CROWLEY, JOSEPH (a Representative from New York)

Amendments

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 1947), H3915 [19JN]

Appointments

Committee to escort Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye into the House Chamber, H2487 [8MY]

Committee to escort the President, H443 [12FE]

Committee to escort the Speaker-elect to the Chair, H4 [3JA]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H3990 [20JN]

——— issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H5093 [26JY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 189), H2393 [26AP]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H7053 [13NO]

Budget: exempt 9/11 Health and Compensation Programs from sequestration (see H.R. 811), H703 [27FE]

——— prohibit consideration of a concurrent resolution providing for adjournment unless the House has adopted a conference report on the budget resolution (see H. Res. 424), H7508 [4DE]

Burma: call for an end to the persecution of the Rohingya people and respect of internationally recognized human rights for all ethnic and religious minority groups (see H. Res. 418), H7312 [20NO]

Buy American Act: require a certain percentage of 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. 1524), H1990 [12AP]

C.W. Bill Young Dept. of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Bay Pines, FL: designate (see H.R. 3302), H6674 [22OC]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley honoring the 50th anniversary of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing (see H.R. 360), H550 [14FE]

——— improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 377), H550 [14FE]

——— prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H.R. 1755), H2351 [25AP]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H6053 [30SE]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H2605 [14MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H8112 [12DE]

Dain Taylor Venne Post Office Building, Port Henry, NY: designate (see H.R. 3609), H7354 [21NO]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 2523), H4078 [26JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: oppose any legislation or Committee on Agriculture (House) proposal to reduce Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H. Res. 90), H2571 [9MY]

Dept. of Defense: improve prevention and response to sexual assaults (see H.R. 1593), H2123 [17AP]

——— modify authorities relative to procedures for courts-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice by removing prosecution of serious crimes from the chain of command (see H.R. 2016), H4080 [26JN]

——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H5088 [25JY]

Dept. of Education: collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H4726 [18JY]

——— establish Innovation Inspiration school grant program (see H.R. 1243), H2656 [15MY]

——— make grants for pilot programs at institutions of higher education that support the use of open textbooks to achieve savings for students (see H.R. 3538), H7312 [20NO]

Dept. of HHS: authorize Federal assistance to State adult protective services programs to implement a network of elder abuse prevention and response measures (see H.R. 3090), H5546 [12SE]

——— reauthorize grant programs for education and outreach on newborn screening and coordinated followup care once newborn screening has been conducted (see H.R. 1281), H2438 [6MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish conditions under which preclearance facilities may be established and preclearance operations may be conducted and provide customs services outside the U.S. (see H.R. 3488), H7109 [14NO]

——— permit U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recognition of a State court order amending an internationally adopted child’s birth date or name (see H.R. 3386), H8112 [12DE]

Dept. of HUD: establish program enabling communities to address health, economic development, and conservation concerns through needed investments in parks, recreational areas, facilities, and programs (see H.R. 2424), H3758 [18JN]

——— provide assistance to eligible nonprofit organizations for specialized housing and supportive services to elderly persons who are the primary caregivers of related children (see H.R. 3501), H7395 [2DE]

Dept. of the Interior: study suitability and feasibility of designating the Prison Ship Martyrs’ Monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY, as a unit of the National Park System (see H.R. 1501), H1956 [11AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 2146), H3760 [18JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2529), H7365 [22NO]

——— designate one U.S. city each year as an ‘‘American World War II City’’ (see H.R. 864), H1721 [20MR]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 411), H8126 [19DE]

Disasters: ensure that homeowners with mortgages insured by the FHA, or owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, and with homes located in disaster areas, are notified of certain relief relative to such disasters (see H.R. 1499), H1956 [11AP]

——— provide assistance for condominiums and housing cooperatives damaged by a major disaster (see H.R. 2887), H5260 [31JY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1429), H6998 [12NO]

