MARINO, TOM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Addresses

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H162 [9JA]

Amendments

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 348), H6235 [25SE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2578), H3753 [2JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 22, Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act, H8278 [17NO]

——— H.R. 1735, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5086 [10JY]

NATO Parliamentary Assembly, H1051 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 36), H190 [9JA]

Agriculture: reform sugar price support program (see H.R. 1714), H2156 [13AP]

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see H.R. 3706), H7333 [28OC]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 2903), H5592 [28JY]

Animal Welfare Act: require covered persons develop and implement emergency contingency plans (see H.R. 3193), H5466 [23JY]

Animals: outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 2293), H2957 [13MY]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H2416 [22AP]

——— support global anti-poaching efforts, strengthen capacity of countries to counter wildlife trafficking, and designate major wildlife trafficking countries (see H.R. 2494), H6750 [30SE]

Apollo space program: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of first manned moon landing (see H.R. 2726), H7391 [2NO]

Armed Forces: condemn policy advising the observance of cultural and religious practices in Afghanistan that allow sexual abuse and reinstate Charles Martland as a member of the Army (see H. Res. 451), H6837 [6OC]

Bankruptcy: facilitate the resolution of an insolvent financial institution in bankruptcy (see H.R. 2947), H4861 [7JY]

——— require disclosure and filing by certain trusts of quarterly reports that contain detailed information on receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos (see H.R. 526), H581 [26JA]

Bearss, Edwin C.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2059), H2795 [1MY]

Bosnia and Herzegovina: observe anniversary of genocide at Srebrenica, support territorial integrity and civil rights, commend efforts to account for the missing, and hold those responsible for such crimes accountable (see H. Res. 310), H4343 [12JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 893), H1373 [26FE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H42 [6JA]

——— establish biennial cycle (see H.R. 1610), H5469 [23JY]

Bureau of Prisons: issue oleoresin capsicum spray (pepper spray) to officers and employees in Federal medium-security prisons and higher (see H.R. 472), H530 [22JA]

——— provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see H.R. 1545), H8242 [16NO]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (see H.R. 814), H8154 [5NO]

Children and youth: enable State child protective services systems to improve identification and assessment of child victims of sex trafficking (see H.R. 469), H530 [22JA]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H3391 [19MY]

Contraceptives: prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 217), H226 [12JA]

Courts: create special motion to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) (see H.R. 2304), H3391 [19MY]

——— prohibit recovery of damages in certain wrongful birth and wrongful life civil actions (see H.R. 281), H224 [12JA]

——— provide Federal jurisdiction for theft of trade secrets (see H.R. 3326), H5764 [29JY]

Crime: protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 1258), H1610 [4MR]

Cuba: prohibit transactions with the Cuban military, incentivize arrest of those responsible for attack on U.S. aircraft, coordinate capture of U.S. fugitives, return confiscated property, and support Cuban people (see H.R. 2937), H4770 [25JN]

Dept. of Education: require State report cards to include information on academic progress of homeless children in foster care (see H.R. 3221), H5523 [27JY]

Dept. of Energy: enhance the energy security of U.S. allies by approving exports of natural gas to NATO countries, Japan, or any country to which exports would enhance U.S. national security (see H.R. 287), H356 [13JA]

Dept. of HHS: allow States that provide foster care for children up to age 21 to serve former foster youths through age 23 under the John H. Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (see H.R. 3160), H5402 [22JY]

——— provide grants to State emergency medical service departments to provide for the expedited training and licensing of veterans with prior medical training (see H.R. 1818), H2773 [30AP]

——— reauthorize and modernize the Community Services Block Grant Program (see H.R. 1655), H3921 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize Office for Countering Violent Extremism (see H.R. 2899), H5293 [16JY]

Dept. of Justice: award grants to address prescription opioid abuse and heroin use (see H.R. 953), H1035 [12FE]

——— improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (see H.R. 595), H661 [28JA]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that terminate the parental rights of men who father children through rape (see H.R. 1257), H1610 [4MR]

Dept. of Labor: phase out issuance of special wage certificates to entities providing employment to disabled individuals at rates of pay below the Federal minimum wage (see H.R. 188), H664 [28JA]

Dept. of State: provide relevant Foreign Service officers with training related to medical graduates in the countries in which such officers are serving (see H.R. 1920), H4493 [17JN]

Dept. of the Interior: authorize a National Heritage Area Program (see H.R. 581), H660 [28JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 969), H1067 [13FE]

——— conduct a study on the burial of unclaimed remains of veterans in national cemeteries (see H.R. 1338), H1623 [6MR]

