DONNELLY, JOE (a Representative from Indiana)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H6403 (see H.R. 5939), H6455 [29JY]
African Americans: recognize challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their military sacrifices, and their patriotism (see H. Con. Res. 238), H834 [24FE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation, clarify evidentiary rules for alcohol matters, and ensure collection of all alcohol taxes (see H.R. 5034), H3079 [29AP]
American Craft Beer Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1297), H3543 [18MY]
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———expand matters covered by preseparation counseling (see H.R. 5049), H3542 [18MY]
———honor service and sacrifice of Latino members (see H. Res. 1651), H6989 [23SE]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H4873 [24JN]
Boise State University: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1042), H1104 [3MR]
Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 78), H1027 [2MR]
———establish nonsecurity discretionary spending caps (see H.R. 4871), H1595 [17MR]
———establish procedures for expedited consideration by Congress of certain proposals by the President to rescind amounts of budget authority (see H.R. 4921), H3745 [24MY]
———require annual progress toward meeting fiscally responsible 5- and 10-year deficit and debt targets (see H.R. 5008), H3441 [12MY]
Buyer, Representative: tribute (see H. Res. 1629), H6882 [22SE]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Cates, Clifton B.: encourage the Navy to name an appropriate ship in honor (see H. Res. 330), H473 [2FE]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 1008), H139 [13JA]
Colorado: anniversary of National Guard (see H. Con. Res. 230), H3275 [6MY]
Committee on Taxation (Joint): analyze each tax expenditure identified in annual tax expenditure report for equity, efficiency, and ease of administration (see H.R. 5291), H3440 [12MY]
Constitution Day: observance (see H. Res. 1612), H6682 [14SE]
Corps of Engineers: provide funds to hire veterans and Armed Forces members to assist with curation and historic preservation activities (see H.R. 5282), H5677 [15JY]
Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 634), H4506 [15JN]
———provide penalties for transporting minors in foreign commerce for the purposes of female genital mutilation (see H.R. 5137), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of HHS: establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H555 [3FE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H1518 [16MR]
Dept. of State: provide assistance to eradicate trafficking in children in eligible countries through implementation of Child Protection Compacts (see H.R. 2737), H3441 [12MY]
Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H2844 [22AP]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 2254), H472 [2FE]
———furnish hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care to veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, when the well water was contaminated (see H.R. 4555), H6763 [15SE]
———improve continuing professional education reimbursement provided to health professional employees (see H.R. 5145), H3442 [12MY]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H6403 (see H.R. 5928), H6454 [29JY]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
Diseases: provide for arthritis research and public health (see H.R. 1210), H1221 [9MR]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 5162), H3013 [28AP]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (see H.R. 5116), H3278 [7MY]
Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (see H.R. 959), H1440 [15MR]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1221 [9MR]
———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see H.R. 5426), H6573 [30JY]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (see H. Res. 1389), H3823 [25MY]
Federal aid programs: create a means to review and abolish Federal programs that are inefficient, duplicative, or in other ways wasteful of taxpayer funds (see H.R. 5568), H4676 [22JN]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 197), H648 [22FE]
———provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 6240), H7388 [29SE]
Foreign trade: require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 4678), H832 [24FE]
Fort Drum, NY: tribute to 10th Mountain Division (see H. Res. 1217), H6407 (see H. Res. 1217), H6458 [29JY]
Gospel Music Heritage Month: designate (see H.J. Res. 90), H4635 [17JN]
Gulf of Mexico: express condolences to workers who died on the Deepwater Horizon oil platform, recognize other workers, and commend rescuers and volunteers providing support to surviving families (see H. Res. 1347), H3824 [25MY]
Improper Payments Information Act: amend to prevent improper payments, improve recovery, and hold agencies accountable for improper payments (see H.R. 3393), H424 [27JA]
Insurance: increase maximum age for children eligible for medical care under the TRICARE and CHAMPVA programs (see H.R. 5185), H3077 [29AP]
———require coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection relative to breast cancer and coverage for secondary consultations (see H.R. 1691), H4023 (see H.R. 1691), H4084 [27MY]
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 5327), H3703 [20MY]
Jacksonville, AR: commend support in creating a unique and lasting partnership with Little Rock AFB, members of the Armed Forces stationed there and their families (see H. Res. 1724), H7548 [17NO]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Medicare: continue using current practice expense relative value units for certain cardiology services (see H.R. 4371), H141 [13JA]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H266 [20JA]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 5146), H2935 [27AP]
———reduce pay, eliminate automatic salary adjustments, and establish a limit on the amount which may be appropriated for House Members' Representational Allowances (see H.R. 4761), H1168 [4MR]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H4598 [16JN]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Craniofacial Acceptance Month: designate (see H. Res. 1603), H6991 [23SE]
National Essential Tremor Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1264), H4873 [24JN]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H3658 [19MY]
National Guard: anniversary (see H. Res. 1740), H7644 [29NO]
National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Labor History Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 205), H4216 [28MY]
National Nursing Home Week: designate (see H. Res. 1291), H3275 [6MY]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Previvor Day: designate (see H. Res. 1522), H6284 [28JY]
National Rifle Association: tribute to Eddie Eagle GunSafe Program (see H. Res. 1365), H3541 [18MY]
