PERLMUTTER, ED (a Representative from Colorado)

Addresses

Reading of U.S. Constitution, H165 [9JA]

Amendments

Railroads: reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs (H.R. 749), H1596 [4MR]

Appointments

Committee on Ethics (House): investigative subcommittees, H1495 [27FE]

Articles and editorials

Railroad Quiet Zones Will Silence Train Horns at Four Arvada Crossings, Austin Briggs, Denver (CO) Post, H1597 [4MR]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure affordable abortion coverage for every woman (see H.R. 2972), H5333 [21JY]

——— limit restrictions on the provision of abortion services to protect a women’s right to determine whether and when to bear a child or end a pregnancy (see H.R. 448), H479 [21JA]

American Indian Trust Review Commission: establish (see H.R. 2760), H4343 [12JN]

Amtrak: propose a pet policy that allows passengers to transport domesticated cats and dogs on certain trains (see H.R. 674), H754 [3FE]

Animals: designate the North American bison as the national mammal of the U.S. (see H.R. 2908), H4769 [25JN]

——— outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 2293), H6260 [25SE]

——— prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H6836 [6OC]

Apollo space program: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of first manned moon landing (see H.R. 2726), H4345 [12JN]

Boys Town (organization): mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 893), H2115 [26MR]

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: authorize appropriations for firearms safety or gun violence prevention research (see H.R. 2612), H7090 [21OC]

Chaplain (Capt.) Dale Goetz Memorial Post Office Building, Colorado Springs, CO: designate (see H.R. 382), H3390 [19MY]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1619), H2032 [25MR]

Civilian Conservation Corps: reestablish (see H.R. 1966), H5867 [9SE]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1683), H2109 [26MR]

Committee on Gun Violence Prevention: (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 467), H6936 [8OC]

Controlled Substances Act: exclude industrial hemp from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 525), H2155 [13AP]

Courts: appoint additional Federal district judges for the district of Colorado (see H.R. 2919), H4770 [25JN]

Credit: provide a temporary license for certain mortgage loan originators transitioning between bank and nonbank entities (see H.R. 2121), H2773 [30AP]

Crime: denounce attacks on healthcare centers for women, providers of healthcare for women, and patients and affirm right of women to access reproductive services without fear of violence or intimidation (see H. Res. 558), H9079 [8DE]

Defense of Marriage Act: repeal and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage (see H.R. 197), H103 [7JA]

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. 985), H9026 [7DE]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 1232), H1609 [4MR]

——— review discharge characterizations of former members of the Armed Forces discharged for sexual orientation (see H.R. 3068), H5235 [15JY]

Dept. of Education: allow certain student loan borrowers to refinance current loans (see H.R. 1434), H1768 [18MR]

——— authorize borrowers of Federal Direct Loan Program loans to modify interest rate to be equal to interest rate at time of modification (see H.R. 649), H4862 [7JY]

——— promote environmental education (see H.R. 882), H981 [11FE]

——— provide State relief from Federal mandate to provide higher education opportunities for Native Americans (see H.R. 1089), H2212 [14AP]

——— revise rule requiring for-profit colleges receiving a certain percentage of revenue from non-Federal sources to count military and veterans’ education benefits under such rule (see H.R. 3988), H8152 [5NO]

Dept. of Energy: enable civilian research and development of advanced nuclear energy technologies by private and public institutions and expand knowledge of nuclear physics, chemistry, and materials science (see H.R. 4084), H8410 [19NO]

——— improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (see H.R. 1158), H1498 [27FE]

Dept. of HHS: anniversary of Head Start Program (see H. Res. 92), H855 [5FE]

——— authorize grants for mental health first aid training programs (see H.R. 1877), H3310 [18MY]

——— limit copayment, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements applicable to prescription drugs in a specialty drug tier to the amount applicable to drugs in a non-preferred brand drug tier (see H.R. 1600), H2500 [28AP]

——— prevent and treat prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome (see H.R. 1462), H4137 [10JN]

——— provide for participation of doctors of chiropractic in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 542), H1618 [4MR]

——— provide for the participation of optometrists in the National Health Service Corps scholarship and loan repayment programs (see H.R. 1312), H2271 [15AP]

——— provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program (see H.R. 2342), H4243 [11JN]

——— 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), H9329 [15DE]

——— revise and extend program for viral hepatitis surveillance, education, and testing in order to prevent deaths from chronic liver disease and liver cancer (see H.R. 1101), H3507 [20MY]

