HOLDEN, TIM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4279 [15JN], H4283 [16JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 3), H2412 [6AP]

Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H4037 [3JN]

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), H8881 [13DE]

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), H2935 [2MY]

———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), H2857 [14AP]

Aviation: allow additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (see H.R. 827), H2328 [5AP]

———prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (see H.R. 2594), H5284 [20JY]

Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 1181), H2858 [14AP]

Bureau of Prisons: establish an Oleoresin Capsicum Spray Pilot Program (see H.R. 1175), H8076 [1DE]

Buy American Act: improve transparency and accountability in the waiver process requirement for certain transportation provisions (see H.R. 3647), H8880 [13DE]

———require consideration of the impacts of a public interest waiver requirement on domestic manufacturing employment for certain transportation provisions (see H.R. 3645), H8879 [13DE]

———require total domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies, States using Federal funds, and property eligible for certain renewable energy tax credits (see H.R. 487), H508 [26JA]

———strengthen requirements applicable to airports, highways, high-speed rail, trains, and transit (see H.R. 613), H679 [10FE]

Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5373 [21JY]

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

Civil rights: prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1397), H6506 [3OC]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 1868), H3278 [12MY]

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), H7714 [16NO]

Conservation of energy: repeal phase-out of incandescent light bulbs (see H.R. 91), H684 [10FE]

Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H2040 [29MR]

———require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1588), H2910 [15AP]

Controlled Substances Act: place synthetic drugs in Schedule I indicating high potential for abuse, no current accepted medical use, and lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision (see H.R. 1254), H2293 [4AP]

Corps of Engineers: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program (see H.R. 1652), H2913 [15AP]

Crime: improve the health care system's assessment and response to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking (see H.R. 1578), H2909 [15AP]

———prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 2492), H5240 [19JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a Tick-Borne Diseases Advisory Committee (see H.R. 2557), H5125 [15JY]

———establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H8262 [7DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering application for veterans status of an individual who performed service in the merchant marines during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H3062 [4MY]

———prohibit the procurement of certain items unless they are domestically grown, reprocessed, reused, or produced (see H.R. 679), H724 [11FE]

Dept. of Justice: prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property by seeking injunctions against foreign websites dealing in illegal content and goods (see H.R. 3261), H8000 [30NO]

Dept. of Labor: authorize a national grant program for on-the-job training (see H.R. 1396), H2410 [6AP]

———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), H2858 [14AP]

Dept. of the Navy: redesignate as the Dept. of the Navy and Marine Corps (see H.R. 24), H1252 (see H.R. 24), H1364 [18FE]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate the U.S. Mint Presidential $1 Coin Program (see H.R. 2593), H6043 [9SE]

Dept. of Transportation: carry out a program to improve roadway safety infrastructure in all States to enhance the safety of older drivers and pedestrians (see H.R. 1776), H3806 [31MY]

———prescribe standards for maximum number of hours an operator of a commercial motor vechicle may be reasonably detained by a shipper or receiver (see H.R. 756), H3986 [2JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 1025), H2109 [30MR]

———establish a Medal for Distinguished Public Service to honor veterans who make remarkable and distinguished contributions to their communities (see H.R. 2477), H6626 [5OC]

———provide expedited procedures for consideration of certain veterans claims (see H.R. 2377), H5734 [28JY]

———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), H2857 [14AP]

Depts. of Homeland Security and the Treasury: provide authority to more aggressively enforce trade laws relative to textile or apparel articles (see H.R. 2754), H5884 [1AU]

Diseases: establish a National Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Disease Registry and authorize research on acquired bone marrow failure diseases (see H.R. 640), H6457 [23SE]

———extend Postal Service authority to issue a semipostal to raise funds for breast cancer research (see H.R. 466), H3062 [4MY]

———issue a semipostal stamp for the fight against colorectal cancer (see H.R. 893), H1770 [11MR]

———reduce disparities and improve access to diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer for underserved populations and men with a family history of prostate cancer (see H.R. 2159), H6458 [23SE]

———require a Federal commitment to Alzheimer's disease research to advance breakthrough treatments for people with the disease (see H.R. 1897), H4188 [14JN]

———require reporting on the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and on the status of international progress on universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment (see H.R. 1880), H3279 [12MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 645), H2857 [14AP]

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

Egypt: express solidarity with Egyptian people, condemn use of violence against protesters, express gratitude toward Egyptian military for restraint, and support transition to a representative government (see H. Res. 88), H1040 (see H. Res. 88), H1071 [16FE]

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), H4366 [21JN]