——— furnish non-formulary drugs and medicines to veterans diagnosed with mental health disorders (see H.R. 2123), H3565 [21MY]

——— improve care provided to newborn children (see H.R. 423), H4862 [7JY]

——— 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. 456), H2356 [21AP]

——— provide for removal or demotion of employees based on performance or misconduct (see H.R. 1994), H5293 [16JY]

Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 2722), H4135 [10JN]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 1147), H1498 [27FE]

EPA: expand ethanol waiver for the Reid vapor pressure limitations of motor vehicle fuels (see H.R. 1736), H4432 [16JN]

Europe: encourage cooperation between European governments, European Union, Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, and law enforcement with Jewish community groups to prevent and respond to anti-Semitism (see H. Res. 354), H6707 [29SE]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 597), H661 [28JA]

——— reauthorize and reform (see H.R. 3611), H6706 [29SE]

FAA: issue regulations on secondary cockpit barriers (see H.R. 911), H1032 [12FE]

Families and domestic relations: prevent adverse treatment of any person on the basis of views held with respect to marriage (see H.R. 2802), H5118 [13JY]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 1599), H3879 [3JN]

Federal agencies and departments: establish a process for the review of rules and sets of rules (see H.R. 1155), H1498 [27FE]

——— impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof (see H.R. 712), H810 [4FE]

——— provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law (see H.R. 427), H478 [21JA]

——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (see H.R. 185), H103 [7JA]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 986), H3507 [20MY]

Floods: clarify that any private flood insurance policy accepted by a State shall satisfy the mandatory purchase requirement (see H.R. 2901), H6894 [7OC]

Flowers: recognize the daisy as the flower for military caregivers (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3561 [21MY]

Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 56), H4136 [10JN]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and support pursuit of justice against those involved in such attacks (see H. Res. 524), H8282 [17NO]

Freedom of religion: improve U.S. ability to advance religious freedom globally through enhanced diplomacy, training, counterterrorism, and foreign assistance and through stronger responses to violations and extremism (see H.R. 1150), H2356 [21AP]

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. 1737), H7090 [21OC]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see H.R. 2745), H4342 [12JN]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (see H.R. 527), H581 [26JA]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (see H.R. 6), H4773 [25JN]

——— protect rights of conscience relative to requirements for coverage of specific items and services and prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 940), H1034 [12FE]

——— recognize importance of vaccinations and immunizations (see H. Res. 117), H1069 [13FE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 596), H705 [2FE]

Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 921), H2772 [30AP]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3268), H5589 [28JY]

House Rules: allow consideration of reported bills or joint resolutions not considered within a certain time (see H. Res. 185), H2111 [26MR]

Human rights: impose sanctions relative to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally-recognized human rights (see H.R. 624), H2155 [13AP]

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. 1149), H1498 [27FE]

——— increase penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the U.S. after being removed (see H.R. 3011), H5029 [9JY]

——— prohibit funding for executive branch overreach and clarify that proper constitutional authority for immigration policy belongs to Congress (see H.R. 191), H190 [9JA]

——— prohibit funding for granting deferred action or other immigration relief to aliens not lawfully present in the U.S. (see H.R. 29), H36 [6JA]

——— prohibit receipt of Federal financial assistance by sanctuary cities that interfere with the enforcement of Federal immigration law (see H.R. 3002), H5089 [10JY]

Information technology: identify and document best practices for cyber hygiene to improve computer network security (see H.R. 3664), H8155 [5NO]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 220), H5405 [22JY]

——— disapprove agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program (see H. Res. 367), H5470 [23JY]

——— immediately release U.S. citizens that it holds and provide all known information on any U.S. citizens that have disappeared within its borders (see H. Res. 233), H2880 [12MY]

——— prohibit lifting of sanctions until Iran pays judgments against it for terrorism (see H.R. 3457), H6077 [16SE]

——— reaffirm role of the House in review and approval or disapproval of agreement with Iran relative to its nuclear program and disapprove U.N. Security Council consideration prior to congressional review (see H. Res. 379), H5467 [23JY]

Iraq: authorize direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to Kurdish Regional Government (see H.R. 1654), H2108 [26MR]

Israel: condemn resolutions or policies calling for or instituting a boycott of Israeli academic institutions or scholars by institutions of higher learning and scholarly associations (see H. Res. 318), H4775 [25JN]

Kenya: condemn recent terrorist attack at Garissa University College, offer condolences to those personally affected, and reaffirm U.S. support and assistance to Kenyan people and government (see H. Res. 213), H2355 [21AP]

