VALADAO, DAVID G. (a Representative from California)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Association for the Advancement of Science: recognize anniversary of Science and Technology Policy Fellowship program and reaffirm commitment to support science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 76), H1241 [16JA]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 755), H8171 [20NO]

Business and industry: encourage compensation transparency (see H.R. 5256), H7124 [30JY]

Camp Pendleton Medal of Honor Post Office, Camp Pendleton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5468), H7528 [15SE]

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), H3242 [28AP]

China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H8033 [17NO]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H3293 [29AP]

Colonel M.J. ‘Mac’ Dube, USMC Post Office Building, Twentynine Palms, CA: designate (see H.R. 5331), H7182 [31JY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H183 [13JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish (see H.R. 1313), H2854 [2AP]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 1563), H2361 [12MR]

Dept. of Defense: develop a plan to move U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) back to the continental U.S. (see H.R. 4434), H3142 [9AP]

——— improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (see H.R. 3775), H7041 [29JY]

Dept. of Education: 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), H6815 [24JY]

Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 3854), H4061 [9MY]

——— 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), H5065 [30MY]

Dept. of the Interior: reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H5725 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: suspend Federal funding for California high-speed rail project until sufficient non-Federal funds are available (see H.R. 3893), H1240 [16JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify qualifications of hearing aid specialists (see H.R. 3508), H6815 [24JY]

——— ensure informing of interment of deceased veterans (see H.R. 5369), H7980 [13NO]

——— 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]

——— improve care provided to newborn children (see H.R. 5475), H7980 [13NO]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 4793), H7980 [13NO]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: establish a specific timeline to achieve integrated electronic health records (see H.R. 2590), H135 [9JA]

——— 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), H8171 [20NO]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H8033 [17NO]

Endangered Species Act: disclose to States the basis of determinations and ensure use of information provided by State, tribal, and county governments in decisionmaking (see H.R. 4317), H2743 [27MR]

——— improve disclosure of funds expended to respond to lawsuits, dedicate employees to litigation, and cover attorneys fees (see H.R. 4316), H2743 [27MR]

——— place caps on attorneys fees for suits filed under such Act (see H.R. 4318), H2743 [27MR]

——— require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (see H.R. 4315), H2743 [27MR]

EPA: amend guidelines governing the handling of lead-based paint during remodeling or renovation activities (see H.R. 2093), H2962 [4AP]

——— 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]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H5319 [11JN]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H5725 [24JN]

Federal agencies and departments: promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H1772 [11FE]

Federal Correctional Officer Scott J. Williams Memorial Post Office Building, Lompoc, CA: designate (see H.R. 5562), H7883 [18SE]

FEMA: delay increases in flood insurance premium rates under the National Flood Insurance Program until completion of affordability study, provide certain reimbursements, and accurately determine flood risk (see H.R. 3370), H1939 [25FE]

FHA: ensure stability in maximum mortgage amount limitations for areas experiencing decreases in median home prices (see H.R. 4208), H2645 [25MR]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H5364 [12JN]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H2645 [25MR]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H2748 [28MR]

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), H7980 [13NO]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H183 [13JA]

Immigration: establish employment-based immigrant visa for alien entrepreneurs who have received significant capital from investors to establish business in the U.S. (see H.R. 5378), H7184 [31JY]

——— give judges and certain officials discretionary authority in removal, deportation, ineligibility, or inadmissability proceedings for immediate family members of a U.S. citizen (see H.R. 3431), H2098 [28FE]

Isla Vista, CA: condemn rampage and mass shooting, offer condolences to the community, the victims, and their families, and call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future (see H. Res. 608), H5064 [30MY]

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]

Juanita Millender-McDonald Post Office, Long Beach, CA: designate (see H.R. 5687), H7937 [12NO]

Medicare: limit charges for contract health services provided to Indians by Medicare providers of services and suppliers (see H.R. 4843), H5820 [26JN]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1148), H2260 [10MR]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 713), H5073 [5JN]

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), H4017 [8MY]