——— revise and extend projects relating to children and violence to provide access to school-based comprehensive mental health programs (see H.R. 1211), H5848 [8SE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: accept additional documentation when considering the application for veterans status of an individual who performed service as a coastwise merchant seaman during World War II (see H.R. 1288), H5849 [8SE]

——— making appropriations (see H.R. 861), H1038 [12FE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 1024), H1166 [25FE]

Dept. of Justice: allow the denial of transfer of firearms or the issuance of firearms and explosives licenses to known or suspected terrorists (see H.R. 1076), H8971 [2DE]

——— extend authorization of Bulletproof Vest Partnership (see H.R. 228), H9307 [11DE]

——— improve compensation under the Radiation Exposure Compensation Program for workers involved in uranium mining (see H.R. 994), H1068 [13FE]

——— make the Controlled Substances Act inapplicable to marijuana in States that have legalized marijuana and have State regulations in effect to protect certain Federal interests (see H.R. 3746), H6981 [16OC]

Dept. of Labor: establish State Manufacturing Employment Programs to encourage employment of veterans in manufacturing positions (see H.R. 344), H1071 [13FE]

——— extend the Trade Adjustment Assistance program (see H.R. 1088), H3310 [18MY]

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. 1550), H7175 [23OC]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize appropriations for surface transportation research, development, and deployment (see H.R. 3458), H5865 [9SE]

——— establish a pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure credit assistance pilot program (see H.R. 199), H1071 [13FE]

——— establish a veterans business enterprises program (see H.R. 3997), H8415 [19NO]

——— making supplemental appropriations for the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Discretionary Grant Program (see H.R. 2495), H3558 [21MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize the transfer of funds among certain scholarship and debt reduction programs (see H.R. 2674), H7391 [2NO]

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

——— clarify the amount and duration of scholarships under the Employee Incentive Scholarship Program (see H.R. 2672), H7391 [2NO]

——— clarify the amount of scholarships and duration of obligated service under the Health Professional Scholarship Program (see H.R. 2671), H7391 [2NO]

——— deem certain service in Reserve components as active service for purpose of certain administered laws (see H.R. 1384), H5783 [31JY]

——— designate graduate medical education residency positions specifically for the study of optometry (see H.R. 1688), H2271 [15AP]

——— establish a national center for diagnosis, treatment, and research of health conditions of descendants of veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service (see H.R. 1769), H3879 [3JN]

——— expand eligibility of employees to participate in the Education Debt Reduction Program (see H.R. 2673), H7391 [2NO]

——— expand membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (see H.R. 915), H5783 [31JY]

——— extend authorization for construction of medical center in Aurora, CO, and enter into an agreement with the Corps of Engineers to manage such construction (see H.R. 593), H660 [28JA] (see H.R. 1681), H2212 [14AP]

——— 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), H1071 [13FE]

——— modify treatment of agreements entered into to furnish nursing home care, adult day health care, or other extended care services (see H.R. 1369), H3214 [14MY]

——— provide additional assistance under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to veterans pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) (see H.R. 748), H6076 [16SE]

——— provide for treatment of veterans who participated in the cleanup of Enewetak Atoll on the Marshall Islands who are suffering from radiation-related illness (see H.R. 3870), H9329 [15DE]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 1594), H5783 [31JY]

——— require congressional approval before appropriation of funds for major medical facility leases (see H.R. 2914), H10712 [18DE]

——— revise definition of spouse for purposes of veterans benefits in recognition of new State definitions of spouse (see H.R. 1598), H4137 [10JN]

——— transfer authority for construction of future major medical facility projects to the Corps of Engineers (see H.R. 1681), H2212 [14AP]

Depts. of Energy and Labor: establish a program to provide for workforce training and education at community colleges in sustainable energy (see H.R. 1503), H4383 [15JN]

Depts. of the Interior and Agriculture: adjust certain discretionary spending to provide for wildfire suppression and prevention operations (see H.R. 167), H1071 [13FE]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 3185), H5592 [28JY]

——— prohibit on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (see H. Res. 208), H2308 [16AP]

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

Drought: provide drought assistance and improved water supply reliability to California, other Western States, and the nation (see H.R. 2983), H4955 [8JY]

Drugs: decriminalize marijuana at the Federal level and leave States the power to regulate marijuana similar to the power to regulate alcohol (see H.R. 1013), H2212 [14AP]

