SCHWARTZ, ALLYSON Y. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)
Appointments
John P. Murtha funeral attendees, H626 [22FE]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 879), H388 [26JA]
American Society for Cell Biology: anniversary (see H. Res. 1296), H4873 [24JN]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5677 [15JY]
Arlington National Cemetery: provide a memorial marker on Chaplains Hill to honor the memory of Jewish chaplains who died while on active duty in the Armed Forces (see H. Con. Res. 331), H8089 [7DE]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H6879 [22SE]
———enhance readiness by replacing current ``Don't Ask, Don't Tell'' policy concerning homosexuality with a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (see H.R. 6520), H8520 [15DE]
———extend TRICARE coverage to certain dependents under the age of 26 (see H.R. 4923), H2844 [22AP]
———tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4022 (see H. Con. Res. 283), H4084 [27MY]
Army: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 286), H4424 [14JN]
Arts in Education Week: designate (see H. Con. Res. 275), H3273 [6MY]
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), H4906 [28JN]
Bodai, Balazs (Ernie): award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6073), H6571 [30JY]
Campbell, Robert M., Jr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1499), H5986 [22JY]
Captain Luther H. Smith, U.S. Army Air Forces Post Office, Cheyney, PA: designate (see H.R. 4547), H422 [27JA]
Certified Nurses Day: observance (see H. Res. 1158), H1441 [15MR]
Cervical Health Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1011), H332 [22JA]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY]
Dept. of Defense: establish medical surveillance system identifying Armed Forces members exposed to chemical hazards from waste disposal in Iraq and Afghanistan and prohibit disposal producing toxic levels (see H.R. 4477), H1028 [2MR]
Dept. of HHS: conduct activities to rapidly advance treatments for spinal muscular atrophy, neuromuscular disease, and other pediatric diseases (see H.R. 2149), H7396 [29SE]
———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 745), H5503 [1JY]
———promote optimal maternity outcomes by making evidence-based maternity care a national priority (see H.R. 5807), H7397 [29SE]
———reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2319 [24MR]
Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see H.R. 6141), H6763 [15SE]
Dept. of State: investigate role of Insan Hak ve Hurriyetleri ve Insani Yardim Vakfi (IHH) (organization) in supporting terrorist organizations and foreign involvement in breaking Israel's blockade of Gaza (see H. Res. 1532), H6574 [30JY]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out an active transportation investment program to encourage a mode shift within selected communities by providing safe and convenient options to bicycle and walk for routine travel (see H.R. 4722), H1324 [10MR]
———study and establish a motor vehicle safety standard that provides for a means of alerting blind and other pedestrians of motor vehicle operation (see H.R. 734), H833 [24FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve appeals process and establish a commission to study judicial review of the determination of veterans' benefits (see H.R. 4121), H7396 [29SE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 5928), H7397 [29SE]
———improve the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 5933), H7397 [29SE]
———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 5549), H7397 [29SE]
Developing countries: protect girls through prevention of child marriage (see H.R. 2103), H3658 [19MY]
Diseases: fund breakthroughs in Alzheimer's disease research while providing more help to caregivers and increasing public education about prevention (see H.R. 3286), H1744 [19MR]
———improve and enhance research and programs on childhood cancer survivorship (see H.R. 2109), H5503 [1JY]
———reauthorize and enhance programs to increase awareness and knowledge with respect to gynecologic cancers (see H.R. 2941), H472 [2FE]
———recognize affects of colon cancer on women, and urge regular screenings, regular exercise, and a healthy diet to reduce risk of colon cancer (see H. Res. 1053), H1596 [17MR]
Earthquakes: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable contributions for relief of victims in Chile and extend period from which such contributions for relief of victims in Haiti may be accelerated (see H.R. 4783), H1219 [9MR]
Employment: promote economic self-sufficiency of low-income women through increased participation in high-wage, high-demand occupations (see H.R. 4830), H1358 [11MR]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H1744 [19MR]
Federal aid programs: increase benefits for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities for one month in 2011 to compensate for the lack of cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 5987), H6567 [30JY]
Federal employees: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 5746), H6406 (see H.R. 5746), H6458 [29JY]
———express appreciation for contributions and seek ways to improve safety and security during performance of official duties (see H. Res. 1187), H2580 [14AP]
