Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2025-12-16 Date2025-12-16 PublicationVolume 171, issue 212 Sections160 House · 114 Senate House sections HONORING THE SERVICE OF SHANNON BOOK HONORING ST. ANNE CATHOLIC SCHOOL PERSONAL EXPLANATION TRIBUTE TO DR. HENRY W. WIGGINS, JR. RECOGNIZING MR. MITCHELL GEORGE ANGELOS HONORING THE SERVICE OF MARION JOSEPH BROWN, JR. RECOGNIZING AIMEE VOSPER ON HER RETIREMENT RECOGNIZING TIFFIN CALVERT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE DIVISION VII STATE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING PRESCOTT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SALUTING THE SERVICE OF JOSEPH ALAN MATHIS, SR. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF BOBBY N. FURR PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING THE SERVICE OF GORDON B. LOGAN HONORING COMPTROLLER GENERAL GENE L. DODARO ON HIS RETIREMENT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ACADEMY CONGRATULATING MARILYN DILLIHAY ON HER RETIREMENT SALUTING THE SERVICE OF GARY D. DENNETT PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING OFFICERS GONZALO RUBIO AND FRANK MALDONADO OF THE BROWNSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT REMEMBERING DAVY CROCKETT's NOT YOURS TO GIVE SPEECH RECOGNIZING THE LAMAR SCHOOL RAIDERS MAIS 4A DIVISION III STATE CHAMPIONS SALUTING THE SERVICE OF FRANK ESPINOSA, JR. PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING CHIEF TIMOTHY RAKER ON HIS RETIREMENT HONORING FREMD HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZING PALISADES REGIONAL FIRE RESCUE CAPTAIN BILL SHICK HONORING THE SERVICE OF DICK CHAPIN RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF LARRY HOLMAN HONORING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF MARK RODGERS RECOGNIZING THERESA MAZZULLO PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING THE SERVICE OF DAVID SCHMITZ PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING CAPTAIN ALEXANDER FELDMAN HONORING ST. MATTHIAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL RECOGNIZING AVON HIGH SCHOOL ON WINNING THE DIVISION II STATE GIRLS VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP RECOGNIZING CHABAD LUBAVITCH HONORING THE SERVICE OF BRANDON CROOK CONGRATULATING SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT ADAM M. WALTER ON HIS RETIREMENT CONGRATULATING MR. FLOYD AND MRS. CORA HENDERSON ON THE OCCASION OF THEIR 65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY PERSONAL EXPLANATION HONORING SARAH ADAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HONORING THE SERVICE OF MICHAEL P. FARRELL House of Representatives DESIGNATION OF SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MORNING-HOUR DEBATE STRENGTHENING CHECKS AND BALANCES AND RULE OF LAW THE SPIRIT OF GEORGIA MASS SHOOTINGS CONGRATULATING TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS BUILDING PEACE WITH HONOR CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IN SPOKANE, WASHINGTON ENACTING REAL CHANGE FOR GUN VIOLENCE RECOGNIZING FLORIDA TECH PANTHERS FOCUSING ON REAL RESULTS HONORING ROB McLIN ON HIS RETIREMENT REMEMBERING RICHARD BARBER, JR. RECOGNIZING TERRY HANRATTY HONORING MAYOR MOLLY COSTON ACA PREMIUM SUBSIDY EXTENSION REESTABLISHMENT OF FOREIGN AID PROGRAMS CONGRATULATING HEISMAN TROPHY WINNER FERNANDO MENDOZA LEGACY IMMIGRATION HONORING THOMAS BERNABEI PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT AFFORDABILITY RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE COMMUNISTS HATE CHRISTMAS HONORING LIEUTENANT GENERAL KENNETH A. MINIHAN CELEBRATING TARBORO HIGH SCHOOL VIKINGS MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4776, STANDARDIZING PERMITTING AND EXPEDITING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1366, MINING REGULATORY CLARITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR... RECESS AFTER RECESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4776, STANDARDIZING PERMITTING AND EXPEDITING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1366, MINING REGULATORY CLARITY ACT; PROVIDING FOR... KAYLA HAMILTON ACT POWER PLANT RELIABILITY ACT OF 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE KAYLA HAMILTON ACT POWER PLANT RELIABILITY ACT OF 2025 ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF SERGEANT EDGAR BRIAN TORRES-TOVAR AND SERGEANT WILLIAM NATHANIEL HOWARD HOUR OF MEETING ON TOMORROW MAKING IN ORDER AT ANY TIME CONSIDERATION OF H. CON. RES. 61, DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES... NATIONAL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY HONORING JEFF KIRWAN CONGRATULATING STEVE KAHL FREE ENTRANCE TO NATIONAL PARKS ONE YEAR IN OFFICE HONORING SERVICE DEFENSE FELLOW VIVIANA LOWE PROTECTING CHILDREN FROM UNSCIENTIFIC MEDICAL PROCEDURES ANTI-SEMITISM CLEMENT FORD CHAMPION OF THE WEEK: AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS MASCOT PETER GEORGE RECOGNIZING DR. LISA SAYLES-ADAMS, MINNESOTA SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR PUTTING HEALTH OVER PARTISANSHIP HEALTHCARE BILL FAILURES JIMMY LAI VERDICT HONORING LIFE OF FIRE CHIEF KAZUO TODD HONORING REMARKABLE LIFE OF LUCIEN MORIN JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED TO THE PRESIDENT ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Constitutional Authority Statement Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6738 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6739 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6740 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6741 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6742 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6743 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6744 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6745 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6746 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6747 