DONNELLY, JOE (a Representative from Indiana)

Addresses

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H57 [6JA]

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3613 [25MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 3), H393 [20JA]

Agriculture: authorize producers on a farm to produce fruits and vegetables for processing on the base acres of the farm (see H.R. 2675), H5660 [27JY]

American Legion: provide for an additional power under its Federal charter to provide guidance and leadership to individual departments and posts, but not control of activities of such entities (see H.R. 2369), H4751 [7JY]

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that members continue to receive pay when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1297), H2572 [8AP]

———appropriate funds to ensure prompt payment of death gratuity payments upon the death of members when a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations for the Armed Forces occurs (see H.R. 1469), H2570 [8AP]

———designate the Honor and Remember Flag as an official symbol to recognize and honor members who died in the line of duty (see H.R. 546), H2108 [30MR]

———expand matters covered by preseparation counseling (see H.R. 535), H1252 (see H.R. 535), H1364 [18FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 10), H5087 [14JY]

———provide an optional fast-track procedure the President may use when submitting rescission requests (see H.R. 1043), H1768 [11MR]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H6416 [22SE]

Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 61), H509 [26JA]

Chicago, IL: provide for a feasibility study before carrying out any Federal action relating to the Chicago Area Water System (see H.R. 2432), H4671 [6JY]

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H5150 [18JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H4188 [14JN]

Congress: prohibit securities and commodities trading based on nonpublic information relating to Congress and require additional reporting of securities transaction by Members and employees (see H.R. 1148), H7898 [22NO]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), H4456 [22JN]

Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1529), H2665 [13AP]

Dept. of Education: provide grants for innovative teacher retention programs (see H.R. 1794), H3114 [6MY]

Dept. of HHS: collaborate with other departments on epilepsy education and awareness programs (see H. Res. 298), H6627 [5OC]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H2216 [31MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend eligibility period for veterans to enroll in certain vocational rehabilitation programs (see H.R. 3329), H7256 [2NO]

———presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H3107 [5MY]

———repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans' dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 178), H7578 [14NO]

Diseases: ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see H. Res. 234), H3112 [5MY]

———establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H1988 [17MR]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H2667 [13AP]

Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]

Federal agencies and departments: reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 3010), H7627 [15NO]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H2667 [13AP]

———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. 615), H679 [10FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H680 [10FE]

Government: prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns (see H.R. 819), H2216 [31MR]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3305 [13MY]

House of Representatives: limit State redistricting after an apportionment of Representatives and require such redistricting be conducted by independent commissions (see H.R. 453), H506 [26JA]

Immigration: reform by securing borders, clarifying and enforcing existing laws, and enabling a practical employer verification program (see H.R. 2000), H4188 [14JN]

Indianapolis 500 Mile Race: anniversary (see H. Res. 277), H3409 [24MY]

Insurance: 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. 111), H37 [5JA]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H4188 [14JN]

Iron and steel industry: require certain Federal agencies to use iron and steel produced in the U.S. in carrying out projects for the construction, alteration, or repair of a public building or public work (see H.R. 1703), H4187 [14JN]

IRS: clarify application of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act and require convening of a regulatory review panel for certain rules (see H.R. 2545), H5240 [19JY]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H2858 [14AP]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1580 [4MR]

Medicare: repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H4037 [3JN]

———restore State authority to waive for certain facilities the 35-mile rule for designating critical access hospitals (see H.R. 3212), H6976 [14OC]

Members of Congress: prevent payment if the public debt limit is reached and clarify pay would not be recouped retroactively (see H.R. 2653), H5579 [26JY]

———reduce rates of basic pay (see H.R. 204), H102 [6JA]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 214), H3112 [5MY]

Middle East: reaffirm support for a negotiated solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and oppose a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state (see H. Res. 268), H4367 [21JN]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1112), H1905 [16MR]

National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 2527), H5084 [14JY]

National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H2857 [14AP]

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 407), H6271 [20SE]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1844 [15MR]

Postal Service: amend methodology for calculating the amount of any Postal surplus or supplemental liability under the Civil Service Retirement System (see H.R. 1351), H6098 [12SE]

———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2572 [8AP]

Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (see H.R. 1861), H3278 [12MY]

SBA: improve the Express Loan Program (see H.R. 2936), H6230 [15SE]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA]

