STUTZMAN, MARLIN A. (a Representative from Indiana)
Addresses
Reading of U.S. Constitution, H59 [6JA]
Amendments
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2551), H5365 [21JY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 361), H1620 [8MR]
———prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race (see H.R. 3541), H8075 [1DE]
———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]
Alcoholic beverages: support State based alcohol regulation (see H.R. 1161), H3162 [10MY]
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), H7134 [26OC]
Appropriations: eliminate automatic increases for inflation from CBO baseline projections for discretionary appropriations (see H.R. 920), H2934 [2MY]
———establish legislative line-item veto to expedite consideration of rescissions (see H.R. 3521), H8262 [7DE]
———provide for automatic continuing resolutions (see H.R. 3583), H8260 [7DE]
———require greater accountability in spending in direct spending programs (see H.R. 3579), H8260 [7DE]
Arizona: facilitate efficient extraction of mineral resources in southeast Arizona by authorizing and directing an exchange of Federal and non-Federal land (see H.R. 1904), H6978 [14OC]
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), H2412 [6AP]
———encourage commercial air carriers to provide certain benefits to members traveling on official military orders and are being deployed or are returning from an overseas deployment (see H. Con. Res. 60), H4578 [24JN]
———limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H9430 [15DE]
———permanently extend period of mortgage foreclosure protections (see H.R. 1911), H5375 [21JY]
Bankruptcy: exempt firearms from claims of creditors (see H.R. 1181), H2667 [13AP]
Budget: balance through reductions of discretionary and mandatory spending (see H.R. 1848), H3218 [11MY]
———constitutional amendment to establish a spending limit (see H.J. Res. 73), H5889 [1AU]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H513 [26JA] (see H.J. Res. 54), H2410 [6AP] (see H.J. Res. 81), H6977 [14OC]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced budget and greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation and increasing the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 56), H2534 [7AP]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (see H.R. 2560), H5125 [15JY]
———establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 114), H2268 [1AP] (see H.R. 3577), H8259 [7DE]
———establish binding limits on spending and deficits (see H.R. 3576), H8259 [7DE]
———establish joint resolutions on the budget (see H.R. 3575), H8259 [7DE]
———increase transparency in Federal budgeting (see H.R. 3581), H8260 [7DE]
———provide for long-term budgeting (see H.R. 3580), H8260 [7DE]
———reform the budget baseline to remove automatic increases in discretionary accounts and to require a comparison to the previous year's spending levels (see H.R. 3578), H8259 [7DE]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2011-2021 (see H. Con. Res. 37), H2667 [13AP]
Capitol Building and Grounds: designate a room of the Capitol Visitor Center as the ``Gabriel Zimmerman Meeting Room'' (see H. Res. 364), H5373 [21JY]
CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H8260 [7DE]
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]
Civilian Property Realignment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1734), H3344 [23MY]
Consumers: delay implementation of proposed or final rules relative to reasonable and proportional fees and rules for electronic debit transactions (see H.R. 1081), H2572 [8AP]
Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H134 [7JA]
Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 735), H4329 [16JN]
Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 875), H1666 [9MR]
———prevent misuse of foreign law in Federal courts (see H.R. 973), H1664 [9MR]
———restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 212), H397 [20JA]
CPSC: exempt off-highway vehicles from certain lead prohibitions (see H.R. 412), H1392 [28FE]
Dept. of Justice: decision to not defend the Defense of Marriage Act (see H. Con. Res. 25), H1770 [11MR]
———limit awarding of fees and lawsuits, reform reimbursement eligibility, and compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 1996), H3762 [27MY]
Dept. of Labor: prohibit from implementing certain rules relative to employment of aliens in the U.S. for temporary employment (see H.R. 3162), H7134 [26OC]
Dept. of the Interior: establish an environmentally sound oil and gas leasing program for exploration, development, and production of resources of the Coastal Plain of Alaska (see H.R. 49), H1797 [14MR]
———install in the area of the World War II Memorial a suitable plaque or inscription with the words that Franklin D. Roosevelt prayed on D-Day, June 6, 1944 (see H.R. 2070), H7830 [17NO]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 1671), H3063 [4MY]
———improve certain laws relative to employment and training of veterans (see H.R. 2433), H4946 [12JY]
———increase amount of Medal of Honor special pension (see H.R. 2318), H4526 [23JN]
———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (see H.R. 1383), H2409 [6AP]
Drugs: increase penalties for operators of pill mills (see H.R. 1065), H1796 [14MR]
Economy: spur economic growth and create jobs (see H.R. 3400), H8126 [2DE]
EPA: prohibit from regulating fossil fuel combustion waste (see H.R. 1391), H4076 [13JN]
———prohibit funding to be used to implement or enforce a cap-and-trade program for greenhouse gases (see H.R. 153), H39 [5JA]
