SCHWARTZ, ALLYSON Y. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4806 [22MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H8128 [15SE]

American Heart Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

American Pharmacists Month: designate (see H. Res. 1437), H9086 [23SE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H10132 [26SE]

Armed Forces: ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit in determining eligibility for early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 4930), H2443 [16AP]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2760 [24AP]

———honor service and achievements of women members and female veterans (see H. Res. 1054), H1890 [1AP]

———mint coins in commemoration of the establishment of the U.S. Army and direct proceeds from sales of such coins to the establishment of the National Museum of the U.S. Army (see H.R. 5714), H10132 [26SE]

———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H6727 [17JY]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 1022), H3186 [7MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 3609), H1184 [28FE]

Belarus Democracy Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5970), H4975 [4JN]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 942), H479 [28JA]

Brooke, Edward W., III: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1000), H813 [7FE]

Burma: condemn undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum (see H. Con. Res. 317), H2267 [14AP]

Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 285), H3020 [1MY]

Continental Congress: anniversary of meeting in Nassau Hall, Princeton, NJ (see H. Con. Res. 351), H6826 [22JY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 6045), H3776 [13MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: remove certain limitations on the transfer of entitlement to basic educational assistance under Montgomery GI Bill (see H.R. 5229), H620 [6FE]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 6884), H8276 [16SE]

Ecology and environment: reduce global greenhouse gas emissions through creation of a domestic carbon market and international trade measures, and direct revenues to public interests (see H.R. 6316), H5728 [19JN]

Economy: encourage recipients of rebate checks from the economic stimulus package to invest in renewable energy and energy-efficient products and services (see H. Res. 987), H994 [14FE]

Education: improve early education (see H.R. 3289), H5580 [18JN]

———increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H4975 [4JN]

Employment: provide for paid sick leave in order to address the health needs of individuals and family members (see H.R. 1542), H1618 [12MR]

EPA: provide grants for the revitalization of waterfront brownfields (see H.R. 5469), H994 [14FE]

———study presence of pharmaceuticals and personal care products in U.S. drinking water supplies (see H.R. 6820), H7808 [1AU]

Europe: commend countries that passed laws for the restitution of, or compensation for, property illegally confiscated by Nazi or Communist regimes, and encourage other countries to pass such laws (see H. Con. Res. 371), H5482 [17JN]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H2070 [8AP]

FCC: prescribe a standard to preclude commercials from being broadcast at louder volumes than the program material they accompany (see H.R. 6209), H6010 [24JN]

Federal employees: provide benefits to domestic partners (see H.R. 4838), H3186 [7MY]

Financial institutions: ease credit union regulatory burdens, advance credit union efforts to promote economic growth, and modernize credit union net worth standards (see H.R. 1537), H1155 [27FE]

Fish and fishing: promote the U.S. distant water tuna fleet (see H.R. 3669), H6177 [26JN]

Foreign trade: eliminate barriers to exports of U.S. goods and services, restore rights under trade remedy laws, and strengthen enforcement of intellectual property rights and health and safety laws at U.S. borders (see H.R. 6530), H7789 [31JY]

Forests: ban clearcutting and logging on certain Federal lands to strengthen protection of native biodiversity (see H.R. 7090), H9973 [25SE]

Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]

Georgia, Republic of: authorize humanitarian assistance (see H.R. 6911), H8275 [16SE]

———condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (see H. Res. 1166), H2853 [29AP]

Germany: anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass (see H. Res. 1435), H8127 [15SE]

GSA: reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for 2008 general elections and for costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting results (see H.R. 5036), H871 [12FE]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2488 [17AP]

Health: address the costly obesity epidemic by identifying opportunities to increase access to and promotion of nutrition, physical activity, and health care in legislation (see H. Res. 1244), H6010 [24JN]

———ensure health care for women and health care for all in national health care reform (see H. Con. Res. 400), H7787 [31JY]

———establish nationwide health insurance purchasing pool for small businesses and the self-employed to offer a choice of private health plans and make health coverage more affordable, predictable, and accessible (see H.R. 6210), H7789 [31JY]

———improve access to emergency medical services through medical liability reform and additional Medicare payments (see H.R. 882), H813 [7FE]

———national policy to increase Federal commitment prioritizing disease prevention and public health (see H. Res. 1381), H8276 [16SE]

———promote adoption of health information technology (see H.R. 6898), H8127 [15SE]

———reduce adolescent pregnancy, HIV rates, and other sexually transmitted diseases (see H.R. 1653), H1031 [25FE]

Health care professionals: provide grants for the training of graduate medical residents in preventive medicine and public health (see H.R. 3404), H1031 [25FE]

———recognize and support work of community health workers (see H. Res. 1406), H7788 [31JY]

History: mint coins in commemoration of the bicentennial of the writing of the ``Star Spangled Banner'' and the War of 1812 (see H.R. 2894), H1445 [10MR]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 2221), H3186 [7MY]

