DAVIDS, SHARICE (a Representative from Kansas)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 7567), H3259 [29AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: revise regulations banning mailing or receiving of drugs, instruments, equipment, and educational materials relative to medication abortions (see H.R. 2029), H2677 [24MR]

Agriculture: provide for economic assistance to agricultural producers (see H.R. 7206), H2042 [5FE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H657 [12JA]

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

BIA: process and complete all mortgage packages associated with residential and business mortgages on Indian land by certain deadlines (see H.R. 2130), H2119 [10FE]

Career and Technical Education Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1063), H2219 [12FE]

Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation: test model to reduce chronic diseases by using accountable produce as medicine (see H.R. 8355), H2959 [16AP]

Citizenship: prohibit use of funds to implement Executive Order 14160 relative to birthright citizenship (see H.R. 3368), H4054 [9JN]

Climate: provide for high-priority research and extension grants for natural climate solutions (see H.R. 9217), H5204 [27JY]

Commission on Equity and Reconciliation in the Uniformed Services: establish (see H.R. 7238), H1912 [23JA]

Construction industries: conduct research, development, demonstration, and commercial application of technologies to reduce emissions of U.S. cement, concrete, asphalt binder, and asphalt mixture production (see H.R. 2122), H4375 [6JY]

Consumers: reinstate energy improvement tax credits, incentivize energy efficiency, assist low-income households with energy bills, crack down on price gouging, and ensure high-consumption facilities pay their own costs (see H.R. 7977), H4208 [23JN]

Crime: criminalize abuse relative to assisted reproductive technology (see H.R. 8295), H3134 [28AP]

——— reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relative to claims for Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefits (see H.R. 1732), H3629 [19MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: carry out initiative to develop, expand, and improve rural child care (see H.R. 5363), H2370 [3MR]

——— establish grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks (see H.R. 9377), H4125 [18JN]

——— establish grocery, farm, and food worker stabilization grant program (see H.R. 7938), H2826 [6AP]

——— establish mandatory price reporting program for fertilizer (see H.R. 8104), H2775 [26MR]

——— establish online and delivery standards for retail food stores or wholesale food concerns (see H.R. 8046), H3395 [12MY]

——— expand replacement of stolen electronic benefit transfer benefits under Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 3117), H656 [12JA]

——— improve Conservation Reserve Program by improving access to grazing, providing more enrollment options to producers, and addressing certain implementation issues (see H.R. 5111), H2259 [23FE]

——— improve wildlife habitat connectivity and wildlife migration corridors (see H.R. 2235), H2370 [3MR]

——— make temporary zero-percent interest loans under Community Facilities Direct Loan Program to construct or renovate certain rural hospitals (see H.R. 9005), H3724 [21MY]

——— permit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to be used to purchase additional types of items and increase amount of such benefits (see H.R. 2512), H3629 [19MY]

——— preserve Traditional Cultural Place of Chi’chil Bildagoteel Historic District listed on National Register of Historic Places (see H.R. 7957), H3126 [27AP]

——— provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to increase domestic fertilizer production for farmers (see H.R. 8457), H3067 [22AP]

——— restore exemption of veterans from work requirement applicable for participation in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 7383), H2098 [9FE]

——— transition Puerto Rico to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5168), H3671 [20MY]

Dept. of Education: authorize States to develop directories of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways (see H.R. 7676), H2997 [20AP]

——— award grants to local educational agencies to establish or improve world language or dual language programs (see H.R. 1572), H2926 [15AP]

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

——— ensure that graduate and professional students have same annual and aggregate limits for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans (see H.R. 6574), H719 [13JA]

——— provide for freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 2555), H3133 [28AP]

——— provide for long-term improvement of public school facilities (see H.R. 7340), H2371 [3MR]

——— provide grants to local educational agencies to encourage girls and underrepresented minorities to pursue studies and careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) (see H.R. 6375), H2297 [24FE]

——— require State report cards to reflect same race groups as decennial census of population (see H.R. 8975), H3723 [21MY]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6677), H3395 [12MY]

Dept. of Energy and EPA: require reports on effects of data centers on air and water quality and electricity consumption (see H.R. 6984), H3395 [12MY]

Dept. of HHS: award grants and provide technical assistance to States, territories, and Tribal organizations to improve children’s vision and eye health (see H.R. 2527), H3125 [27AP]

——— award grants to qualified entities to support community paramedicine programs carried out in rural areas (see H.R. 4011), H2926 [15AP]

——— conduct study on designation of general surgery shortage areas (see H.R. 7198), H2712 [25MR]

——— ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at time of purchase (see H.R. 7391), H2040 [5FE]

——— establish grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks (see H.R. 8397), H3093 [23AP]

——— improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce transmission of HIV (see H.R. 7853), H3069 [22AP]

