GERLACH, JIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Articles and editorials

AmerisourceBergen's Scrimp-and-Save Dave, Aili McConnon, Business Week (publication), E2173 [30SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abbas, Mahmoud: urge Palestinian Authority President to abrogate anti-Israel articles in the Fatah Constitution (see H. Res. 758), H6230 [8JY]

Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 6949), H8475 [18SE]

Animals: ensure that all dogs and cats used by research facilities are obtained legally (see H.R. 1280), H8276 [16SE]

———prohibit certain conduct relative to the use of horses for human consumption (see H.R. 6598), H8019 [10SE]

Apple Crunch: support goals and ideals of healthy food choice event (see H. Res. 1143), H5111 [9JN]

Armed Forces: clarify effective date of active duty of Reserves members receiving an alert order anticipating a call or order to active duty for purposes of entitlement to medical and dental care (see H.R. 5791), H2948 [30AP]

———ensure fair treatment of members discharged early due to being the only surviving child in a family in which an immediate family member was killed, MIA, or disabled in the line of duty (see H.R. 5825), H2442 [16AP]

———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), H871 [12FE]

———establish a program of educational assistance for members who have served after September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 5740), H2487 [17AP]

———guarantee a pay increase for members that exceeds the Employment Cost Index (see H.R. 5987), H6728 [17JY]

———improve educational assistance for members and veterans to enhance recruitment and retention for the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5944), H3187 [7MY]

———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), H5581 [18JN]

———provide for continuity of TRICARE Standard coverage for certain members of the retired Reserve (see H.R. 6185), H6577 [15JY]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service for members of the Ready Reserve in active Federal status or on active duty for significant periods (see H.R. 1428), H6674 [16JY]

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

Armed Forces Day: observance (see H. Res. 1122), H2761 [24AP]

Berkeley, CA: condemn resolution impugning integrity of the Marine Corps, rescind funds appropriated for certain local entities, and commend the service and efforts of Marine Corps members (see H. Res. 958), H815 [7FE]

Boy Scouts: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 5872), H2552 [22AP]

Celebrate Safe Communities Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 411), H8049 [11SE]

Children and youth: establish kinship navigator programs and kinship guardianship assistance payments for children (see H.R. 2188), H2356 [15AP]

———repeal a provision enacted to end Federal matching of State spending of child support incentive payments (see H.R. 1386), H295 [16JA]

———require schools and libraries that receive discounted Internet access services to educate minors about safe online behavior (see H.R. 6145), H8477 [18SE]

———support the We Don't Serve Teens campaign (see H. Res. 1042), H8478 [18SE]

Coal miners: issue commemorative postage stamp (see H. Con. Res. 285), H557 [29JA]

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: observance (see H. Con. Res. 302), H1446 [10MR]

Committee on Earmark Reform (Joint, Select): establish (see H. Con. Res. 263), H814 [7FE]

Committee on Financial Bailouts (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 1452), H8478 [18SE]

Declaration of Independence: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 386), H6577 [15JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: designate an agency to modernize the integrated public alert and warning system of the U.S. (see H.R. 6392), H6728 [17JY]

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

———increase cap on the obligation of receipts for the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 5498), H2487 [17AP]

———making supplemental appropriations for Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne/JAG Grant Program) (see H.R. 5180), H1032 [25FE]

———safeguard the Crime Victims Fund (see H.R. 2941), H2487 [17AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: enter into agreement with the Free File Alliance to provide free electronic filing of individual income tax returns (see H.R. 3457), H5111 [9JN]

———permit transfer of funds to restore the Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 6532), H6726 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve basic educational assistance program (see H.R. 5684), H6674 [16JY]

———modernize disability benefits claims processing system to ensure accurate and timely delivery of compensation to veterans and their families and survivors (see H.R. 5892), H5215 [10JN]

———provide dental care to veterans with service-connected disabilities (see H.R. 5595), H2948 [30AP]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan by veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1927), H6674 [16JY]

d'Harnoncourt, Anne: tribute (see H. Res. 1348), H6734 [21JY]