——— end Federal ban of medical marijuana, allow importation of certain derivatives, allow banks to work with medical marijuana businesses, enable medicinal research, and allow prescription to veterans (see H.R. 1538), H2420 [22AP]

——— exclude cannabidiol and cannabidiol-rich plants from the definition of marijuana (see H.R. 1635), H2271 [15AP]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 472), H6936 [8OC]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections (see H.J. Res. 22), H1373 [26FE]

Employment: allow Americans to earn paid sick time to address their own health needs and the health needs of their families (see H.R. 932), H1072 [13FE]

EPA: establish programs to encourage water efficiency (see H.R. 3720), H6935 [8OC]

——— provide compensation to injured persons relating to the Gold King Mine spill and amend CERCLA to address mining-related issues (see H.R. 3602), H6227 [24SE]

Equal Pay Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 35), H2210 [14AP]

ERISA: ensure health care coverage value and transparency for dental benefits under group health plans (see H.R. 1677), H2156 [13AP]

Eximbank: reauthorize (see H.R. 1031), H1166 [25FE]

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

——— revise hiring practices for air traffic controller positions (see H.R. 1964), H9329 [15DE]

Families and domestic relations: prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on sexual orientation, gender identification, or marital status of any prospective parent or the child involved (see H.R. 2449), H4594 [23JN]

FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 1301), H2879 [12MY]

Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 1336), H2271 [15AP]

Federal employees: increase rates of pay for General Schedule and prevailing rate employees (see H.R. 304), H1526 [2MR]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 3635), H6704 [29SE]

Financial institutions: clarify treatment of certain debt and equity instruments of smaller institutions for purposes of capital requirements (see H.R. 2987), H7028 [20OC]

——— provide exception from requirement for annual privacy notices for financial institutions which do not share personal information with affiliates (see H.R. 601), H661 [28JA]

——— provide sensible relief to community financial institutions and protect consumers (see H.R. 2642), H3877 [3JN]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (see H.R. 2896), H7175 [23OC]

——— specify which smaller institutions may qualify for an 18-month examination cycle (see H.R. 1553), H5469 [23JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (see H.R. 1217), H6836 [6OC]

——— ensure that individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System and require a background check for every firearm sale (see H.R. 3411), H7347 [29OC]

——— prohibit transfer or possession of large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 752), H852 [5FE]

——— provide for better understanding of the epidemic of gun violence (see H.R. 3926), H9272 [10DE]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2740), H4242 [11JN]

Foreign trade: clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relative to a fundamentally undervalued foreign currency (see H.R. 820), H5980 [15SE]

——— improve antidumping and countervailing duty laws (see H.R. 2523), H3879 [3JN]

——— require foreign manufacturers of products imported into the U.S. to establish registered agents in the U.S. who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers (see H.R. 3304), H5783 [31JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 19), H3391 [19MY]

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), H2152 [13AP]

Government regulations: ensure access to certain information for financial services industry regulators (see H.R. 1480), H1802 [19MR]

Health: accelerate discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century lifesaving cures and devices (see H.R. 6), H3574 [22MY]

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

Health care professionals: protect certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State (see H.R. 921), H5848 [8SE]

Higher Education Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 505), H8243 [16NO]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 3268), H5944 [10SE]

Immigration: clarify definition of nonimmigrant under the Visa Waiver Program relative to their ability to purchase firearms (see H.R. 4135), H8861 [1DE]

——— prohibit Executive agencies from using the term ‘‘alien’’ to refer to an individual who is not a U.S. citizen or national and establish a uniform definition for the term ‘‘foreign national’’ (see H.R. 3785), H7139 [22OC]

Insurance: expand types of commercial insurance authorized for risk retention groups serving nonprofit organizations and educational institutions (see H.R. 3794), H7089 [21OC]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 815), H2500 [28AP]

International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 263), H3212 [14MY]

Iran: 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), H3254 [15MY]

Korean War Veterans Memorial: authorize and allow certain private contributions to fund a Wall of Remembrance (see H.R. 1475), H6981 [16OC]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 1814), H3310 [18MY]

Law enforcement officers: provide a penalty for assault or homicide committed by certain State or local officers (see H.R. 1102), H1368 [26FE]

——— provide a penalty for assault or homicide committed by certain State or local officers, cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 1102), H1663 [16MR]