——— provide for health care workforce innovation program (see H.R. 935), H3394 [12MY]

——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program and include coverage of physical therapy services in certain programs (see H.R. 5621), H3125 [27AP]

——— provide for prevention and early intervention services under Community Mental Health Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1735), H2926 [15AP]

——— provide for public awareness campaign relative to screening for type 1 diabetes (see H.R. 9000), H3831 [3JN]

——— provide for wage differential program to support new nursing school faculty members (see H.R. 7279), H3395 [12MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish grant program to increase access to medical care for retired Federal working dogs (see H.R. 3144), H3629 [19MY]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 7481), H2225 [13FE]

——— solicit public comments and receive written approval from State and local officials before constructing, acquiring or operating any new immigration processing facility or detention center (see H.R. 7652), H2371 [3MR]

Dept. of HUD: prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing (see H.R. 8378), H3395 [12MY]

Dept. of Justice: establish Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team grant program (see H.R. 3601), H2097 [9FE]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for payment of claims submitted to Anti-Weaponization Fund (see H.R. 8955), H3831 [3JN]

Dept. of State: nullify certain rules relative to foreign assistance (see H.R. 8582), H4318 [29JN]

——— submit report on emerging threats posed to Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (see H.R. 5543), H2097 [9FE]

Dept. of the Interior: assist Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations with protection, conservation, and fostering of buffalo herds and habitat on Indian lands (see H.R. 7954), H2962 [16AP]

——— designate Quindaro Townsite National Historic Landmark (see H.R. 8276), H2885 [14AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: establish Task Force for Recognizing and Averting Payment Scams (see H.R. 4936), H2962 [16AP]

Dept. of the Treasury and OMB: examine ability of Federal Government to respond to potential fiscal shocks (see H.R. 4642), H3993 [8JN]

Dept. of Transportation: issue rules enacting certain requirements relative to automatic emergency braking systems installed in new covered vehicles (see H.R. 3649), H656 [12JA]

——— regulate employment screening for motor carrier industry (see H.R. 7261), H1915 [27JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: direct physician or nurse practitioner employed by Dept., to certify death of veteran not later than 48 hours after learning of such death (see H.R. 4398), H3454 [13MY]

——— disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H2298 [24FE]

——— furnish dental care in same manner as any other medical service (see H.R. 210), H4054 [9JN]

——— improve and expand eligibility for dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain veterans (see H.R. 2055), H3741 [29MY]

——— provide abortion care, counseling, and related services and medication to certain individuals who receive health care through Dept. (see H.R. 4876), H4208 [23JN]

——— 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), H3338 [4MY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: set maximum cost-sharing amount for prescription drugs for Armed Forces members and veterans and set maximum price for prescription drugs procured by Federal agencies (see H.R. 8667), H4208 [23JN]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 9401), H4206 [23JN]

Diseases and disorders: support polycystic kidney disease research (see H.R. 9169), H4410 [13JY]

Drugs: establish requirements relative to cost-sharing for certain insulin products (see H.R. 6255), H253 [8JA]

Employment: allow employees to earn paid sick time to address their health needs, health needs of their families, or to seek assistance relative to domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault (see H.R. 7531), H2371 [3MR]

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

——— reauthorize pilot program for alternative water source projects (see H.R. 6075), H13 [6JA]

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]

Families and domestic relations: increase Federal support for nonprofit milk banks and access to donor milk for medically-vulnerable infants (see H.R. 8545), H3830 [3JN]

Farm Service Agency: establish New Producer Economic Security Program within Office of Outreach and Education (see H.R. 2536), H2997 [20AP]

FCC: modify penalties for violations of Telephone Consumer Protection Act (see H.R. 6449), H656 [12JA]

——— require telecommunications carriers to provide call location information to law enforcement during emergencies (see H.R. 7752), H2336 [2MR]

FDA: add alpha-gal to definition of ‘‘major food allergen’’ (see H.R. 1178), H2297 [24FE]

——— respect scientific judgment that mifepristone is safe and effective and ensure access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in U.S. is equitable and based on science (see H. Res. 1285), H3727 [21MY]

Federal aid programs: increase penalties for theft or bribery concerning programs receiving Federal funds and require audits under summer food service program (see H.R. 7155), H2097 [9FE]

Federal employees: amend definition of law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 3226), H2120 [10FE]

——— provide that civilian service as temporary employee after certain date may be creditable service under Federal Employees Retirement System (see H.R. 1522), H4366 [30JN]

FEMA: establish as cabinet-level independent agency and reform Federal disaster mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery (see H.R. 4669), H4208 [23JN]

Foreign policy: prohibit action to, or use of Federal funds to, invade NATO countries and territories (see H.R. 7016), H949 [20JA]

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America: anniversary (see H. Res. 1455), H5197 [23JY]