Diseases: expand research, prevention, and awareness activities relative to pulmonary fibrosis (see H.R. 6567), H6824 [22JY]

———increase Federal commitment to supporting the development of innovative advanced imaging technologies for prostate cancer detection and treatment (see H. Res. 353), H4976 [4JN]

———provide for research with respect to various forms of muscular dystrophy (see H.R. 5265), H871 [12FE]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 6691), H8050 [11SE]

Economy: stimulate and provide financial relief to low-income families (see H.R. 6152), H4830 [22MY]

Education: coordinate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives (see H.R. 6104), H5215 [10JN]

———increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other first responders (see H.R. 5516), H4833 [22MY]

———recognize roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing civic, cultural, and economic well being (see H. Res. 1130), H2659 [23AP]

English language: declare as official language of U.S. (see H.R. 769), H3186 [7MY]

Fair Credit Reporting Act: correct definition of willful noncompliance relative to violations involving the printing of an expiration date on certain credit and debit card receipts before a certain date (see H.R. 4008), H1446 [10MR]

Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to airline flight crews (see H.R. 2744), H871 [12FE]

Fish and fishing: extend authorized time period for rebuilding of certain overfished fisheries (see H.R. 5425), H6473 [14JY]

Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: establish a procedure for authorizing certain acquisitions of foreign intelligence (see H.R. 5440), H2443 [16AP]

Foreign policy: express that former Presidents and high-ranking political figures should refrain from freelance diplomacy against the wishes of the current Government and stated U.S. foreign policy (see H. Con. Res. 329), H2487 [17AP]

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

Frank Sinatra Day: designate (see H. Res. 1144), H3187 [7MY]

Hamas: condemn as a foreign terrorist organization responsible for the murders of U.S. citizens (see H. Res. 1110), H2442 [16AP]

Health: establish a pathway for the licensure of biosimilar biological products (see H.R. 5629), H9085 [23SE]

———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), H5110 [9JN]

———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 583), H2151 [9AP]

———recognize contributions of patient participants in clinical trials (see H. Res. 248), H1074 [26FE]

House of Representatives: authorize Members to use funds designated for official duties to sponsor and conduct academic and community service competitions among school students and permit use of offices for charitable events (see H. Res. 1160), H3405 [8MY]

———prohibit adjournment until approval of a bill to establish a comprehensive national energy plan addressing energy conservation and expansion of renewable and conventional energy sources (see H. Res. 1391), H7629 [30JY]

Howe, Gordie: tribute (see H. Res. 1064), H8020 [10SE]

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5233), H871 [12FE]

Insurance: provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 4460), H5730 [19JN]

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

Iran: 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: require future funding for reconstruction be paid for by the Iraqi government (see H. Res. 1108), H3187 [7MY]

Israel: recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm bonds of close friendship and cooperation with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 322), H2444 [16AP]

Law enforcement officers: ensure accountability, guarantee due process, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 688), H2355 [15AP]

Local government: permit purchase from the Dept. of the Treasury of certain mortgages held by persons who are not less than 120 days in default in repaying the mortgage debts (see H.R. 7113), H10129 [26SE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 244), H623 [6FE]

Medicaid: extend certain moratoria and impose additional moratoria on certain regulations (see H.R. 5613), H2071 [8AP]

———provide funding to States to enable them to increase the wages paid to targeted direct support professionals in providing services to individuals with disabilities (see H.R. 1279), H479 [28JA]

———provide the disabled and elderly with equal access to community-based attendant services (see H.R. 1621), H1822 [31MR]

Medicare: continue ability of hospitals to supply a needed workforce of nurses and allied health professionals by preserving funding for hospital operated nursing and allied health education programs (see H.R. 5174), H8397 [17SE]

———ensure access to recreational therapy in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, inpatient psychiatric facilities, and skilled nursing facilities (see H.R. 4248), H1184 [28FE]

