BLACKBURN, MARSHA (a Representative from Tennessee)

Amendments

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 4800), H5250 [10JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5187 [9JN], H5216 [10JN]

Energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6037 [9JY], H6086 [10JY]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6187 [14JY], H6278, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6297 [15JY]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4911 [28MY], H4976, H4977 [29MY]

Articles and editorials

Women You Don’t Know—Yet, H2426 [13MR]

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), H2611 [24MR]

Armed Forces: authorize use against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization) (see H.J. Res. 123), H7389 [9SE]

——— improve the TRICARE Program for adult children of members and former members (see H.R. 3974), H2854 [2AP]

——— restore full working-age military retiree cost-of-living adjustment (see H.R. 3787), H1246 [17JA]

ATF: prohibit from requiring disclosure of race or ethnicity in the transfer of a firearm (see H.R. 5555), H7901 [19SE]

Cates, Clifton B.: urge naming of Navy ship in honor (see H. Res. 637), H5640 [23JN]

Colleges and universities: ensure appropriate spending of taxpayer funds on student aid, access to information to make informed choices about postsecondary education, and oppose Federal rating system (see H. Res. 614), H6217 [14JY]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 231), H2303 [11MR]

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), H5495 [18JN]

Conservation of energy: express that performance-based contracts for energy savings are a budget-neutral means to support reduced Government energy consumption while supporting jobs and economic development (see H. Res. 737), H7887 [18SE]

Consumers: require disclosure of terms of rental-purchase agreements (see H.R. 1551), H1659 [5FE]

Copyrights: allow a rate court to consider other royalty rates when establishing digital performance rates for songwriters and adopt a fair rate standard for reproduction (see H.R. 4079), H1937 [25FE]

——— provide for the payment of royalties for the performance of sound recordings fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 4772), H5022 [29MY]

Courts: prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 4698), H4834 [23MY]

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

——— provide justice for victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 3530), H1659 [5FE]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit closure or reduced operation of military commissary stores and exchange stores (see H.R. 3996), H2991 [7AP]

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), H4911 [28MY]

Dept. of Energy: expedite and approve permits to export natural gas to World Trade Organization countries (see H.R. 6), H2802 [1AP]

——— recognize voluntary certification programs for air conditioning, furnace, boiler, heat pump, and water heater products energy conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 4219), H2360 [12MR]

Dept. of HHS: award competitive grants to public and private entities to provide qualified sexual risk avoidance education to youth and their parents (see H.R. 718), H2001 [26FE]

——— expand the definition of trauma to include thermal, electrical, chemical, radioactive, and other extrinsic agents (see H.R. 3548), H2854 [2AP]

——— prevent abuse of dextromethorphan by restricting over-the-counter sales and bulk distribution (see H.R. 3969), H8226 [1DE]

——— raise awareness of, and educate breast cancer patients anticipating surgery regarding the availability and coverage of breast reconstruction, prostheses, and other options (see H.R. 1984), H474 [15JA]

——— reauthorize certain provisions relating to autism and establish a National Autism Spectrum Disorder Initiative (see H.R. 4631), H4058 [9MY]

——— require certain health insurance premium increase information be disclosed to Congress (see H.R. 4633), H4476 [19MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit appropriated funds from being used to pay for an abortion (see H.R. 493), H5399 [17JN]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds for position of Public Advocate, or position of Deputy Assistant Director of Custody Programs and Community Outreach, within U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 3732), H136 [9JA]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 4069), H1780 [18FE] (see H.R. 4709), H4784 [21MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: adopt and implement a standard identification protocol for use in tracking and procurement of biological implants and tissue or bone grafts (see H.R. 4374), H3409 [1MY]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 543), H5023 [29MY]

——— make certain improvements in information security (see H.R. 4370), H2991 [7AP]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (see H.R. 4031), H3058 [8AP]

——— recoup certain bonuses or awards paid to departmental employees (see H.R. 5094), H6746 [23JY]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: provide certain Western States assistance in the development of statewide conservation and management plans for the protection and recovery of sage grouse species (see H.R. 4716), H6353 [16JY]

Drugs: focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders by modifying sentencing guidelines for certain drug offenses (see H.R. 3382), H3058 [8AP]

——— improve DEA scheduling process for new FDA-approved drugs under the Controlled Substances Act and registration process for use of controlled substances in clinical trials (see H.R. 4299), H3058 [8AP]

Economy: create jobs by revising Federal labor laws, decreasing regulatory burdens, providing comprehensive energy reform, and streamlining access to investment capital (see H.R. 4304), H2695 [26MR]