Health Resources and Services Administration: authorize rural residency planning and development grant programs (see H.R. 6468), H3454 [13MY]

House Rules: amend to prohibit Members, officers, and employees of House of Representatives from participating in prediction markets in certain cases (see H. Res. 1248), H3455 [13MY]

Immigration: enhance nurse and physician workforce by recapturing unused immigrant visas (see H.R. 5283), H3395 [12MY]

——— make constituent services available to detainees in immigration detention centers (see H.R. 6149), H2887 [14AP]

Insurance: provide for health coverage with no cost-sharing for additional breast screenings for certain individuals at greater risk for breast cancer (see H.R. 6182), H2677 [24MR]

——— require coverage of certain immunizations recommended by Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices under Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, group health plans, and health insurance coverage (see H.R. 5448), H3454 [13MY]

——— require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans (see H.R. 4606), H253 [8JA]

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

International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H4410 [13JY]

International Year of the Woman Farmer: designate (see H. Res. 1027), H2033 [4FE]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H895 [14JA]

——— impose sanctions on persons engaged in logistical transactions and sanctions evasion relating to oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from Iran (see H.R. 1422), H656 [12JA]

Kay Hagan Tick Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4348), H2677 [24MR]

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

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 7905), H4683 [20JY]

Medicare: ensure high-quality remote physiologic monitoring services for beneficiaries in rural and underserved areas (see H.R. 3108), H3394 [12MY]

——— ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5343), H3629 [19MY]

——— ensure stability for provider payments (see H.R. 8163), H4086 [10JN]

——— establish Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Demonstration Program (see H.R. 5439), H3125 [27AP]

——— maintain standards for qualification as rural health clinic (see H.R. 5198), H2887 [14AP]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 7905), H4683 [20JY]

——— provide for certain reforms under Medicare Advantage program (see H.R. 8375), H4264 [25JN]

——— provide for coverage of blood-based screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see H.R. 6130), H2120 [10FE]

——— provide for special enrollment period for individuals enrolled in COBRA continuation coverage (see H.R. 2744), H2677 [24MR]

——— remove certain limitations on delivery of behavioral health services at rural health clinics (see H.R. 5217), H2997 [20AP]

Medicare/Medicaid: adjust coverage and payment for certified community behavioral health clinic services (see H.R. 8487), H4055 [9JN]

——— ensure appropriate approval for certain skilled nursing facility and nursing facility nursing aide training and competency evaluation programs (see H.R. 7096), H4264 [25JN]

——— require certain long-term care facilities to permit essential caregivers access during any period in which regular visitation is restricted (see H.R. 6766), H1352 [22JA]

Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day: designate (see H. Res. 1301), H3627 [19MY]

Motley, Constance Baker: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 5309), H2926 [15AP]

National Farmers Market Week: designate (see H. Res. 1476), H5213 [3AU]

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

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in America’s Legacy Restoration Fund to address public lands maintenance backlog (see H.R. 9250), H4247 [24JN]

——— increase amounts deposited in Historic Preservation Fund (see H.R. 5914), H3395 [12MY]

National parks and recreation areas: prohibit use of image of living political figures on America the Beautiful—National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass (see H.R. 7251), H1914 [27JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 8092), H2775 [26MR]

NIH: establish Youth Mental Health Research Initiative (see H.R. 2587), H2835 [13AP]

Older Americans Act: establish LGBTQI rural outreach grant program (see H.R. 8952), H3722 [21MY]

——— recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 1002), H920 [15JA]

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), H4086 [10JN]

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

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

Postal Service: facilitate implementation of security measures (see H.R. 1065), H2821 [2AP]

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

Rear Admiral Alene Duerk (U.S.S.): rename ship in honor (see H.R. 6198), H2097 [9FE]

Route 66 National Historic Trail: designate (see H.R. 5470), H2677 [24MR]

SBA: improve women’s business center program (see H.R. 9818), H5023 [21JY]

——— submit report on for-profit child care providers (see H.R. 9553), H4683 [20JY]

Schools: ensure no funds under Elementary and Secondary Education Act and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act be awarded to charter school that contracts with for-profit entity to operate, oversee, or manage school (see H.R. 8606), H3329 [30AP]

Smithsonian Institution: permit American Women’s History Museum to be located within National Mall Reserve (see H.R. 1329), H135 [7JA]

SSA: carry out demonstration project relative to disability benefits of blind individuals (see H.R. 1175), H2297 [24FE]

——— disseminate information relative to Ticket to Work Program to certain individuals (see H.R. 7253), H1914 [27JA]

Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5160), H3742 [29MY]

Tariff: eliminate authority to impose certain import surcharges to address balance of payments deficits (see H.R. 2459), H2370 [3MR]

Taxation: allow additional catch-up contributions for certain family caregivers (see H.R. 8273), H4264 [25JN]

