GERLACH, JIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Agriculture: provide emergency agriculture assistance (see H.R. 5203), H9184 [9OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H633 [25FE]

Armed Forces: authorize the award of a Cold War service medal to members who served honorably during the Cold War era (see H.R. 3201, 3388), H2658 [5MY]

———grant limited TRICARE program eligibility for members of the Ready Reserve and provide financial support for continuation of health insurance for mobilized members of Reserve components (see H.R. 2176), H6557 [21JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H5150 [25JN]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H5654 [13JY] (see H.R. 3474), H5195 [6JY]

Aviation: clarify importance of utilizing biometric technology to improve aviation and airport security (see H.R. 4914), H6701 [22JY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H393 [4FE]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (see H.R. 4116), H3720 [2JN]

Crime: provide penalties for trafficking in counterfeit marks (see H.R. 4358), H6707 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 3476), H1072 [11MR]

Dept. of Justice: authorize export of certain narcotic drugs and nonnarcotic controlled substances to a country for subsequent export from that country to another country, if certain conditions are met (see H.R. 4882), H6556 [21JY]

Dept. of State: require annual reports on acts of anti-Semitism around the world (see H.R. 4214), H2919 [12MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3193), H3440 (see H.R. 3193), H3540 [20MY]

Foreign trade: application of countervailing duties to nonmarket economy countries (see H.R. 3716), H2019 [1AP]

Immigration: prohibit Federal agencies from accepting foreign issued identification other than passports (see H.R. 687), H36 [20JA]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 3802), H6706 [22JY]

Iran: urge compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency resolutions on nuclear weapons program and call for international cooperation with such compliance (see H. Con. Res. 332), H831 [3MR]

Israel: support construction of security fence and condemn U.N. General Assembly for requesting the International Court of Justice to rule on legality of the security fence (see H. Con. Res. 371), H1791 [31MR]

Kosovo: independence (see H. Res. 28), H576 [24FE]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 461), H4765 [22JN]

Medicare: repeal reduction in payment for certain items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 4491), H5909 [15JY]

Mining and mineral resources: reauthorize collection of reclamation fees, revise abandoned mine reclamation program, promote remining, and authorize Office of Surface Mining to collect black lung excise tax (see H.R. 3778), H1323 [18MR]

NOAA: study fishery observer data to map migratory patterns and delineate winter areas and feeding grounds of Atlantic striped bass in the mid-Atlantic exclusive economic zone (see H.R. 2889), H434 [10FE]

Nonprofit organizations: provide assistance to high-risk nonprofit organizations to protect against foreign terrorist attacks (see H.R. 4108), H2374 [22AP]

Oceans: protect deep sea corals and sponges (see H.R. 4897), H6700 [22JY]

Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe: support ongoing work in combating anti-Semitism, racism, xenophobia, discrimination, intolerance, and related violence (see H. Con. Res. 425), H3720 [2JN]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary (see H. Res. 703), H5195 [6JY]

Radio: ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators (see H.R. 713), H3229 [18MY]

———preserve local radio broadcast emergency and other services and require the FCC to conduct rulemaking for that purpose (see H.R. 4026), H7329 [21SE]

Saudi Arabia: halt support for institutions that fund, train, incite, encourage, or in any other way aid and abet terrorism, and secure full cooperation in the investigation of terrorist incidents (see H.R. 3643), H6899 [8SE]

SBA: modify the women's business center program (see H.R. 4853), H6707 [22JY]

Solid waste: limit receipt of out-of-State municipal solid waste and direct the EPA to carry out certain authorities under an agreement with Canada on the importation of solid waste (see H.R. 4940), H10000 [18NO]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 4881), H6555 [21JY]

Taxation: allow a credit for expenditures to remediate contaminated sites (see H.R. 4480), H3719 [2JN]

———allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 1236), H1484 [24MR]

———allow employers a tax credit for increasing employment (see H.R. 4307), H2727 [6MY]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H6128 [20JY]

———treatment of foods and supplements for dietary use, and medical foods as medical expenses (see H.R. 2627), H752 [2MR]

———waive early withdrawal penalty for distributions from qualified retirement plans to individuals called to active duty for an extended period (see H.R. 1779), H2199 [20AP]

Telephones: facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services (see H.R. 3111), H575 [24FE]

Transportation: improve consumer protection regulation of the household goods transportation industry (see H.R. 2928), H1370 [23MR]

Veterans: increase the minimum Survivor Benefit Plan basic annuity for certain surviving spouses and provide for a one-year open season under that plan (see H.R. 3763), H391 [4FE]

Women: provide for educational activities and research relative to women's pelvic floor health through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and NIH (see H.R. 4979), H6704 [22JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: reform and improve section 8 housing vouchers program (see H.R. 4441), H3438 (see H.R. 4441), H3538 [20MY]

