BARR, ANDY (a Representative from Kentucky)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H473 [15JA]

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), H2486 [14MR]

Alcoholic beverages: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S. (see H. Res. 579), H4059 [9MY]

Armed Forces: modify per-fiscal year calculation of days of certain active duty or service used to reduce minimum age at which Reserve component members may retire for non-regular service (see H.R. 690), H7241 [1AU]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment by requiring inclusion of Social Security numbers as a condition of claiming the refundable portion of the child tax credit (see H.R. 3788), H1720 [10FE]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2866), H1777 [14FE]

Business and industry: enhance competitiveness of U.S. manufacturing and exports through tax relief, regulatory relief, liability relief, and access to abundant and affordable energy supplies (see H.R. 5360), H7297 [8SE]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley (see H.R. 3964), H1545 [3FE]

Children and youth: provide for identification and dissemination of best practices for medical professionals and other health care providers relative to neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 4888), H6400 [17JY]

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), H7042 [29JY]

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), H4475 [19MY]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1551), H2001 [26FE]

Crime: provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts (see H.R. 4225), H3242 [28AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: prohibit regulations establishing certain limits for the school lunch program (see H.R. 3663), H1720 [10FE]

——— publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance (see H.R. 4886), H7619 [16SE]

——— require official White House meals and White House and Dept. of Agriculture cafeteria meals to be in compliance with nutrition requirements for school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 3686), H136 [9JA]

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), H183 [13JA]

Dept. of Defense: continue national security exemption from emissions regulations when an excess military vehicle is transferred to State or local firefighting agencies (see H.R. 5483), H7894 [18SE]

Dept. of Education: provide grants to State educational agencies and institutions of higher education to strengthen elementary and secondary computer science education (see H.R. 2536), H5399 [17JN]

Dept. of Energy: authorize appropriations for fossil energy research and development programs (see H.R. 4553), H3407 [1MY]

Dept. of Justice: provide State officials with access to criminal history information relative to certain financial service providers required to undergo State criminal background checks (see H.R. 5320), H7996 [14NO]

Dept. of the Treasury: improve transparency of the Financial Stability Oversight Council and improve the systemically important financial institution (SIFI) designation process (see H.R. 5180), H7242 [1AU]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to reduce shortage of psychiatrists in Veterans Health Administration by offering competitive employment incentives to certain psychiatrists (see H.R. 4234), H5640 [23JN]

——— educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 3408), H3941 [7MY]

——— 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]

——— enter into contracts with health care providers to improve health care access and care coordination for veterans (see H.R. 3858), H5024 [29MY]

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

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), H8072 [18NO]

Diseases: foster more effective implementation and coordination of clinical care for people with pre-diabetes and diabetes (see H.R. 1074), H7892 [18SE]

——— mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H6815 [24JY]

EPA: consider and report on the benefits of any rule addressing carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions from any electric utility generating unit (see H.R. 5300), H7676 [17SE]

——— 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), H6106 [10JY]

——— 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]

——— prohibit regulation of carbon pollution (greenhouse gas) emissions for existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units under certain circumstances (see H.R. 4808), H5399 [17JN]

——— provide direction relative to establishment of emissions standards of greenhouse gas from fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units (see H.R. 3826), H134 [9JA]

——— provide guidance and clarification relative to issuance and renewal of coal mining permits for dredged or fill material (see H.R. 5077), H6297 [15JY]

——— set reasonable limits on stringency and timing of proposed regulations for new residential wood heaters, forced-air furnaces, and residential masonry heaters (see H.R. 4407), H8072 [18NO]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H2915 [3AP]

FDA: ensure that certain facilities continue to be treated as alcohol-related facilities, notwithstanding the distribution of spent grains resulting from the production of alcoholic beverages (see H.R. 4430), H5249 [10JN]

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

——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H2746 [27MR]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H136 [9JA]

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

——— promote strategic sourcing principles (see H.R. 2694), H7939 [12NO]

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 1423), H1246 [17JA]

Federal firefighters: provide that hours worked by Federal firefighters under a qualified trade-of-time arrangement shall be excluded for overtime pay (see H.R. 1141), H3940 [7MY]

Financial institutions: allow mutual capital certificates to satisfy capital requirements for mutual depositories and establish mutual national banks (see H.R. 4252), H5877 [8JY]

