BARBER, RON (a Representative from Arizona)

Amendments

National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2679 [26MR]

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), H7189 [31JY]

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]

Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 2066), H5364 [12JN]

Angelou, Maya: issue commemorative postage stamp honoring life (see H. Res. 684), H6814 [24JY]

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), H2001 [26FE]

——— award Congressional Gold Medal to the 65th Infantry Regiment known as the Borinqueneers (see H.R. 1726), H1938 [25FE]

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

——— issue a forever stamp to honor sacrifices of members who are still prisoner, missing, or unaccounted for (see H.R. 2794), H7297 [8SE]

——— provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 3352), H2199 [5MR]

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), H2435 [13MR]

——— improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare Integrity Program to increase transparency and accuracy in audits conducted by contractors (see H.R. 1250), H4476 [19MY]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2362 [12MR]

Commission To Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer: establish (see H.R. 1830), H3409 [1MY]

Crime: prohibit attendance of an animal fighting venture (see H.R. 366), H4064 [13MY]

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), H6746 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a grant program to recruit, train, deploy, and professionally support psychiatric physicians in Indian health programs (see H.R. 2037), H4836 [27MY]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1339), H7676 [17SE]

——— require States and their designees receiving grants for suicide early intervention and prevention strategies to consult with Indian tribes and organizations (see H.R. 1599), H1938 [25FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve discipline, accountability, and transparency in acquisition program management (see H.R. 4228), H2432 [13MR]

Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 4629), H6746 [23JY]

Dept. of the Interior: enter into Big Sandy River-Planet Ranch Water Rights Settlement Agreement and Hualapai Tribe Bill Williams River Settlement Agreement (see H.R. 4924), H5597 [20JN]

——— reaffirm authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes (see H.R. 279), H5725 [24JN]

Dept. of Transportation: modify criteria for selecting communities to participate in the Small Community Air Service Development Program (see H.R. 5766), H9305 [11DE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: amend the definition of spouse for purposes of veterans’ benefits to recognize new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 2529), H6746 [23JY]

——— conduct annual surveys of veterans on experiences obtaining hospital care and medical services from departmental facilities (see H.R. 4971), H5877 [8JY]

——— 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]

——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 4816), H6816 [24JY]

——— 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), H5318 [11JN]

——— improve authority to hire psychiatrists (see H.R. 2540), H6815 [24JY]

——— improve management, accountability, and oversight of the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5618), H7885 [18SE]

——— improve treatment of medical evidence provided by non-departmental medical professionals in support of disability claims (see H.R. 4191), H2300 [11MR]

——— 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]

——— provide additional points on competitive service entrance exam of preference eligible veterans applying for departmental positions (see H.R. 5023), H6816 [24JY]

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), H6105 [10JY]

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

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 28), H2697 [26MR]

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

Federal agencies and departments: review efforts to reduce travel expenses through the use of video conferencing (see H.R. 2643), H1481 [28JA]

Federal employees: impose penalties for unathorized disclosure of personal financial information (see H.R. 3764), H474 [15JA]

——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal health information (see H.R. 3763), H474 [15JA]

——— impose penalties for unauthorized disclosure of personal tax information (see H.R. 3762), H474 [15JA]

FEMA: award mitigation financial assistance in certain areas affected by wildfire (see H.R. 3333), H6860 [25JY]

——— 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), H1659 [5FE]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H6036 [9JY]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H6746 [23JY]

Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H7529 [15SE]

Forests: provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 3992), H6816 [24JY]

Health: create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients (see H.R. 1666), H7619 [16SE]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H4060 [9MY]

Immigration: treat all unaccompanied alien children crossing the U.S. Southern border equally, allow for voluntary reunification with family, and expedite due process for claims to remain in the U.S. (see H.R. 5114), H6296 [15JY]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: authorizing appropriations (see H.R. 4136), H6816 [24JY]

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 2328), H2001 [26FE]