India: recognize that more than 160,000,000 people in India are considered untouchable and dehumanized by the caste system (see H. Res. 1346), H7790 [31JY]

Iran: impose sanctions, provide for State and local government divestment of assets, and identify locations of concern relative to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items (see H.R. 7112), H10129 [26SE]

———respond to threat posed to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and the vital national security interests of the U.S. by Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons and regional hegemony (see H. Con. Res. 362), H5045 [5JN]

Iraq: urge government to recognize Israel's right to exist and to establish diplomatic relations with Israel (see H. Res. 1249), H5111 [9JN]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2152 [9AP]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: establish a commemorative work near the Korean War Memorial to honor members of the Armed Forces who have served in Korea since July 28, 1953 (see H.R. 6195), H6728 [17JY]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2225 [10AP]

———provide a temporary increase of the Federal medical assistance percentage (see H.R. 5268), H7809 [1AU]

Medicare: delay and reform the competitive acquisition program for purchase of durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (see H.R. 6252), H5406 [12JN]

———delay phase out of the hospice budget neutrality adjustment factor (see H.R. 6873), H9974 [25SE]

———establish budget neutral demonstration projects to study and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of cancer care services provided to beneficiaries (see H.R. 6725), H7786 [31JY]

———improve patient access to, and utilization of, the colorectal cancer screening benefit (see H.R. 1926), H2553 [22AP]

———provide comprehensive cancer patient treatment education and conduct research to improve cancer symptom management (see H.R. 5585), H10700 [2OC]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 748), H1221 [4MR]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2268), H3109 [6MY]

Motor vehicles: require a large majority of automobiles manufactured or sold in the U.S. to operate on fuel mixtures containing 85 percent ethanol or methanol, or biodiesel (see H.R. 6559), H9085 [23SE]

National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1191), H3886 [14MY]

National GEAR UP Day: designate (see H. Res. 1311), H6343 [9JY]

National Guard: empower the National Guard, enhance functions of the National Guard Bureau, and improve Federal-State military coordination in domestic emergency response (see H.R. 5603), H5581 [18JN]

National Health Information Technology Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 367), H4976 [4JN]

National Internet Safety Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1260), H5214 [10JN]

National Missing Children's Day: observance (see H. Res. 1142), H2658 [23AP]

National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 369), H3187 [7MY]

National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 393), H8578 [22SE]

National Wear Red Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 972), H870 [12FE]

National Women's Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 331), H3020 [1MY]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1031 [25FE]

New York, NY: extend and improve protections and services to individuals directly impacted by the terrorist attack (see H.R. 3543), H2266 [14AP]

Organ donation: establish congressional commemorative medal for organ donors and their families (see H.R. 6950), H8475 [18SE]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H1075 [26FE]

Paul, Alice: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 406), H2012 [3AP]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see H. Res. 1000), H6408 [10JY]

Postal Service: provide for the protection and integrity of mail (see H.R. 4236), H2266 [14AP]

Power resources: regulate certain transactions involving energy commodities and strengthen enforcement authorities of FERC under Natural Gas Act and Federal Power Act (see H.R. 6330), H5796 [20JN]

Saudi Arabia: disapprove issuance of a letter of offer relative to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to Saudi Arabia (see H.J. Res. 76), H24 [15JA]

Seeds of Peace (organization): anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 337), H2852 [29AP]

Sendler, Irena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 361), H5409 [12JN]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 6064), H4059 [15MY]

Social Security: prohibit the display of account numbers on Medicare cards (see H.R. 6600), H7163 [24JY]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 5447), H2356 [15AP]

Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 2329), H1341 [5MR]

———allow use of qualified mortgage revenue bonds for refinancing mortgages and provide for a temporary increase in the volume cap for such bonds (see H.R. 5239), H621 [6FE]

———increase exclusion for employer-provided dependent care assistance (see H.R. 7035), H9975 [25SE]

———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 5804), H2355 [15AP]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (see H.R. 5351), H869 [12FE]

———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 5450), H1418 [6MR]

———repeal certain shipping investment withdrawal rules and provide an incentive to reinvest foreign shipping earnings in the U.S. (see H.R. 6374), H6089 [25JN]

———require employers to notify their employees of availability of the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 6371), H6089 [25JN]

———treatment of prepaid derivative contracts (see H.R. 4912), H871 [12FE]

Tay-Sachs Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1333), H8020 [10SE]

Tobacco products: deter smuggling into the U.S. (see H.R. 5689), H3777 [13MY]

Tourist trade: establish a nonprofit corporation to communicate U.S. entry policies and otherwise promote tourist, business, and scholarly travel to the U.S. (see H.R. 3232), H2948 [30AP]

Transportation: authorize programs and activities to support transportation and housing options that will assist families in reducing transportation costs (see H.R. 6495), H7629 [30JY]

