HANABUSA, COLLEEN W. (a Representative from Hawaii)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5529 [19JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Air Forces Escape and Evasion Society: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4693), H7979 [13NO]

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]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H1687 [6FE]

——— restrict use of exotic and nondomesticated animals in traveling circuses and exhibitions (see H.R. 4525), H5365 [12JN]

Armed Forces: award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H1481 [28JA]

——— extend maternity leave for women serving in the military (see H.R. 4628), H4058 [9MY]

Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month: observance (see H. Res. 605), H5022 [29MY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (see H. Con. Res. 83), H1770 [11FE]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 4707), H5399 [17JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H2098 [28FE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (see H.R. 863), H1512 [29JA]

Contracts: amend laws relative to justification and approval of all sole-source contracts exceeding a certain amount (see H.R. 5211), H6859 [25JY]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 4148), H2435 [13MR]

Crime: provide for a grant program to prevent gun-related domestic violence homicides (see H.R. 3566), H5559 [19JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit a reduction in funding for defense commissary system pending the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission report (see H.R. 4217), H2854 [2AP]

——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 2839), H73 [8JA]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H4476 [19MY]

——— collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (see H.R. 455), H5364 [12JN]

Dept. of HHS: improve essential oral health care for lower-income individuals (see H.R. 4395), H4834 [23MY]

——— increase funding for the Child Care and Development Block Grant Program for child care for families with infants or toddlers (see H.R. 5000), H5817 [26JN]

——— reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3854), H2302 [11MR]

Dept. of Labor: extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4163), H2255 [6MR]

Dept. of State: prioritize fight against human trafficking according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act without increasing the size of the Federal Government (see H.R. 2283), H5319 [11JN]

Dept. of the Interior: contract with eligible Indian tribes to manage land buy-back programs and require that certain amounts be deposited into interest bearing accounts (see H.R. 4694), H4783 [21MY]

——— provide further self-governance by Indian tribes (see H.R. 4546), H3407 [1MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify which children to whom entitlement to educational assistance may be transferred under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 3600), H2611 [24MR]

——— conduct annual surveys of veterans on experiences obtaining hospital care and medical services from departmental facilities (see H.R. 4971), H5768 [25JN]

——— improve access of veterans to medical services by improving scheduling, staff training and hiring, access to care from non-departmental providers, and administrative matters (see H.R. 4841), H5495 [18JN]

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), H7619 [16SE]

Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H5249 [10JN]

Doolittle Tokyo Raiders: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1209), H3144 [9AP]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 4950), H5724 [24JN]

Explosives: condemn bombings at the Boston Marathon, express condolences to victims and their families, and call for international reduction and support for victims of improvised explosive devices (see H. Res. 190), H1939 [25FE]

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), H4060 [9MY]

FCC: restore rules relative to open Internet and broadband industry practices until final action is taken in proceedings on such rules that were remanded by a court decision (see H.R. 3982), H1720 [10FE]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 4306), H4476 [19MY]

Firearms: protect victims of domestic abuse by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms (see H.R. 4906), H5557 [19JN]

——— regulate assault weapons and ensure that the right to keep and bear arms is not unlimited (see H.R. 437), H3448 [6MY]

Foreign policy: strengthen commitment to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region (see H.R. 4495), H3240 [28AP]

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]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 2957), H2486 [14MR]

Insurance: ensure that employers that provide health benefits to their employees cannot deny any specific health benefits, including contraception coverage (see H.R. 5051), H6108 [10JY]

Intelligence services: require Presidents’ annual budget submissions to include the total dollar amount requested for intelligence or intelligence-related activities of the Government (see H.R. 3855), H1246 [17JA]

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), H6137 [11JY]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Con. Res. 91), H2435 [13MR]

Lake Berryessa: transfer recreational management authority from Bureau of Reclamation to BLM (see H.R. 4166), H3293 [29AP]

Law enforcement: mandate basic educational, regulatory, and management actions necessary for the prevention of racial profiling practices (see H.R. 3560), H5024 [29MY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1761), H2434 [13MR]

Medicare: modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1761), H2434 [13MR]

——— provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services (see H.R. 794), H2302 [11MR]

Merit Systems Protection Board: extend right of appeal to certain Postal Service employees (see H.R. 1431), H2434 [13MR]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H4785 [21MY]

National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1481 [28JA]

National Police Week: designate (see H. Res. 578), H4061 [9MY]

National Security Agency: provide reports on the use of electronic surveillance, the use of business records, and investigation of non U.S. person to certain additional congressional committees (see H.R. 3881), H472 [15JA]