Education: 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), H1770 [11FE]

Endangered Species Act: publish and make available for public comment a draft economic analysis at the time a proposed rule to designate critical habitat is published (see H.R. 4319), H6860 [25JY]

English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5399 [17JN]

EPA: 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]

——— 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), H3243 [28AP]

FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H3058 [8AP]

FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7939 [12NO]

——— modify Federal labeling requirements for electronic devices to permit electronic device manufacturers to display Federal labeling requirements digitally (see H.R. 5161), H6655 [22JY]

——— prohibit from adopting certain rules or policies relating to multichannel video programming distributors (see H.R. 3196), H2001 [26FE]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H3142 [9AP]

——— provide an alternative process for review of safety and effectiveness of nonprescription sunscreen active ingredients (see H.R. 4250), H3199 [10AP]

Federal agencies and departments: ensure functionality and security of new Federal websites that collect personally identifiable information (see H.R. 3635), H73 [8JA]

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

——— provide taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost of, performance by, and areas for improvements for Government programs (see H.R. 1423), H473 [15JA]

Federal aid programs: prevent concurrent receipt of unemployment benefits and Social Security disability insurance (see H.R. 1502), H4830 [22MY]

Federal employees: direct the employing authority of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is in contempt of Congress to not pay such employee while they remain in contempt (see H.R. 4447), H4836 [27MY]

Federal-State relations: constitutional amendment to give States the right to repeal Federal laws and regulations when ratified by the legislatures of two-thirds of the several States (see H.J. Res. 115), H4784 [21MY]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 578), H3144 [9AP]

Freedom of speech: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection (see H. Res. 621), H5400 [17JN]

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), H7901 [19SE]

GPO: prohibit assembly or manufacture of secure credentials or their component parts (see H.R. 5268), H7125 [30JY]

Health: improve provision of telehealth services under Medicare and other Federal health care programs (see H.R. 3306), H3293 [29AP]

Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 3722), H3448 [6MY]

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]

Human rights: identify strategies to prevent children from becoming victims of trafficking, review trafficking prevention efforts, and improve trafficking victims’ assistance grants (see H.R. 5135), H6397 [17JY]

Immigration: express concerns regarding the President’s responsibility to address the border crisis (see H. Res. 687), H6859 [25JY]

——— support authority of the Governors of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to deploy the National Guard to secure the international border of the U.S. within their States (see H. Res. 675), H6816 [24JY]

Iran: ensure the emergency protection of Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya and to provide for their admission as refugees to the U.S. (see H.R. 3707), H1687 [6FE]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 5747), H8932 [9DE]

IRS: prohibit modification of the standard for determining whether an organization is operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare (see H.R. 3865), H1243 [16JA]

——— prohibit performance awards for employees who owe back taxes (see H.R. 4531), H3941 [7MY]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 946), H3058 [8AP]

Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 2123), H8226 [1DE]

Medicare: apply budget neutrality on a State-specific basis in the calculation of hospital wage index floor for non-rural areas (see H.R. 2053), H1772 [11FE]

——— modernize payments for ambulatory surgical centers (see H.R. 2500), H2148 [4MR]

——— modify payment for outpatient department procedures that utilize drugs as supplies (see H.R. 4857), H7189 [31JY]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H6746 [23JY]

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

——— treatment of patient encounters in ambulatory surgical centers in determining meaningful electronic health records use (see H.R. 5556), H7883 [18SE]

Medicare/Medicaid: continue use of quarterly reporting period for health care providers to demonstrate meaningful uses under electronic health records incentive payment programs (see H.R. 5481), H7940 [12NO]

——— end increased Federal funding for Medicaid expansion for inmates’ hospital care and apply savings to Medicare Advantage stabilization program to help protect seniors’ choices (see H.R. 5113), H6296 [15JY]

Members of Congress: prohibit Members who retire before age 62 from receiving a cost-of-living increase prior to reaching retirement age (see H.R. 3787), H1246 [17JA]

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), H5640 [23JN]

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), H4834 [23MY]

National Commission on the Structure of the Army: establish (see H.R. 3930), H1593 [4FE]

National Day of Prayer: observance (see H. Res. 547), H3243 [28AP]

National Park Service: refund to States all State funds used to reopen and temporarily operate a unit of the National Park System during the Government shutdown (see H.R. 4353), H2801 [1AP]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (see H.R. 4342), H2744 [27MR]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2696 [26MR]

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), H5827 [3JY]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H2255 [6MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay provision of health insurance premium and cost-sharing subsidies until eligibility verification process for such subsidies is completed (see H.R. 4805), H5187 [9JN]