Dominican Americans: recognize contributions to the U.S. and support establishment of a national month of recognition (see H. Res. 85), H659 [26FE]

Federal employees: provide for the compensation of furloughed employees (see H.R. 3223), H6175 [2OC]

——— provide that fathers of certain permanently disabled or deceased veterans shall be included with mothers of such veterans as preference eligibles for treatment in civil service (see H.R. 1832), H6999 [12NO]

Federal Railroad Administration: make loans and loan guarantees available for implementing positive train control systems (see H.R. 3634), H7445 [3DE]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H6901 [29OC]

——— provide relief from increased flood insurance premium rates for homes in disaster areas (see H.R. 960), H1360 [12MR]

——— temporarily increase borrowing authority for carrying out the National Flood Insurance Program (see H.R. 41), H28 [3JA]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1565), H2396 [26AP]

——— prevent gun trafficking (see H.R. 452), H1829 [21MR]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2738), H4724 [18JY]

——— provide assistance for the prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula (see H.R. 2888), H5260 [31JY]

Hague Convention on International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family Maintenance: implement (see H.R. 1896), H2533 [8MY]

Hinduism: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 47), H316 [1FE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H8112 [12DE]

House of Representatives: encourage Speaker to immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complete fiscal year 2014 budget resolution with the Senate (see H. Res. 174), H2247 [23AP]

Human Rights Day: observance (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H2299 [24AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 15), H6173 [2OC]

Independent Government Waste Reduction Board: establish (see H.R. 530), H703 [27FE]

Iran: impose additional human rights and economic and financial sanctions to compel Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons (see H.R. 850), H1632 [19MR]

Iraq: recognize the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq and reaffirm U.S. friendship with such people (see H. Res. 422), H8113 [12DE]

IRS: make the Free File Program permanent (see H.R. 495), H2161 [18AP]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 1130), H1395 [13MR]

——— independence anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 30), H1994 [12AP]

——— strengthen strategic alliance with the U.S. (see H.R. 938), H1430 [14MR]

Jordan: recognize long-term partnership and friendship with the U.S. and commend response to Syrian humanitarian crisis by hosting refugees fleeing conflict (see H. Res. 222), H4040 [25JN]

Judge, Mychal: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 1224), H1548 [15MR]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm commitment to military and economic security and congratulate on election of Park Geun-hye as President and welcome visit to Washington, DC (see H. Res. 200), H2486 [7MY]

Leonard Montalto Post Office Building, Staten Island, NY: designate (see H.R. 181), H224 [22JA]

Long Island Sound: amend and reauthorize certain provisions relating to restoration and stewardship (see H.R. 2174), H2954 [23MY]

Mandela, Nelson R.: tribute (see H. Res. 434), H7689 [11DE]

Medal of Honor: award to Bennie G. Adkins, Donald P. Sloat, and certain other veterans who were previously recommended (see H.R. 3304), H6675 [22OC]

Medicare: count a period of outpatient observation in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1179), H3760 [18JN]

——— delay enforcement of two-midnight rule for short inpatient hospital stays until the implementation of a new payment methodology for short inpatient hospital stays (see H.R. 3698), H7687 [11DE]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 846), H984 [5MR]

——— exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals (see H.R. 800), H983 [5MR]

——— include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the ‘‘Medicare and You Handbook’’ and coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity (see H.R. 2415), H6676 [22OC]

——— provide eligible individuals with single chronic diseases access to medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 1024), H8112 [12DE]

——— provide for a change in payment for certain hospitals (see H.R. 3613), H7354 [21NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 407), H7365 [22NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 407), H7365 [22NO]

National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers: reform (see H.R. 1155), H3288 [11JN]

National Clandestine Service of the CIA NCS Officer Gregg David Wenzel Memorial Post Office, Monroe, NY: designate (see H.R. 2112), H2911 [22MY]

National Day of Silence: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 33), H2159 [18AP]

National Park Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 627), H1398 [13MR]