Federal-State relations: create a loan program to provide funds to State special purpose vehicles for use in collateral support programs and loan participation programs to benefit qualified manufacturers (see H.R. 4629), H646 [22FE]
Firearms: limit possession, sale, and other disposition by persons convicted of misdemeanor sex offenses against children (see H.R. 4727), H1026 [2MR]
———require the owner or lawful possessor of a firearm to report its theft or loss (see H.R. 5736), H5617 [14JY]
George C. Marshall Post Office, Uniontown, PA: designate (see H.R. 5605), H5547 [13JY]
Gies, Miep: tribute (see H. Res. 1074), H602 [4FE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to adopt underwriting standards consistent with Dept. of Energy Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs (see H.R. 5766), H5675 [15JY]
Haiti: provide customs support services (see H.R. 5160), H3124 [4MY]
Health: improve oral health care for low-income individuals under the Maternal and Child Health Program and Medicaid (see H.R. 2220), H2844 [22AP]
———make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 3652), H6406 (see H.R. 3652), H6458 [29JY]
———provide for human stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research (see H.R. 4808), H5676 [15JY]
High-Performance Building Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1407), H4022 (see H. Res. 1407), H4084 [27MY]
Human rights: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 4594), H6406 (see H.R. 4594), H6458 [29JY]
Insurance: allow enforcement of State disclosure laws and access to courts for covered Holocaust-era insurance policy claims (see H.R. 4596), H4975 (see H.R. 4596), H5204 [29JN]
———provide parity under group health plans and insurance coverage in the provision of benefits for prosthetic devices and components and benefits for other medical and surgical services (see H.R. 2575), H3702 [20MY]
Irish-American Heritage Month: designate (see H. Res. 1171), H2643 [15AP]
Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas (see H. Res. 1359), H3824 [25MY]
———express condolences to families of victims of forest fire (see H. Res. 1751), H8089 [7DE]
James M. ``Jimmy'' Stewart Post Office Building, Indiana, PA: designate (see H.R. 5606), H5547 [13JY]
Jumpstart's Read for the Record Day: designate (see H. Res. 1541), H7398 [29SE]
Kellogg, Will Keith (W.K.): tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H2643 [15AP]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8089 [7DE]
Korean War: anniversary and U.S.-Korea alliance reaffirmation (see H.J. Res. 86), H4507 [15JN]
Medicaid: permit States the option to provide coverage for low-income individuals infected with HIV (see H.R. 1616), H6683 [14SE]
———require coverage for freestanding birth center services (see H.R. 2358), H1596 [17MR]
Medicare: ensure more appropriate payment amounts for drugs and biologicals by excluding customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers from the manufacturer's average sales price (see H.R. 1392), H2642 [15AP]
———improve access of beneficiaries to intravenous immune globulins (IVIG) (see H.R. 5597), H5547 [13JY]
———provide coverage of substitute adult day care services (see H.R. 3043), H5503 [1JY]
———provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers (see H.R. 5527), H5547 [13JY]
———provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 6147), H7397 [29SE]
———require the Dept. of HHS to negotiate lower covered part D prescription drug prices for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4752), H1103 [3MR]
Mental health: change references in Federal law to mental retardation or mentally retarded individuals to references to an intellectual disability (see H.R. 4544), H4872 [24JN]
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 771), H4387 [10JN]
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1116), H1170 [4MR]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Dance Day: designate (see H. Res. 1514), H6043 [26JY]
National ESIGN Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 290), H4871 [24JN]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1280), H2696 [20AP]
National Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Month: designate (see H. Res. 536), H4636 [17JN]
National Infrastructure Development Bank: establish (see H.R. 2521), H3542 [18MY]
National Lab Day: support ideals (see H. Res. 1213), H3124 [4MY]
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (see H. Res. 1381), H3702 [20MY]
National Nurses Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1261), H2697 [20AP]
National Physician Assistant Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1600), H6882 [22SE]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
North American Inclusion Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1014), H424 [27JA]
Paterno, Joe: tribute (see H. Res. 1715), H7453 [15NO]
Pennsylvania State University: tribute to women's volleyball team (see H. Res. 1015), H193 [19JA]
Philadelphia, PA: charter an organization and establish a medal program to honor first responders (see H.R. 6151), H6803 [16SE]
Public Health Service Act: amend relative to eating disorders (see H.R. 1193), H3702 [20MY]
Real estate investment trusts: anniversary of establishing legislation (see H. Res. 1595), H6572 [30JY]
SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 4598), H601 [4FE]