National Teach Ag Day: support goals and purposes (see H. Res. 886), H972 [26FE]
National Women's History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1174), H1441 [15MR]
Olympic Day: support goals, congratulate Team USA for accomplishments in Vancouver, Canada, and support World Fit program promoting physical fitness to middle school students (see H. Res. 1461), H8353 [14DE]
Olympic games: tribute to Vancouver, Canada, for hosting winter games and U.S. participants (see H. Res. 1128), H1027 [2MR]
Patriot Guard Riders (organization): tribute to dedication in support of those who have sacrificed their lives for our country (see H. Res. 1501), H6574 [30JY]
Peace Officers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1299), H3125 [4MY]
Pensions: allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations due to economic circumstances in the financial markets (see H.R. 3936), H2215 [22MR]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 173), H4507 [15JN]
Power resources: enhance energy independence and economic and national security, conserve energy use, promote innovation, achieve lower emissions, cleaner air, cleaner water, and cleaner land (see H.R. 2227), H648 [22FE]
———extend certain tax incentives for alcohol used as fuel and additional duties on ethanol (see H.R. 4940), H3486 [14MY]
Saratoga Springs, NY: anniversary of Saratoga Race Course (see H. Res. 1513), H5618 [14JY]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]
———increase loan limits and provide for low-interest refinancing for small businesses (see H.R. 4302), H3441 [12MY]
SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 4624), H609 [9FE]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of the earthquake in Haiti (see H.R. 4462), H193 [19JA]
———allow an individual to designate $3 on their income tax return to be used to reduce the public debt (see H.R. 5497), H4780 [23JN]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H6990 [23SE]
———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 3301), H4387 [10JN]
———limit penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions based on resulting tax benefits and require a report on tax shelter penalties and other enforcement actions (see H.R. 4068), H3745 [24MY]
———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 4296), H556 [3FE]
———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 1806), H3441 [12MY]
University of Idaho: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1041), H1104 [3MR]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (see H.R. 4667), H754 [23FE]
Wooden, John R.: tribute (see H. Res. 1427), H4247 [8JN]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 3927), H7396 [29SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Budget: require Presidential and congressional budgets to disclose and display the net present value of future costs of entitlement programs (see H.R. 4856), H1517 [16MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H4635 [17JN]
EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements for certification as a low emission and energy-efficient vehicle (see H.R. 5438), H4022 (see H.R. 5438), H4083 [27MY]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1073), H602 [4FE]
SBA: extend and improve the Dealer Floor Plan Pilot Initiative (see H.R. 5734), H5616 [14JY]
Secure and Fair Enforcement for (S.A.F.E.) Mortgage Licensing Act: exempt manufactured and modular housing retailers from requirements (see H.R. 5369), H3744 [24MY]
Taxation: extend deduction for qualified motor vehicle taxes for motor homes (see H.R. 4699), H932 [25FE]
———reduce employer portion of payroll taxes for employers who expand payroll in high unemployment areas and make permanent research and development credit, bonus depreciation, and increased expensing limitations (see H.R. 4965), H2457 [25MR]
Letters
Recognize Welcome Back Veterans (organization) and support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders: Representative Filner, Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House), H8103 [8DE]
———Representative Skelton, Committee on Armed Services (House), H8103 [8DE]
Remarks
Dept. of Energy: expand Federal loan guarantees for innovative energy technologies in manufacturing, H3404 [12MY]
Dept. of the Treasury: allow discretion to not impose a penalty for failure to disclose reportable transactions when there is reasonable cause for such failure and to modify such penalty, H2223 [23MR]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a transition program for new veterans, improve disability claims system, reform pensions and medal programs, and modify adjudication of mental incompetence (H.R. 6132), H7016
Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 5822), H6224 [28JY]
Diseases: address the lack of adequate housing as a barrier to effective HIV prevention, treatment, and care, and commit to providing adequate funding for developing housing as a response to the AIDS pandemic (H. Con. Res. 137), H3715 [24MY]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3404 [12MY]
Ivy Tech Community College: tribute to Indiana Commission for Higher Education approval to offer an associate's degree in nanotechnology, H4639 [22JN]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3861 [26MY]
La Porte, IN: anniversary of La Porte Family YMCA, E237
LOGAN Community Resources, Inc.: anniversary, E1399
Manufactured and Modular Housing Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 584), H3714 [24MY]
Memorial Day: observance, H3861 [26MY]
Mishawaka, IN: tribute to Penn High School Spell Bowl team, E1992
Point of order, H8104 [8DE]
Poland: express sympathy to citizens and surviving families of victims of airplane crash in Russia, solidarity with people and Polish-American communities, and support for restoration of leadership (H. Res. 1246), H2572, H2573, H2574, H2575 [14AP]
RV Centennial Celebration Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1073), H3834 [26MY]
South Bend, IN: tribute to St. Joseph High School girls' soccer team, E1910
———tribute to St. Joseph's High School economics team, E917
Taxation: provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), consideration (H. Res. 1205), H2223 [23MR]
Votes: position on missed, E496
Walkerton, IN: tribute to John Glenn High School Spell Bowl team, E1991
Welcome Back Veterans (organization): recognize and support efforts to provide care for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and related psychiatric disorders (H. Res. 1746), H8102, H8104 [8DE]
Tributes
Andersen, Paul E., H3861 [26MY]
Birchfield, Joshua H., H3861 [26MY], E246
Chamblee, Roland, E1761
Copeland, Debi, E1923
Decio, Patricia, H5724 [20JY]
DeCrow, Justin, H3861 [26MY]
Gilman, Richard, E1695
McAninch, Kenneth K., E1909
Ringuette, Adrien L., E557
Shoecraft, Justin B., E1660
Szuba, James, E19
Whitehead, Gary M. and Barbara, E1923