VOLUNTEER WORKERS see also Community Service

Amendments

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2358 [22AP], S2407, S2408, S2409, S2412, S2413, S2414 [23AP], S2434, S2435, S2436, S2437, S2438, S2439 [27AP], S2444, S2456, S2482, S2485, S2486 [28AP], S2505, S2511, S2540 [29AP], S2549, S2583, S2584, S2587 [30AP], S2694, S2695 [6MY], S2725, S2726, S2733 [7MY], H2972 [14MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), S1205, S1206 [27FE], H1495 [27FE]

Bills and resolutions

Correctional institutions: require screening of volunteers at Federal prisons for terrorist links (see H.R. 4285), H9690 [17DE]

Courts: provide for liability protection for organizations and entities (see S. 1684), S4648 [25JN]

——— provide for liability protection for volunteer organizations or entities (see H.R. 2290), H2956 [13MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: publish a strategy to significantly increase the role of volunteers and partners in National Forest System trail maintenance (see S. 1110), S2472 [28AP] (see H.R. 845), H916 [10FE]

Dept. of Education: create a partnership with the Corp. for National and Community Service to place individuals in low-performing schools to implement school turnaround strategies and provide additional support (see S. 1710), S4686 [7JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a National Care Corps to provide care, companionship, and other services to seniors and the disabled by qualified volunteers (see H.R. 2668), H3914 [4JN]

——— provide liability protections for volunteer practitioners at health centers (see S. 2151), S7219 [7OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for youth-serving organization volunteers (see S. 2332), S8191 [30NO] (see H.R. 4073), H8360 [18NO]

Drugs: provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (see S. 707), S1438 [11MR] (see H.R. 1821), H2269 [15AP]

Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (see H. Res. 375), H5467 [23JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 19), H1370 [26FE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 865), H980 [11FE]

Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day: designate (see H. Con. Res. 87), H7189 [26OC]

National Blood Donor Month: designate (see H. Con. Res. 11), H662 [28JA]

National Pregnancy Center Week: designate (see S. Res. 312), S7913 [10NO] (see H. Res. 510), H7624 [3NO]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see S. 420), S899 [10FE] (see H.R. 33), H37 [6JA] (see H.R. 1191), H1524 [2MR] (see H.R. 2658), H3913 [4JN]

Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 267), H188 [9JA]

——— issue semipostal stamp (see H.R. 264), H188 [9JA]

Public safety officers: change the date of retroactive application of the provision of certain benefits to injured rescue squad or ambulance crew members (see H.R. 3254), H5588 [28JY]

Rosie the Riveter Day: designate (see H. Res. 313), H4343 [12JN]

Special Olympics: tribute to World Games (see H. Res. 372), H5466 [23JY]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit for volunteer members of volunteer firefighting and emergency medical service organizations (see H.R. 2535), H3560 [21MY]

——— extend and increase exclusion for benefits provided to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see S. 609), S1201 [27FE] (see H.R. 2752), H4343 [12JN]

——— facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (see S. 996), S2245 [16AP]

——— provide a charitable deduction for service of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical and rescue personnel (see H.R. 343), H403 [14JA]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (see S. 616), S1201 [27FE]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer firefighters and emergency medical responders (see H.R. 1171), H1499 [27FE]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (see S. Res. 331), S8494 [8DE]

Cloture motions

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S2644 [5MY], S2725 [7MY]

Letters

Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act: Alastair M. Fitzpayne, Dept. of the Treasury, H1648 [16MR]

Volunteer employees exemption from employer health insurance mandate: Dept. of the Treasury (excerpt), H203 [12JA]

Lists

Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1047 [13JY]

Proclamations

Alma Hickel California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1359 [25SE]

Remarks in House

Ahuja, Siddhant: President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Ahuja, Smriti: President’s Volunteer Service Award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Allen, Megan: Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans’ Voices ‘‘On the Rise’’ Award recipient, E1270 [11SE]