Executive Office of the President: define advisors often characterized as ``czars'' and prohibit funding for any associated salaries and expenses (see H.R. 59), H2039 [29MR]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment relative to definition of marriage (see H.J. Res. 45), H1575 [3MR]
———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]
FCC: prevent repromulgation of the Fairness Doctrine requiring fair and balanced broadcasting of controversial issues (see H.R. 642), H680 [10FE]
———prohibit from further regulating the Internet (see H.R. 96), H36 [5JA]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 10), H393 [20JA]
Federal employees: reduce size of the Federal workforce through attrition (see H.R. 3029), H7161 [27OC]
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), H7134 [26OC]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 822), H3115 [6MY]
———update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 58), H3220 [11MY]
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]
FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H1726 [10MR]
Government regulations: establish a moratorium on regulatory rulemaking actions (see H.R. 1281), H2213 [31MR]
———prohibit agencies from taking any significant regulatory action until the unemployment rate is equal to or less than a certain level (see H.R. 2898), H6344 [21SE]
Government-sponsored enterprises: establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see H.R. 1182), H2412 [6AP]
Health: prohibit misleading and deceptive advertising or representation in the provision of health care services and require identification of the license of health care professionals (see H.R. 451), H4577 [24JN]
———repeal mandate that employers provide health insurance for employees (see H.R. 1744), H4578 [24JN]
Holder, Attorney General: express no confidence due to lack of monitoring and actions during investigation into whistleblower allegations relative to operations transferring firearms to drug cartels (see H. Res. 490), H9432 [15DE]
IMF: repeal authority to provide certain loans to the IMF, repeal increase in the U.S. quota in that Fund, and certain other authorities, and rescind related appropriations (see H.R. 2313), H8322 [9DE]
Immigration: clarify classes of individuals born in the U.S. who are nationals and citizens of the U.S. at birth (see H.R. 140), H138 [7JA]
Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H2605 [12AP]
———provide for cooperative governing of individual health insurance coverage offered in interstate commerce (see H.R. 371), H394 [20JA]
Labor unions: protect State requirements for a secret ballot election of labor organizations (see H.R. 1047), H1768 [11MR]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 1093), H3281 [12MY]
Libya: require the President to recommend specific reductions in non-security discretionary appropriations to offset costs of military operations (see H.R. 1323), H3062 [4MY]
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), H3986 [2JN]
Middle East: reaffirm U.S. principles regarding the security of Israel and peace in the Middle East (see H. Res. 270), H3342 [23MY]
———support Israel's right of self-defense, condemn Iranian support of terrorism and threats of annihilation of Israeli people, and persuade Iran to stop pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H. Res. 271), H7333 [3NO]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 2418), H5127 [15JY]
National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record: provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their families can register certain firearms (see H.R. 420), H3161 [10MY]
National Mediation Board: apply the same procedures, including voting standards, to direct decertification of a labor organization as is applied to elections to certify a representative (see H.R. 3538), H8075 [1DE]
———repeal rule on recognition of a labor union if a simple majority of workers who cast ballots approved organizing (see H.R. 548), H1726 [10MR]
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 89), H8320 [8DE]
National security: deploy National Guard to assist U.S.-Mexico border control activities (see H.R. 152), H39 [5JA]
NLRB: modify authority relative to rulemaking, issuance of complaints, and authority over unfair labor practices (see H.R. 2978), H8881 [13DE]
———repeal rule requiring employers to post notices relative to the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2854), H6098 [12SE]
Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 2457), H4748 [7JY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow waiver of certain requirements when the requirement would result in a significant decrease in access to coverage or significant increase in premiums or other costs (see H.R. 984), H2536 [7AP]
———constitutionality (see H. Res. 475), H8000 [30NO]
———modify special rules relating to coverage of abortion services (see H.R. 358), H394 [20JA]
———provide fiscal accountability by converting direct funding into authorizations of appropriations and rescinding unobligated direct funding (see H.R. 1286), H2213 [31MR]
———repeal certain limitations on health care benefits (see H.R. 605), H4278 [15JN]
———repeal certain provisions relative to physician referals for hospitals and physician ownership or investment interests transparency (see H.R. 1159), H2605 [12AP]
———repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 452), H4852 [11JY]
Pesticides: clarify congressional intent regarding regulation of use of pesticides in or near navigable waters (see H.R. 872), H1666 [9MR]