Korean Peninsula: resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Con. Res. 40), H5239 [15JY]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 1475), H4493 [17JN]

Lewisberry, PA: tribute to Red Land Little League baseball team (see H. Res. 422), H6707 [29SE]

Macedonia: support accession to NATO (see H. Res. 56), H2357 [21AP]

Medicaid: extend rules regarding supplemental needs trusts for beneficiaries to trusts established by such beneficiaries (see H.R. 670), H1072 [13FE]

Medicare: coverage of extended care services without regard to 3-day prior hospitalization requirement (see H.R. 290), H482 [21JA]

——— ensure equal access of beneficiaries to community pharmacies in underserved areas as network pharmacies under Medicare prescription drug coverage (see H.R. 793), H2270 [15AP]

——— make adjustments relative to competitive bidding program and durable medical equipment and establish a durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) market pricing program project (see H.R. 4185), H9329 [15DE]

——— permit certain providers licensed in a State to provide telemedicine services to certain beneficiaries in a different State (see H.R. 3081), H5783 [31JY]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1608), H2467 [23AP]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 1516), H4593 [23JN]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 775), H5332 [21JY]

Medicare/Medicaid: implement a demonstration project to examine costs and benefits of providing payments for health care services provided by purpose-built, continuing care retirement communities to beneficiaries (see H.R. 837), H2310 [16AP]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 1528), H3643 [1JN]

National cemeteries: prohibit internment or memorialization of persons convicted of Federal or State capital crimes and disinter remains of George E. Siple from Indiantown Gap National Cemetery (see H.R. 2490), H3557 [21MY]

National Entrepreneurs’ Day: designate (see H. Res. 511), H7624 [3NO]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 251), H2821 [8MY]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 186), H2112 [26MR]

Natural gas: provide for timely consideration of all licenses, permits, and approvals required under Federal law relative to siting, construction, expansion, or operation of pipeline projects (see H.R. 161), H225 [12JA]

Nepal: express condolences to and solidarity with the people of Nepal following earthquake (see H. Res. 235), H2654 [29AP]

New York, NY: reauthorize the World Trade Center Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (see H.R. 1786), H5031 [9JY]

Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 2400), H3309 [18MY]

OMB: require the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs to publish certain information on rulemakings (see H.R. 1759), H2152 [13AP]

Palestinian Authority: deplore actions to join International Criminal Court and undertake legal action against Israel and oppose illegitimate use of law, known as lawfare (see H. Res. 209), H3917 [4JN]

Passports: waive passport fees for first responders proceeding abroad to aid a foreign country suffering from a natural disaster (see H.R. 3750), H6974 [9OC]

Patent and Trademark Office: require disclosure of ownership and transfers of ownership of patents (see H.R. 1896), H2318 [20AP]

Patents: eliminate abusive patent litigation, increase transparency, modernize fee shifting, and provide for small business education and outreach (see H.R. 9), H852 [5FE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 22), H36 [6JA]

——— exempt emergency services volunteers from individual health insurance mandate (see H.R. 33), H225 [12JA] (see H.R. 1191), H1663 [16MR]

——— modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 30), H36 [6JA]

——— modify definition of small employer relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 1624), H5849 [8SE]

——— prevent a taxpayer bailout of health insurance issuers (see H.R. 221), H3214 [14MY]

——— repeal (see H.R. 596), H705 [2FE]

——— repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 928), H2271 [15AP]

——— repeal provisions providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board (see H.R. 1190), H1524 [2MR]

——— repeal provisions relative to annual period for disenrollment from Medicare Advantage plans to elect to receive original Medicare fee-for-service benefits (see H.R. 588), H1771 [18MR]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 12), H431 [20JA]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 28), H3391 [19MY]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 54), H3391 [19MY]

Power resources: promote energy security of European allies through opening of the Southern Gas Corridor (see H. Res. 188), H2112 [26MR]

Privacy: prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (see H.R. 2048), H2656 [29AP]

——— update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 699), H810 [4FE]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 727), H811 [4FE]

Rare Disease Day: designate (see H. Res. 109), H1502 [27FE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1299), H1612 [4MR]

Russia: prohibit U.S. recognition of annexation of Crimea (see H.R. 93), H2356 [21AP]

Schools: reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 2407), H4652 [24JN]

Second Chance Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 3406), H5767 [29JY]

Small Business Saturday: designate (see H. Res. 534), H8412 [19NO]

Social Security: disregard, for purposes of eligibility for SSI and Medicaid, compensation for participation in clinical trials for rare diseases or conditions (see H.R. 209), H154 [8JA]