——— amend certain banking statutes to ensure legitimate businesses have nondiscriminatory access to financial services and products (see H.R. 4986), H6816 [24JY]

——— clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements (see H.R. 4510), H5065 [30MY]

——— modify exemptions for small creditors and mortgage loan servicers (see H.R. 4521), H3448 [6MY]

——— specify that privilege is maintained when information is shared by certain nondepository covered persons with Federal and State financial regulators (see H.R. 5062), H6105 [10JY]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 4060), H2258 [6MR]

Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H73 [8JA]

——— provide that certain firearms listed as curios or relics may be imported into the U.S. by a licensed importer without obtaining authorization from the Depts. of State or Defense (see H.R. 2247), H2914 [3AP]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 3335), H2915 [3AP]

Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5365 [12JN]

FRS: establish requirements for policy rules and blackout periods of the Federal Open Market Committee and for certain activities of the Board of Governors (see H.R. 5018), H6217 [14JY]

——— 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), H7295 [8SE]

George Thomas ‘Mickey’ Leland Post Office Building, Houston, TX: designate (see H.R. 78), H2991 [7AP]

Government regulations: ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators (see H.R. 4626), H5820 [26JN]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]

Health care professionals: extend authorization for certain health care workforce loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1827), H7241 [1AU]

Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (see H.R. 4098), H2000 [26FE]

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), H1593 [4FE]

——— mandate all Members, Delegates, and Resident Commissioner to complete annual ethics training conducted by the Committee on Ethics (House) (see H.R. 5095), H6816 [24JY]

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]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 3485), H1515 [31JA]

Medicare: provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 4190), H7242 [1AU]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 942), H5725 [24JN]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H2915 [3AP]

——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2199 [5MR]

Members of Congress: prohibit use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members and other officers and employees of the legislative branch for airline accommodations which are not coach-class accommodations (see H.R. 4632), H6137 [11JY]

Mental health: make available needed psychiatric, psychological, and supportive services for individuals diagnosed with mental illness and families in mental health crisis (see H.R. 3717), H2962 [4AP]

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

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

National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 697), H7126 [30JY]

Oaths: require congressional approval prior to changes in oaths for military enlistment, civil service or uniformed services appointments, and appointment as a cadet or midshipman at military service academy (see H.R. 3416), H1252 [23JA]

Palestinian Authority: 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), H5363 [12JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H4910 [28MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3979), H1514 [31JA]

——— repeal (see H.R. 3121), H2962 [4AP]

Presidential Youth Council: establish (see H.J. Res. 68), H6860 [25JY]

Regulatory Improvement Commission: establish (see H.R. 4646), H4058 [9MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7242 [1AU]

SEC: enhance ability of small and emerging growth companies to access capital markets and reduce regulatory burdens (see H.R. 5405), H7295 [8SE]

Sports: protect and enhance opportunities for recreational fishing, hunting, and shooting (see H.R. 3590), H1593 [4FE]

Taxation: allow credit for amounts paid by a spouse of an Armed Forces member for a new State license or certification required due to permanent change in duty station of such member to another State (see H.R. 1620), H6656 [22JY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 3747), H5598 [20JN]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H2199 [5MR]

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

——— reduce the rate of tax on certain distilled spirits (see H.R. 4083), H8072 [18NO]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 4851), H6353 [16JY]

Ukraine: condemn separatists occupying Donetsk and surrounding territory as terrorists for shooting down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, and condemn Russia for supplying the arms (see H. Res. 679), H7297 [8SE]

Veterans: provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H7242 [1AU]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6400 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: replace process for establishing the debt ceiling with a formula based on the ratio of debt to gross domestic product and reduce pay of Members of Congress for failing to meet fiscal sustainability targets (see H.R. 4021), H1718 [10FE]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (see H.R. 5461), H7528 [15SE]

——— exclude certain debt securities of collateralized loan obligations from the prohibition against acquiring or retaining an ownership interest in a hedge fund or private equity fund (see H.R. 4167), H2255 [6MR]

Health: develop and disseminate clinical practice guidelines and establish right of removal to Federal courts for defendants in medical malpractice actions involving Federal payors (see H.R. 4106), H2064 [27FE]