——— notify individuals if personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (see H.R. 3811), H19 [7JA]

——— provide that the individual health insurance mandate not apply until the employer health insurance mandate is enforced without exceptions (see H.R. 4064), H1939 [25FE]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 5814), H9045 [10DE]

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 631), H5598 [20JN]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency and provide information on total spending and an overall spending limit on such programs (see H.R. 4731), H4828 [22MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 5285), H7297 [8SE]

Schools: prohibit Federal issuance or enforcement of certain food requirements (see H.R. 5597), H7884 [18SE]

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), H5024 [29MY]

Social Security: exclude from creditable wages income earned by aliens for services illegally performed in the U.S. or derived from an illegal trade or business (see H.R. 2745), H6746 [23JY]

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), H5073 [5JN]

Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H134 [9JA]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2803 [1AP]

Tariff: eliminate on technological goods providing educational value for children (see H.R. 4748), H7129 [30JY]

Taxation: allow a deduction for health insurance premiums for anyone who purchases independent coverage for an individual or family (see H.R. 4600), H3940 [7MY]

——— extend special expensing rules for certain film and television productions and provide for special expensing for live theatrical productions (see H.R. 4878), H6860 [25JY]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 3086), H2962 [4AP]

——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7389 [9SE]

——— treat amounts paid for umbilical cord blood banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 3673), H1659 [5FE]

Terrorism: designate membership or association with foreign terrorist organizations as renunciation of U.S. citizenship and authorize revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with such organizations (see H.R. 5408), H7389 [9SE]

Truth in Lending Act: provide that residential mortgage loans held on portfolio qualify as qualified mortgages relative to the presumption of ability to repay requirements (see H.R. 2673), H7297 [8SE]

Veterans: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 164), H224 [14JA]

——— clarify that individuals who attended a military preparatory school but never joined the Armed Forces may not claim veteran status for purposes of contracting preferences and benefits (see H.R. 3469), H2066 [27FE]

——— provide for coordination between TRICARE and eligibility to make contributions to health savings accounts (see H.R. 4682), H6656 [22JY]

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), H6746 [23JY]

World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6217 [14JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 3932), H1430 [27JA]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see H.R. 5027), H5876 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (see H.R. 5322), H7181 [31JY]

FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (see H.R. 4070), H1880 [21FE]

FDA: expand priority review voucher incentive program to encourage treatments for tropical diseases (see H.R. 5729), H8071 [18NO]

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

Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (see H.R. 5160), H6655 [22JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 5272), H7125 [30JY]

POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (see H.R. 4836), H5318 [11JN]

Television: deny the right to grant retransmission consent to a television station if an AM or FM radio station licensed to the same licensee transmits a sound recording without providing compensation for programming (see H.R. 4588), H3939 [7MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 3932), H1431 [27JA]

Conservation of energy: promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (H.R. 5027), H5876 [8JY]

Dept. of Energy and the Environment: establish (H.R. 5322), H7186 [31JY]

FCC: prohibit regulation of certain network management practices of broadband Internet access service providers (H.R. 4070), H1880 [21FE]

FDA: expand priority review voucher incentive program to encourage treatments for tropical diseases (H.R. 5729), H8071 [18NO]

Horse Protection Act: provide increased protection for horses participating in shows, exhibitions, or sales (H.R. 4098), H2001 [26FE]

Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (H.R. 5160), H6655 [22JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7127 [30JY]

POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (H.R. 4836), H5319 [11JN]

Television: deny the right to grant retransmission consent to a television station if an AM or FM radio station licensed to the same licensee transmits a sound recording without providing compensation for programming (H.R. 4588), H3940 [7MY]

Letters

Online advertising that contributes to human trafficking: by, H4517 [20MY]

Prohibit funding for proposed CPSC rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’: Ann Brown, H6283 [15JY]

——— Senator King, H6283 [15JY]

——— Senators Casey and Toomey, H6283 [15JY]

Press releases

Representatives Maloney and Blackburn Join Efforts To Address Online Promotion of Human Trafficking, H4518 [20MY]

Remarks

Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), H1459, H1460, H1462 [28JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (H.R. 7), motion to recommit, H1471 [28JA]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.J. Res. 124), H7637 [17SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to Army 555th Parachute Infantry Co., E1398• [11SE]

Budget: allocation of funds, H2160 [5MR]

——— setting forth the Federal budget for 2015–2024 (H. Con. Res. 96), H3075 [9AP]

Center for Medicine in the Public Interest: tribute to My Life Is Worth It Campaign, E1421• [16SE]