Medicaid: anniversary (see H. Res. 400), H5769 [29JY]

Medicare: anniversary (see H. Res. 400), H5769 [29JY]

——— ensure continued access of beneficiaries to diagnostic imaging services (see H.R. 2043), H5943 [10SE]

——— ensure more timely access to home health services for beneficiaries (see H.R. 1342), H5524 [27JY]

——— expand access to stroke telehealth services (see H.R. 2799), H8155 [5NO]

——— expand coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care (see H.R. 3308), H5763 [29JY]

——— improve access to, and utilization of, bone mass measurement benefits under part B by establishing a minimum payment amount under such part for bone mass measurement (see H.R. 2461), H3643 [1JN]

——— prevent increase in part B premiums and deductibles (see H.R. 3696), H7175 [23OC]

——— provide coverage of an initial comprehensive care plan for beneficiaries newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (see H.R. 1559), H5783 [31JY]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H5848 [8SE]

——— provide for coverage and payment for complex rehabilitation technology items (see H.R. 1516), H2656 [29AP]

——— provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) (see H.R. 1427), H6706 [29SE]

——— repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 775), H9307 [11DE]

——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 2), H2035 [25MR]

——— require State licensure and bid surety bonds for entities submitting bids under the durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive acquisition program (see H.R. 284), H1501 [27FE]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1220), H3214 [14MY]

Medicare/Medicaid: curb waste, fraud, and abuse (see H.R. 818), H866 [9FE]

Mental health: issue semipostal stamp to support mental health awareness (see H.R. 3640), H6981 [16OC]

——— strengthen mental health infrastructure and firearm prohibitions for at-risk individuals, and improve reporting of mental health records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 2994), H5029 [9JY]

Mental Health Month: designate (see H. Res. 244), H3574 [22MY]

Mining and mineral resources: provide support to mining schools (see H.R. 3734), H6973 [9OC]

Motor vehicles: establish requirements on marijuana-impaired driving and direct National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to issue comprehensive guidance on best practices to prevent marijuana-impaired driving (see H.R. 2598), H3641 [1JN]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 552), H9272 [10DE]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 57), H4541 [18JN]

National Mental Health No Stigma Week: designate (see H. Res. 297), H3878 [3JN]

National Mentoring Month: observance (see H. Res. 64), H662 [28JA]

National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 253), H2821 [8MY]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: observance (see H. Res. 479), H6974 [9OC]

National Women’s History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 137), H1566 [3MR]

Nepal: authorize preferential treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2659), H4957 [8JY]

——— 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), H3917 [4JN]

NIH: coordinate and advance fibrosis research activities (see H.R. 3666), H9307 [11DE]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: ensure that Federal science agencies and institutions of higher education receiving Federal research and development funding are fully engaging their entire talent pool (see H.R. 467), H2821 [8MY]

——— make technical changes to provisions authorizing prize competitions under the Technology Innovation Act (see H.R. 1162), H1663 [16MR]

OSHA: authorize the Voluntary Protection Programs (see H.R. 2500), H4957 [8JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 2050), H2496 [28AP]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (see H.R. 702), H3758 [2JN]

——— repeal the crude oil export ban (see H.R. 156), H3758 [2JN]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 430), H1037 [12FE]

——— reform the financing of congressional elections by broadening participation by small dollar donors (see H.R. 20), H477 [21JA]

Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 12), H226 [12JA]

——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 28), H1072 [13FE]

——— restore pre-existing service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 54), H1072 [13FE]

Privacy: 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), H1567 [3MR]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 602), H2655 [29AP]

Public Health Service: submit annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health (see H.R. 224), H7390 [2NO]

Puerto Rico: set forth the process to be admitted as a State (see H.R. 727), H1038 [12FE]

Renewable energy: promote development of renewable energy on public lands (see H.R. 2663), H5293 [16JY]

SBA: increase funding available for certain general business loans (see H.R. 3132), H5405 [22JY]

Schools: end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools (see H.R. 846), H1567 [3MR]

Science: prioritize funding for expanded and sustained national investment in basic science research (see H.R. 1398), H6228 [24SE]

Senior citizens: increase Social Security and military retirement benefits and base future cost-of-living increases on the Consumer Price Index for the elderly (see H.R. 3761), H6980 [16OC]

Silvis, IL: mint coins in recognition and celebration of Hero Street, USA (see H.R. 2525), H3559 [21MY]