Americorps: anniversary of Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA), E285 [2MR]

Amicus Poloniae (organization): anniversary, E1813 [17DE]

Arlington Heights, IL: tribute to Live4Lali Clinic, E435 [26MR]

Autism Society of America: anniversary, E250 [25FE]

Bakersfield, CA: anniversary of Junior League of Bakersfield, E202 [12FE]

Bandera Electric Cooperative, Inc.: tribute to employees for efforts in rural electrification project in Haiti, E1751 [9DE]

Baudler, Mark: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E286 [2MR]

Beck, L. Sue: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1130 [27JY]

Bell, Paula: Wells Fargo & Co., Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1034 [10JY]

Bishop, Richard S.: Lackawanna Pro Bono, Inc., Attorney Robert W. Munley Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1495 [21OC]

Bizzini, Bill and Dorothy: Merced College Foundation President’s Medallion Award recipients, E555 [22AP]

Bohling, Elaine: Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation Iowan of the Day award recipient, E1361 [25SE]

Brown, Korinna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Indiana, E243 [24FE]

Burgess, Darrell: Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society Order of the Long Leaf Pine award recipient, E528 [17AP]

Burke, VA: tribute to Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. Installation of Officers Banquet honorees, E643 [1MY]

Cameron, Tom: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Excellence in Mentoring Award recipient, E107 [22JA]

Carey, Brianna: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Illinois, E383 [23MR]

Competitive Carriers Association: tribute to Global Expo in Atlanta, GA, volunteer day, H1897 [24MR]

Corp. for National & Community Service: tribute to Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service, E477 [14AP]

Cunningham, Scott: YMCA Youth and Government Distinguished Service Award and Dr. Paul Grist Service Award recipient, E1102 [22JY]

DAR: anniversary, E1367 [28SE]

Demory, Aaron: Iowa City, IA, Human Rights Commission Youth Human Rights Award recipient, E1126 [27JY]

Drugs: provide certain protections from civil liability for individuals prescribing or administering opioid overdose drugs (H.R. 1821), E501 [15AP]

Eastland (vessel): honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River, E1085 [21JY]

——— honor victims, survivors, and responders on anniversary of sinking in the Chicago River and reaffirm importance of maritime safety policy (H. Res. 375), E1113 [23JY]

Edgewater, NJ: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, apartment fire, H816 [5FE]

Fairfax County, VA: tribute to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Lord and Ladies Fairfax award recipients, E1040 [10JY]

Fenner, Bob: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1230 [8SE]

Fenner, Elaine: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1223 [8SE]

Forest Service: Volunteer Fire Assistance Program funding, H4785 [7JY]

Goodenow, Margarite: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1233 [8SE]

Gorman, Douglas: Katy, TX, Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E370 [19MR]

Harazin, Tim: Fairfax County, VA, Celebrate Fairfax! Festival Volunteer of the Year Award recipient, E1040 [10JY]

Hatfield, Linda: American Cancer Society Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E1452 [8OC]

Honor Flight Northeast Tennessee (organization): tribute, H4171 [11JN]

Honor Flight of Eastern Iowa (organization): tribute, E743 [19MY], E1482 [20OC]

Honor Flight of Eastern Oregon (organization): tribute, E710 [14MY]

Honor Flight of Northern New Mexico (organization): tribute, H4422 [16JN]

Honor Flight of Oregon (organization): tribute, E799 [1JN], E1294, E1296 [16SE], E1324 [18SE], E1485 [20OC]

Honor Flight of Portland (organization): tribute, E710 [14MY]

Honor Flight South Carolina (organization): tribute, H2888 [13MY]

Honor Flight South Florida (organization): tribute, H3764 [3JN]

Hoskins-Cumbey, Madeline: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Iowa, E380 [23MR]

Hunult, Ruth: Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1354 [24SE]

Idyllwild, CA: tribute to Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, E595 [28AP]

Jackson Lee, Representative: tribute to Texas 18th Congressional district staff members, E666 [8MY]