——— sunset certain laws relative to surveillance activities and roving wiretaps (see H.R. 3880), H472 [15JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 4277), H2488 [18MR]

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), H3447 [6MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: clarify treatment of health plans in which expatriates are the primary enrollees (see H.R. 4414), H2990 [7AP]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 2453), H5024 [29MY]

Peace Corps: subject volunteers to same limitations regarding coverage of abortion services as Peace Corps employees (see H.R. 4578), H6036 [9JY]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2148 [4MR]

Philippines: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3602), H2696 [26MR]

Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H2302 [11MR]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H136 [9JA]

Postal Service: enhance long-term profitability through enhanced innovation, operational flexibility, workforce realignment, and regulatory relief (see H.R. 2690), H2486 [14MR]

——— improve fuel efficiency by replacing motor vehicle fleet with modern, efficient vehicles (see H.R. 3963), H2645 [25MR]

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]

Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 72), H7190 [31JY]

Secure Water Act: reauthorize and update certain provisions (see H.R. 4258), H2484 [14MR]

Southeast Asia: promote peaceful and collaborative resolution of maritime and airspace territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas (see H. Res. 704), H7185 [31JY]

SSA: establish a trust fund to provide for paid family and medical leave benefits for certain individuals (see H.R. 3712), H1773 [11FE]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2803 [1AP]

Tariff: 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), H3241 [28AP]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 1620), H7041 [29JY]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3395), H4061 [9MY]

——— make dependent care credit refundable and index the income phasedown of credit for inflation (see H.R. 3740), H4785 [21MY]

——— 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), H6036 [9JY]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7189 [31JY]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H1659 [5FE]

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. 792), H7128 [30JY]

Trademarks: cancel existing and prohibit future trademarks using the word ‘‘redskin’’ in reference to Native Americans (see H.R. 1278), H5598 [20JN]

Transportation Security Administration: exempt certain flights in Hawaii and Alaska from increased aviation security service fees (see H.R. 3934), H1431 [27JA]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H3243 [28AP]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H474 [15JA]

Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6977 [28JY]

Voting: revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 3899), H5769 [25JN]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 1998), H5877 [8JY]

Women: 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), H4476 [19MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H2744 [27MR]

——— support equal pay, fair treatment in workplace, access to paid family and medical leave, retirement security, and fair access to business capital and Federal contracts (see H. Res. 507), H2486 [14MR]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H7041 [29JY]

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), H2746 [27MR]

Remarks

Armed Forces: express condolences for soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, H2919 [4AP]

——— prohibit funding for use of military force in Iraq without congressional consultation, H5529 [19JN]

——— remove from Iraq, except for Armed Forces required to protect U.S. diplomatic facilities and personnel (H. Con. Res. 105), H6823 [25JY]

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha (H. Con. Res. 83), E711• [8MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (H.R. 377), H2999 [8AP]

Congress: legislative priorities, H1554 [4FE]

Dept. of Defense: making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5529 [19JN]

Dept. of Education: collect information from coeducational elementary and secondary schools on equality in athletic programs (H.R. 455), H5502 [19JN]

Dept. of HUD: Native American Housing Block Grant program funding, H5213 [10JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5213 [10JN]

Economy: importance of job creation, H3367 [1MY]

——— provide tax relief for workers and businesses, rebuild and modernize country’s infrastructure, and provide pathways back to work for those looking for jobs (H.R. 2821), H1662 [6FE]

Education: anniversary of Title IX, prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs and its critical role in guaranteeing equal educational opportunities for women and girls, H5502 [19JN]

Equal Pay Day: observance, H2999 [8AP]

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 (H.R. 1565), H2919 [4AP]

Handgun Violence Prevention Act: anniversary, H2919 [4AP]

Health: support regenerative medicine through research funding and commercial development and develop a regulatory environment that enables rapid approval of safe and effective products (H.R. 4494), H3252 [29AP]

Immigration: cancel removal and adjust status of certain long-term resident alien students, H4485 [20MY]

——— reform (H.R. 15), H5736 [25JN]

Israel: tribute to naming of Daniel K. Inouye Arrow anti-missile defense facility, H192 [14JA]

Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act: reauthorize (H.R. 4329), H8252 [2DE], H8288 [3DE]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Lesser v. Garnett decision relative to women’s right to vote, H2014 [27FE]

——— hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2620 [25MR]

Taxation: extend production tax credit for wind power, H1947 [26FE]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H1443 [28JA], H3952 [8MY], H4485 [20MY]

Volcanoes: disaster assistance to Puna district of Hawaii, H7629 [17SE]

Women: ensure equal rights, H1730 [11FE]