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), H5788 [4AU]

——— extend State Children’s Health Insurance Program (see H.R. 2), H2035 [25MR]

——— provide States with the option of providing services to children with medically complex conditions under Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Program through a care coordination program (see H.R. 546), H1071 [13FE]

——— repeal cap on compensation subject to payroll tax, reallocate payroll taxes to trust funds, and improve cost-of-living adjustments (see H.R. 1984), H7254 [27OC]

——— repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 973), H5089 [10JY]

——— revise medical criteria for evaluating disability in a person with Huntington’s disease and waive Medicare waiting period for individuals disabled by Huntington’s disease (see H.R. 842), H4774 [25JN]

——— support policies to protect and expand and secure long-term future (see H. Res. 393), H7175 [23OC]

Space policy: facilitate continued development of commercial remote sensing industry and protect national security (see H.R. 2261), H2876 [12MY]

Supreme Court: promulgate a code of ethics for Justices (see H.R. 1943), H3215 [14MY]

Tariff: make certain luggage and travel articles eligible for duty-free treatment under the Generalized System of Preferences (see H.R. 681), H2211 [14AP]

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. 1100), H5783 [31JY]

——— allow deductions and credits relative to expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with State law (see H.R. 1855), H7090 [21OC]

——— clarify that tar sands are crude oil subject to the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund per-barrel excise tax (see H.R. 214), H858 [5FE]

——— exclude from gross income any discharge of consumer indebtedness (see H.R. 2640), H6138 [17SE]

——— expand and modify the credit for employee health insurance expenses of small employers (see H.R. 762), H1038 [12FE]

——— extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit (see H.R. 1260), H1610 [4MR]

——— extend and modify the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 721), H5783 [31JY]

——— extend investment tax credits for residential and commercial energy efficient property and clean energy technologies (see H.R. 2412), H3879 [3JN]

——— extend the renewable energy credit for wind, geothermal, hydro, and marine power and eliminate certain tax credits for oil and gas drilling and production (see H.R. 3733), H6973 [9OC]

——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see H.R. 1256), H2310 [16AP]

——— increase and improve credit for dependent care expenses and provide a credit for education of employees of child care centers (see H.R. 1492), H1802 [19MR]

——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 680), H814 [4FE]

——— increase the deduction allowed for student loan interest (see H.R. 509), H532 [22JA]

——— limit authority of States to tax certain income of employees for employment duties performed in other States (see H.R. 2315), H3508 [20MY]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 2061), H4863 [7JY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1218), H5089 [10JY]

Technology: provide for investment in innovation through research and development and science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education to improve U.S. competitiveness (see H.R. 1898), H2353 [21AP]

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]

Turkey: support an equitable and stable relationship with Armenia based on full acknowledgment of facts and consequences of the Armenian Genocide and fair and just resolution of this crime against humanity (see H. Res. 154), H1769 [18MR]

——— urge respect for human rights and freedom of expression, including online or in social media, and reaffirm U.S. relationship (see H. Res. 279), H3574 [22MY]

Veterans: develop guidelines for use of unofficial sources of information to determine eligibility for benefits and decorations when service records are incomplete due to damage while in Dept. of Defense possession (see H.R. 3040), H9329 [15DE]

——— expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 333), H5866 [9SE]

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), H2315 [17AP]

Voting: modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for disabled individuals, and protect the right to vote (see H.R. 12), H1800 [19MR]

——— revise criteria for determining which States and political subdivisions are subject to certain protections against racial discrimination in voting (see H.R. 2867), H4775 [25JN]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 52), H3212 [14MY]

——— ensure reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition (see H.R. 2654), H3913 [4JN]

——— remove deadline for ratification of constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 51), H2957 [13MY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of Filipino veterans (see H.R. 2737), H5788 [4AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: permit the President not to make an annual budget resolution if all appropriations for the preceding fiscal year are not enacted (see H.R. 660), H703 [2FE]

Dept. of HUD: allow periodic reviews of certain families’ incomes for purposes of determining eligibility for certain Federal housing programs (see H.R. 233), H155 [8JA]

——— carry out a loan repayment program for certain architects (see H.R. 2938), H4771 [25JN]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 2076), H2497 [28AP]

——— require a study of appropriate capital requirements for mortgage servicing assets for nonsystemic banking institutions (see H.R. 1408), H1721 [17MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: exercise clean-up call options under securities issued by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and prohibit new mortgage-backed securities to contain provisions for such options (see H.R. 1224), H1566 [3MR]