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]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 318), H7455 [11SE]

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

Medicaid: apply the primary care payment rate to additional physician providers of primary care services (see H.R. 1838), H1719 [10FE]

Medicare: improve Medicare Advantage special needs plans (see H.R. 4484), H3196 [10AP]

——— 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), H7189 [31JY]

——— increase diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve care and outcomes (see H.R. 1507), H135 [9JA]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H7529 [15SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H7188 [31JY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1070), H7676 [17SE]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 556), H3292 [29AP]

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

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 743), H7940 [12NO]

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

National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 572), H3446 [6MY]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 3867), H1246 [17JA]

NIH: submit an annual budget estimate for Alzheimer’s disease initiatives (see H.R. 4351), H6816 [24JY]

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

——— eliminate benefits under the Federal employees health benefit program for Members of Congress and require Members to purchase insurance through their States’ exchange (see H.R. 5177), H6745 [23JY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1773 [11FE]

Peres, Shimon: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2939), H2434 [13MR]

Political campaigns: reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H1657 [5FE]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 1653), H7434 [10SE]

Professional Social Work Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]

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]

Science: assist scientists in commercializing their ideas by awarding grants to innovative technology transfer programs at universities, research institutes, and national laboratories (see H.R. 2981), H3448 [6MY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 728), H7940 [12NO]

Social Security: 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), H6815 [24JY]

Staff Sergeant Manuel V. Mendoza Post Office Building, Miami, AZ: designate (see H.R. 4416), H2990 [7AP]

Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H5364 [12JN]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 2902), H6137 [11JY]

Taxation: extend energy credit for certain property under construction (see H.R. 2502), H3242 [28AP]

——— extend the work opportunity tax credit for veterans (see H.R. 3395), H1772 [11FE]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H6816 [24JY]

——— prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Con. Res. 4), H2611 [24MR]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 494), H2914 [3AP]

——— reduce tax on beer (see H.R. 1918), H3293 [29AP]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H3242 [28AP]

Terrorism: better secure U.S. international borders and prevent terrorists from entering the U.S. by allowing suspension of certain countries from the Visa Waiver Program and enhancing intelligence assessments (see H.R. 5470), H7528 [15SE]

Travel and tourism: facilitate international travel to the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals (see H.R. 1354), H2148 [4MR]

Travel Promotion Act: extend (see H.R. 4450), H4017 [8MY]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits (see H.R. 3824), H1243 [16JA]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H1777 [14FE]

——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6816 [24JY]

VFW: amend Federal charter to reflect service of women in the Armed Forces (see H.R. 5441), H7940 [12NO]

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]

Wilderness Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 730), H7675 [17SE]

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), H2148 [4MR]

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

World Social Work Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 519), H2433 [13MR]

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), H2915 [3AP]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (see H.R. 4274), H2488 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans (see H.R. 5760), H8169 [20NO]

Dept. of Homeland Security: develop and provide risk-based, performance-based cybersecurity standards for information technology requirements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (see H.R. 3847), H162 [10JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 5273), H7125 [30JY]

Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Electronic Proving Ground (see H. Res. 736), H7887 [18SE]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (see H.R. 4375), H2853 [2AP]

Mental health: maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (see H.R. 4574), H3446 [6MY]

National Institute of Mental Health: provide funding to support suicide prevention and brain research, including the Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative (see H.R. 4075), H1937 [25FE]

Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry, Douglas, AZ: designate (see H.R. 5552), H7882 [18SE]

Women: 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), H2256 [6MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: provide permanent appropriations for death gratuities and related survivor benefits for survivors of deceased members in the event of lapsed appropriations (H.R. 4274), H2488 [18MR]

Dept. of Defense: provide seven person firing parties in the funeral honors details for World War II veterans (H.R. 5760), H8170 [20NO]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand authority of veterans to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (H.R. 5273), H7127 [30JY]

Jim Kolbe Post Office, Patagonia, AZ: designate (H.R. 4375), H2854 [2AP]