National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H3941 [7MY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H2362 [12MR]

Neil Havens Post Office, Simi Valley, CA: designate (see H.R. 4939), H5639 [23JN]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H7189 [31JY]

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

——— delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H2302 [11MR]

——— limit rescissions of coverage under health plans in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5321), H7242 [1AU]

——— maintain preexisting condition coverage and guaranteed availability of health insurance if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5328), H7181 [31JY]

——— repeal the funding mechanism for the transitional reinsurance program in the individual market (see H.R. 3489), H1939 [25FE]

——— simplify treatment of seasonal positions relative to employer shared responsibility requirements (see H.R. 5213), H7190 [31JY]

Philippines: accelerate income tax benefits for charitable cash contributions for relief of victims of Typhoon Haiyan (see H.R. 3771), H1659 [5FE]

Philmore Graham Post Office Building, Vallejo, CA: designate (see H.R. 5106), H6215 [14JY]

Schools: clarify when certain academic assessments shall be administered (see H.R. 4172), H7129 [30JY]

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security (see H.R. 2154), H3448 [6MY]

Sikhism: honor celebration of Vaisakhi (see H. Res. 550), H3196 [10AP]

Taxation: establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (see H.R. 647), H1938 [25FE]

——— extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers (see H.R. 3490), H6746 [23JY]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 3023), H7619 [16SE]

——— index the dependent care credit for inflation (see H.R. 5258), H7124 [30JY]

——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 4933), H7129 [30JY]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7242 [1AU]

——— provide a deduction relating to the compensation of the lesser earning spouse (see H.R. 5257), H7124 [30JY]

Transportation: ensure that all transportation system users can travel safely and conveniently on and across federally funded streets and highways (see H.R. 2468), H2148 [4MR]

W. Ronald Coale Memorial Post Office Building, Stockton, CA: designate (see H.R. 5109), H6296 [15JY]

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), H6977 [28JY]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6860 [25JY]

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), H3058 [8AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (see H.R. 3964), H1510 [29JA]

Drought: provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (see H.R. 5781), H8272 [2DE]

Oak Creek, WI: recognize anniversary and condemn shootings at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin and express condolences to victims’ families and friends and gratitude to responders to the shootings (see H. Res. 698), H7126 [30JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend health plan coverage to dependent children in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (see H.R. 5384), H7184 [31JY]

Constitutional authority statements

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), H1511 [29JA]

Drought: provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8273 [2DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: extend health plan coverage to dependent children in the individual and group market if repealing legislation is enacted (H.R. 5384), H7188 [31JY]

Remarks

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), H1619, H1634, H1639, H1640, H1641 [5FE]

——— address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (H.R. 3964), consideration (H. Res. 472), H1604 [5FE]

——— delay legislation addressing certain water-related concerns until it is determined it will not have a negative impact on the water quality and availability for agricultural producers in the California Delta region, H1639 [5FE]

——— prohibit adverse affect on community water supplies and water budgets from efforts to address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H1640, H1641 [5FE]

——— prohibit decrease in current water supply to the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta region, H1634 [5FE]

Corcoran, CA: anniversary, E1385• [10SE]

Dept. of Transportation: California high-speed rail projects funding, H218, H219, H220 [14JA]

Drought: provide short-term water supplies to drought-stricken California (H.R. 5781), H8831 [8DE]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species (H.R. 4315), H7014 [29JY]

Firebaugh, CA: anniversary, E1375• [10SE]

Miya family: Kings County, CA, Farm Bureau Agriculturalist of the Year award recipient, E1377• [10SE]

Turkey Lovers’ Month: anniversary, E1069• [25JN]

University of California: Cooperative Extension Kings County recipient of Lemoore, CA, Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Supporter of the Year award, E1382• [10SE]

Votes: correction, E180• [6FE]

Tributes

Bedrosian, Ernest A., E45• [10JA]

Collins, Leslie A., E929• [9JN]

Schultz, Andrew N., E1031• [20JN]