———expand number of beneficiaries eligible for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services (see H.R. 2805), H1772 [14MR]

———permit physical therapy services to be furnished to individuals under the care of a dentist (see H.R. 5590), H2554 [22AP]

———reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 2922), H1889 [1AP]

Mental Health Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1134), H3404 [8MY]

Minnesota: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 923), H2488 [17AP]

National Apple Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1143), H5111 [9JN]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 5611), H1700 [13MR]

National Autism Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H2266 [14AP]

National Corvette Day: designate (see H. Res. 970), H5730 [19JN]

National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 299), H5111 [9JN]

National Facial Protection Month: support (see H. Res. 1062), H2659 [23AP]

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), H6407 [10JY]

———recognize dedication and honorable service of members who are serving or have served in Operation Jump Start (see H. Res. 1306), H6408 [10JY]

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

National Heat Stroke Awareness Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 296), H3187 [7MY]

National Link Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1046), H1702 [13MR]

National Military Appreciation Month: support goals and objectives (see H. Con. Res. 334), H3778 [13MY]

National Night Out: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1324), H6343 [9JY]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 671), H6473 [14JY]

National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1328), H6674 [16JY]

National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1375), H8478 [18SE]

National Teacher Day: establish (see H. Res. 952), H1002 [19FE]

Native Americans: require issuance of medals to recognize the dedication and valor of Native American Code Talkers (see H.R. 4544), H6473 [14JY]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine (see H. Res. 997), H1619 [12MR]

Natural gas: end prohibition on production of offshore supplies and dedicate portions of royalties to environmental restoration, renewable energy and carbon sequestration research, and weatherization and energy assistance (see H.R. 2784), H814 [7FE]

Northern Kentucky University: tribute to women's basketball team (see H. Res. 1147), H3021 [1MY]

Outer Continental Shelf: lift moratorium on oil and gas drilling, leasing, and exploration on certain portions (see H. Res. 1282), H5798 [20JN]

———provide for exploration, development, and production activities for mineral resources (see H.R. 6108), H5581 [18JN]

Palestinians: condemn ongoing rocket attacks on Israeli civilians (see H. Res. 951), H815 [7FE]

Palmer, Arnold: tribute (see H. Res. 1152), H3187 [7MY]

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

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

Power resources: provide a comprehensive plan for greater energy independence (see H.R. 6709), H7809 [1AU]

Pulaski, Casimir: confer honorary citizenship (see H.J. Res. 39), H6473 [14JY]

Railroads: provide competitive development and operation of high-speed rail corridor projects (see H.R. 5644), H1770 [14MR]

Small business: improve access and choice relative to employee health care (see H.R. 241), H1889 [1AP]

SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1629), H1772 [14MR]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 3934), H4877 [3JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for the purchase of private health insurance (see H.R. 5784), H3187 [7MY]

———allow employers a refundable credit against income tax for a portion of the employer's cost of providing tax-free transit passes to employees (see H.R. 6030), H6010 [24JN]

———allow nontaxable employer matching contributions to 529 college savings plans (see H.R. 5591), H1822 [31MR]

———expand and modernize agricultural bond programs to assist young farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3817), H1418 [6MR]

———extend relief from the alternative minimum tax (see H.R. 5031), H348 [17JA]

———increase standard mileage rate for charitable purposes to equal the rate for business purposes (see H.R. 2020), H4975 [4JN]

———permanently extend the research credit, increase expensing for small businesses, and reduce corporate tax rates (see H.R. 6611), H7164 [24JY]

———provide a credit for certain home purchases (see H.R. 5974), H3778 [13MY]

———provide for the limited continuation of clean energy production incentives and incentives to improve energy efficiency (see H.R. 5984), H3185 [7MY]

———repeal dollar limitation on contributions to funeral trusts (see H.R. 1264), H1702 [13MR]

———repeal inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits (see H.R. 2507), H3403 [8MY]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 5793), H3404 [8MY]