Special Operations Forces Appreciation Month: designate (see H. Res. 423), H6075 [16SE]

Specialist Ross A. McGinnis Memorial Post Office, Knox, PA: designate (see H.R. 433), H479 [21JA]

Taiwan: develop a strategy to obtain observer status at the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) (see H.R. 1853), H3391 [19MY]

Taxation: extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H1116 [24FE]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 2315), H3643 [1JN]

——— make members of health care sharing ministries eligible to establish health savings accounts (see H.R. 1752), H2420 [22AP]

——— make permanent the 7-year depreciation recovery period for motorsport entertainment complexes (see H.R. 1549), H5089 [10JY]

——— make permanent the moratorium on Internet access taxation and multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce (see H.R. 235), H187 [9JA]

——— make permanent the special rule for contributions of qualified conservation contributions (see H.R. 641), H702 [2FE]

——— modify energy credit to provide greater incentives for combined heat and power (CHP) and waste heat to power (WHP) energy efficiency technologies (see H.R. 2657), H5298 [20JY]

——— provide for a refundable adoption tax credit (see H.R. 2434), H3387 [19MY]

——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 461), H480 [21JA]

——— reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 232), H1037 [12FE]

——— reform and reset the excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain qualifying producers (see H.R. 767), H853 [5FE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 160), H41 [6JA]

——— terminate Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 27), H36 [6JA]

Telephones: restrict any State or local jurisdiction from imposing a new discriminatory tax on cell phone services, providers, or property (see H.R. 4287), H9690 [17DE]

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. 158), H9026 [7DE]

Tibet: promote access for U.S. officials, journalists, and citizens to Tibetan areas of China (see H.R. 1112), H1368 [26FE]

Transportation: allow States flexibility with safety standards for certain farm vehicles and drivers without jeopardizing Federal transportation funding (see H.R. 3473), H6139 [17SE]

Ukraine: provide assistance for fulfillment of the economic, social, and government reform requirements necessary for membership eligibility to the European Union (see H. Res. 122), H1166 [25FE]

——— support right to freely elect their government and determine their future (see H. Res. 348), H4861 [7JY]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize contributions of Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 210), H4546 [19JN]

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

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. 594), H757 [3FE]

Wildlife: prohibit breeding and private possession of captive big cats except by accredited zoos and facilities and require registration of big cats currently in possession by private owners (see H.R. 3546), H10712 [18DE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Congress: constitutional amendment requiring that each law enacted be limited to only one subject and that the subject be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the law (see H.J. Res. 40), H2111 [26MR]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of adjacent municipalities (see H.R. 3620), H6306 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (see H.R. 471), H530 [22JA]

——— provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (see H.R. 3380), H5766 [29JY]

Diseases: improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (see H.R. 1130), H1369 [26FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (see H.R. 348), H404 [14JA]

——— postpone effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review (see H.R. 3438), H5787 [4AU]

Immigration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform (see H.R. 155), H41 [6JA]

Law enforcement: safeguard electronic data stored abroad from improper Government access (see H.R. 1174), H1499 [27FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (see H.J. Res. 39), H2111 [26MR]

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]

U.S. Code: consolidate previously enacted environmental laws as title 55, ‘‘Environment’’ (see H.R. 2834), H4541 [18JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: establish as an independent agency (see H.R. 4241), H9306 [11DE]

Constitutional authority statements

Congress: constitutional amendment requiring that each law enacted be limited to only one subject and that the subject be clearly and descriptively expressed in the title of the law (H.J. Res. 40), H2115 [26MR]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area: provide access to certain vehicles serving residents of adjacent municipalities (H.R. 3620), H6306 [28SE]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (H.R. 471), H533 [22JA]

——— provide with additional tools to target extraterritorial drug trafficking activity (H.R. 3380), H5773 [29JY]

Diseases: improve understanding of, and promote access to treatment for, chronic kidney disease (H.R. 1130), H1371 [26FE]

Federal agencies and departments: improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 348), H406 [14JA]

——— postpone effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review (H.R. 3438), H5788 [4AU]

Immigration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform (H.R. 155), H48 [6JA]

Law enforcement: safeguard electronic data stored abroad from improper Government access (H.R. 1174), H1501 [27FE]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 39), H2115 [26MR]

Public safety officers: change the date of retroactive application of the provision of certain benefits to injured rescue squad or ambulance crew members (H.R. 3254), H5590 [28JY]

U.S. Code: consolidate previously enacted environmental laws as title 55, ‘‘Environment’’ (H.R. 2834), H4543 [18JN]