———reauthorize the National Small Business Tree Planting Program (see H.R. 4509), H3745 [24MY]
School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1091), H647 [22FE]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 4530), H6284 [28JY]
Securities: clarify exemption for certain annuity contracts and insurance policies from Federal regulation (see H.R. 2733), H602 [4FE]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H933 [25FE]
———prohibit access of prisoners to Social Security account numbers (see H.R. 5854), H6042 [26JY]
———reject severe changes and make common-sense adjustments to strengthen and preserve program (see H. Res. 1077), H606 [5FE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H5986 [22JY]
Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow (SMART) Research and Development Compact: grant congressional consent (see H.R. 6308), H7391 [29SE]
Sustainable development: establish Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities, Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities, and comprehensive planning and sustainability challenge grant programs (see H.R. 4690), H931 [25FE]
Syria: condemn transfer of Scud missiles and Iranian weapons to Hezbollah, reevaluate nomination of Robert S. Ford as Ambassador, enforce sanctions, and urge pressure to end sponsorship of terrorists (see H. Res. 1285), H2937 [27AP]
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 a credit for equity investments in high technology and biotechnology small business concerns developing innovative technologies that stimulate private sector job growth (see H.R. 5767), H5675 [15JY]
———allow companies to utilize existing alternative minimum tax credits to create and maintain U.S. jobs (see H.R. 4850), H2937 [27AP]
———allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 4693), H932 [25FE]
———allow specified energy property grants to real estate investment trusts without regard to the ratable share income limitations (see H.R. 4256), H2505 [13AP]
———expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 3586), H7396 [29SE]
———expand personal and retirement savings by allowing employees not covered by qualified retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic individual retirement accounts (see H.R. 6099), H6627 [10AU]
———extend exclusion from gross income for employer-provided health coverage to certain employee designated beneficiaries (see H.R. 2625), H7155 (see H.R. 2625), H7213 [28SE]
———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 5400), H3871 [26MY]
———improve and extend certain energy-related tax provisions (see H.R. 4226), H2460 [25MR]
———increase the credit for research expenses and allow the credit to be assigned (see H.R. 4770), H1168 [4MR]
———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), H648 [22FE]
———modify rules relative to the treatment of individuals as independent contractors or employees (see H.R. 3408), H140 [13JA]
———provide an elective payment for specified energy property (see H.R. 4599), H1657 [18MR]
———provide for home energy conservation bonds (see H.R. 5617), H4905 [28JN]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (see H.R. 4849), H1517 [16MR]
———provide special rules for investments lost in a fraudulent Ponzi-type scheme (see H.R. 5058), H6406 (see H.R. 5058), H6458 [29JY]
———provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 537), H1358 [11MR]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H2505 [13AP]
———reduce taxpayer burdens and enhance taxpayer protections (see H.R. 4994), H2502 [13AP]
———reduce tobacco smuggling (see H.R. 5178), H3077 [29AP]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H833 [24FE]
U.S. Soccer Federation: recognize and support efforts of USA Bid Committee to bring 2018 or 2022 World Cup to the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 327), H7454 [15NO]
Ukraine: support continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 981), H141 [13JA]
Veterans: improve employment, training, and placement services furnished to veterans, especially those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan (see H.R. 5120), H7397 [29SE]
———tribute (see H. Res. 1622), H7500 [16NO]
Villanova University: tribute to football team and women's cross country team (see H. Res. 1035), H327 [21JA]
World War II: anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima (see H. Res. 1099), H1170 [4MR]
———award Congressional Gold Medal to American military personnel who fought in defense of Bataan/Corregidor/Luzon between December 7, 1941 and May 6, 1942 (see H.R. 2598), H5985 [22JY]
———ensure all U.S. Holocaust survivors are able to live remaining years with dignity, comfort, and security (see H. Con. Res. 323), H7855 [1DE]
Yunus, Muhammad: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2000), H1397 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: establish a Healthy Food Financing Initiative (see H.R. 6462), H7757 [30NO]
Georgia (country): reaffirm close and enduring relationship with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1544), H5819 [20JY]
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4993), H2502 [13AP]
National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1481), H4905 [28JN]
Pennsylvania: tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (see H. Res. 1411), H4023 (see H. Res. 1411), H4084 [27MY]