Constitutional authority statements

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (H.R. 5461), H7529 [15SE]

Documents

Declaration of Independence, H5810 [26JN]

Remarks

Alcoholic beverages: anniversary of congressional declaration of bourbon whiskey as a distinctive product of the U.S., H3953 [8MY]

Bluegrass Community and Technical College: anniversary, E1260• [29JY]

Constitution Day: observance, E1430• [17SE]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction, H7512 [15SE]

Dept. of Defense: improve treatment of Armed Forces members and veterans who are victims of military sexual assault (H.R. 3775), E1122• [9JY]

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study to evaluate significance of Mill Springs Battlefield in Pulaski and Wayne Counties, KY, and feasibility of inclusion in the National Park System (H.R. 298), H3214 [28AP]

Eastern Kentucky University: tribute to men’s basketball team, E474• [1AP]

Economy: national objectives priority assignments, H1550 [4FE]

EPA: economic impact of certain energy-related regulations, H1651 [5FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require regulations with negative impact on jobs and wages be subject to heightened review and additional transparency requirements as well as statement from agency head acknowledging such impact, H1991 [26FE]

Financial institutions: clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based capital requirements, H7511 [15SE]

——— clarify application of certain leverage and risk-based requirements and improve definitions of points and fees for mortgage transactions (H.R. 5461), H7511, H7513 [15SE]

——— specify that privilege is maintained when information is shared by certain nondepository covered persons with Federal and State financial regulators (H.R. 5062), H6999 [29JY]

Financial Stability Oversight Council: strengthen review authority of regulations issued by Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (H.R. 3193), H2034 [27FE]

Fleming County, KY: anniversary of Hinton Mills (business) Seed Days Customer Appreciation Event, E284• [28FE]

Immigration: prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7230 [1AU]

Kentucky: tribute to equine industry, H3296 [30AP]

Lexington, KY: tribute to Living Arts and Science Center, E1002• [17JN]

Lighthouse Ministries LLC: anniversary, E736• [9MY]

Menifee County, KY: recognize anniversary of tornado and honor victims, E278• [28FE]

Obama, President: use of Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H8148 [20NO]

OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish proposed Federal regulations on a monthly basis (H.R. 2804), H1976, H1991 [26FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3474), H2277 [11MR]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 3685), H67 [8JA]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3979), H2280 [11MR]

——— impact of implementation on health care, coverage, costs, and accessibility, H4917 [29MY]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2789, H2790, H2793 [1AP]

Right to Life of Central Kentucky (organization): tribute, E283• [28FE]

Securities: provide end user exemptions for certain derivative sales, H7512 [15SE]

Taxation: allow for a 3-year recovery period for all racehorses (H.R. 2212), H3296 [30AP]

——— establish ABLE accounts to pay for qualified disability expenses of family members with disabilities (H.R. 647), H8655 [4DE]

——— reduce the holding period used to determine whether horses qualify as certain assets (H.R. 998), H3296 [30AP]

Tuggle, Chasity: Caring for Military Families—Elizabeth Dole Foundation Kentucky Fellow designee, E550• [8AP]

University of Kentucky: tribute to men’s basketball team, H2651 [26MR]

Votes: position on missed, H2024• [27FE], E548• [8AP]

Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act: establish application process for interested parties to apply for a county to be designated as a rural area (H.R. 2672), H3421 [6MY]

Tributes

Adams, Noble W., E900• [2JN]

Ballew, Alice J., E1146• [11JY]

Bingcang, Ben P., E1363• [9SE]

Bowling, Troy, E186• [10FE]

Cassidy, Roscoe R., E1515• [12NO]

Cecil, James T., E1683• [2DE]

Coffey, Rodney L., E1322• [1AU]

Esker, Paul and Emma, E1286• [31JY]

Gable, Robert, E526• [4AP]

Grice, Christopher A., E1082• [26JN]

Hukle, Vernon H., Jr., E1510• [12NO]

Lyon, David I., E24• [8JA]

Martin, Albert, E1121• [9JY]

McCall, Michael B., E71• [15JA], E1747• [8DE]

Rogers, Warren P., E1365• [9SE]

Russell, James C., H7621 [17SE]

Schweri, Bill, E1463• [19SE]

Trimble, James D., E1498• [19SE]

Tufts, Karen S., E1122• [9JY]