McMORRIS RODGERS, CATHY (a Representative from Washington)

Appointments

Committee to escort the President, H151 [24JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H1274 [7MR]

Armed Forces: protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— tribute to members for service in Iraq (see H. Res. 528), H181 [25JA]

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones (see H.R. 5925), H4869 [13JY]

Congress: approve construction, operation, and maintenance of the northern portion of the Keystone XL pipeline from the Canadian border to the South Dakota/Nebraska border (see H.R. 6164), H5130 [23JY]

——— approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H476 [3FE] (see H.R. 4000), H692 [9FE]

Congressional Budget Act: amend relative to the scoring of preventive health savings (see H.R. 6482), H6469 [27NO]

Consumers: provide relief for artificially high gas prices (see H.R. 1777), H441 [2FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: establish a program to generate dependable economic activity for counties and local governments containing National Forest System land through a management-focused approach (see H.R. 6009), H3975 [21JN]

——— modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H3808 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: establish an awards program recognizing excellence exhibited by public school system employees providing services to students in pre-kindergarten through higher education (see H.R. 1704), H2715 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: enable States to establish reinsurance programs or high risk pools to ensure that high risk individuals are able to access health insurance (see H.R. 6283), H5860 [11SE]

——— establish and implement a Pancreatic Cancer Initiative (see H.R. 733), H1642 [27MR]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1426), H3481 [5JN]

——— provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H221 [31JA]

——— repeal Patient-Centered Outcomes Research program and comparative effectiveness research funding (see H.R. 3827), H181 [25JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: assist in identification of unclaimed and abandoned human remains to determine if any such remains are eligible for burial in a national cemetery (see H.R. 2051), H1846 [16AP]

——— require entrance into contracts with community health care providers to improve access to health care for veterans in highly rural areas (see H.R. 575), H1571 [26MR]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: expedite forest management projects relative to hazardous fuels reduction, forest health, and economic development (see H.R. 5744), H2712 [15MY]

Diseases: raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding, the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 5937), H6234 [20SE]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3808 [19JN]

FDA: provide predictability, consistency, and transparency to the premarket review process (see H.R. 3209), H115 [23JA]

Federal agencies and departments: develop public access policies relative to research conducted by that agency or from funds administered by that agency (see H.R. 4004), H1391 [19MR]

FERC: minimize infringement on the exercise and enjoyment of property rights in issuing hydropower licenses (see H.R. 3663), H1135 [1MR]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 6174), H5200 [24JY]

Government: prioritize obligations if the debt ceiling is reached (see H.R. 2402), H6234 [20SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

Hydroelectric power: recognize as the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy and should be fully utilized in pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy (see H. Res. 579), H1305 [8MR]

Information technology: preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model under which the Internet has thrived (see H. Con. Res. 127), H3481 [5JN]

Iran: condemn continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy (see H. Res. 556), H966 [27FE]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1306 [8MR]

IRS: disapprove rule relative to the health insurance premium tax credit (see H.J. Res. 112), H5010 [18JY]

Israel: independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H1805 [29MR]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1978 [18AP]

Jackson, Henry M.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 125), H3167 [22MY]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H3981 [25JN]

——— preserve access to ambulance services (see H.R. 1005), H4907 [17JY]

——— provide coverage of services of qualified respiratory therapists performed under the general supervision of a physician (see H.R. 941), H1428 [20MR]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 4378), H6001 [13SE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H2716 [15MY]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4657 [29JN]

National Park Ranger Margaret Anderson Post Office, Eatonville, WA: designate (see H.R. 5788), H2812 [16MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1154 [5MR]

NIH: establish a pediatric research consortia (see H.R. 1080), H1428 [20MR]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: allow elements of the intelligence community to share cyber threat intelligence with private-sector cybersecurity entities (see H.R. 3523), H79 [18JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4684 [9JY]

——— repeal amendments which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements (see H.R. 5842), H3405 [1JN]

——— repeal prohibition on using medical savings account funds to purchase over-the-counter medications (see H.R. 2529), H945 [17FE]

Power resources: develop a plan to increase oil and gas production under leases of Federal lands in conjunction with a draw down from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (see H.R. 4136), H1153 [5MR]

——— develop plan to increase oil and gas exploration, development, and production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands in response to Strategic Petroleum Reserve drawdown (see H.R. 4480), H2064 [24AP]

