NUNNELEE, ALAN (a Representative from Mississippi)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 5551), H7980 [13NO]

Armed Forces: afford each member of a Reserve component with the opportunity for a physical examination before separation from the Armed Forces (see H.R. 2841), H1938 [25FE]

——— 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), H2098 [28FE]

Children and youth: bolster U.S. diplomacy and assistance aimed at ensuring children have permanent, safe, nurturing, and loving families and strengthen intercountry adoption to the U.S. and around the world (see H.R. 4143), H2147 [4MR]

Civil rights: award a Congressional Gold Medal to James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner honoring the 50th anniversary of their murder in Mississippi during Freedom Summer (see H.R. 4409), H2961 [4AP]

Conservation of natural resources: support voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation in order to sustain natural resources to meet the needs of a growing population (see H. Con. Res. 95), H6657 [22JY]

Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4783 [21MY]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see H.R. 5233), H7939 [12NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: convey certain Bienville National Forest lands to the Pat Harrison Waterway District in Smith County, MS (see H.R. 4545), H3407 [1MY]

——— prohibit use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase marijuana products (see H.R. 4142), H2566 [21MR]

Dept. of Energy: improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (see H.R. 5120), H6351 [16JY]

Dept. of Labor: issue implementing regulations for drug testing under State unemployment compensation programs (see H.R. 4310), H2803 [1AP]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the West Hunter Street Baptist Church in Atlanta, GA (see H.R. 4119), H5725 [24JN]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H3292 [29AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H4476 [19MY]

District of Columbia: restore right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3689), H1593 [4FE]

Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 5226), H7939 [12NO]

Education: support State authority and flexibility in establishing student academic standards and denounce the President’s coercion of States into adopting the Common Core State Standards (see H. Res. 476), H1939 [25FE]

Endangered species: protect and conserve species and the lawful possession of certain ivory in the U.S. (see H.R. 5052), H7041 [29JY]

Endangered Species Act: publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H7242 [1AU]

EPA: disapprove rule relative to garnishment of non-Federal wages to collect delinquent non-tax debts owed to the U.S. without first obtaining a court order (see H.J. Res. 118), H6297 [15JY]

——— improve establishment of any lower ground-level ozone standards (see H.R. 5505), H7940 [12NO]

——— nullify certain rules relative to carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing, new, or reconstructed fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 4813), H5185 [9JN]

——— preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H7041 [29JY]

——— prohibit proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible (see H.R. 4012), H2002 [26FE]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 4808), H5320 [11JN]

——— require decisions on whether naturally occurring or ‘‘exceptional’’ events cause air quality standard violations to be based on a preponderance of evidence and accord deference to State and local findings (see H.R. 4957), H7389 [9SE]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H7389 [9SE]

FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H2002 [26FE]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H1481 [28JA]

——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5725 [24JN]

Federal-State relations: require Federal agencies to look at a person’s legal residence when determining marital status and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 3829), H1593 [4FE]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H7129 [30JY]

——— clarify that prohibitions on investments in certain funds shall not be construed to require divestiture of certain collateralized debt obligations backed by trust-preferred securities (see H.R. 3819), H136 [9JA]

——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H7189 [31JY]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H5249 [10JN]

Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5495 [18JN]

Freedom Riders: award a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 4041), H6107 [10JY]

House of Representatives: bring an action seeking declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch policies and actions on immigration (see H. Res. 772), H9305 [11DE]

Immigration: require notification of a Governor of a State if an unaccompanied alien child is transferred to the State (see H.R. 5129), H6977 [28JY]

IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1481 [28JA]

Israel: condemn murders of teenagers by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) and Mohammed Abu Khdeir by extremists and call for halt to attacks and recognition for Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 665), H6816 [24JY]

——— 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), H6108 [10JY]

Lumber industry: exempt certain children employed in logging or mechanized operations from child labor laws (see H.R. 4590), H5399 [17JN]

Medicare: ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 4577), H7389 [9SE]

——— improve audit effectiveness and efficiency in paying for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 5083), H7939 [12NO]

——— repeal rebasing of payments for home health services and replace such rebasing with a home health value-based purchasing program (see H.R. 5110), H6816 [24JY]

——— 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), H7939 [12NO]

Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H7940 [12NO]

Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H5559 [19JN]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H5365 [12JN]

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), H8033 [17NO]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 762), H8169 [20NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 577), H4016 [8MY]

Nigeria: condemn abduction of female students by Boko Haram armed militants in Borno province and urge continued U.S. support and assistance (see H. Res. 573), H4064 [13MY]

Obama, President: condemn failure to notify Congress before releasing Taliban leaders detained at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and express concerns over their release and repercussions of negotiating with terrorists (see H. Res. 644), H6860 [25JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H7529 [15SE]

——— exclude alien agricultural seasonal workers when determining employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 5392), H7434 [10SE]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3685), H1481 [28JA]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1545 [3FE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7939 [12NO]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2854 [2AP]

Public welfare programs: prohibit assistance under Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program from being accessed through an electronic benefit transfer card at stores that sell marijuana (see H.R. 4142), H2566 [21MR]

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), H7894 [18SE]

——— ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7125 [30JY]

Science: prohibit the cloning of humans (see H.R. 2164), H6036 [9JY]

Social Security: provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 4930), H7529 [15SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H1481 [28JA]

Sudan: condemn charge of apostasy and death sentence of Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag and encourage U.S. efforts to support religious freedom (see H. Res. 601), H5365 [12JN]

Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H4830 [22MY]

Taxation: exempt student workers from determination of higher education institutions’ employer health care shared responsibility (see H.R. 5262), H8133 [19NO]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H4016 [8MY]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H8171 [20NO]

——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 3728), H1659 [5FE]

Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H7041 [29JY]

U.N.: deny admission to the U.S. any U.N. representative who has engaged in espionage or terrorist activities, or poses a national security threat, against the U.S. (see H.R. 4357), H3199 [10AP]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: allow for a contract for operation of Melville Hall after receipt of gift for renovation of such hall (see H.R. 5813), H8930 [9DE]

——— reform Board of Visitors (see H.R. 4144), H2147 [4MR]

VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7894 [18SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Roads and highways: waive certain vehicle weight limitations on any segment of U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi that is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System (see H.R. 4268), H2484 [14MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Roads and highways: waive certain vehicle weight limitations on any segment of U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi that is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System (H.R. 4268), H2485 [14MR]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), consideration (H. Res. 465), H1452 [28JA]

Budget: setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3031 [8AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4816 [22MY]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H2428 [13MR]

National Guard: proposed changes to Mississippi National Guard 155th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, H4816 [22MY]

OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H2429 [13MR]

Roads and highways: waive certain vehicle weight limitations on any segment of U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi that is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System (H.R. 4268), H4439 [19MY]

TVA: anniversary, H1596 [5FE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3362 [30AP], H3444 [6MY]

Tributes

Lancaster, Irene, H2788 [1AP]

Stauffer, Gale, H33 [8JA]