SCHNEIDER, BRADLEY S. (a Representative from Illinois)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 3471), H6036 [9JY]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 1731), H8171 [20NO]

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), H2258 [6MR]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1094), H8071 [18NO]

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), H3941 [7MY]

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), H4060 [9MY]

Children and youth: provide for programs and activities with respect to the prevention of underage drinking (see H.R. 498), H2645 [25MR]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3199 [10AP]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H7455 [11SE]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons, prohibit corporate spending on elections, and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate corporations and elections (see H.J. Res. 34), H1481 [28JA]

Credit: establish requirements for treatment of a private education loan upon the death or bankruptcy of a cosigner of the loans (see H.R. 4643), H5024 [29MY]

——— modify the definitions of a mortgage originator and a high-cost mortgage to preserve access to manufactured housing (see H.R. 1779), H5249 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H4685 [20MY]

Dept. of Commerce: establish the Network for Manufacturing Innovation (see H.R. 2996), H1687 [6FE]

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), H3448 [6MY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 4582), H4785 [21MY]

——— authorize grant program to promote physical education, activity, fitness, and nutrition, and ensure healthy students (see H.R. 2178), H1719 [10FE]

Dept. of HHS: authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see H.R. 274), H4836 [27MY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 460), H4910 [28MY]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 920), H3292 [29AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 1252), H5023 [29MY]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 3723), H4476 [19MY]

Dept. of Justice: extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 988), H2962 [4AP]

Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 4629), H4058 [9MY]

——— extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 4163), H2255 [6MR]

Dept. of Transportation: set separate performance measures for motorized and non-motorized safety and allow States to set their own safety targets and to choose the best methods to meet them (see H.R. 3494), H184 [13JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure that veterans may attend pre-apprenticeship programs using certain educational assistance (see H.R. 3384), H2258 [6MR]

——— 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), H5250 [10JN]

——— 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]

——— increase priority for enrollment of medal of honor recipients in the health care system (see H.R. 4720), H4828 [22MY]

Diseases: express that current Ebola outbreak in Africa is an international health crisis (see H. Res. 701), H7184 [31JY]

——— improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 4814), H6108 [10JY]

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), H3294 [29AP]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 119), H6657 [22JY]

ERISA: modify definition of fiduciary to exclude appraisers of employee stock ownership plans (see H.R. 2041), H184 [13JA]

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

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), H4830 [22MY]

FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7676 [17SE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve energy efficiency in Federal facilities by encouraging entrance into energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts (see H.R. 2689), H1938 [25FE]

——— review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H163 [10JA]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H3941 [7MY]

Financial literacy: encourage greater public-private sector collaboration to promote for students and young adults (see H. Res. 721), H7454 [11SE]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 1276), H1719 [10FE]

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), H6860 [25JY]

Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund: ensure that amounts credited are used for harbor maintenance (see H.R. 335), H1938 [25FE]

Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H2962 [4AP]

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), H6977 [28JY]

Immigration: allow U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 519), H6399 [17JY]

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), H3409 [1MY]

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), H5559 [19JN]

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

Lane A. Evans VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Galesburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 5700), H7978 [13NO]

Law enforcement officers: include hours worked in excess of law enforcement availability pay limits for Federal criminal investigators in computation of annuity (see H.R. 5619), H7885 [18SE]

Levinson, Robert: urge intensified cooperation by Iran on the case of the disappearance of former FBI agent while on business trip in Iran (see H. Res. 435), H5495 [18JN]

Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H5495 [18JN]

——— require coverage of optometrists (see H.R. 855), H3198 [10AP]

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), H1881 [21FE]

——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H1431 [27JA]

——— 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), H1777 [14FE]

——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see H.R. 4857), H5363 [12JN]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H4061 [9MY]

——— provide entitlement to immunosuppressive drugs for kidney transplant recipients (see H.R. 1428), H2361 [12MR]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H5023 [29MY]

Mental health: strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 4783), H5250 [10JN]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (see H.R. 4411), H2990 [7AP]

Minimum wage: increase, and index future increases to the consumer price index (see H.R. 1010), H1938 [25FE]

National Small Business Week: observance (see H. Res. 583), H4064 [13MY]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H3409 [1MY]

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), H4061 [9MY]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H7676 [17SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: 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), H6036 [9JY]

Pope Francis: congratulate on election and recognize inspirational statements and actions (see H. Res. 440), H3294 [29AP]

