PEARCE, STEVAN (a Representative from New Mexico)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3095 [17MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3425 [5JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit Federal assistance for telemedicine abortions and ban interstate abortions using telemedicine technology (see H.R. 5731), H2645 [10MY]

——— prohibit Federal education funding for elementary and secondary schools that provide on-campus access to abortion providers (see H.R. 6173), H5200 [24JY]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H572 [7FE]

Agriculture: codify exemptions for farming, forestry, and ranching relative to permit requirements for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 4278), H2329 [7MY]

Armed Forces: ensure repeal of ‘‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’’ does not infringe upon the free exercise of religion and rights of conscience of members, including chaplains (see H.R. 3828), H513 [6FE]

——— limit authority to detain U.S. citizens under authorizations for use of military force (see H.R. 3676), H28 [17JA]

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

Aviation: establish an air travelers’ bill of rights (see H.R. 6449), H6230 [20SE]

——— require certain air carriers and their agents and ticket agents to disclose certain costs and fees (see H.R. 3867), H803 [15FE]

Boys & Girls Clubs of America: tribute (see H. Res. 774), H5765 [10SE]

Bureau of Reclamation: maintain annual base funding for the Upper Colorado and San Juan Rivers fish recovery programs (see H.R. 6060), H4654 [29JN]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H903 [16FE]

CBO: provide a macroeconomic analysis of the impact of legislation (see H.R. 3582), H79 [18JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H966 [27FE]

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]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 2299), 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), H4158 [27JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 5646), H3363 [31MY]

——— provide for annual reports on the status of operational control of international land and maritime borders of the U.S. and unlawful entries (see H.R. 6025), H4864 [12JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 1490), H4064 [26JN]

——— provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (see H.R. 6014), H3975 [21JN]

Dept. of Labor: prohibit finalization of certain proposed child labor rules relative to family farming (see H.R. 4157), H2212 [26AP]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize Indian tribes to enter into certain leases without prior express approval (see H.R. 205), H966 [27FE]

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]

——— extend stewardship end result contracting authority for projects to improve land management and reduce fire hazards in national forests (see H.R. 4396), H4065 [26JN]

Economy: encourage job creation through trade, tax, labor, health care, and court reforms, a balanced budget amendment, Alaskan energy development, Federal workforce reduction, and regulatory flexibility (see H.R. 3487), H2447 [8MY]

——— extend tax relief for all Americans and replace defense sequester with responsible spending reductions (see H.R. 6688), H7359 [19DE]

Egypt: prohibit provision of U.S. assistance (see H.R. 6646), H6765 [12DE]

EPA: require a timely review of State documentation and reform regulations relative to exceptional event demonstrations (see H.R. 5381), H5860 [11SE]

Europe: designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization and impose sanctions, provide information about Hezbollah to European allies, and support Bulgaria in investigating terrorist attack in Burgas (see H. Res. 834), H7360 [19DE]

FAA: reform regulations regarding enforcement actions against pilots, clarify statutory deference related to the NTSB, require notice to airmen (NOTAM) posting, and reform medical certification process (see H.R. 3816), H2134 [25AP]

Financial institutions: permit certain current loans that would otherwise be treated as non-accrual loans as accrual loans for certain purposes (see H.R. 4029), H725 [14FE]

Forests: address bark beetle epidemic, drought, deteriorating forest health, and wildfire risk on Federal lands and increase State control of forest management in high-risk areas (see H.R. 6089), H4776 [10JY]

FRS: improve functioning and transparency of the Board of Governors and the Federal Open Market Committee (see H.R. 4180), H1304 [8MR]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 459), H802 [15FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ‘‘homeless person’’ to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H4157 [27JN]

Immigration: prohibit Federal funding for lawsuits seeking to invalidate specific State laws that support enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 3842), H441 [2FE]

——— provide for visas for certain advanced science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) graduates and eliminate the diversity immigrant program (see H.R. 6429), H6068 [18SE]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 1206), H182 [25JA]

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), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H1742 [28MR]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 115), H2034 [19AP]

——— 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), H1498 [21MR]

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), H160 [24JA]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 2563), H6369 [14NO]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2040), H6061 [14SE]

Medicaid: require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 593), H571 [7FE]

Medicare: ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 2267), H6429 [16NO]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H5526 [31JY]

Members of Congress: impose a daily reduction in rates of pay if Congress fails to agree to a concurrent budget resolution (see H.R. 4036), H903 [16FE]

Middle East: support Israel’s right of self-defense against Iran’s nuclear program (see H. Res. 630), H3363 [31MY]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (see H.R. 4402), H3481 [5JN]

National Eagle Scout Day: designate (see H. Res. 716), H4604 [28JN]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act (see H.R. 2335), H903 [16FE]

——— reauthorize program to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages (see H.R. 6399), H5999 [13SE]

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

NLRB: disapprove rule relative to representation election procedures (see H.J. Res. 103), H901 [16FE]

——— prohibit from requiring that employers provide to the Board or a labor organization telephone numbers or e-mail addresses of any employees (see H.R. 3991), H691 [9FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1370), H4605 [28JN]

Presidential appointments: disapprove appointment of certain officers or employees during a congressional recess of less than 3 days and express that such appointments are unconstitutional (see H. Res. 509), H79 [18JA]

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

Public debt: establish a point of order to prohibit extension of the debt limit unless a concurrent budget resolution has been agreed to and is in effect (see H.R. 3778), H376 [1FE]