States: carry out congressional redistricting in accordance with a process under which the public is informed of proposals and has the opportunity to participate in their development prior to adoption (see H.R. 419), H469 [25JA]

Taxation: disclose certain tax return information relative to identity theft (see H.R. 1538), H2854 [14AP]

———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2409 [6AP]

———establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H9432 [15DE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H5239 [19JY]

———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 2198), H4277 [15JN]

———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H5239 [19JY]

———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]

———permanently extend and modify credit for refined coal from steel industry fuel (see H.R. 2223), H6673 [6OC]

———provide a tax incentive for installation and maintenance of mechanical insulation property (see H.R. 2866), H6674 [6OC]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H6626 [5OC]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H5966 [7SE]

Terrorism: award Congressional Gold Medals in honor of the men and women who perished as a result of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 3421), H8262 [7DE]

U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H3281 [12MY]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H353 [19JA]

———provide for reemployment of certain persons following absences from a position to obtain medical treatment for certain injuries and illnesses (see H.R. 2875), H6042 [9SE]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: establish (see H. Res. 184), H3411 [24MY]

Williams Syndrome Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 256), H4076 [13JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H4748 [7JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Defense: establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for security contractors operating in Afghanistan and in support of other contingency operations (see H.R. 2923), H6180 [14SE]

Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (see H.R. 1325), H2266 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in a data breach (see H.R. 3730), H9945 [19DE]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 2377), H4574 [24JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve electronic health information systems and capabilities (see H.R. 2470), H4792 [8JY]

EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements for certification as a low emission and energy-efficient vehicle (see H.R. 2222), H4326 [16JN]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (see H.R. 2950), H6231 [15SE]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (see H.R. 2949), H6231 [15SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Defense: establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for security contractors operating in Afghanistan and in support of other contingency operations (H.R. 2923), H6182 [14SE]

Dept. of Labor: require certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that provide a national industry-recognized and portable credential (H.R. 1325), H2267 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: notify individuals whose sensitive personal information is involved in a data breach (H.R. 3730), H9945 [19DE]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (H.R. 2377), H4576 [24JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve electronic health information systems and capabilities (H.R. 2470), H4794 [8JY]

EPA: publish list of vehicles that satisfy requirements for certification as a low emission and energy-efficient vehicle (H.R. 2222), H4329 [16JN]

SBA: extend temporary program allowing refinancing of certain eligible fixed assets under the Certified Development Company/504 Loan Program (H.R. 2950), H6232 [15SE]

Small business: modify goals for procurement contracts awarded to small business concerns (H.R. 2949), H6232 [15SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H7729 [17NO]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4163 [14JN]

Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H949 [16FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H7730 [17NO]

CFTC: funding, H4163 [14JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 1540), H3615 [25MY]

———establish a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan for oversight of private security contracts and appoint an official to ensure compliance, H3615 [25MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: identify misaligned currency and require action to correct the misalignment (S. 1619), H6863 [13OC], H8142 [6DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (H.R. 2377), H7212 [2NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: improve electronic health information systems and capabilities (H.R. 2470), H7212 [2NO]

Education: Pell Grants funding, H949 [16FE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (H.R. 639), H6863 [13OC], H8142 [6DE]

Memorial Day: observance, H3416 [25MY]

Mishawaka, IN: tribute to Marian High School girls' soccer team, E2005 [4NO]

Power resources: use revenues from offshore energy production to create jobs, reduce the deficit, invest in clean and renewable energy, clean up the environment, and rebuild infrastructure (H.R. 1861), H7051 [25OC]

South Bend, IN: National Civic League All-American City Award recipient, E1161 [22JN]

———tribute to Adams High School mock trial team, E873 [12MY]

Tucson, AZ: condemn shootings at ``Congress on Your Corner'' event, express condolences to friends and families of victims, commend first responders, and honor service of Representative Giffords (H. Res. 32), H162 [12JA]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women's soccer team, E105 [25JA]

Veterans Day: observance, H7212 [2NO]

Walkerton, IN: tribute to John Glenn High School Spell Bowl team, E2152 [1DE]

Tributes

Calhoun, Marvin, Jr., H3416 [25MY]

Howes, George A., E1439 [29JY]

LaBella, Gary, E1227 [6JY]

Lueke, Stephen L., H7072 [26OC]

McAninch, Kenneth, H3416 [25MY]

Shoecraft, Justin, H3416 [25MY]