DUCKWORTH, TAMMY (a Representative from Illinois)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4753 [21MY]
Appointments
Committee on the Events Surrounding the 2012 Terrorist Attack in Benghazi (House, Select), H4712 [21MY]
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
American Infrastructure Fund: establish to provide loans or guarantees to State or local governments for qualified infrastructure projects (see H.R. 2084), H1515 [31JA]
American Revolution: award a Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War (see H.R. 4045), H1770 [11FE]
Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]
Armed Forces: allow servicemembers to keep their automobile insurance when they move from State to State (see H.R. 4669), H4475 [19MY]
——— 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. 2907), H7893 [18SE]
Aviation: prohibit operation of certain aircraft not complying with certain noise levels (see H.R. 3650), H7893 [18SE]
BLM: designate certain portions of the red rock canyons of the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range Deserts in Utah as wilderness (see H.R. 1630), H7892 [18SE]
Budget: establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1869), H1545 [3FE]
Business and industry: provide tax credits to unemployed individuals who obtain manufacturing job training and employers who provide such training and establish a Presidential Manufacturing Job Training Award (see H.R. 5325), H7242 [1AU]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2434 [13MR]
Colleges and universities: support community college and industry partnerships (see H.R. 2560), H135 [9JA]
Contracts: amend laws relative to justification and approval of all sole-source contracts exceeding a certain amount (see H.R. 5211), H7894 [18SE]
DEA: improve regulation of anabolic steroids (see H.R. 4771), H6860 [25JY]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see H.R. 5012), H7389 [9SE]
——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H2914 [3AP]
Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H1687 [6FE]
Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H5250 [10JN]
——— 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. 1763), H1515 [31JA]
Dept. of HHS: designate a Health Professional Shortage Area for maternity care (see H.R. 4385), H4061 [9MY]
——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H5640 [23JN]
Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 831), H5559 [19JN]
Dept. of the Treasury: extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (see H.R. 508), H7388 [9SE]
Dept. of Transportation: carry out transit accessibility innovation program (see H.R. 5621), H7885 [18SE]
——— conduct study on adequacy of motor vehicle refueling assistance to disabled individuals and implement regulations in accordance with the results of such study (see H.R. 4992), H5817 [26JN]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 3408), H7893 [18SE]
——— enter into contracts for provision of medical care at non-departmental facilities for certain patients, assess health care delivery system, and limit employee awards and bonuses (see H.R. 4810), H5185 [9JN]
——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 411), H7041 [29JY]
——— inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 3369), H163 [10JA]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs, review discharge or separation of certain individuals, and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (see H.R. 5059), H6105 [10JY]
Disabled: promote provision of exercise and fitness equipment that is accessible to disabled individuals (see H.R. 5541), H7882 [18SE]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]
Education: improve early learning opportunities for prekindergarten children (see H.R. 3461), H7893 [18SE]
Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H2746 [27MR]
Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2028), H7676 [17SE]
——— strengthen families’ engagement in the education of their children (see H.R. 2662), H7893 [18SE]
FDA: require bottled water manufacturers and distributors to disclose bottled water quality information (see H.R. 4978), H7297 [8SE]
Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5769 [25JN]
——— enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H7455 [11SE]
Foreign aid: require the President to establish guidelines for, and increase transparency of, foreign assistance programs (see H.R. 2638), H7893 [18SE]
Foreign trade: prevent importation of merchandise into the U.S. in a manner that evades antidumping and countervailing duty orders (see H.R. 1440), H7892 [18SE]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7940 [12NO]
House of Representatives: mandate all Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioner to complete annual ethics training conducted by the Committee on Ethics (House) (see H.R. 5095), H7529 [15SE]
Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6035 [9JY]
——— facilitate prompt and efficient adjusting of claims in the case of natural and other disasters and losses and encourage licensing of claims adjusters (see H.R. 2156), H3293 [29AP]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H7389 [9SE]
Israel: reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks (see H. Res. 657), H6037 [9JY]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1812), H7434 [10SE]
Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Galesburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 5700), H7978 [13NO]
Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H4017 [8MY]
Medicare: create incentives for innovative diagnostics by improving process for determining payment rates for new tests (see H.R. 2085), H135 [9JA]
——— 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), H5319 [11JN]
——— distribute additional residency positions (see H.R. 1201), H7455 [11SE]
——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H6297 [15JY]
——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H4017 [8MY]
——— prevent budget sequestration from impacting payment for physician-administered drugs (see H.R. 1416), H5364 [12JN]
——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 3877), H3293 [29AP]
——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H4476 [19MY]
——— reduce incidence of diabetes among beneficiaries (see H.R. 962), H7892 [18SE]
——— require State licensure and performance guarantees for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 4920), H7893 [18SE]
Medicare/Medicaid: delay implementation schedule of the reductions of disproportionate share hospital payments (see H.R. 1920), H5319 [11JN]
Members of Congress: eliminate use of the frank for mail transmitted by Members and congressional officials (see H.R. 4872), H5397 [17JN]
Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7940 [12NO]
Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5365 [12JN]
Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1481 [28JA]
Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the Multiemployer Health Benefit Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 2918), H2962 [4AP]
National Federal Nurse Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 778), H9044 [10DE]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H1246 [17JA]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: update a report on the role of telecommunications, including the Internet, on the commission of hate crimes (see H.R. 3878), H2099 [28FE]
Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram (terrorist organization) armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see H. Res. 573), H3941 [7MY]
NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H7389 [9SE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: ensure that individuals who attempted to, or who are enrolled in, qualified health plans offered through an exchange have continuity of coverage (see H.R. 3745), H21 [7JA]
——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 2988), H2803 [1AP]
Pensions: protect Federal and military retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions when a Federal or military pension is used as consideration by predatory lenders (see H.R. 3310), H1592 [4FE]
Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H2991 [7AP]
Postal Service: 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), H4830 [22MY]
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5557 [19JN]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7893 [18SE]
Pullman National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3929), H4785 [21MY]
Religion: condemn anti-Semitism and comparison of Israel to Nazis perpetrating the Holocaust and reject attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred as an acceptable disapproval of political events in the Middle East (see H. Res. 707), H7677 [17SE]
SBA: direct the task force of the Office of Veterans Business Development to provide access to and manage the distribution of excess or surplus property to veteran-owned small businesses (see H.R. 5231), H7039 [29JY]
——— extend availability of low-interest mortgage refinancing under the local development business loan program (see H.R. 1240), H7938 [12NO]
Schools: address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students (see H.R. 1199), H7297 [8SE]
——— end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 1652), H2991 [7AP]
Small business: increase lending to small businesses (see H.R. 4652), H4059 [9MY]
Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6137 [11JY]
Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 2139), H1515 [31JA]
Taxation: encourage teachers to pursue teaching science, technology, engineering, and math subjects at elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 118), H2962 [4AP]
——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H3293 [29AP]
——— extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H1545 [3FE]
——— extend publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects and transportation fuels (see H.R. 1696), H6036 [9JY]
——— extend research credit, increase and make permanent alternative simplified research credit and provide for a biotechnology consortium research credit (see H.R. 3757), H2002 [26FE]
——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3395), H2962 [4AP]
——— modify rules relative to inverted corporations in order to prevent tax avoidance by domestic companies moving operations to foreign countries and transfer such revenues to Highway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4985), H5817 [26JN]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7434 [10SE]
Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2611 [24MR]
Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H4017 [8MY]
Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7434 [10SE]
Wildlife: prohibit import, export, transportation, sale, receipt, acquisition, or purchase in interstate or foreign commerce of any live animal of any prohibited wildlife species (see H.R. 2856), H7939 [12NO]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see H.R. 3658), H2362 [12MR]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Armed Forces: establish an online significant event tracker system for tracking, reporting, and summarizing exposures of members to traumatic events (see H.R. 5336), H7182 [31JY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify period of eligibility during which certain spouses are entitled to assistance under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (see H.R. 5817), H8931 [9DE]
Members of Congress: prohibit use of representational allowance for payment of costs of first-class airline accommodations (see H. Res. 558), H3292 [29AP]
Robotics: establish an academic competition in the field of robotics among students in congressional districts (see H. Res. 703), H7185 [31JY]
Constitutional authority statements
Armed Forces: establish an online significant event tracker system for tracking, reporting, and summarizing exposures of members to traumatic events (H.R. 5336), H7186 [31JY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (H.R. 4628), H4059 [9MY]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify period of eligibility during which certain spouses are entitled to assistance under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (H.R. 5817), H8931 [9DE]
Proclamations
Passenger Pigeons’ Extinction Anniversary: by, E1373• [9SE]
Remarks
American Society of Anesthesiologists: grand opening of Schaumburg, IL, headquarters building, E1265• [29JY]
Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1780• [10DE]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military, H4752 [21MY]
——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (H.R. 4628), H4047 [9MY]
Dept. of Agriculture: improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (H.R. 5012), H6940 [28JY]
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, E1780• [10DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4752, H4753 [21MY]
——— importance of maintaining strong National Guard and Reserves, H1233 [16JA]
Dept. of Transportation: Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program funding, H5151 [9JN]
Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: evaluate mental health care and suicide prevention programs, review discharge or separation of certain individuals, and require a loan repayment pilot program for psychiatrists (H.R. 5059), H8904• [9DE]
Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5151 [9JN]
Education: encourage participation by girls in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) programs, H3297 [30AP]
Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 4950), H5772 [26JN]
Government regulations: ensure all impacted entities are provided an opportunity for consultation relative to imposing Federal mandates, H2079 [28FE]
——— provide additional safeguards relative to imposing Federal mandates (H.R. 899), H2079 [28FE]
Johnson, Lyndon B.: anniversary of ‘‘War on Poverty’’, H50 [8JA]
Mount Prospect, IL: tribute to Science Chicks club, H3297 [30AP]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), Senate amendment, E1780• [10DE]
Schaumburg, IL: tribute to Trickster Art Gallery presentation of Native American Veteran artwork, E1544• [12NO]
Small business: raise prime contracting and subcontracting goals, H4753 [21MY]
Syria: authorize assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), E1780• [10DE]
Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 647), H8322• [3DE]
Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H50 [8JA], H1502 [29JA], H2245 [6MR]
——— rate among veterans, H2245 [6MR]
Votes: position on missed, E444•, E450• [26MR], E478• [1AP], E1619• [18NO], E1704• [2DE], E1742• [4DE], E1785• [10DE], E1844• [12DE]
Zurich Insurance Group, Ltd.: tribute to groundbreaking of new headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, E1126• [9JY]
Tributes
Hunt, Clay, H8904• [9DE]