Nelson Mandela International Day: observance (see H. Res. 282), H4143 [27JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 148), H32 [3JA]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H8113 [12DE]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 30), H703 [27FE]

——— provide for the computation of normal-cost percentage for postal employees as a separate and distinct class and the disposition of certain excess retirement contributions (see H.R. 961), H3256 [10JN]

——— recalculate and restore retirement annuity obligations, eliminate Retiree Health Benefits Fund prefunding requirement, restrict closure of facilities, create innovation incentives, and maintain level of service (see H.R. 630), H1568 [18MR]

Public lands: designate lands in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming as wilderness and wild and scenic rivers and establish Northern Rockies Wildlife Habitat and Corridors Information System and Program (see H.R. 1187), H2570 [9MY]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 2000), H2654 [15MY]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 91), H816 [28FE]

Rustin, Bayard: tribute (see H. Res. 319), H5477 [10SE]

Ryan, Leo J.: tribute (see H. Res. 423), H7252 [19NO]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2158 [18AP]

Sergeant Brett E. Gornewicz Memorial Post Office, Alden, NY: designate (see H.R. 3472), H7689 [11DE]

Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 157), H1992 [12AP]

Specialist Christopher Scott Post Office Building, Tyrone, NY: designate (see H.R. 606), H431 [8FE]

Specialist Ryan P. Jayne Post Office Building, Corning, NY: designate (see H.R. 3765), H8109 [12DE]

Staff Sergeant Nicholas J. Reid Post Office Building, Brockport, NY: designate (see H.R. 1451), H3016 [3JN]

Sudan: develop strategy to end human rights violations, create incentives for governments and persons to end support, and reinvigorate peace efforts (see H.R. 1692), H5175 [30JY]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 1708), H2297 [24AP]

——— increase and adjust for inflation the maximum value of articles that may be imported duty-free by one person on one day (see H.R. 1020), H1320 [6MR]

Taxation: allow employers a credit for wages paid to employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 1324), H1821 [21MR]

——— exempt certain stock of real estate investment trusts from the tax on foreign investment in U.S. real property interests (see H.R. 2870), H5259 [31JY]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1738), H2350 [25AP]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H7608 [9DE]

——— extend the qualifying advanced energy project credit (see H.R. 1424), H1856 [9AP]

——— make improvements in the earned income tax credit (see H.R. 2116), H2911 [22MY]

——— modify exclusion for transportation benefits (see H.R. 2288), H3760 [18JN]

——— permanently extend lower threshold for refundable portion of child tax credit and adjust credit for inflation (see H.R. 769), H594 [15FE]

——— permanently extend the tax treatment for certain Build America Bonds (see H.R. 789), H595 [15FE]

——— provide for logical flow of tax return information between partnerships, corporations, trusts, estates, and individuals and modify certain due dates and extension periods (see H.R. 901), H1550 [15MR]

——— provide tax relief for damages relative to Hurricane Sandy (see H.R. 2137), H2952 [23MY]

Tubman, Harriet: establish the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in Auburn, NY, and the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park in Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot Counties, MD (see H.R. 664), H2396 [26AP]

Turkey: urge reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay (see H. Res. 188), H2959 [23MY]

——— urge respect for the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate (see H. Res. 136), H2959 [23MY]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H7309 [20NO]

Universal Declaration of Human Rights: anniversary (see H. Res. 436), H7627 [10DE]

Veterans: clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H7050 [13NO]

——— extend work opportunity tax credit to certain veterans, improve coordination of job training services, and improve Federal contracting with small businesses owned by disabled veterans (see H.R. 2056), H2959 [23MY]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 11), H344 [4FE]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H277 [23JA]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H5344 [1AU]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 1975), H2602 [14MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Civil Air Patrol (see H.R. 755), H3990 [20JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Aviation: prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (see H.R. 3650), H7507 [4DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (see H.J. Res. 46), H2774 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (see H.R. 1794), H2392 [26AP]