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6730 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6748 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6749 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6750 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6751 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6752 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6753 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6754 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6731 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6732 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6733 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6734 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6735 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6736 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6737 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6755 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6764 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6765 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6766 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6767 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6768 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6769 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6770 ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6756 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6757 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6758 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6759 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6760 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6761 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6762 Constitutional Authority Statement for H.R. 6763 CONGRESSIONAL EARMARKS, LIMITED TAX BENEFITS, OR LIMITED TARIFF BENEFITS Senate sections Senate PRAYER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME LEGISLATIVE SESSION JEFFREY EPSTEIN AMENDING THE NATIVE AMERICAN TOURISM AND IMPROVING VISITOR EXPERIENCE ACT TO AUTHORIZE GRANTS TO INDIAN TRIBES, TRIBAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATIONS PREVENTING CHILD TRAFFICKING ACT OF 2025 ENHANCING NECESSARY FEDERAL OFFENSES REGARDING CHILD EXPLOITATION ACT NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK AND NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK ESTABLISHMENT AND BOUNDARY ADJUSTMENTS ACT OF 2025 RECESS NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026--Continued THE CALENDAR DISASTER ASSISTANCE SIIMPLIFICATION ACT HELPING ELIMINATE LIMITATIONS FOR PROMPT RESPONSE AND RECOVERY ACT U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER RETIREMENT TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS ACT NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 HOUSE BILLS FINISH THE ARKANSAS VALLEY CONDUIT ACT MODERNIZING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC WATERS ACT OF 2025 ALASKA NATIVE VIETNAM ERA VETERANS LAND ALLOTMENT EXTENSION ACT OF 2025 LA PAZ COUNTY SOLAR ENERGY AND JOB CREATION ACT MORNING BUSINESS ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION ARMS SALES NOTIFICATION TRIBUTE TO MATTHEW P. GOODMAN TRIBUTE TO CHARLES KELLEY TRIBUTE TO MASTER SERGEANT AMANDA OSBORNE TRIBUTE TO THE SMITH FAMILY TRIBUTE TO LIEUTENANT KIRBY DEMPSTER TRIBUTE TO BILL CARBERRY RECOGNIZING ZERO DARK THIRTY COFFEE TRIBUTE TO TAMMY THOMPSON MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE MEASURES REFERRED MEASURES PLACED ON THE CALENDAR EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 3514 SENATE RESOLUTION 546--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 2025 AS "NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 3999 Text of Senate Amendment 4000 Text of Senate Amendment 4001 Text of Senate Amendment 4002 Text of Senate Amendment 4003 Text of Senate Amendment 4004 Text of Senate Amendment 4005 Text of Senate Amendment 4006 Text of Senate Amendment 4007 Text of Senate Amendment 4008 Text of Senate Amendment 4009 Text of Senate Amendment 4010 Text of Senate Amendment 4011 Text of Senate Amendment 4012 Text of Senate Amendment 4013 Text of Senate Amendment 4014 Text of Senate Amendment 4015 Text of Senate Amendment 4016 Text of Senate Amendment 4017 Text of Senate Amendment 4018 Text of Senate Amendment 4019 Text of Senate Amendment 4020 Text of Senate Amendment 4021 Text of Senate Amendment 4022 Text of Senate Amendment 4023 Text of Senate Amendment 4024 Text of Senate Amendment 4025 Text of Senate Amendment 4026 Text of Senate Amendment 4027 Text of Senate Amendment 4028 Text of Senate Amendment 4029 Text of Senate Amendment 4030 Text of Senate Amendment 4031 Text of Senate Amendment 4032 Text of Senate Amendment 4033 Text of Senate Amendment 4034 Text of Senate Amendment 4043 Text of Senate Amendment 4044 Text of Senate Amendment 4035 Text of Senate Amendment 4036 Text of Senate Amendment 4037 Text of Senate Amendment 4038 Text of Senate Amendment 4039 Text of Senate Amendment 4040 Text of Senate Amendment 4041 Text of Senate Amendment 4042 Text of Senate Amendment 4045 Text of Senate Amendment 4046 Text of Senate Amendment 4047 Text of Senate Amendment 4048 Text of Senate Amendment 4049 Text of Senate Amendment 4050 Text of Senate Amendment 4051 Text of Senate Amendment 4052 Text of Senate Amendment 4053 Text of Senate Amendment 4054 Text of Senate Amendment 4055 Text of Senate Amendment 4056 Text of Senate Amendment 4057 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET REPORT OF THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE APPOINTMENT NATIONAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 3.0 DISCLOSING FOREIGN INFLUENCE IN LOBBYING ACT LOBBYING DISCLOSURE IMPROVEMENT ACT ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025 ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 10 A.M. 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