U.S. Copyright Office: establish as an independent agency (H.R. 4241), H9307 [11DE]

Cost Estimates

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act (H.R. 527): CBO, H817 [5FE]

Letters

Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act: Representative Chabot, Committee on Small Business (House), H818 [5FE]

——— Representative Goodlatte, Committee on the Judiciary (House), H818 [5FE]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H159 [9JA]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 240), H339 [13JA], H379 [14JA]

——— prohibit funding for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to consider or adjudicate any new, renewal, or previously denied applications, H379 [14JA]

——— reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, H4324 [12JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve enforcement efforts relative to prescription drug diversion and abuse (H.R. 471), H2330 [21AP]

——— prohibit funding to transfer or detail employees to the Office of the Pardon Attorney to process clemency applications, H3753, H3754 [2JN]

Federal agencies and departments: allow consideration of the social cost of carbon in an environmental review or environmental decision in the Federal permitting process, H6241 [25SE]

——— clarify certain draft guidelines issued by the Council on Environmental Quality requiring agencies measure projected social cost of carbon in greenhouse gas emissions analyses, H6243• [25SE]

——— exempt rules issued by Dept. of Homeland Security from rulemaking reform, H264 [13JA]

——— grant deadline extensions for construction permits if requested by a State or local elected official or a local tribal official, H6238 [25SE]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process, H8995 [3DE]

——— improve coordination of agency actions in preparation and adoption of environmental documents in order to streamline the Federal permitting process (H.R. 348), H6208 [24SE], H6232, H6236, H6237, H6238, H6239, H6240, H6241, H6243• [25SE]

——— prevent a project from being approved if it impacts access to hunting, fishing, or impacts an endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act, H6240, H6241 [25SE]

——— prevent evaluation of alternatives developed from new regulations streamlining the Federal permitting process that do not adequately address risks associated with flooding, wildfire, and climate change, H6237 [25SE]

——— prohibit approval of any project for which the Federal reviewing agency has not issued the requested permit or license within a certain number of days, H6239, H6240 [25SE]

——— reform process by which agencies analyze and formulate new regulations and guidance documents (H.R. 185), H251, H255, H264 [13JA]

——— require an evaluation of each alternative in an environmental impact statement or environmental assessment to identify potential effects on low-income communities and communities of color, H6237, H6238 [25SE]

Foreign trade: establish congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations and provide for consideration of trade agreements, H4324 [12JN]

Government regulations: ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 527), H816, H818, H819, H826, H828, H829 [5FE]

——— ensure complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities (H.R. 527), motion to recommit, H832 [5FE]

——— exempt any rule from complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities that stops the proliferation, spread, or development of nuclear weapons, H832 [5FE]

——— exempt from complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities any FDA regulation relating to consumer safety, H829 [5FE]

——— exempt from complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities any rule that the OMB determines would result in net job creation, H828 [5FE]

——— maintain ability of agencies to waive or delay initial analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities in response to an emergency that makes compliance impracticable, H826 [5FE]

——— maintain regulations on predatory lending practices against veterans and active duty servicemembers, H826 [5FE]

Immigration: prohibit funding to implement, administer, carry out, or enforce Executive orders to implement immigration reform, H339 [13JA]

IRS: provide for a right to administrative appeal relative to adverse determinations of tax-exempt status of certain organizations (H.R. 1314), H4324 [12JN]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H3402 [20MY]

OMB: reform process for extending Federal permit applications and ensure applications are reviewed in a timely manner, H7732 [4NO]

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. 22), conference report, H8995 [3DE]

——— allow employers to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or VA from employer health insurance mandate (H.R. 22), Senate amendments, H7732 [4NO]

Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis, Inc.: anniversary, E781• [21MY]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers, H4324 [12JN]

Privacy: prohibit bulk collection of business records, allow challenges to national security letter gag orders, reform operation of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, and strengthen national security (H.R. 2048), H2922 [13MY]

Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs, H7732 [4NO], H8995 [3DE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2578), H3753, H3754 [2JN]

Taxation: permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), Senate amendments, H4324 [12JN]

U.S. Code: consolidate previously enacted environmental laws as title 55, ‘‘Environment’’ (H.R. 2834), E931• [18JN]

Votes: position on missed, E185•, E187•, E188•, E190• [10FE], E1267• [11SE]

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, H819 [5FE]

Tributes

Beall, Robert J., E1638• [17NO]

Conaboy, Ariane Palmasani, E1693• [2DE]

Steele, Glenn D., Jr., E812• [2JN]