Taxation: provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (see H.R. 5142), H2877 [26AP]
———provide incentives for life sciences research (see H.R. 6165), H6879 [22SE]
———repeal phasedown of the credit percentage for the dependent care credit (see H.R. 5260), H3309 [11MY]
Letters
National Save for Retirement Week: Representative George Miller, Committee on Education and Labor (House), H6190 [28JY]
———Representative Levin, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H6190 [28JY]
Remarks
Abington, PA: Abington Memorial Hospital recipient of Keystone Alliance for Performance Excellence award, E1888
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: impact of stimulus funding on job creation, H757 [24FE]
Budget: comply with pay-as-you-go requirement, H588 [4FE]
———increase statutory limit on the public debt (H.J. Res. 45), Senate amendment, H588 [4FE]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1887 [21MR], E473
Crestmont, PA: anniversary of First Baptist Church of Crestmont, E589
Dept. of the Treasury: create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to make capital investments in eligible institutions to increase availability of credit for small businesses (H.R. 5297), H7215 [29SE]
Economy: invest in innovation through research and development and improve competitiveness of the U.S. (H.R. 5116), H3444 [13MY]
———making appropriations for jobs creation and retention (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1152 [4MR]
———promote economic recovery through green jobs and infrastructure, H3128 [5MY]
Education: increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (H.R. 959), E837
FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7760 [1DE], H8562 [16DE]
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1451 [16MR], H1747 [20MR], H1819, H1887 [21MR], E473
Insurance: prohibit pre-existing condition exclusions for children in group health plans and health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets (H.R. 1619), H6884 [23SE]
Iran: call for release of detained U.S. hikers, H6285 [29JY]
———expand economic sanctions against Iran to include importation of refined petroleum (H.R. 2194), conference report, H4853
———prevent proliferation and acquisition of nuclear weapons, H4853
Israel: authorize assistance for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (H.R. 5327), E901
———recognize independence anniversary and reaffirm relationship with the U.S. and right of self-defense (H. Con. Res. 260), H2776
———support right of self-defense and condemn outside efforts to break blockade of Gaza, H4312 [9JN]
Jewish American Heritage Month: observance, H3858 [26MY]
Meadowbrook, PA: anniversary of Holy Redeemer Health System, E1762
Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (H.R. 4993), H2699 [21AP]
———exclude Independent Payment Advisory Board recommendations that would reduce payment rates for providers that receive an additional market basket cut on top of the productivity adjustment, E473
Memorial Day: observance, E995
Montgomery County, PA: anniversary of Montgomery County Senior Games and Expo, E620
National Museum of American Jewish History: tribute (H. Res. 1381), H4271 [9JN]
National Save for Retirement Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1481), H6189 [28JY]
North Wales, PA: Mary, Mother of the Redeemer's Catholic Education Center recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E2014
Pennsylvania: tribute to law enforcement officers from the 13th Congressional District killed in the line of duty, E837
———tribute to Pennsylvania Air National Guard 111th Fighter Wing (H. Res. 1411), H5758 [20JY]
Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of All Saints Roman Catholic Church, E1925
———anniversary of Free Library of Philadelphia Richmond Branch, E202
———anniversary of Raymond and Miriam Klein Jewish Community Center, E1987
Posey, Barbara: Congressional Gold Medal recipient, E402
Pulitzer Prize: recognition of Barbara Laker for investigative reporting, H2620 [15AP]
———recognition of Wendy Ruderman for investigative reporting, H2620 [15AP]
Rhawnhurst-Bustleton Ambulance Association: anniversary, E1808
Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2847), Senate amendment, H1152 [4MR]
Springfield, PA: anniversary of Flourtown Fire Co., E1603
Taxation: extend estate tax relief, H8562 [16DE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), Senate amendment, H7760 [1DE], H8562 [16DE]
———make certain middle class tax relief permanent, increase limits on small business expensing of certain depreciable assets, and extend alternative minimum tax relief, H7760 [1DE], H8562 [16DE]
———provide for an investment credit for biofuel facilities (H.R. 5142), H5306 [1JY]
———provide incentives for small business job creation, extend Build America Bonds program, and provide other infrastructure job creation tax incentives (H.R. 4849), H2292 [24MR]
———provide incentives for small business job creation (H.R. 5486), H4473 [15JN]
Votes: position on missed, H105
Willow Grove, PA: Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 772 recipient of Dept. of Defense Reserve Family Readiness Award, E549
Remarks in House relative to
Special order: granted, H1165 [4MR], H2796 [21AP]
Tributes
Johns, Hyland R., E15
Long, Dede, E289
Mann, Dorothy, E1158
Weiss, Norman, E1335