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

——— allow certain family caregivers to contribute to Roth IRA (see H.R. 8274), H5024 [21JY]

——— allow individuals to defer recognition of reinvested capital gains distributions from regulated investment companies (see H.R. 2089), H3911 [4JN]

——— allow investment credit for certain water reuse projects (see H.R. 2940), H135 [7JA]

——— establish business tax credit for purchase of zero-emission electric lawn, garden, and landscape equipment (see H.R. 7821), H2470 [5MR]

——— establish tax credits for production of, and investment in, certain renewable materials (see H.R. 8137), H4468 [14JY]

——— exclude certain Nurse Corps payments from gross income (see H.R. 3145), H2997 [20AP]

——— exclude certain post graduation scholarship grants from gross income in same manner as qualified scholarships to promote economic growth (see H.R. 7594), H3533 [14MY]

——— exclude from gross income certain restored benefits received by public-sector employees (see H.R. 7361), H2997 [20AP]

——— provide matching payments for ABLE account contributions by certain low-income disabled individuals (see H.R. 9801), H5215 [3AU]

——— repeal tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations and associated income exclusion (see H.R. 9289), H4247 [24JN]

——— treat Indian Tribal governments in same manner as State governments for certain Federal tax purposes (see H.R. 7705), H2327 [25FE]

Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies in the U.S.: establish (see H.R. 7325), H1975 [3FE]

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. 7736), H2474 [5MR]

Voting: require States to implement processes under which individuals who are 16 years old may register to vote in Federal elections and make grants to increase involvement of minors in elections (see H.R. 5903), H3348 [11MY]

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

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to individuals and communities who volunteered or donated items to North Platte Canteen in North Platte, NE (see H.R. 1502), H4054 [9JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Agriculture: continue to carry out Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (see H.R. 7589), H2228 [17FE]

——— ensure Tribal consultation and representation under Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (see H.R. 9425), H4244 [24JN]

——— prohibit closure or relocation of certain county or field offices (see H.R. 9346), H4124 [18JN]

Dept. of HHS: improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (see H.R. 8080), H2710 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require officers and employees to receive training relative to Native American Tribes (see H.R. 8742), H3391 [12MY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure historically accurate exhibits at National Park Service sites (see H.R. 8539), H3131 [28AP]

National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week: designate (see H. Res. 1033), H1976 [3FE]

SBA: allow participants in Service Corps of Retired Executives to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers (see H.R. 8404), H3044 [21AP]

——— enhance Office of Native American Affairs and increase funding (see H.R. 7396), H2040 [5FE]

SSI: exclude in-kind support and maintenance from income (see H.R. 8298), H2924 [15AP]

Taxation: provide charitable deduction for contribution of use of certain property by community learning centers (see H.R. 7093), H919 [15JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of Agriculture: continue to carry out Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure program (H.R. 7589), H2228 [17FE]

——— ensure Tribal consultation and representation under Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (H.R. 9425), H4246 [24JN]

——— prohibit closure or relocation of certain county or field offices (H.R. 9346), H4126 [18JN]

Dept. of HHS: improve data collection on maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity (H.R. 8080), H2711 [25MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require officers and employees to receive training relative to Native American Tribes (H.R. 8742), H3393 [12MY]

Dept. of the Interior: ensure historically accurate exhibits at National Park Service sites (H.R. 8539), H3132 [28AP]

SBA: allow participants in Service Corps of Retired Executives to teach entrepreneurship at community learning centers (H.R. 8404), H3046 [21AP]

——— enhance Office of Native American Affairs and increase funding (H.R. 7396), H2041 [5FE]

SSI: exclude in-kind support and maintenance from income (H.R. 8298), H2925 [15AP]

Taxation: provide charitable deduction for contribution of use of certain property by community learning centers (H.R. 7093), H920 [15JA]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H2843 [14AP], H3919 [8JN]

Remarks

District of Columbia: anniversary of air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, E77• [27JA]

——— anniversary of shooting at Capital Jewish Museum, E423• [11MY]

East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp.: anniversary, E501• [29MY]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels and return certain retired credits to small refineries under Renewable Fuel Program (H.R. 1346), H3425 [13MY]

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 (H.R. 7613), H2843 [14AP]

Johnson County Community College: tribute to baseball team, E549• [9JN]

Kansas City, MO: tribute to Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup matches, H3919 [8JN]

Ottawa, KS: tribute to Plaza 1907 (movie theater), E485• [22MY]

SBA: enhance Office of Native American Affairs and increase funding (H.R. 7396), H4139 [23JN]

Votes: correction, E68• [22JA]

Youth Art Month: observance, E179• [3MR]

Tributes

Harper, Hannah, E423• [11MY]

Roberts, Pat, H2966 [20AP]