Hernandez-Garcia, Arturo: relief (see H.R. 698), H756 [3FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit automated traffic enforcement (see H.R. 950), H1035 [12FE]

National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 60), H5330 [21JY]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (see H.R. 2277), H2877 [12MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: permit the President not to make an annual budget resolution if all appropriations for the preceding fiscal year are not enacted (H.R. 660), H704 [2FE]

Dept. of HUD: allow periodic reviews of certain families’ incomes for purposes of determining eligibility for certain Federal housing programs (H.R. 233), H156 [8JA]

——— carry out a loan repayment program for certain architects (H.R. 2938), H4773 [25JN]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to marijuana-related businesses (H.R. 2076), H2499 [28AP]

——— require a study of appropriate capital requirements for mortgage servicing assets for nonsystemic banking institutions (H.R. 1408), H1722 [17MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: exercise clean-up call options under securities issued by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and prohibit new mortgage-backed securities to contain provisions for such options (H.R. 1224), H1567 [3MR]

Hernandez-Garcia, Arturo: relief (H.R. 698), H757 [3FE]

Law enforcement: prohibit automated traffic enforcement (H.R. 950), H1037 [12FE]

National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day: designate (H.J. Res. 60), H5331 [21JY]

Privacy: prohibit employers from requiring employees to provide access to personal online accounts (H.R. 2277), H2878 [12MY]

Letters

Federal district court decision on environmental compliance of Dept. of the Interior permit issued to Tri-State Generation and Transmission Inc., for expansion of Colowyo mine: by, S4072 [11JN]

Mortgage Servicing Asset Capital Requirements Act: Brad Thaler, National Association of Federal Credit Unions, H5140 [14JY]

Mortgage Servicing Asset Capital Requirements Act, Holding Company Registration Threshold Equalization Act, and Community Institution Mortgage Relief Act: James C. Ballentine, American Bankers Association, H5139 [14JY]

Tenant Income Verification Relief Act: Barbara Sard, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H1813 [23MR]

——— Saul N. Ramirez, Jr., National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, H1814 [23MR]

——— several housing organizations, H1813 [23MR]

——— Sheila Crowley, National Low Income Housing Coalition, H1814 [23MR]

——— Timothy G. Kaiser, Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, H1813 [23MR]

Remarks

ACT Underground, LLC: Commerce City, CO, Entrepreneurial Spirit award recipient, E381• [23MR]

Alvear, Ben: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E384• [23MR]

Balderas, Alicia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E413• [25MR]

Ball-Cook, Margie: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1660• [19NO]

Banner Signs and Decals (business): West Chamber (organization) Small Business of the Year award recipient, E241• [24FE]

Bauer, Carly: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E362• [18MR]

Bergman, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E582• [23AP]

Blackhawk Equipment Corp.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E453• [13AP]

Bohl, Olivia: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E610• [29AP]

Boulanger, Joseph: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E582• [23AP]

Briggs, Bob: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1402• [1OC]

Broomfield, CO: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Choice Award, E581• [23AP]

Buchanan, Justycelynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E578• [23AP]

Castillo, Christian: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E397• [24MR]

Cerveny, Gretchen: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1405• [1OC]

Charness, Ayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E403• [25MR]

Christian Action Guild (organization): Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1406• [1OC]

Chrysafis, Robert: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358• [18MR]

Clark, Aidan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E415• [25MR]

Codr, Candice: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E398• [24MR]

Commerce City, CO: Platte Valley Medical Center recipient of Commerce City Business on the Move Award, E399• [24MR]

Confluent Development, LLC: Wheat Ridge Business Association Reinvestment Award recipient, E1509• [22OC]

Cook, Adam: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E420• [25MR]

CoorsTek, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E451• [13AP]

Costco Wholesale Corp.: Arvada Economic Development Association Outstanding Large Business Award recipient, E1483• [20OC]

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties, CO (organization): West Chamber (organization) Nonprofit of the Year award recipient, E242• [24FE]

Cranston, Ethan: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609• [29AP]

Curray, Emily: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1659• [19NO]

Curtis, Jim and Kate: West Chamber (organization) Members of the Year Award recipients, E238• [24FE]

Dale, James E.: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1403• [1OC]

Davis, Angelee: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E607• [29AP]