Pullman National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3929), H3242 [28AP]

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), H7297 [8SE]

SBA: provide for permanent establishment the State Trade and Export Promotion Grant Program (see H.R. 2333), H1719 [10FE]

Schools: enhance safety (see H.R. 1470), H3241 [28AP]

SEC: require certain investment advisers to pay fees to help cover the costs of inspecting and examining investment advisers (see H.R. 1627), H7188 [31JY]

Secondary School Student Athletes’ Bill of Rights: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 72), H5073 [5JN]

Small business: prevent duplicative regulation of advisers of small business investment companies (see H.R. 4200), H4785 [21MY]

——— require the use of two-phase selection procedures when design-build contracts are suitable for award to small business concerns (see H.R. 2750), H5187 [9JN]

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), H7676 [17SE]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 1015), H7529 [15SE]

Taxation: extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3490), H21 [7JA]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H2566 [21MR]

——— make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 4717), H5320 [11JN]

——— modify exclusion for transportation benefits (see H.R. 2288), H3199 [10AP]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2991 [7AP]

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), H2258 [6MR]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3546), H2362 [12MR] (see H.R. 3824), H2066 [27FE] (see H.R. 4415), H3144 [9AP]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H2001 [26FE]

——— develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (see H.R. 3397), H2258 [6MR]

——— ensure education and training received by Armed Forces members and veterans better assists them in obtaining civilian certifications and licenses (see H.R. 1796), H1515 [31JA]

Veterinarians: allow transport and dispensing of controlled substances in the usual course of veterinary practice outside of the registered location (see H.R. 1528), H2645 [25MR]

Vincent R. Sombrotto Post Office, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 2291), H5249 [10JN]

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]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: exempt nonprofit low-income housing providers from certain mortgage, servicing, and appraisal requirements (see H.R. 3529), H224 [14JA]

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]

Women: combat international violence against women and girls (see H.R. 3571), H7619 [16SE]

——— constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 56), H4686 [20MY]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 113), H4061 [9MY]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H.R. 3544), H1687 [6FE]

——— 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), H4476 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize veterans who are entitled to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to use such entitlement for a career transition internship program (see H.R. 4922), H5597 [20JN]

Israel: call for immediate and unconditional release of teenagers kidnapped by members of Hamas (terrorist organization) (see H. Res. 642), H5768 [25JN]

SBA: create a grant program for governmental and other nonprofit organizations that support startup businesses by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses (see H.R. 4059), H1776 [14FE]

SEC: clarify definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law as not applying to events like demo days (see H.R. 4915), H5557 [19JN]

Taxation: provide for 100 percent bonus depreciation for manufacturing property (see H.R. 4822), H5248 [10JN]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (H.R. 3546), consideration (see H. Res. 490), H1937 [25FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize veterans who are entitled to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to use entitlement for a career transition internship program (H.R. 4922), H5597 [20JN]

SBA: create a grant program for governmental and other nonprofit organizations that support startup businesses by providing entrepreneurs with resources and services to produce viable businesses (H.R. 4059), H1777 [14FE]

SEC: clarify definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law as not applying to events like demo days (H.R. 4915), H5558 [19JN]

Taxation: provide for 100 percent bonus depreciation for manufacturing property (H.R. 4822), H5249 [10JN]

Motions

Power resources: remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), H7853 [18SE]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (H.R. 3301), H5686 [24JN]

Remarks

AbbVie Inc.: tribute to Week of Possibilites volunteer service initiative, E1152• [14JY]

Arlington Heights, IL: tribute to Fred W. Buhrke Training Center Technology and Manufacturing Association training and education programs in advanced manufacturing industry, E763• [19MY]

Bell Flavors and Fragrances (company): Illinois 10th Congressional District Top Exporter honoree, E386• [14MR]

Bero, Stephen: Illinois Library Association Librarian of the Year award recipient, E1237• [25JY]

Buffalo Grove, IL: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop 140, E175• [6FE]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Rondout Elementary School, E655• [1MY]

College Bound Opportunities (organization): tribute, E439• [26MR]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1240• [25JY]

——— support reunification agreement, E1240• [25JY]

Dept. of Education: establish a comprehensive literacy program (H.R. 2706), H7625 [17SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize veterans who are entitled to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to use such entitlement for a career transition internship program (H.R. 4922), H5882 [9JY]

