PERRY, SCOTT (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6011 [9JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4993, H4998 [29MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Africa: assist sub-Saharan African countries develop mix of power solutions for more broadly distributed electricity access to support poverty alleviation and drive economic growth (see H.R. 2548), H1481 [28JA]

Agriculture: prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 4308), H2695 [26MR]

Armed Forces: modify enhanced selective discharge authority to permit certain commissioned officers appointed from enlisted ranks to retire in the officer’s commissioned rank (see H.R. 5832), H9044 [10DE]

——— repeal bans on military personnel carrying firearms on military bases (see H.R. 3199), H2962 [4AP]

——— require mental health assessments before enlistment or commissioning as an officer (see H.R. 4305), H3144 [9AP]

Black Ribbon Day: designate to recognize victims of Soviet Communist and Nazi regimes (see H. Res. 302), H2488 [18MR] (see H. Res. 509), H2915 [3AP]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 1078), H5495 [18JN]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: adjust the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program in order to avoid disproportionate penalties for hospitals treating vulnerable populations (see H.R. 4188), H2300 [11MR]

——— improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H1431 [27JA]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H7456 [11SE]

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: resume processing adoption cases and issuance of exit permits for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents (see H. Res. 588), H5770 [25JN]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H7892 [18SE]

Dept. of Defense: review operation of certain ships during the Vietnam Era (see H.R. 1494), H5186 [9JN]

Dept. of Education: expand higher education opportunities by allowing States to develop their own systems of accrediting educational institutions, curricula, programs, and courses (see H.R. 4612), H6656 [22JY]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to Ukraine and other European countries (see H.R. 4155), H2611 [24MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: modify and reauthorize Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program (see H.R. 4007), H2962 [4AP]

——— prohibit funding for the rule entitled ‘‘Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers of Inadmissibility for Certain Immediate Relatives’’ (see H.R. 425), H1938 [25FE]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 4981), H5816 [26JN]

Dept. of State: suspend from visa waiver program any country identifying passport holders fighting with Islamist extremist organizations (see H.R. 5594), H7884 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: delay implementation of regulation changing the hours-of-service rule for commercial truck drivers pending a GAO assessment of such regulation (see H.R. 3413), H4910 [28MY]

——— prohibit funding to State or local governments to check helmet usage or create checkpoints for motorcycle riders and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H.R. 1861), H1772 [11FE]

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), H2258 [6MR]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H2566 [21MR]

Developing countries: provide assistance to support the rights of women and girls (see H.R. 3398), H5187 [9JN]

Education: call on schools and State and local educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed (see H. Res. 456), H6400 [17JY]

——— 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), H1881 [21FE]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see H.R. 4854), H5362 [12JN]

——— 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), H6217 [14JY]

——— 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]

——— provide comprehensive assessment of scientific and technical research on implications of the use of mid-level ethanol blends (see H.R. 875), H1772 [11FE]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H6860 [25JY]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H7893 [18SE]

Federal agencies and departments: prohibit certain agencies from using or purchasing certain firearms and require GAO report on Federal units receiving tactical training that respond to certain high-risk situations (see H.R. 4934), H5770 [25JN]

——— prohibit deduction of labor organization dues from the pay of Federal employees (see H.R. 4792), H5064 [30MY]

——— require online posting of regulatory fines and provide for judicial review of administrative fines (see H.R. 5791), H8668 [4DE]

Federal employees: limit circumstances in which official time may be used by a Federal employee (see H.R. 107), H5364 [12JN]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H7389 [9SE]

——— 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), H1481 [28JA]

Foreign aid: ensure the provision of foreign assistance does not contribute to human trafficking and combat human trafficking by requiring greater transparency in recruitment of foreign workers (see H.R. 3344), H1246 [17JA]

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]

——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H3448 [6MY]

Hamas (terrorist organization): condemn use of civilians as human shields, recognize breaches of international law, support Israel’s right of self-defense, and support Palestinians who reject terrorism (see H. Con. Res. 107), H6400 [17JY]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H3940 [7MY]

House of Representatives: call for civil action in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain executive branch actions (see H. Res. 442), H1777 [14FE]

Immigration: expedite removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of human trafficking and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last residence (see H.R. 5053), H6137 [11JY]

——— improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (see H.R. 2278), H1938 [25FE]

India: praise religious diversity and commitment to tolerance and equality, and reaffirm need to protect the rights and freedoms of religious minorities, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H. Res. 417), H1773 [11FE]

Iran: call for release of Saeed Abedini and condemn persecution of religious minorities (see H. Res. 147), H7297 [8SE]

——— 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), H2435 [13MR]

——— provide congressional review of nuclear agreements (see H.R. 4967), H5767 [25JN]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8226 [1DE]

IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1773 [11FE]

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), H6108 [10JY]

Joseph F. Weis, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA: designate (see H.R. 5146), H7129 [30JY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 3485), H1545 [3FE]

Medicare: 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), H6816 [24JY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H5187 [9JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H7455 [11SE]

Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a budget resolution or pass regular appropriations bills on a timely basis during a Congress (see H.R. 3887), H1432 [27JA]

Mexico: call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi (see H. Res. 620), H7894 [18SE]

——— call for release of Andrew P. Tahmooressi and impose sanctions on Mexico until he is released (see H. Res. 612), H6137 [11JY]