Schools: prohibit Federal education funding for elementary or secondary schools that provide access to emergency postcoital contraception (see H.R. 4046), H801 [15FE]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 3423), H5526 [31JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 142), H6701 [11DE]

——— promote charitable donations of qualified vehicles (see H.R. 860), H5130 [23JY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 6597), H6428 [16NO]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H3976 [21JN]

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

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), H3404 [1JN]

Transportation: empower States with authority for most taxing and spending for highway and mass transit programs (see H.R. 3264), H803 [15FE]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3601), H513 [6FE]

University of New Mexico: establish the Cavernous Angioma CARE (Clinical Care, Advocacy, Research and Education) Center (see H.R. 4008), H692 [9FE]

Water: prevent finalization by the EPA or Corps of Engineers of proposed guidance on identification of waters protected by the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 4965), H3363 [31MY]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 601), H1740 [28MR]

Wildlife: repeal certain laws relative to criminal penalties and violations of foreign laws dealing with the illegal trafficking of wildlife, fish, and plants (see H.R. 4171), H3578 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Bureau of Reclamation: transfer certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Fort Sumner Irrigation District in New Mexico (see H.R. 6343), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (see H.R. 6344), H5706 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: place certain lands in trust for the Zuni Tribe and Navajo Nation (see H.R. 4187), H1304 [8MR]

Doña Ana County, NM: establish a national monument to protect the Organ Mountains (see H.R. 4334), H1804 [29MR]

FEMA: waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (see H.R. 6017), H3981 [25JN]

New Mexico: anniversary of statehood (see H. Res. 791), H6151 [19SE]

Parkinson’s Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 642), H2274 [27AP]

Syria: express the President should request authorization before sending in U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 770), H5707 [2AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Bureau of Reclamation: transfer certain facilities, easements, and rights-of-way to Fort Sumner Irrigation District in New Mexico (H.R. 6343), H5710 [2AU]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey lands of the former Fort Bayard Military Reservation to Santa Clara, NM, Bayard, NM, or Grant County, NM, for business and community development (H.R. 6344), H5710 [2AU]

Dept. of the Interior: place certain lands in trust for the Zuni Tribe and Navajo Nation (H.R. 4187), H1305 [8MR]

Doña Ana County, NM: establish a national monument to protect the Organ Mountains (H.R. 4334), H1806 [29MR]

FEMA: waive waiting period for flood insurance policies purchased for private properties affected by wildfire on Federal lands (H.R. 6017), H3981 [25JN]

Letters

American Centrifuge Project and security related enrichment technology: Steven Chu, Sec. of Energy, H3096 [17MY]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H106 [23JA]

Afghanistan: ensure funds provided for Armed Forces operations are only used for safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. military forces and Dept. of Defense contractors, H3013 [17MY]

Budget: deficit, H2057 [24AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4310), H3013, H3095, H3096 [17MY]

Dept. of Energy: Defense Environmental Management Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration Office of the Administrator funding, H3425 [5JN]

Dept. of HHS: ensure religious conscience protections relative to insurance coverage of certain women’s preventive health services, H1091 [29FE]

Dept. of Justice: provide incentive payments under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne/JAG) Program for States to implement minimum and enhanced DNA collection processes (H.R. 6014), H6846, H6847 [18DE]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct certain offshore oil and gas lease sales (H.R. 1230), H2062 [24AP]

——— require each offshore oil and gas leasing program offer leasing in areas with most prospective oil and gas resources (H.R. 1231), H2062 [24AP]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H210 [31JA]

——— importance of job creation, H2056 [24AP], H4793 [11JY]

Edwin L. Mechem U.S. Courthouse, Las Cruces, NM: designate (H.R. 3742), H5103 [23JY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 5325), H3422, H3424, H3425 [5JN]

Forest Service: improve forest management and reduce hazardous fuels, H3970–H3972 [21JN]

Gulf of Mexico: facilitate safe and timely production of energy resources (H.R. 1229), H2062 [24AP]

Health: reduce health care and insurance costs through medical malpractice tort reform (H.R. 5), H1465 [21MR]

Mining and mineral resources: promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), H4834 [12JY]

——— promote domestic production of critical minerals and materials (H.R. 4402), consideration (H. Res. 726), H4793 [11JY]

Motor vehicles: effects of increase of corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards on vehicle pricing and safety, H210 [31JA]

Native Americans: authorize the Mescalero Apache Tribe to lease adjudicated water rights (H.R. 1461), H6075 [19SE]

New Mexico: anniversary of statehood, H6163 [20SE]

Obama, President: evaluation of energy policies, H1093, H1094 [29FE], H2056, H2058, H2060, H2061, H2062 [24AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board, H1465 [21MR]

Petroleum: gasoline price levels, H1093, H1094 [29FE]

——— impact of oil speculators on gasoline prices, H2060 [24AP]

Power resources: increase oil and gas production on Federal lands, H2057 [24AP]

——— national energy policy, H2058 [24AP]

——— use of hydraulic fracturing in increasing oil and gas exploration, H2060 [24AP]

San Joaquin River: address certain water-related concerns (H.R. 1837), H1049 [29FE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H106 [23JA]

USEC Inc.: prohibit funding for domestic security-related nuclear enrichment technology, H3095, H3096 [17MY], H3422 [5JN]

Western States: impact of Federal control over land, H2060 [24AP]

Tributes

Colson, Charles W., H2801 [16MY]