U.S. Public Service Academy: establish (see H.R. 1671), H7955 [9SE]

Ukraine: anniversary of the Ukrainian famine-genocide of 1932-1933 (see H. Res. 1314), H6176 [26JN]

Veterans: honor sacrifices and contributions made by disabled American veterans (see H. Con. Res. 336), H3404 [8MY]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H4833 [22MY]

———reduce water pollution from recreational vessels (see H.R. 2550), H1889 [1AP]

Women: protect breastfeeding by new mothers (see H.R. 2236), H4322 [20MY]

———reduce maternal mortality (see H. Res. 1022), H2659 [23AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6577 [15JY]

Health: increase number of primary care physicians and improve patient access to primary care services (see H.R. 7192), H10300 [27SE]

International Olympic Committee: designate a new venue for the 2014 Winter Games (see H. Con. Res. 421), H8477 [18SE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 6826), H7808 [1AU]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1294), H5864 [23JN]

Social Security: encourage use of certified health information technology by providers in Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 7191), H10300 [27SE]

Taxation: authorize tax credit bonds for capital improvements for police and fire departments (see H.R. 5952), H3018 [1MY]

Letters

Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act: Andrew L. Goldberg, American Institute of Architects, H1104 [27FE]

Remarks

Abington, PA: anniversary of Briar Bush Nature Center, E1393 [8JY]

Ambler, PA: anniversary of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, E689 [23AP]

Arcadia University: anniversary of Center for Education Abroad, E1114 [3JN]

Bluebell, PA: anniversary of Historical Society of Whitpain's Franklinville School, E1778 [11SE]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2008-2013 (S. Con. Res. 70), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 1214), H4344 [21MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5658), H4806, H4807 [22MY]

Economy: proposed Government bailout of financial institutions, H10408 [29SE], H10791 [3OC]

Elkins Park, PA: anniversary of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, E1124 [3JN]

Georgia, Republic of: condemn statements and actions of Russia that undermine territorial integrity (H. Res. 1166), H3030 [5MY]

Health: prohibit discrimination by group health plans and employers based on genetic information (H.R. 493), Senate amendment, H2974 [1MY]

House Democracy Assistance Commission: U.S. visit by Parliament members from Indonesia, Kenya, Macedonia, and Ukraine, H7335 [30JY]

Housing: provide needed housing reform, H3284 [8MY], E1549 [24JY]

Israel: independence anniversary, E876 [8MY]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Peak Center (organization), E294 [4MR]

Medicare: require physician utilization of electronic prescription drug program, H6015 [25JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: extend expiring provisions to improve beneficiary access to preventive and mental health services, enhance low-income benefit programs, and maintain access to care in rural areas (H.R. 6331), H6015 [25JN]

Mental health: require equity in the provision of mental health and substance-related disorder benefits under group health plans (H.R. 1424), Senate amendments, H10791 [3OC]

Montgomery County, PA: anniversary of Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, E291 [4MR]

National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1294), H5932, H5934 [24JN]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (H. Res. 997), H1835 [1AP]

Oreland, PA: anniversary of Oreland Volunteer Fire Dept., E2007 [25SE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Byberry Friends Meeting House, E1765 [11SE]

———anniversary of Edge Hill Fire Company, E620 [15AP]

———anniversary of Settlement Music School, E288 [4MR]

Power resources: promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendment, E1549 [24JY]

———promote energy independence and security (H.R. 3221), Senate amendments, H3284 [8MY]

———reduce oil dependency, expand access to Federal resources, revise relationship between energy industry and consumers, end tax subsidies, and facilitate energy efficiency (H.R. 6899), H8217 [16SE]

Social Security: extend and improve the State Children's Health Insurance Program (H.R. 3963), veto, H404 [23JA]

Taxation: provide earnings assistance and tax relief to members of the uniformed services, volunteer firefighters, and Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 3997), Senate amendment, H10408 [29SE]

———provide incentives for energy production and conservation, extend certain expiring provisions, and provide individual income tax relief (H.R. 6049), H4391 [21MY]

———provide incentives for production of renewable energy and energy conservation (H.R. 5351), H1104 [27FE]

———provide individuals relief from the alternative minimum tax (H.R. 6275), H6041 [25JN]

Votes: position on missed, H1514 [11MR], H2177 [10AP], H2629 [23AP], H3169 [7MY], E566 [9AP]

Willow Grove, PA: prevent use of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove for commercial operations, H4806, H4807 [22MY]

Tributes

Algeo, Jim, E98 [29JA]

d'Harnoncourt, Anne, E2176 [30SE]

Knoll, Catherine Baker, E2316 [20NO]

Liczbinski, Stephen, E824 [6MY]

McDonald, Patrick, E2012 [26SE]

Nazario, Isabel, E1748 [10SE]

Simpson, Timothy, E2289 [20NO]