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

Moldova: support sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity, call for removal of Russian forces, and resolve conflict in Transnistria territory (see H. Res. 562), H3941 [7MY]

National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1430 [27JA]

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), H5820 [26JN]

Palestinian Authority: restrict funds (see H.R. 5433), H7433 [10SE]

——— suspend foreign aid and designate as a terrorist organization pending dissolution of unity Government with Hamas (terrorist organization) and recognition of Israel’s right to exist (see H. Res. 622), H6137 [11JY]

——— suspend foreign aid until the repeal of resolutions that provide a salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel due to participation in the struggle against occupation (see H. Res. 542), H2914 [3AP]

——— suspend provision of U.S. foreign assistance (see H.R. 5668), H7887 [18SE]

Palestinians: restrict funds for the Palestinian Authority (see H.R. 1337), H6107 [10JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1514 [31JA]

——— 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), H6400 [17JY]

——— temporarily exempt certain Medicare and Medicaid providers from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 5098), H7893 [18SE]

Russia: deny visas and entry to the U.S. to Russian officials and employees due to military intervention in Ukraine (see H.R. 4154), H2435 [13MR]

——— prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 5241), H8133 [19NO]

Shinseki, Sec. of Veterans Affairs.: call for resignation relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs benefit claims backlog and delays in providing emergency health care (see H. Con. Res. 98), H4911 [28MY]

Social Security: continue pre-Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act flexibility in providing State Children’s Health Insurance Program coverage (see H.R. 3931), 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), H5770 [25JN]

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

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2303 [11MR]

Taxation: clarify eligibility for the child tax credit (see H.R. 2778), H8033 [17NO]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7996 [14NO]

——— terminate certain energy tax subsidies and lower the corporate income tax rate (see H.R. 259), H7434 [10SE]

U.N.: promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 5647), H7886 [18SE]

——— promote transparency, accountability and reform within the U.N. Human Rights Council (see H.R. 5649), H7886 [18SE]

Ukraine: condemn violation of sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity by Russian forces and call for international response opposing Russia’s actions and in support of Ukrainian Government (see H. Res. 499), H2198 [5MR]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H2802 [1AP]

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. 5078), H6217 [14JY]

William H. Gray III 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 4838), H5318 [11JN]

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), H2566 [21MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 5226), H6976 [28JY]

Constitutional authority statements

Drugs: exclude therapeutic hemp and cannabidiol from the definition of marijuana (H.R. 5226), H6977 [28JY]

Documents

Declaration of Independence, H5810 [26JN]

Remarks

Civil liberties: protect individual privacy against unwarranted governmental intrusion through the use of domestic unmanned aerial vehicles commonly called drones, H5313 [11JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4780 [21MY]

——— importance of maintaining strong National Guard and Reserves, H1231, H1232, H1233, H1234, H1235 [16JA]

Dept. of Energy: increase hydroelectric power funding, H6011, H6012 [9JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: investigate delays in medical care and clandestine wait lists for veterans appointments at VA medical facilities, H4914 [29MY]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), H4914 [29MY]

East Berlin, PA: anniversary, H3951 [8MY]

Eastern European countries: express condolences to the victims of the historic flooding in the Western Balkans, H5028 [30MY]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6011, H6012 [9JY]

Firearms: permit carrying of concealed weapons on military bases, H2910, H2911, H2912 [3AP]

Gettysburg National Military Park: revise boundaries to include the Gettysburg Train Station and certain land along Plum Run in Cumberland Township, PA, and limit means of acquiring such property (H.R. 1513), H167 [13JA], H8113 [19NO]

Iran: condemn human rights violations (H. Res. 754), H8109 [19NO]

——— interim agreement allowing possession of nuclear enrichment and reprocessing capabilities and enhancement of nuclear technical capabilities, H8369 [4DE]

Israel: independence anniversary, H3436 [6MY]

——— reaffirm support for right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas (terrorist organization) and condemn and call for an end to such attacks, H6222 [15JY], H7032 [29JY]

Kerry, Sec. of State: condemn comments that suggest Israel could become an apartheid state for failure to reach solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, H3284 [29AP]

NASA: prohibit funding for Advanced Food Technology Project, H4993 [29MY]

National Commission on the Future of the Army: establish, H4780 [21MY]

Obama, President: evaluation of war on terrorism policies, H2910 [3AP]

Palestinian Authority: suspend foreign aid until the repeal of resolutions that provide a salary to anyone imprisoned in Israel due to participation in the struggle against occupation (H. Res. 542), H2907, H2908 [3AP]

Palestinians: U.S. policy, H2907, H2908 [3AP]

Pennsylvania: tribute to 4th Congressional District service academy nominees, E244• [25FE]

——— tribute to National Guard members for participation in the Sullivan Cup Armor Competition, H4815 [22MY]

Pryor, Senator: remarks characterizing Representative Cotton’s military service as leading to a sense of entitlement relative to serving in the Senate, H2245 [6MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4993, H4999 [29MY]

Tucker, Jane: Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus Eva Murillo Unsung Hero Award recipient, H3185• [10AP]

Votes: position on missed, H4809• [22MY], H6685• [23JY]

Subpoena Notices

U.S. Army, H8344 [3DE]

Tributes

Kroeze, Jay, H7057 [30JY]

Sipe, John, H8278 [3DE]