. 4763), H4366 [30JN]

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]

FEC: apply ban on campaign contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities (see H.R. 9874), H5175 [22JY]

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]

Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation: establish (see H.R. 9733), H4622 [16JY]

FEMA: better address extreme heat events, issue guidance on extreme heat hazard mitigation, and conduct study on impact of extreme heat on infrastructure, economy, and public health (see H.R. 3661), H5204 [27JY]

——— 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]

——— develop flood insurance information tool (see H.R. 9511), H4315 [29JN]

——— include extreme heat in definition of major disaster (see H.R. 4497), H5215 [3AU]

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

FTC: prohibit unfair and deceptive practice of commercial sexual orientation or gender identity conversion therapy (see H.R. 3243), H4468 [14JY]

GAO: report to Congress on capacity of federally-assisted housing to support broadband service (see H.R. 9493), H4262 [25JN]

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]

——— protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization (IVF) (see H.R. 9941), H5196 [23JY]

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]

Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1427), H4408 [13JY]

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]

LGBTQIA+ Pride Month: observance (see H. Res. 1405), H4364 [30JN]

Marijuana: provide for new rules on regulation of marijuana (see H.R. 2934), H5222 [6AU]

Medicaid: ensure coverage of mental health or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on same day (see H.R. 9847), H5174 [22JY]

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

Medicare: count period of hospital outpatient observation services toward satisfying 3–day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 3954), H4370 [2JY]

——— 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]

——— provide for certain reforms under Medicare Advantage program (see H.R. 8375), H4381 [9JY]

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

Memorial Day: observance (see H. Res. 1320), H3730 [22MY]

Mental Health Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1329), H3740 [29MY]

Morality and ethics: remember kindness in U.S. and affirm commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness (see H. Res. 1372), H4126 [18JN]

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 Extreme Heat Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1361), H4111 [11JN]

National Gun Violence Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1342), H3910 [4JN]

National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee: improve extreme heat preparedness and response, require study, and establish grant program to address heat effects (see H.R. 5104), H5178 [22JY]

National Learn To Swim Week: designate (see H. Res. 1392), H4263 [25JN]

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]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: develop plan for how U.S. will advance and advocate for Wi-Fi and other unlicensed technologies (see H.R. 9151), H3909 [4JN]

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]

——— provide for further comprehensive research on unruptured intracranial aneurysms at National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (see H.R. 2678), H3742 [29MY]

——— 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]

OMB: prohibit finalization, implementation, or enforcement of proposed rule entitled ‘‘Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance’’ (see H.R. 9370), H4264 [25JN]

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]

Orlando, FL: honor victims on anniversary of shooting at Pulse nightclub, express condolences to friends and families of victims, and commend law enforcement and first responders (see H. Res. 1364), H4119 [15JN]

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]

Refugees: reaffirm commitment to promote safety, health, education, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons and support individual and international efforts to provide assistance (see H. Res. 1375), H4126 [18JN]

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]

TSA: extend program to permit screened passengers arriving on flights originating at certain foreign airports to continue on additional flights originating in U.S. without additional screening (see H.R. 9388), H4205 [23JN]

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]

Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.: establish commemorative work in District of Columbia and its environs (see H.R. 9849), H5204 [27JY]

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]

Weather: improve response to, and preparation for, heat waves and extreme heat (see H.R. 9021), H3730 [22MY]

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

Colleges and universities: provide for marijuana agricultural research program at 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions (see H.R. 9344), H4124 [18JN]

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: authorize grants to establish and maintain State offices of women’s health (see H.R. 9842), H5174 [22JY]

——— 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]

Dept. of Labor: include processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services for purposes of issuing certain visas (see H.R. 9312), H4117 [15JN]

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]

National Men’s Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 1355), H4085 [10JN]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: provide for public awareness campaign for schools regarding youth suicide prevention resources (see H.R. 8961), H3722 [21MY]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Colleges and universities: provide for marijuana agricultural research program at 1890 Land-Grant Educational Institutions (H.R. 9344), H4126 [18JN]

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: authorize grants to establish and maintain State offices of women’s health (H.R. 9842), H5177 [22JY]

——— 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]

Dept. of Labor: include processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services for purposes of issuing certain visas (H.R. 9312), H4118 [15JN]

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]

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: provide for public awareness campaign for schools regarding youth suicide prevention resources (H.R. 8961), H3725 [21MY]

Remarks

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

——— submit recurring reports on transition of jurisdictions no longer eligible for Urban Area Security Initiative funding (H.R. 8874), H4392 [13JY]

FDA: grant destruction authority relative to articles that present significant public health concern (H.R. 2715), H4638 [20JY]

——— publish final rule relative to nonclinical testing methods (H.R. 2821), H4639, H4640 [20JY]

Time: make daylight savings time permanent (H.R. 139), H4448 [14JY]

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

TSA: extend program to permit screened passengers arriving on flights originating at certain foreign airports to continue on additional flights originating in U.S. without additional screening (H.R. 9388), H4394 [13JY]

Tributes

Brooke, Edward W., III, E187• [4MR]

Francis, Norman C., E195• [5MR]

Jackson, Lisa Perez, E360• [23AP]

Waiters, Kang Yop Pak, E191• [5MR]