——— tribute to volunteer office staff, E1706 [3DE]

Joliet, IL: anniversary of East Joliet Fire Protection District, E107 [22JA]

Klein, Dean: Leadership Fairfax (organization) Katherine K. Hanley Public Service Award recipient, E647 [1MY]

Knoxville, TN: anniversary of Kerbela Shrine Temple, E236 [24FE]

Laconia, NH: anniversary of Laconia Christmas Village, E1683 [1DE]

Li, Eric: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E823 [2JN]

Liberty, SC: tribute to Pickens County Meals on Wheels, H9379 [17DE]

Literacy Council of Northern Virginia: tribute to Volunteer of the Year Award recipients, E1203 [31JY]

Liverpool, NY: Moyers Corners Fire Dept., recipient of Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Firefighters of the Year Award, E1161 [29JY]

Livingston, TX: anniversary of Livingston Volunteer Fire Dept., E1494 [21OC]

Miller, Dick: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1225 [8SE]

M&N Augustine Foundation: tribute to Easter Feed, H2118 [13AP]

Mountain Empire Older Citizens, Inc.: tribute to Foster Grandparent Program volunteers, E618 [29AP]

Nanticoke, PA: anniversary of Honey Pot Active Volunteer Fire Dept., E977 [25JN]

New Castle, PA: anniversary of Neshannock Township Volunteer Fire Dept., E1619 [16NO]

Nolin Electric Cooperative: tribute to employees for efforts in rural electrification project in Haiti, E1757 [10DE]

Odessa, TX: anniversary of Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, E373 [23MR]

Okanogan County, WA: anniversary of Carlton Complex wildfire, H5187 [15JY]

Owen Electric Cooperative: tribute to employees for efforts in rural electrification project in Haiti, H1774 [19MR], E365 [19MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), H1647–H1649 [16MR], H4876 [8JY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), Senate amendments, H2962, H2964, H2965, H2966, H2972–H2983, H3208–H3210 [14MY], H3218, H3238 [15MY], H3314 [19MY], H4647 [24JN], E719, E727 [15MY], E775 [21MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), H201–H204 [12JA], E62 [13JA]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), Senate amendment, H1495–H1497 [27FE]

Peace Corps: anniversary, E293 [3MR]

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, Inc.: tribute to employees for efforts in rural electrification project in Haiti, E403 [25MR]

Perkowitz, Cathy: Alzheimer’s Association Outstanding Advocate of the Year award recipient, E389 [24MR]

Permian Basin Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E797 [1JN], E1278 [15SE]

Putman, Denise: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1226 [8SE]

Rasmussen, John: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1231 [8SE]

Raymond, Kay: Creston, IA, Volunteer of the Year award recipient, E1801 [16DE]

Rotary International: anniversary, E87 [21JA]

Senior Corps Week: observance, E733 [18MY]

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (nonprofit organization): National Volunteer Caregiving Network Outstanding Volunteer Caregiving Program award recipient, E762 [20MY]

Short, Avadele: Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Katy, TX, Award of Distinction recipient, E1015 [8JY]

Sparta, NC: tribute to Alleghany County Library Books ’n Friends used bookstore, H9209 [10DE]

Special Olympics: tribute to World Games, H5538 [28JY], E1229 [8SE]

Sponzilli, Richard: Diocese of Paterson, NJ, St. John the Baptist Cathedral Dean McNulty Award recipient, E512 [16AP]

Spurrier, Clint: Iowa Governor’s Volunteer Award recipient, E1128 [27JY]

St. Cloud Honor Flight (organization): tribute, E534 [21AP]

Ste. Genevieve, MO: Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary recipient of Missouri Hospital Association Auxiliary of the Year Award, E1696 [2DE]

Steever, Bobbie: Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA, Salvation Army Others Award recipient, E787 [21MY]

Tacoma, WA: anniversary of Habitat for Humanity, Tacoma and Pierce County, E1589 [4NO]