EPA: reauthorize National Estuary Program (see H.R. 4731), H5149 [25JN]

Taxation: allow increase in the minimum credit against alternative minimum tax where stock acquired pursuant to incentive stock options is sold or exchanged at a loss (see H.R. 3806), H514 [11FE]

———exclude from gross income amounts received as damages, attorney fees, and costs under Federal whistleblower protection laws and allow income averaging for amounts received as lost income (see H.R. 4732), H5149 [25JN]

———permanently extend the increased standard deduction and certain income tax rate bracket expansions for married taxpayers filing joint returns (see H.R. 4181), H2264 [21AP]

Ukraine: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 4619), H4579 [18JN]

Remarks

American Dental Association: observance of Give Kids a Smile! National Children's Dental Access Day, E120 [4FE]

Ardmore, PA: anniversary of Volunteer Medical Services Corps, E1809 [6OC]

Becker, Richard, Jr.: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Outstanding Firefigher and Emergency Management Services Person of the Year Award recipient, E556 [20AP]

Burns, Matthew J.: Engineering and Technical Societies Council Delaware Valley Engineer of the Year award recipient, E180 [12FE]

Comcast Corp.: tribute to participation in Philadelphia Cares Day, E1761 [1OC]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Downingtown Area Senior Center, E741 [5MY]

———tribute to Dowingtown West High School girls' soccer team, E2182 [7DE]

EPA: reauthorize National Estuary Program (H.R. 4731), H7811 [29SE]

Furia, Richard F.: Order Sons of Italy in America (organization) Ivy Ridge Lodge 251 Man of the Year award recipient, E513 [2AP]

Gorski Construction Co.: anniversary, E846 [14MY]

Green Valleys Association: anniversary, E1810 [6OC]

Habitat for Humanity International: anniversary of Chester County, PA, chapter, E1692 [24SE]

Hamilton, Richard (Rip), E1446 [21JY]

Iraq: assessment of war and reconstruction efforts, H1041 [11MR]

———possession of weapons of mass destruction, H1041 [11MR]

Kay, David: comments by former chief U.S. weapons inspector on Iraqi possession of weapons of mass destruction, H1041 [11MR]

Kelsch, Joan: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Educator of the Year award recipient, E558 [20AP]

Kimberton, PA: anniversary of Kimberton Fire Co., E1691 [24SE]

Maggio, Michael J.: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Citizen of the Year award recipient, E561 [20AP]

Medicare: establish a prescription drug discount card endorsement program, H1376 [24MR]

———reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H1376 [24MR]

Memorial Day: observance, H3519 [20MY]

Miller, Donald R.: American Chemistry Society Heroes of Chemistry honoree, E1499 [22JY]

Miller, Gregory L.: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award recipient, E560 [20AP]

Montgomery County, PA: anniversary of Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library, E627 [22AP]

———tribute to Foster Grandparent Program, E573 [21AP]

National Nurses Week: observance, E628 [22AP]

Norristown, PA: tribute to Montgomery Hospital nurses, E628 [22AP]

Phoenixville, PA: anniversary of East Pikeland Elementary School, E743 [5MY]

Pottstown, PA: anniversary of Manatawny Manor senior citizen facility, E1322 [8JY]

Reading, PA: tribute to Antietam High School boys' soccer team, E2185 [7DE]

Roach, Charles G.: Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1950 [11OC]

Rudy, Briana: Boyertown Area Times (publication) and Boyertown Jaycees Outstanding High School Senior award recipient, E563 [20AP]

Taxation: allow increase in the minimum credit against alternative minimum tax where stock acquired pursuant to incentive stock options is sold or exchanged at a loss (H.R. 3806), E194 [24FE]

———permanently extend the increased standard deduction and certain income tax rate bracket expansions for married taxpayers filing joint returns (H.R. 4181), H2431, H2443 [28AP]

Topton, PA: tribute to Brandywine Heights High School marching band, E1033 [4JN]

Votes: position on missed, H842 [4MR], E988 [2JN]

Wynnewood, PA: anniversary of Lankenau Hospital, E626 [22AP]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H241 [28JA], H4577 [18JN], H5469 [9JY], H7060 [13SE], H8034 [4OC]

Special order: granted, H925 [9MR]

Tributes

Bason, Francis R., E461 [26MR]

Bernstein, David R., H3519 [20MY]

Clark, Christopher, E1127 [15JN]

Cohen, Barbara, E2179 [7DE]

Fillippo, Tom, E1950 [11OC]

Gerhardt, Alfred P., Jr., E413 [18MR]

Hinkle, Donald, E697 [28AP]

Magners, Elizabeth J., E1257 [25JN]

Stein, Jay M., E350 [11MR]

Stephens, E. Robert, E844 [14MY]