Delitz, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E580• [23AP]

Denver, CO: Seniors’ Resource Center recipient of LeadingAge (organization) Excellence in Not-for-Profit Leadership award, E457• [13AP]

——— tribute to Denver Regional Transportation District for participation in Stand Up 4 Transportation Day, E611• [29AP]

Dept. of Energy: improve management of the National Laboratories, enhance technology commercialization, and facilitate public-private partnerships (H.R. 1158), H3376 [19MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: making appropriations (H.R. 861), H1183 [26FE]

Dept. of HUD: allow periodic reviews of certain families’ incomes for purposes of determining eligibility for certain Federal housing programs (H.R. 233), H1812, H1814 [23MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authorization to replace existing medical center in Denver, CO, H6725 [30SE]

——— extend authorization to replace existing medical center in Denver, CO, and authorize transfers of certain funding to replace such medical center (S. 1568), H4336 [12JN]

——— extend authorization to replace existing medical facility in Denver, CO (H.R. 2496), H3547 [21MY]

——— extend certain expiring provisions of administered law (S. 2082), H6725 [30SE]

Diaz, Angelo: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E422• [25MR]

Dimitroff, Emmy: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award for Excellence recipient, E1404• [1OC]

Eaker, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E354• [18MR]

Edmundson, Clare: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E389• [24MR]

Espinoza, Abigail: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E417• [25MR]

Eximbank: reauthorize (H.R. 597), H7223 [27OC]

Fellman, Jill: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1666• [19NO]

Fettig, Jake: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609• [29AP]

5280 Armory (business): Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482• [20OC]

Financial institutions: require a study of appropriate capital requirements for mortgage servicing assets for nonsystemic banking institutions (H.R. 1408), H5139 [14JY]

Firearms: ensure prohibited purchasers are included in National Instant Criminal Background Check System, require background checks for commercial sales, and establish a National Commission on Mass Violence (H.R. 1217), H6907 [8OC]

Fischer, Emma: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E460• [13AP]

FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (H.R. 1737), H8308 [18NO]

Gallegos, Charlize: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E393• [24MR]

Galvan, Miriam: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E357• [18MR]

GAO: conduct a study to evaluate effectiveness of Federal Railroad Administration rule on use of locomotive horns at rail crossings, H1596, H1597 [4MR]

Garcia, Cruz: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E363• [18MR]

Garvey, Sarah: West Chamber (organization) Young Professional of the Year award recipient, E232• [24FE]

Glesser, Sal and Gail: Golden, CO, Mayor’s Award of Excellence recipients, E1407• [1OC]

Gomez, Alyssa: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E373• [23MR]

Gonzalez, Jordan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E579• [23AP]

Griffin, Faye: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1408• [1OC]

Gut, Austin: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E355• [18MR]

Hall, Harriet: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1661• [19NO]

Hay, Alexsander: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E353• [18MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 596), consideration (H. Res. 70), H716 [3FE]

Hultin, Rachel G.: Wheat Ridge, CO, City Council Partnership award recipient, E236• [24FE]

Industrial Chemicals Corp.: Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482• [20OC]

Jensen, Aireonna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E406• [25MR]

Johns Manville (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E449• [13AP]

Kaiser Permanente (company): anniversary of membership in West Chamber (organization), E237• [24FE]

Kelley, Cierah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E400• [24MR]

Kelley Trucking Inc.: tribute to efforts of employees in saving coworker’s life, E1288• [16SE]

Lakewood, CO: tribute to Natural Grocers Day, E1115• [23JY]

——— tribute to Rockley Music Center, E234• [24FE]

Lamichhane, Arati: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E381• [23MR]

Langfield, Kellan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E534• [21AP]

Linford, Devorah: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E395• [24MR]

Lockheed Martin Corp.: tribute, E376• [23MR]

Lopez, Marcus: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E536• [21AP]

Low, Alex: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E410• [25MR]

Martinez, Bianca: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E360• [18MR]

Masi, Glyn and Alan: West Chamber (organization) Ambassadors of the Year award recipients, E233• [24FE]

McConnell, Kara: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E580• [23AP]

Meurer Research, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E454• [13AP]

Meyer, Dennis: Arvada Economic Development Association Lloyd J. King Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E1484• [20OC]

Miera, Maddie: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E535• [21AP]

Mora, Yuritzi: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E361• [18MR]

Murray, Thomas: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1408• [1OC]