Volunteer Fairfax (organization): tribute to Fairfax County, VA, Volunteer Service Award recipients, E506 [15AP]

Warren, RI: anniversary of Central Fire Co., H5186 [15JY]

Washington (State): commend first responders on anniversary of landslide, H1835 [23MR]

Weber, Clare: Wisconsin 7th Congressional District Paul Bunyan Service Above Self award recipient, E1208 [4AU]

Welch, Kayce: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Texas, E305 [4MR]

Will County, IL: tribute to Comcast Cares Day volunteers for the Whalon Lake project, E617 [29AP]

Woodbridge, VA: tribute to Occoquan Woodbridge Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept., officers, E1046 [13JY]

Yountville Cemetery Association: tribute, E786 [21MY]

Remarks in Senate

Always Free Honor Flight (organization): tribute, S3177 [20MY]

Anderson, Richard: United Service Organization, Inc. (USO) Volunteer of the Year award recipient, S7589 [28OC]

Arkansas: tribute to electric cooperative employees for efforts in rural electrification project in Guatemala, S4342 [22JN], S4543 [23JN]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Hospice of the Western Reserve, S7293 [19OC]

Collie, Alex: National Weather Service General Albert J. Myer Award recipient, S7653 [29OC]

Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of Foster Grandparents Program, S6526 [9SE]

Dept. of Education: allow use of funds for programs and activities that promote volunteerism and community service, S4908, S4915 [9JY]

Edgewater, NJ: commend first responders for efforts in response to apartment fire, S2213 [15AP]

Harris, Laura: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

Honor Flight Nevada (organization): tribute, S3774 [4JN]

Honor Flight Northern Colorado (organization): tribute, S2034 [26MR], S6068 [28JY]

Honor Flight of Ohio (organization): tribute, S7902 [10NO]

Jones, Adam: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

National Pregnancy Center Week: designate (S. Res. 312), unanimous-consent request, S7871, S7872 [10NO]

Nieslanik, Hannah: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award Distinguished Finalist for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), S1634 [18MR], S1637 [19MR], S2361, S2362, S2379, S2381–S2389, S2392 [23AP], S2420, S2425–S2427 [27AP], S2441–S2444, S2447–S2463, S2466–S2468 [28AP], S2491–S2493, S2495–S2509, S2511–S2513 [29AP], S2544–S2557, S2560 [30AP], S2593 [4MY], S2627, S2644 [5MY], S2660, S2663–S2666, S2672–S2676 [6MY], S2700, S2702, S2703, S2715–S2728 [7MY], S2818 [13MY], S4810, S4819 [8JY], S6443, S6446 [8SE], S6493, S6502, S6519 [9SE], S6544, S6559, S6561, S6562, S6582, S6584, S6585, S6595, S6596 [10SE], S6617, S6620, S6623 [15SE]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), unanimous-consent agreement, S2239 [16AP], S2371 [23AP], S2721 [7MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 1191), unanimous-consent request, S2669, S2670, S2675 [6MY]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (H.R. 33), S217 [13JA], S221 [16JA], S1206 [27FE]

Rich, Trinity: Prudential Insurance Co., of America Spirit of Community Award recipient for Wyoming, S1216 [2MR]

Taxation: facilitate nationwide availability of volunteer income tax assistance for low-income and underserved populations (S. 996), S2297 [21AP]

——— provide recruitment and retention incentives for volunteer emergency service workers (S. 616), S1203 [27FE]

Virginia Organizing (organization): anniversary, S148 [12JA]

Washington (State): commend first responders on anniversary of landslide, S1649–S1651 [19MR]

Wreaths Across America Day: designate (S. Res. 331), S8501 [8DE]

Texts of

H.R. 33, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act, H201 [12JA]

H.R. 1191, Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act, H1647 [16MR]

S. Res. 312, National Pregnancy Center Week, S7917 [10NO]

S. Res. 331, Wreaths Across America Day, S8498 [8DE]