Public debt: constitutional amendment prohibiting the Government from increasing debt except for a specific purpose by law adopted by three-fourths of each House of Congress (see H.J. Res. 84), H7398 [4NO]
———disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (see H.J. Res. 77), H5964 [7SE]
———prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 421), H684 [10FE]
Roads and highways: amend laws relative to vehicle weight limitations applicable to the interstate system (see H.R. 763), H1908 [16MR]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 4), H200 [12JA]
Social Security: establish a Social Security Surplus Protection Account in the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and suspend investment of such funds until certain legislation is enacted (see H.R. 234), H1620 [8MR]
Social Security Investment Commission: establish (see H.R. 234), H1620 [8MR]
Special days and holidays: recognize importance of protecting symbols and traditions of Christmas (see H. Res. 489), H8968 [14DE]
States: provide special standing for State government officials to challenge proposed regulations issued in conjunction with the implementation of Federal laws (see H.R. 455), H506 [26JA]
Taxation: allow a temporary dividends received deduction for certain taxable years (see H.R. 1834), H8076 [1DE]
———allow taxpayers to make contributions to the Federal Government on their income tax returns (see H.R. 1541), H2854 [14AP]
———exempt sales of natural gas for use in natural gas vehicles from the retail sales limitation on defining independent producers of petroleum products (see H.R. 1712), H3060 [4MY]
———increase and extend deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 694), H2572 [8AP]
———provide for equity relating to medical costs (see H.R. 2662), H5734 [28JY]
———provide for reporting and disclosure by State and local public employee retirement pension plans (see H.R. 567), H1621 [8MR]
———provide for taxpayers making donations with their income tax returns to the Federal Government to pay down the public debt (see H.R. 3099), H6624 [5OC]
———provide for the indexing of certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see H.R. 2945), H7134 [26OC]
———reduce the corporate income tax rate and change to a more territorial method of taxing corporations (see H.R. 937), H1797 [14MR]
———repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 1259), H4076 [13JN]
———repeal excise tax on indoor tanning services (see H.R. 2092), H3985 [2JN]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 436), H469 [25JA]
———repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H33 [5JA]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 674), H3161 [10MY]
Ten Commandments Weekend: designate (see H. Res. 211), H2534 [7AP]
Terrorism: 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), H6140 [13SE]
———include Western Hemisphere in the National Strategy for Counterterrorism's areas of focus with attention on Iran's growing presence and activity (see H. Res. 429), H7209 [1NO]
Transportation: limit claims relative to decisions to issue permits, licenses, and approvals for highway and public transportation capital projects (see H.R. 2426), H5127 [15JY]
———provide funding flexibility for transportation emergencies (see H.R. 3294), H7258 [2NO]
Twain, Mark: mint commemorative coins (see H.R. 2453), H9432 [15DE]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 886), H7332 [3NO]
Unemployment: require drug testing as a condition for application and receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3615), H9929 [16DE]
Veterans: exclude those convicted of certain sex offenses from receiving burial-related benefits and funeral honors available to certain veterans, Armed Forces members, and related individuals (see H.R. 2355), H4573 [24JN]
———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. 1407), H2410 [6AP]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the Montford Point Marines (see H.R. 2447), H6922 [13OC]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Agriculture: reform and reauthorize agricultural programs (see H.R. 3111), H6624 [5OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make payments to educational institutions under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program at the end of a quarter, semester, or term (see H.R. 2301), H4456 [22JN]
———notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Dept. (see H.R. 2302), H4457 [22JN]
———provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (see H.R. 2300), H4456 [22JN] (see H.R. 2345), H4527 [23JN]
———revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 1657), H2913 [15AP]
EPA: require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (see H.R. 1104), H1842 [15MR]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public and payment of Social Security benefits and military funding in the event that the debt limit is reached (see H.R. 728), H923 [15FE]
SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (see H.R. 3501), H7890 [18NO]
Constitutional authority statements
Agriculture: reform and reauthorize agricultural programs (H.R. 3111), H6625 [5OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: make payments to educational institutions under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program at the end of a quarter, semester, or term (H.R. 2301), H4459 [22JN]
———notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Dept. (H.R. 2302), H4459 [22JN]
———provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (H.R. 2300), H4459 [22JN]
———provide monthly assistance allowance to disabled veterans training or competing for the Paralympic Team (H.R. 2345), H4529 [23JN]
———revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans (H.R. 1657), H2916 [15AP]
EPA: require appointment of a member of the Science Advisory Board based on the recommendation of the Sec. of Agriculture (H.R. 1104), H1843 [15MR]
Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public and payment of Social Security benefits and military funding in the event that the debt limit is reached (H.R. 728), H924 [15FE]
SPC Nicholas Scott Hartge Post Office, Rome City, IN: designate (H.R. 3501), H7892 [18NO]
Explanations
Repeal Withholding Tax on Federal, State, and Local Government Contracts (H.R. 674): Section on Reducing Veterans' Unemployment by Ensuring Training and Transition Assistance and Providing Incentives to Employers for Hiring Veterans, H7652-H7657 [16NO]
Letters
Better Use of Light Bulbs Act: by, H4829 [11JY]
Poems
``U . . . B . . . Long!'' Albert C. Caswell, E866
Remarks
Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H340 [19JA]
Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 2112), consideration (H. Res. 300), H4099 [14JN]
Appropriations: making for Dept. of Defense and other Federal departments and agencies, rescind unobligated stimulus funds, and reduce discretionary spending (H.R. 1), H1344 [18FE]
bin Laden, Osama: tribute to U.S. intelligence and military mission leading to death in Pakistan, H2927 [2MY]
Budget: allocation of funds, H2659 [13AP]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced, H4956 [13JY], H7248 [2NO]
———constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H7856 [18NO]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit, H5676 [28JY]
———cut and cap Federal spending, enact balanced budget constitutional amendment, and increase statutory debt limit (H.R. 2560), H5194 [19JY]
———deficit, H2809 [14AP], H7856 [18NO]
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2012-2021 (H. Con. Res. 34), H2809 [14AP]
Carboneau, Andre: Indiana Air National Guard Airman of the Year award recipient, H4199 [15JN]
Commission on Freedom of Information Act Processing Delays: establish (S. 627), H5676 [28JY]
Courts: restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (H.R. 212), H340 [19JA]
Davis-Bacon Act: wage rate requirement administration funding, H1344 [18FE]
Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H3119 [10MY]
———require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H3119 [10MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize certain major medical facility projects and leases, extend certain expiring provisions of law, and modify certain authorities (H.R. 2646), H6249
———establish the VetStar Award Program to recognize businesses for contributions to veterans' employment (H.R. 802), H3777 [31MY]
———extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member, H3309
———notify Congress of conferences sponsored by the Dept. (H.R. 2302), H6694 [11OC]
———revise enforcement penalties for misrepresentation of a business concern as a small business concern owned and controlled by veterans or by service-disabled veterans (H.R. 1657), H3316 [23MY]
———temporarily preserve higher rates for tuition and fees at non-public institutions of higher education pursued by Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program enrollees (H.R. 1383), H3315 [23MY]
Economy: impact of Government regulations, H3264 [12MY], H6359 [22SE]
———importance of job creation, H3264 [12MY], H4473, H4523 [23JN], H5593 [27JY]
Federal agencies and departments: provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (H.R. 10), H4473 [23JN]
Federal-State relations: recognize historic and continuing importance of Federalism and uphold States' rights, H2654, H2658, H2660 [13AP]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (H.R. 822), H7665 [16NO]
Foreign policy: assess status of the war on terrorism, H2927 [2MY]
Fort Wayne, IN: establish Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Clinic at Fort Wayne VA Hospital, H6249
Government: roles of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence relative to principles of limited government and individual rights, H1603, H1606, H1609 [8MR]
GPO: funding, H5365, H5366 [21JY]
Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H3119 [10MY]
Indiana: denial of waiver relative to Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, H7941 [30NO]
———tribute to State legislature for passing a balanced budget, H3066 [5MY]
Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 2551), H5365, H5366 [21JY]
National objectives: economic recovery, H4523 [23JN]
Public debt: disapprove the President's exercise of authority to increase the debt limit (H.J. Res. 77), H6161 [14SE]
———increase statutory limit, H5301 [21JY]
Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H340 [19JA]
Taxation: rates, H3264 [12MY], H5301 [21JY]
———repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H7251 [2NO]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (H.R. 674), Senate amendment, H7652 [16NO]
Veterans: increase rates of disability compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities and dependency and indemnity compensation for survivors of certain disabled veterans (H.R. 1407), H3309
———provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures (H.R. 1263), H6728 [11OC]
———reduce unemployment by ensuring training and transition assistance and providing incentives to employers for hiring veterans, H7652 [16NO]
Votes: position on missed, H5101
Tributes
Crouse, William H., IV, H233 [18JA]
Long, Brandon J., E866
McKinney, Terrance, H4093 [14JN]