——— streamline criteria for storage and dispensing of fuels, provide liability protection for fuel retailers, and ensure retailers’ equipment is safe and compatible to sell new fuels (see H.R. 4345), H1916 [17AP]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H2715 [15MY]

Public lands: improve management of grazing leases and permits (see H.R. 4234), H1496 [21MR]

Public welfare programs: prohibit waivers relative to compliance with Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program work requirements (see H.R. 6140), H5079 [19JY]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 6154), H5077 [19JY]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H903 [16FE]

Taxation: allow penalty-free withdrawals from individual retirement plans for adoption expenses (see H.R. 1576), H220 [31JA]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 1244), H1846 [16AP]

——— extend allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets (see H.R. 4196), H1642 [27MR]

——— repeal the individual and employer health insurance mandates (see H.R. 6048), H4603 [28JN]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 1614), H696 [13FE]

University of Washington: tribute to men’s crew team (see H. Res. 699), H3975 [21JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4970), H2267 [27AP]

Wallenberg, Raoul: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3001), H79 [18JA]

Western Washington University: tribute to men’s basketball team (see H. Res. 607), H1805 [29MR]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H966 [27FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1571 [26MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Conservation of energy: exempt decorative hearth products from certain energy efficiency regulations (see H.R. 6578), H6314 [23OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (see H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (see H.R. 5194), H2271 [27AP] (see H.R. 5624), H2443 [8MY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

Medicare: protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (see H.R. 3859), H373 [1FE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (see H.R. 4215), H1426 [20MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Conservation of energy: exempt decorative hearth products from certain energy efficiency regulations (H.R. 6578), H6314 [23OC]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (H.R. 6163), H5078 [19JY]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (H.R. 5194), H2283 [27AP]

——— protect and preserve access of Medicare beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers and extend discounts under the 340B Drug Pricing Program (H.R. 5624), H2446 [8MY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H3480 [5JN]

Medicare: protect and preserve access of beneficiaries in rural areas to health care providers (H.R. 3859), H374 [1FE]

——— provide for pharmacy benefits manager standards under the prescription drug program to further fair audits of and payments to pharmacies (H.R. 4215), H1427 [20MR]

Letters

Hydropower Regulatory Efficiency Act: Andrew D. Munro, Grant County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Burt Hamner, Hydrovolts, Inc., H4668 [9JY]

——— by, H4668 [9JY]

——— John Janney, Chelan County, WA, Public Utility District, H4669 [9JY]

——— Linda Church Ciocci, National Hydropower Association, H4668 [9JY]

Remarks

Budget: allocation of funds, H702 [14FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Pediatric Research Network (H.R. 6163), H6139 [19SE]

——— reduce preterm labor, delivery, and risk of pregnancy-related deaths and complications due to pregnancy, and reduce infant mortality caused by prematurity (S. 1440), H7301• [19DE]

Gonzaga University: anniversary, E1525• [13SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4800 [11JY]

Hydroelectric power: improve (H.R. 5892), H4666, H4668 [9JY]

Mann-Grandstaff Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Spokane, WA: designate (H.R. 3197), H7330 [19DE]

Medicare: reform, H702 [14FE]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4836 [12JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4800 [11JY]

Schweitzer, Edmund O., III: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Medal in Power Engineering recipient, E1190• [29JN]

Taxation: provide a deduction for domestic business income of qualified small businesses (H.R. 9), H1998 [19AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 436), H3613 [7JN]

Telect, Inc.: anniversary, E1526• [13SE]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4970), consideration (H. Res. 656), H2741 [16MY]

Votes: position on missed, E125• [2FE]

World Down Syndrome Day: observance, H1433 [21MR]

Tributes

Allen, Paul, E443• [26MR]

Boysen, Dick, E1809• [27NO]

Elder, John A., E1010• [7JN]

Fazzari, Mathew, H3813 [20JN]

Guemmer, Paul H., E1445• [3AU]

Horton, Arlin and Beka, E325• [7MR], E687• [27AP]

Huppin, Sam M. (Stereo Sam), E353• [8MR]

Lallier, Jarrod, H4072 [27JN]

Morton, Bob, H7278 [19DE]

Motta, Frank, E704• [7MY], E728• [8MY]

Ogle, Mike, E1525• [13SE]