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum: establish (H.R. 863), H2421, H2424, H2427 [13MR], H3474 [7MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (H.R. 3), H6808 [24JY]

——— legislative priorities, H6804, H6806, H6808, H6809 [24JY]

Conservation of energy: facilitate better alignment, cooperation, and best practices between commercial real estate landlords and tenants relative to energy efficiency in buildings (H.R. 2126), E321• [6MR]

Correctional institutions: prohibit funding for operation, renovation, or construction at Thomson Correctional Facility, H4977, H4978 [29MY]

CPSC: increase third-party testing regulatory relief funding through reduction in IRS enforcement account funding, H6187, H6188 [14JY]

——— prohibit funding for proposed rule entitled ‘‘Voluntary Remedial Actions and Guidelines for Voluntary Recall Notices’’, H6282, H6284 [15JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 4435), H4815 [22MY]

——— Kiowa Warrior helicopter funding, H2160 [5MR]

Dept. of Energy: prohibit funding for ceiling fan and light kit standards, H6086 [10JY]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (H.R. 4709), H7006 [29JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prevent bailouts of certain public pension systems, H6279, H6280 [15JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: 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 (H.R. 4810), H6806 [24JY]

——— improve accountability to the Inspector General (H.R. 2072), H6806 [24JY]

——— provide for removal of Senior Executive Service employees based on performance (H.R. 4031), H6806 [24JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H5216 [10JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4745), H5216 [10JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6086, H6087 [10JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4923), H6086, H6087 [10JY]

EPA: provide for Scientific Advisory Board member qualifications and public participation (H.R. 1422), H8057 [18NO]

Exotics (musical group): tribute, E1395• [11SE]

FCC: prohibit preemption of certain State or municipal broadband laws, H6280, H6282 [15JY]

Financial services and general Government: across-the-board funding reduction for related agencies, H6278, H6279 [15JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 5016), H6187, H6188 [14JY], H6278, H6279, H6280, H6282, H6284 [15JY]

GPO: anticompetitive practices relative to production of secure Federal credentials, H3373 [1MY]

Immigration: prevent expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program and prohibit granting amnesty and work permits to illegal aliens (H.R. 5160), H6984 [29JY]

——— prohibit certain actions relative to deferred actions for aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (H.R. 5272), H7234 [1AU]

Insurance: protect medical privacy of all women, including victims of rape or incest, relative to her choice of or use of comprehensive health insurance coverage, H1471 [28JA]

Legislative branch of the Government: making appropriations (H.R. 4487), H3373 [1MY]

National Telecommunications and Information Administration: prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system, H4815 [22MY]

——— prohibit from relinquishing control over the Internet domain name system until GAO submits report on the system (H.R. 4342), H2998 [8AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: authorize health insurance issuers to continue to offer for sale current individual health insurance coverage in satisfaction of individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 3522), H7415 [10SE]

——— impact of implementation on Medicare payments to critical access hospitals, H2287 [11MR]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 2575), H2868 [3AP]

——— notify individuals if personal and private information of those enrolling in exchanges is known to have been acquired or accessed as a result of a breach of security (H.R. 3811), H144 [10JA]

——— require transparency in the operation of American Health Benefit Exchanges (H.R. 3362), H1223 [16JA]

POW: prohibit transfer of unprivileged enemy belligerents to the U.S. (H.R. 4836), H5732 [25JN]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction excluding the FBI, H4976 [29MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 4660), H4976, H4977, H4978 [29MY]

Ships and vessels: provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients (H.R. 3470), E553• [9AP]

Supreme Court: hearing of arguments in Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., and Conestoga Wood Specialties Corp., v. Sebelius relative to requirements for health insurance coverage of contraceptives by for-profit corporations, H2615 [25MR], H2684 [26MR]

Syria: authorize assistance, including training, equipment, supplies, and sustainment to appropriately vetted Syrian groups to combat threat of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) (terrorist organization), H7637 [17SE]

Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (H. Res. 494), E553• [9AP]

Taxation: permanently extend increased expensing limitations for depreciable business assets (H.R. 4457), H6806 [24JY]

Women’s History Month: observance, H2421, H2424, H2427 [13MR]

Tributes

Brewer, Dexter S., E1394• [11SE]

Hartwig, J.D., E1393• [11SE]

Lummis, Representative, H2422 [13MR]

Mobley, Brennon, E1393• [11SE]

Mofenson, Lynne, H7399 [10SE], E1379• [10SE]

Pusser, Buford, E1396• [11SE]

Richfield, James, E1393• [11SE]

Stahlman, Mildred, H2424 [13MR]