Discrimination: condemn discrimination, hate crimes, racism, bigotry, bullying and brutal violence perpetrated against Sikh-Americans, and all acts of vandalism against Sikh Gurdwaras in the U.S. (see H. Res. 328), H5399 [2AU]

Hinduism: recognize the holiday of Diwali (see H. Res. 386), H6675 [22OC]

India: express condolences and support to the people of India and all those affected in the aftermath of the flash floods and landslides triggered by monsoons (see H. Res. 316), H5050 [24JY]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1180), H1426 [14MR]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H949 [4MR]

Northern Ireland: reaffirm support for continued implementation of the Good Friday Agreement as the framework for peaceful settlement of the conflict (see H. Res. 233), H2911 [22MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Aviation: prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (H.R. 3650), H7507 [4DE]

Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act: approve renewal of import restrictions (H.J. Res. 46), H2774 [17MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: increase purchase of Kosher and Halal food and modify labeling of the commodities list under the Emergency Food Assistance Program to assist food banks in obtaining such foods (H.R. 1794), H2395 [26AP]

Medicare: distribute additional residency positions (H.R. 1180), H1429 [14MR]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (H.R. 942), H950 [4MR]

Remarks

Agriculture: reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), agree to conference with the Senate (H. Res. 380), H6510 [11OC]

——— reauthorize certain programs (H.R. 2642), consideration (H. Res. 295), H4388 [11JY]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), Senate amendment, E1407• [30SE]

——— making continuing (H.J. Res. 59), unanimous-consent request, H6554 [12OC]

Bronx, NY: express condolences to victims and families killed or injured in the Metro-North train derailment, H7429 [3DE]

Budget: repeal and replace current fiscal year sequestration (H.R. 699), H687 [27FE]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2014–2023 (H. Con. Res. 25), H1643 [20MR]

——— temporarily suspend the public debt ceiling and hold salaries of Members of Congress in escrow upon failure to agree to a budget resolution (H.R. 325), H241 [23JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs, H6510 [11OC]

——— reform the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commodity distribution programs, and other food and nutrition programs (H.R. 3102), H5711 [19SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H2669 [16MY], H4388 [11JY], H6510 [11OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit from enforcing health care reform (H.R. 2009), H5368, H5369 [2AU]

Economy: impact of budget sequestration, H687 [27FE]

Federal Helium Reserve: complete privatization in a competitive market fashion that ensures stability in the helium markets while protecting taxpayer interests (H.R. 527), H2256 [24AP]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H6554 [12OC], E1407• [30SE]

Greece: independence anniversary, E361• [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 45), H2698 [16MY]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy (H.R. 152), H117, H135 [15JA]

IRS: terminate employment of employees who take certain official actions for political purposes (H.R. 2565), H5213 [31JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit payment of compensation from prioritized obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached, H2547 [9MY]

National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month: observance, E1405• [30SE]

Native Americans: decrease incidence of violent crime against Indian women, strengthen capacity of tribes to respond to such crimes, and hold perpetrators accountable, H745 [28FE]

NLRB: prohibit actions requiring quorum until quorum has been confirmed, constitutionality of certain appointments decided, or adjournment of current congressional session (H.R. 1120), H1971• [12AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay implementation of the employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2667), H4550 [17JY]

——— delay implementation of the individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 2668), H4550 [17JY]

——— repeal (H.R. 45), H2698 [16MY]

Public debt: prioritize obligations on the debt held by the public in the event that the debt ceiling is reached (H.R. 807), H2545, H2547 [9MY]

Republican Party: national agenda, H7314 [21NO]

Violence Against Women Act: ensure access to assistance programs regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, H745 [28FE]

——— ensure protection for immigrant victims of domestic violence and crime, H745 [28FE]

——— reauthorize (S. 47), H745 [28FE]

Votes: correction, E1050• [11JY]

Tributes

Garas, Irene, E560• [26AP]

Miller, Honey, E1522• [16OC]