———exempt the conduct of silvicultural activities from national pollutant discharge elimination system permitting requirements (see H.R. 2541), H5897 [5AU]

———prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H2410 [6AP]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for cement manufacturing facilities (see H.R. 2681), H5966 [7SE]

———provide additional time to issue achievable standards for industrial, commercial, and institutional boilers, process heaters, and incinerators (see H.R. 2250), H4460 [22JN]

———require analyses of the cumulative and incremental impacts of certain rules and actions (see H.R. 1705), H3112 [5MY] (see H.R. 2401), H4575 [24JN]

Executive Office of the President: require preparation of a quadrennial National Manufacturing Strategy (see H.R. 1366), H6552 [4OC]

FAA: extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 2644), H5579 [26JY]

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. 315), H4328 [16JN]

Federal employees: amend the definition of a law enforcement officer to include certain positions relative to retirement benefits (see H.R. 327), H4946 [12JY]

Federal firefighters: establish presumptive disability benefits for certain diseases and disabilities (see H.R. 1066), H2040 [29MR]

FEMA: extend authorization of National Flood Insurance Program to achieve reforms to improve financial integrity of program and increase role of private markets in management of flood insurance risk (see H.R. 1309), H4044 [9JN]

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), H5734 [28JY]

———provide certain credit unions with the authority to make additional member business loans (see H.R. 1418), H6782 [11OC]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H1580 [4MR]

———facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 3065), H6456 [23SE]

———protect the right of individuals to bear arms at Corps of Engineers water resources development projects (see H.R. 1865), H3278 [12MY]

———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), H2857 [14AP]

———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H2917 [15AP]

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]

———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. 3646), H8880 [13DE]

Hazardous substances: establish standards limiting the amounts of arsenic and lead contained in glass beads used in pavement markings (see H.R. 708), H922 [15FE]

Horne, Lena Calhoun: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1815), H3870 (see H.R. 1815), H3911 [1JN]

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]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H1984 [17MR]

Iran: strengthen sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities (see H.R. 1905), H3759 [26MY]

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), H3759 [26MY]

Israel: recognize Jerusalem as capital and support relocation of U.S. Embassy (see H.R. 1006), H6552 [4OC]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1027), H2917 [15AP] (see H.R. 2580), H7627 [15NO]

Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H4076 [13JN]

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), H7830 [17NO]

———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]

———permit State and local officers to be candidates for sheriff (see H.R. 498), H508 [26JA]

Lions Clubs: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 2139), H8136 [5DE]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 21), H1390 [28FE]

Medicare: clarify application of secondary payer rules (see H.R. 1063), H5661 [27JY]

———promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H6238 [19SE]

———provide coverage of comprehensive Alzheimer's disease and other dementia diagnosis and services to improve care and outcomes by increasing detection, diagnosis, care, and planning (see H.R. 1386), H4279 [15JN]

———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 1041), H3344 [23MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 3399), H9432 [15DE]

Members of Congress: prevent payment if the public debt limit is reached and clarify pay would not be recouped retroactively (see H.R. 2653), H5734 [28JY]

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), H3759 [26MY]

Mother's Day: mint coins in commemoration of centennial of establishment (see H.R. 1736), H3646 (see H.R. 1736), H3684 [25MY]

Motor vehicles: improve safety of motorcoaches (see H.R. 1390), H2410 [6AP]

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 Guard: elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff (see H.R. 644), H3344 [23MY]

———elevate the Chief of the National Guard Bureau to a position on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and reestablish position of Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau (see H.R. 3455), H7828 [17NO]

———eliminate inequities in the treatment of technicians and reduce retirement eligibility age for non-regular service (see H.R. 1169), H2605 [12AP]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 89), H8728 [12DE]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 227), H3001 [3MY]

Native Americans: provide for the recognition of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina (see H.R. 27), H138 [7JA]

Olympia (U.S.S.): mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 3180), H6919 [13OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 1580), H4673 [6JY]

Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 854), H1988 [17MR]

Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1523 [2MR]

Pharmaceuticals: clarify the orphan drug exception to the annual fee on branded prescription pharmaceutical manufacturers and importers (see H.R. 2672), H7892 [18NO]

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), H2536 [7AP]

———ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 137), H2040 [29MR]

Public debt: increase statutory limit (see H.R. 2663), H5660 [27JY]

Public works: ensure that transportation and infrastructure projects using Federal financial assistance are constructed with steel, iron, and manufactured goods produced in the U.S. (see H.R. 3533), H8074 [1DE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 1574), H3162 [10MY]