Native Americans: facilitate development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands (H.R. 538), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6907 [8OC]

Natural Grocers (business): anniversary, E1137• [28JY]

Nelson, Breanna: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E402• [24MR]

Orion (spacecraft): funding, H3721 [2JN]

Pacheco, Briana: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E408• [25MR]

Pappas-Adamson, Kyle: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E537• [21AP]

Pason Systems (business): Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award recipient, E450• [13AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 596), consideration (H. Res. 70), H716 [3FE]

Peters, Kasandra: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E607• [29AP]

Petroleum: remove restrictions on the export of crude oil from the U.S. (H.R. 702), consideration (H. Res. 466), H6907 [8OC]

Pie Consulting & Engineering (company): Edward Lowe Foundation Colorado Companies To Watch honoree, E1289• [16SE]

Premium Panels, Inc.: tribute, E1406• [1OC]

Proctor, MaryAnn: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1664• [19NO]

Railroads: reauthorize Federal support for passenger rail programs (H.R. 749), H1596, H1597 [4MR]

Red Rocks Community College: Health Sciences Campus recipient of Arvada Economic Development Association Community Partnership Award, E1484• [20OC]

——— Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Genesis Award recipient, E455• [13AP]

——— tribute to Red Fox Innovation Challenge team, E988• [25JN]

Riedel, Mackaela: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E533• [21AP]

Rinderknecht, Dana: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1660• [19NO]

Rocky Mountain Recycling, Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Pam Downs Lilac Award for Leadership recipient, E374• [23MR]

Rodriguez, Alexander A.: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E383• [23MR]

Schneider, Konrad: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E535• [21AP]

Schuetz, Ayla: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E358• [18MR]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2578), H3721 [2JN]

Sell, Jonalynn: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E581• [23AP]

S&H Products Inc.: Arvada Economic Development Association Outstanding Small Business Award recipient, E1485• [20OC]

Shaw, Daisy: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E394• [24MR]

Simply Storage Arvada (business): Arvada Economic Development Association Business Collaboration Award recipient, E1482• [20OC]

Smith, Joan: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1662• [19NO]

Suncor Energy Inc.: Commerce City, CO, Business of the Year award recipient, E379• [23MR]

Surefire Medical, Inc.: Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Innovative Technology Award recipient, E457• [13AP]

Table Mountain Vision (business): West Chamber (organization) Women-Owned Business of the Year Award recipient, E235• [24FE]

Tafoya, Andrew: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E378• [23MR]

Tracy, John: West Chamber (organization) Hall of Fame Award recipient, E1404• [1OC]

Trefny, Sharon: West Chamber (organization) Celebrate Women Award recipient, E1662• [19NO]

VanSchaardenburg, Alexa: C–SPAN StudentCam documentary competition honoree, E609• [29AP]

Vazquez-Peterson, Julia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E580• [23AP]

Vick, Kamelia: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E578• [23AP]

Votes: position on missed, H511• [22JA], H1782• [19MR], E1427• [6OC], E1749• [9DE]

Walker, Egan: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E392• [24MR]

Wazee Partners (company): Wheat Ridge Business Association Mayor’s Partnership Award recipient, E1507• [22OC]

Wheat Ridge, CO: Anthony M’s Visions in Gold (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Business of the Year Award, E1511• [22OC]

——— Colorado ACTS Theatre recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Cultural Commission Award, E1510• [22OC]

——— La Fonda Mexican Restaurant (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association City Council Partnership Award, E1508• [22OC]

——— Lutheran Medical Center recipient of Jefferson County, CO, Economic Development Corp., Business Recognition Award, E458• [13AP]

——— Quality Auto Care and Tire (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association Business of the Year Award, E1511• [22OC]

——— Seyfer Specialties (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Reinvestment Award, E240• [24FE]

Whisenant, Katherine: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E533• [21AP]

Wilkerson, Audren: Arvada Wheat Ridge Service Ambassadors for Youth award recipient, E419• [25MR]

Ziggi’s Coffee (company): Commerce City, CO, Business on the Move award recipient, E382• [23MR]

Tributes

Arvizu, Dan, H7641 [4NO], E1663• [19NO]

Bestor, Mike, E1289• [16SE]

Hereford, Keith, E987• [25JN]

Nattier, Clayton, E991• [25JN]

Pederson, John, E994• [25JN]

Poate, John M., E79• [20JA]

Prouty, Paul, E608• [29AP]