HEINRICH, MARTIN (a Representative from New Mexico)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Agriculture: promote local and regional farm and food systems (see H.R. 3286), H8077 [1DE]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H2268 [1AP]
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]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 835), H8728 [12DE]
Animals: prohibit conducting of invasive research on great apes (see H.R. 1513), H2664 [13AP]
Antitrust policy: restore application of Federal antitrust laws to the business of health insurance to protect competition and consumers (see H.R. 1150), H4794 [8JY]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 139), H3161 [10MY]
Armed Forces: 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]
———ensure that Reserve members who have served on active duty or performed certain active service receive credit toward early receipt of non-regular service retired pay (see H.R. 181), H5127 [15JY]
———improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 3435), H7713 [16NO]
———improve provision of Federal transition, rehabilitation, vocational, and unemployment benefits to members and veterans (see H.R. 1941), H3759 [26MY]
———lift statutory bans on denying servicewomen coverage for abortions in cases of rape or incest and preventing use of private funds for abortions at U.S. military facilities (see H.R. 2085), H6673 [6OC]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3702), H9925 [16DE]
———provide behavioral health services to members of Reserve components necessary to meet pre-deployment and post-deployment readiness and fitness standards (see H.R. 948), H2917 [15AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5489 [25JY]
Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1519), H2664 [13AP]
———prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H2410 [6AP]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H7161 [27OC]
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), H7830 [17NO]
Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H1988 [17MR]
Contracts: establish fair procedures for arbitration clauses (see H.R. 1873), H3278 [12MY]
Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify authority of Congress and the States to regulate the expenditure of funds for political activity by corporations (see H.J. Res. 78), H8077 [1DE]
Credit: require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H3162 [10MY]
Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H8728 [12DE]
Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 1116), H1905 [16MR]
Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services: implement recommendations (see H.R. 1529), H2858 [14AP]
Dept. of Agriculture: expand and improve opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers (see H.R. 3236), H8000 [30NO]
Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H4329 [16JN]
Dept. of Education: assist in coordination among science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) efforts in States and strengthen capacity of schools to prepare students in such fields (see H.R. 2228), H4326 [16JN]
———promote environmental education (see H.R. 2547), H5086 [14JY]
Dept. of HHS: establish permanent national surveillance systems for multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases and disorders (see H.R. 2595), H7257 [2NO]
———expand and enhance adult day programs for people with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and other neurological diseases or conditions to improve respite services for caregivers (see H.R. 883), H6854 [12OC]
———implement the National Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury Plan (see H.R. 2600), H6674 [6OC]
———improve field emergency medical services (see H.R. 3144), H9928 [16DE]
———make grants to volunteer dental projects, improve oral health education and dental disease prevention, and enhance Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program dental services (see H.R. 1666), H4529 [23JN]
———provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1195), H3220 [11MY]
———provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H4750 [7JY]
———provide grants to States to establish maternal mortality review committees on pregnancy-related deaths (see H.R. 894), H3161 [10MY]
———revise and expand the 340B Drug Pricing Program to improve provision of discounts on drug purchases for certain safety net providers (see H.R. 2674), H6626 [5OC]
Dept. of Homeland Security: modify requirements for the visa waiver program (see H.R. 959), H8319 [8DE]
Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 1490), H2603 [12AP]
Dept. of State: remove People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) from list of foreign terrorist organizations (see H. Res. 60), H1581 [4MR]
Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 1234), H2917 [15AP]
Dept. of Transportation: protect safety of U.S. roads by prohibiting Mexico-domiciled motor carriers from operating beyond the U.S.-Mexico border area (see H.R. 2407), H6098 [12SE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H5782 [29JY]
———assist veterans to find employment and make permanent and modify the work opportunity tax credit for unemployed veterans (see H.R. 3355), H7330 [3NO]
———establish an open burn pit registry to ensure that Armed Forces members exposed to toxic chemicals and fumes in Afghanistan or Iraq receive information regarding such exposure (see H.R. 3337), H7329 [3NO]
———establish an ophthalmologic service and Director of Ophthalmologic Services in the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 3216), H9929 [16DE]
———improve efficiency of processing certain claims for disability compensation by veterans (see H.R. 2053), H7161 [27OC]
———prevent from prohibiting use of dogs on Dept. property (see H.R. 1154), H7008 [24OC]
———repeal prohibition on collective bargaining on matters regarding compensation of employees other than rates of basic pay (see H.R. 807), H4529 [23JN]
———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), H5127 [15JY]
———report on establishment of a Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center or Polytrauma Network Site in the southern New Mexico and El Paso, TX, region (see H.R. 3390), H7397 [4NO]
Disasters: include procedures for requests from Indian tribes for a major disaster or emergency declaration (see H.R. 1953), H5888 [1AU]
Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of unemployment status (see H.R. 1113), H2328 [5AP]