Elbaum, David: Illinois History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1610• [18NO]

Employment: allow that certain Federal job training and career education programs give priority to programs that lead to recognized postsecondary credentials (H.R. 497), H7625 [17SE]

Fair Housing Month: observance, E533• [7AP]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 3193), consideration (H. Res. 475), H1735 [11FE]

Illinois: anniversary of North Shore Sanitary District, E545• [8AP]

——— tribute to Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods, and Wilmette Chambers of Commerce award recipients, E919• [9JN]

——— tribute to Green Oaks, Libertyville, Mundelein, and Vernon Hills Chamber of Commerce Member Recognition award recipients, E115• [27JA], E157• [4FE]

Immigration: reform, H1262 [27JA]

Industrial Controls & Repairs, Inc.: tribute to ICARTEAM and Solex College for partnership to develop and implement manufacturing repair services training programs, E844• [28MY]

Knobel, Alyssa: Jewish Council for Youth Services Director for Life Award recipient, E654• [1MY]

Lake County, IL: tribute for joining One Billion Rising (organization), E203• [11FE]

——— tribute to Lake County Chamber of Commerce award recipients, E761• [19MY]

——— tribute to YWCA Women of Achievement award recipients, E759• [19MY]

Lake Forest, IL: tribute to Lake Forest Country Day School Robbie Bermingham speaking contest participants, E729• [9MY]

League of United Latin American Citizens: tribute to Lake County, IL, Youth Council for ‘‘Operation Clean Up Waukegan’’ initiative, E1157• [15JY]

Middle East: prevent Hezbollah and associated entities from gaining access to international financial and other institutions (H.R. 4411), H6624 [22JY]

National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month: observance, H5562 [20JN]

North American Professionals and Entrepreneurs Council: tribute to Innovation Conference, E591• [28AP]

Oakton Community College: tribute to Manufacturing Expo, E418• [24MR]

Open Communities (organization): tribute, E533• [7AP]

Power resources: limit release of toxic air pollutants from petroleum coke, prohibit oil and natural gas exports to countries that support terrorist organizations, and allow CFTC actions to limit excessive speculation in energy markets, H7853 [18SE]

——— prohibit approval of oil or natural gas pipelines that have potential to contaminate the Great Lakes or a drinking water supply or for operators that have failed to properly clean up prior spills, H5686 [24JN]

——— remove Government obstacles to domestic energy production, ensure transport of energy, lower energy costs, and enable businesses to access energy to create and sustain jobs (H.R. 2), motion to recommit, H7853 [18SE]

——— require approval of construction, operation, or maintenance of oil or natural gas pipelines or electric transmission facilities at U.S. borders for import or export (H.R. 3301), motion to recommit, H5686 [24JN]

Riverwoods, IL: tribute to Polish American Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing, E1375• [10SE]

Round Lake, IL: anniversary of Round Lake Area Park District, E1233• [25JY]

——— tribute to Round Lake Area Schools Fine Arts Extravaganza, E602• [28AP]

Schrayer, Max R. (Skip): Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago, IL, Julius Rosenwald Memorial Award recipient, E1356• [8SE]

SEC: provide for a notice-filing registration procedure for brokers participating in the transfer of ownership of smaller companies and provide appropriate regulation of such transfers (H.R. 2274), H195 [14JA]

Securities: make shareholder registration threshold for savings and loan holding companies the same as for bank holding companies (H.R. 801), H197 [14JA]

Technology and Manufacturing Association: tribute, E420• [24MR]

Underwriters Laboratories LLC: anniversary, E465• [27MR]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (H.R. 3546), H2412 [13MR]

Votes: position on missed, E390• [14MR]

Waukegan, IL: anniversary of Eddie Washington Center for Men, E238• [25FE]

——— tribute to community organizations that provide services to immigrant families, E1041• [20JN]

——— tribute to Men of Distinction honorees, E965• [12JN], E1004• [17JN]

——— tribute to Waukegan to College program participants, E1590• [14NO]

Tributes

Acosta, Jose, E1355• [8SE]

Francis, Walstone, E587• [28AP]

Hilyard, Nann Blaine, E1009• [18JN]

Jordan, H. Lee, Jr., E242• [25FE]

Roberson, Eugene, E727• [9MY]

Schaefer, August (Gus), E275• [28FE]

Sullivan, Patrick L., E398• [14MR]

Walanka, Karen, E1040• [20JN]