Mental health: maximize access of individuals with mental illness to community-based services and strengthen the impact of such services (H.R. 4574), H3447 [6MY]

Raul Hector Castro Port of Entry, Douglas, AZ: designate (H.R. 5552), H7888 [18SE]

Motions

Armed Forces: appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), H6333 [16JY], H6380 [17JY]

Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), H1679 [6FE]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1442 [28JA]

Access Tucson (organization): anniversary, E1498• [19SE]

Air Force: anniversary of 55th Electronic Combat Group, E1592• [14NO]

Arizona National Scenic Trail: anniversary, E147• [31JA]

——— appropriate funds necessary to ensure that Reserve component members who perform inactive-duty training continue to receive pay during a Government shutdown (H.R. 3230), motion to instruct conferees, H6333 [16JY], H6380, H6381, H6382, H6383 [17JY]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2901 [3AP]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3065 [9AP]

Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission: prohibit funding for additional base realignment and closure round, H3349 [30AP]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4788 [22MY]

——— limit retirement of A–10 aircraft, H5485 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4870), H5485 [18JN]

——— improve discipline, accountability, and transparency in acquisition program management (H.R. 4228), H5146, H5147 [9JN]

Dept. of the Interior: Payment in Lieu of Taxes program funding, H1679 [6FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: expand the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship to include spouses of Armed Forces members who died in the line of duty, H6380, H6381, H6382, H6383 [17JY]

——— Office of Inspector General funding, H3328 [30AP]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4486), H3328, H3349 [30AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: mental health outreach and suicide prevention programs funding, H7664 [17SE]

Escambia County, FL: convey certain property formerly part of Santa Rosa National Monument and conveyed to Escambia County subject to restrictions on use and reconveyance (H.R. 2954), motion to recommit, H1679 [6FE]

Federal Land Assistance, Management and Enhancement (FLAME) Act: wildfire suppression on public lands and hazardous fuel reduction funding, H1679 [6FE]

Fort Huachuca, AZ: anniversary of Electronic Proving Ground, E551• [8AP]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of victims of shootings at Tucson, AZ, ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]

Medicare: Medicare Advantage program funding, H2901 [3AP]

——— reform, H2901 [3AP], H3065 [9AP]

National Environmental Policy Act: ensure application to the declaration of national monuments (H.R. 1459), H2679 [26MR]

Public lands: require a feasibility assessment including benefits, such as jobs and tourism dollars, when designating a new national monument, H2679 [26MR]

QuakeWrap Inc.: tribute, E1456• [19SE]

Rich, Debbie: American Advertising Federation Phyllis Ehlinger Women of Excellence Award recipient, E128• [28JA]

Strain, Robert: Greater Sierra Vista United Veterans Council Veteran of the Year award recipient, E30• [9JA]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event, H43 [8JA]

——— anniversary of Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, E1348• [8SE]

——— anniversary of Tucson Metro Chamber Military Affairs Committee, E1327• [1AU]

——— anniversary of YMCA of Southern Arizona, E918• [9JN]

——— tribute to El Rio Community Health Center, E1453• [19SE]

Tucson Gem and Mineral Society, Inc.: anniversary of Tucson Gem and Mineral Show, H1700 [10FE], E187• [10FE]

Unemployment: extend unemployment benefits, H1218 [16JA]

Votes: position on missed, H5665• [24JN], E67• [14JA], E337• [10MR], E1377• [10SE], E1792• [10DE]

Women: improve economic condition of women, H2659 [26MR]

——— 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 (H. Res. 507), H2659 [26MR]

Women’s History Month: observance, H2659 [26MR]

Tributes

Barreras, Martin R., E825• [22MY], E877• [29MY]

Jolivet, Anna, E254• [26FE]

Lacey, William K., E136• [29JA], E434• [25MR]

Molloy, Maggie, E1149• [14JY]

White, Richard, E1096• [30JN]