Diseases: authorize and support psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis data collection and encourage interdisciplinary collaborative research on the relationship between psoriasis and its comorbid conditions (see H.R. 2033), H4330 [16JN]
———ensure access to, and education about, screening and treatment services for breast cancer (see H. Res. 234), H4279 [15JN]
———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3220 [11MY]
District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H2917 [15AP]
Economy: provide incentives for the creation of jobs and extend and reform certain tax provisions and Federal programs (see H.R. 3743), H10014 [20DE]
Education: award grants to prepare individuals for the 21st century workplace and increase global competitiveness (see H.R. 3036), H7134 [26OC]
El Rio Grande Del Norte National Conservation Area: establish in New Mexico (see H.R. 1241), H2037 [29MR]
Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 86), H7578 [14NO]
Elementary and Secondary Education Act: consider role of science education in the educational accountability system relative to reauthorization of such Act (see H. Res. 378), H6552 [4OC]
Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 1876), H4366 [21JN]
EPA: exempt components used in manufacture of hunting and recreational shooting ammunition and fishing tackle from regulation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (see H.R. 1558), H3344 [23MY]
Ethnic groups: express regret for passage of discriminatory laws against Chinese in America, including the Chinese Exclusion Act (see H. Res. 282), H4578 [24JN]
Fair Labor Standards Act: amend certain exemptions for direct care workers and improve systems for collection and reporting of data on the direct care workforce (see H.R. 2341), H6233 [15SE]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 1681), H7399 [4NO]
FCC: establish a Lifeline Assistance Program for universal broadband adoption (see H.R. 2163), H5661 [27JY]
FDA: improve capacity to prevent drug shortages (see H.R. 2245), H7399 [4NO]
Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H4329 [16JN]
Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H2040 [29MR]
Federal Land Transaction Facilitation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3365), H7397 [4NO]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community banks to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1697), H7333 [3NO]
———provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H9928 [16DE]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1580 [4MR]
———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), H2917 [15AP]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2667 [13AP]
Fish and fishing: prohibit the sale of billfish (see H.R. 2706), H7009 [24OC]
———provide the necessary scientific information to properly implement annual catch limits (see H.R. 2304), H4457 [22JN]
Foreign aid: provide assistance for developing countries to promote quality and universal basic education (see H.R. 2705), H6098 [12SE]
Foreign policy: establish guidelines for U.S. foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 3159), H7134 [26OC]
Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 639), H5019 [13JY]
Forest Service: protect certain roadless areas (see H.R. 3465), H7829 [17NO]
Health: make the provision of technical services for medical imaging examinations and radiation therapy treatments safer, more accurate, and less costly (see H.R. 2104), H3985 [2JN]
Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H7830 [17NO]
Immigration: allow companies to attract foreign graduates of U.S. universities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and reform and create new immigration categories to stimulate the economy (see H.R. 2161), H4185 [14JN]
———allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 1537), H2854 [14AP] (see H.R. 1796), H3870 (see H.R. 1796), H3911 [1JN]
———cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students (see H.R. 1842), H3282 [12MY]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha'is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 134), H6011 [8SE]
———strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3806 [31MY]
Japan: commend for extending official apology to former U.S. POW from the Pacific War and moving forward in planning to invite surviving members to Japan (see H. Res. 333), H5782 [29JY]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H3062 [4MY]
Law enforcement officers: encourage, enhance, and integrate Blue Alert plans throughout U.S. to disseminate information when an officer is seriously injured or killed in the line of duty (see H.R. 365), H5374 [21JY]
———ensure accountability, establish standards for internal investigations and hearings, guarantee due process, and require enactment of relevant State laws (see H.R. 1789), H5127 [15JY]
Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H2667 [13AP]
Medicaid: require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 1219), H3304 [13MY]
Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H6233 [15SE]
———ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 3269), H7400 [4NO]
———ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6922 [13OC]
———preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H9928 [16DE]
———provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H4035 [3JN]
———provide payment for anesthesia services by anesthesiologists in certain rural hospitals in the same manner as for services by anesthesiologist assistants and certified registered nurse anesthetists (see H.R. 1044), H4852 [11JY]
———recognize certain certified diabetes educators as certified providers for purposes of outpatient diabetes self-management training services (see H.R. 2787), H6140 [13SE]
———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1546), H3304 [13MY]
Medicare/Medicaid: clarify application of electronic health record payment incentives in cases of multi-campus hospitals (see H.R. 2500), H4945 [12JY]
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), H4038 [3JN]
Mining and mineral resources: clarify that uncertified States and Indian tribes have authority to use certain payments for certain noncoal reclamation projects (see H.R. 785), H1177 (see H.R. 785), H1197 [17FE]
———improve occupational safety law compliance, empower workers to raise concerns, prevent workplace tragedies, and establish rights for workplace accident victims and families (see H.R. 1579), H4038 [3JN]
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), H2667 [13AP]
Native Americans: allow certain land to be use to generate income to provide funding for academic programs (see H.R. 1556), H5240 [19JY]
———authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (see H.R. 1461), H5734 [28JY]
NIST: reduce the cost share requirement for the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (see H.R. 3138), H6922 [13OC]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers (see H.R. 439), H2268 [1AP]
Peace Corps: require sexual assault risk-reduction and response training, develop assault protocol and guidelines, establish victims advocates, and establish a Sexual Assault Advisory Council (see H.R. 2337), H7208 [1NO]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H6467 [29SE]
Petry, Leroy A.: Medal of Honor recipient (see H. Con. Res. 73), H5885 [1AU]
Political campaigns: reform financing of House of Representatives elections (see H.R. 1404), H2410 [6AP]
———require shareholder authorization before a public company may make certain political expenditures (see H.R. 2517), H5018 [13JY]
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), H3112 [5MY]
———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H3063 [4MY]
Public lands: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1916), H4794 [8JY]
Public utilities: establish uniform national standards for the interconnection of certain small power production facilities (see H.R. 1624), H2911 [15AP]
Refuse disposal: provide for the safe disposal of Federal Government-owned transuranic waste (see H.R. 2367), H7069 [25OC]
Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 998), H3281 [12MY]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 584), H598 [9FE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H5240 [19JY]
———revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington's disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington's disease (see H.R. 718), H3646 (see H.R. 718), H3684 [25MY]
Space policy: remove commercial satellites and related components from the U.S. Munitions List subject to certain restrictions (see H.R. 3288), H7206 [1NO]
Taxation: allow a tax credit for the purchase of hearing aids (see H.R. 1479), H2603 [12AP]
———allow Indian tribal governments to transfer the credit for electricity produced from renewable resources (see H.R. 1992), H6676 [7OC]
———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2536 [7AP]
———make employers of spouses of military personnel eligible for the work opportunity credit (see H.R. 687), H5087 [14JY]
———make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 1964), H3408 [24MY]
———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H3162 [10MY]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H4529 [23JN]
Telecommunications: strengthen public safety by establishing a national wireless communications network for emergency responders (see H.R. 2482), H5734 [28JY]
Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H2667 [13AP]
Turkey: end religious discrimination, safeguard Christian heritage, and return confiscated church properties (see H. Res. 306), H6011 [8SE]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H9946 [19DE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H7332 [3NO]
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), H3220 [11MY]
Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H5932 [30AU]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H2605 [12AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
BLM: dedicate a portion of wind and solar energy project rental fees for administrative costs of processing applications for new wind and solar projects (see H.R. 2176), H4186 [14JN]
———provide for leasing of Federal lands for uranium mining (see H.R. 1452), H2569 [8AP]
Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (see H.R. 491), H508 [26JA]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H102 [6JA]
———provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
New Mexico: modify boundaries of Cibola National Forest and transfer certain BLM land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness (see H.R. 490), H508 [26JA]
SBA: establish Veterans Business Center program (see H.R. 924), H1574 [3MR]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3599), H8260 [7DE]
Taxation: provide a tax credit for the employment of wounded warriors (see H.R. 3384), H7397 [4NO]
T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act: amend (see H.R. 3734), H9945 [19DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (see H.R. 3712), H9926 [16DE]
Constitutional authority statements
BLM: dedicate a portion of wind and solar energy project rental fees for administrative costs of processing applications for new wind and solar projects (H.R. 2176), H4187 [14JN]
———provide for leasing of Federal lands for uranium mining (H.R. 1452), H2571 [8AP]
Cibola National Forest: expand boundaries (H.R. 491), H512 [26JA]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (H.R. 205), H103 [6JA]
———provide full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (H.R. 3599), H8261 [7DE]
New Mexico: modify boundaries of Cibola National Forest and transfer certain BLM land for inclusion in the Manzano Mountain Wilderness (H.R. 490), H512 [26JA]
SBA: establish Veterans Business Center program (H.R. 924), H1577 [3MR]
Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 3599), H8261 [7DE]
Taxation: provide a tax credit for the employment of wounded warriors (H.R. 3384), H7399 [4NO]
T'uf Shur Bien Preservation Trust Area Act: amend (H.R. 3734), H9945 [19DE]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Bataan defenders (H.R. 3712), H9927 [16DE]
Motions
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1355 [18FE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H257 [19JA], H2217 [1AP]
Remarks
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H974 [16FE], E333
———making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), motion to recommit, H1355 [18FE]
Ecology and environment: preempt regulation of, action relating to, or consideration of greenhouse gases relative to any Federal policy to mitigate climate change (H.R. 910), H2330 [6AP]
Education: Pell Grants funding, H1355 [18FE]
Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 2), H259 [19JA]
Navajo Code Talkers: tribute, H8254 [7DE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 2), H259 [19JA]
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: funding, E333
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), H195
Votes: position on missed, E152
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H7393 [4NO], H8356 [12DE]
Tributes
Chavez, Cesar E., E532
Killian, Candice, H2217 [1AP]
Weigand, Rod, E1461