U.S. Fire Administration: reauthorize (see H.R. 4847), H1822 [31MR]

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

University of Nebraska at Omaha: anniversary (see H. Res. 1372), H7309 [29JY]

Veterans: celebrate partnership between the Government and State veterans homes (see H. Res. 1335), H6407 [10JY]

———permit concurrent receipt of military retired pay with service-connected disability benefits (see H.R. 1436), H6674 [16JY]

———presume service-connection for diseases associated with exposure to biological, chemical, or other toxic agents as part of Project 112/Shipboard Hazard and Defense (see H.R. 5954), H5581 [18JN]

Water pollution: address certain discharges incidental to the normal operation of a recreational vessel (see H.R. 5949), H5045 [5JN]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]

World Glaucoma Day: observance (see H. Res. 981), H1539 [11MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Immigration: extend termination date for the exemption of returning workers from the numerical limitations for temporary workers (see H.R. 5495), H1073 [26FE]

NATO: support Membership Action Plan with Ukraine (see H. Res. 1047), H1702 [13MR] (see H. Res. 1454), H8396 [17SE]

Taxation: provide income tax credit for Eagle employers (see H.R. 5907), H2759 [24AP]

Remarks

Bala Cynwd, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop Bala 1, E1844 [18SE]

Campbell, Edward: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

Chester County, PA: Chester County Community Foundation Legacy Awards recipients, E2125 [28SE]

Chester County, PA, Community Foundation: tribute to Legacy Awards recipients, E2168 [30SE]

Conshohocken, PA: anniversary of VFW Post 1074, E855 [8MY]

Coventry, PA: anniversary of Coventry Lions Club, E577 [10AP]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 2638), earmark declaration, E2093 [27SE]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Downingtown Lions Club, E2133 [28SE], E2183 [30SE]

———anniversary of Minquas Fire Co. No. 2, E1256 [18JN]

Exeter Township, PA: anniversary of Exeter Ambulance Association, E1070 [23MY]

Institute for Behavior Change: anniversary, E2127 [28SE], E2155 [29SE]

Kutztown, PA: anniversary of Kutztown Fire Co., No. 1, E948 [15MY]

Laino, Vincent A., Jr.: Philadelphia (PA) Business Journal and Drexel University LeBow College of Business Chief Financial Officer of the Year Award recipient, E1764 [11SE]

Montgomery County, PA: tribute to Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, E501 [3AP]

National Prevent Home Improvement Fraud Month: observance, E1257 [18JN]

Nealman, Ralph: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

Norristown, PA: anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E1253 [18JN]

———anniversary of Norristown Garden Club, E495 [3AP]

Phoenixville Area Violence Prevention Network (organization): anniversary, E1729 [9SE]

Phoenixville Community Health Foundation: anniversary, E1162 [5JN]

Reading, PA: anniversary of Reading Pagoda, E1434 [10JY]

SouthEastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE): anniversary, E689 [23AP]

Upper Uwchlan Township, PA: anniversary, E1485 [16JY]

VITAS Hospice Care, Inc.: tribute to volunteers, E722 [24AP]

Votes: position on missed, E281 [3MR], E328 [6MR]

Worcester Township, PA: anniversary, E1432 [10JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3773 [13MY]

Tributes

Bennett, John, E1196 [11JN]

Boyd, Richard W., E1842 [18SE]

Chernyk, Zenia, E771 [30AP]

Cooper, Thomas J., Sr., E801 [1MY]

Cory, Arlene, E627 [16AP]

Haroutounian, Albert, E497 [3AP]

Higley, Mary, E1770 [11SE]

Kasper, Richard J., E829 [6MY]

Mullane, James J., Jr., E1843 [18SE]

Nicholas, William T., E2376 [10DE]

Peterson, Representative John E., H10123 [26SE]

Salve, Pasquale N. (Pat), E1612 [30JY]

Sardo, Charles A., Sr., E1778 [11SE]

Yost, R. David, E2173 [30SE]