———encourage transportation right-of-way managers to adopt integrated vegetation management practices, including plantings of native forbs and grasses to provide habitats for pollinators (see H.R. 2381), H6344 [21SE]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H9928 [16DE]

SBA: provide for low interest loans for small businesses in major disaster areas (see H.R. 3042), H6455 [23SE]

———reform the HUBZone program for small business concerns (see H.R. 2131), H5966 [7SE]

SEC: require companies and banks to disclose sanctionable investments and activities in Iran (see H.R. 740), H2216 [31MR]

Senior citizens: encourage, enhance, and integrate Silver Alert plans throughout the U.S. (see H.R. 112), H2917 [15AP]

Ships and vessels: issue certificates of documentation authorizing certain vessels to engage in coastwise trade in carriage of natural gas (see H.R. 563), H4577 [24JN]

Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H471 [25JA]

Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 1332), H2266 [1AP]

———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), H5374 [21JY]

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]

———preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (see H.R. 2018), H3754 [26MY]

Taxation: allow an offset against income tax refunds to pay for restitution and other State judicial debts that are past due (see H.R. 1416), H2918 [15AP]

———encourage greater use of propane as a transportation fuel (see H.R. 2014), H5286 [20JY]

———encourage natural gas vehicle investments and job creation (see H.R. 1380), H2536 [7AP]

———extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 2353), H6233 [15SE]

———extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H2412 [6AP]

———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 2644), H5579 [26JY]

———extend the research credit and increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit (see H.R. 942), H4673 [6JY]

———extend the work opportunity credit for employers of recently discharged veterans (see H.R. 865), H1727 [10MR]

———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), H4326 [16JN]

———permanently extend the 15-year recovery period for qualified leasehold improvement property, restaurant property, and retail improvement property (see H.R. 1265), H6978 [14OC]

———permanently extend treatment of certain farming business machinery and equipment as 5-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1747), H5888 [1AU]

———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H4188 [14JN]

———promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H3304 [13MY]

———provide a credit for employing returning heroes and wounded warriors (see H.R. 3402), H7405 [10NO]

———provide a credit to facilitate accelerated development and deployment of advanced safety systems for commercial motor vehicles (see H.R. 1706), H4673 [6JY]

———provide incentives to encourage investment in the expansion of freight rail infrastructure capacity and to enhance modal tax equity (see H.R. 2091), H4673 [6JY]

———provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see H.R. 376), H395 [20JA]

———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. 1802), H3305 [13MY]

———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 1236), H3304 [13MY]

———reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1675), H2933 [2MY]

———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 488), H508 [26JA]

———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H4577 [24JN]

———treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H4330 [16JN]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 1002), H1723 [10MR]

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), H7831 [17NO]

———award Fallen Heroes of 9/11 Congressional Medal to memorials established at 3 sites honoring individuals killed in terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 (see H.R. 2864), H5964 [7SE]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 1639), H7069 [25OC]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain public transportation projects (see H.R. 3545), H8075 [1DE]

———provide driver safety grants to States with graduated driver licensing laws that meet certain minimum requirements (see H.R. 1515), H2664 [13AP]

———provide flexibility in use of Federal funding for certain transit functions to local entities (see H.R. 3200), H6920 [13OC]

———require public employees to perform inspection of State and local surface transportation projects and ensure public safety, cost-effective use of funds, and timely project delivery (see H.R. 328), H5965 [7SE]

Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building, Pittston, PA: designate (see H.R. 2415), H4671 [6JY]

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), H7069 [25OC]

Ukraine: independence anniversary and support for continued political and economic development (see H. Res. 401), H6232 [15SE]

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]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 69), H4457 [22JN]

———constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.J. Res. 69), H4578 [24JN]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 719), H4037 [3JN]

———award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6674 [6OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (see H.R. 3385), H7397 [4NO]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H9926 [16DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: establish a combat badge for helicopter medical evacuation ambulance (Medevac) pilots and crews (H.R. 3385), H7399 [4NO]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (H.R. 3713), H9927 [16DE]

Remarks

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction to restore conservation programs funding, H4283 [16JN]

———making appropriations (H.R. 2112), H4283 [16JN]

Aviation: prohibit operators of civil aircraft of the U.S. from participating in the European Union emissions trading scheme (H.R. 2594), H7000 [24OC]

Nagorno-Karabakh: anniversary of genocide in Khojaly, E504 [16MR]

States: preserve authority to make determinations relating to water quality standards (H.R. 2018), H4970 [13JY]

Tributes

Mascara, Frank, H4956 [13JY]

Pagerly, Kyle D., E1390 [22JY]