BUCHANAN, VERN (a Representative from Florida)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 3354), H7254 [12SE]

Appointments

House Democracy Partnership, H1089 [9FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 490), H5379 [29JN]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 7), H609 [23JA]

African Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H4312 [17MY]

Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 747), H8226 [25OC]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 2519), H4356 [18MY]

Animals: call for end to dog and cat meat industry and urge certain countries to adopt and enforce prohibitions on such practices (see H. Res. 401), H5109 [22JN]

——— outlaw the practice of animal crushing and production or distribution of any videos depicting such acts (see H.R. 1494), H4360 [18MY]

——— prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H8384 [1NO]

——— prohibit the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption (see H.R. 1406), H1593 [7MR]

Asian Elephant Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H4312 [17MY]

Borinqueneers Post Office Building, Kissimmee, FL: designate (see H.R. 4042), H8030 [12OC]

China: condemn Dog Meat Festival in city of Yulin and urge end to the dog meat trade (see H. Res. 30), H194 [6JA]

Coastal zones: improve ability of NOAA, Coast Guard, and coastal States to sustain healthy oceans and coastal ecosystems by maintaining capabilities relative to oil spill preparedness, prevention, and response (see H.R. 2261), H3002 [1MY]

Congressional Office of Compliance: prohibit use of public funds for payment of a settlement or award in connection with a sexual harassment claim or other workplace disputes and release information on previous settlements (see H.R. 4494), H9599 [1DE]

Corps of Engineers: disapprove rule on Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin Water Control Master Manual (see H.J. Res. 77), H1301 [16FE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H7751 [3OC]

Crime: expedite disposition of animals seized in animal fighting or gambling cases (see H.R. 398), H6147 [20JY]

——— protect pets of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence (see H.R. 909), H1079 [7FE]

Dept. of HHS: establish National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (see H.R. 3826), H7843 [4OC]

——— expand and improve childhood cancer treatments, research, surveillance, and quality of life for survivors (see H.R. 820), H8295 [31OC]

Dept. of Homeland Security: improve ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, narcotics, and psychoactive substances illegally imported into the U.S. (see H.R. 2142), H4995 [20JN]

Dept. of State: eliminate Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (see H.R. 1178), H9377 [15NO]

Dept. of Transportation: allow local bikeshare projects to receive Federal funding and eligibility under Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (see H.R. 3305), H6041 [19JY]

——— make grants to assist units of local government in developing and implementing Vision Zero plans, to eliminate transportation-related fatalities and serious injuries (see H.R. 1266), H1461 [1MR]

——— modify regulation relative to policies of air carriers on denied boarding (see H.R. 2191), H2939 [27AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H6581 [28JY]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H2805 [14AP]

——— conduct review of deaths of certain veterans who committed suicide (see H.R. 2652), H9789 [11DE]

——— furnish mental health care to certain former members of the Armed Forces who are not otherwise eligible to receive such care (see H.R. 918), H2350 [22MR]

——— provide certain employees of Members of Congress and certain State or local government employees with access to case-tracking information (see H.R. 512), H471 [12JA]

——— 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. 846), H4224 [16MY]

Dole, Bob: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3332), H6468 [26JY]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 3711), H10247 [19DE]

FDA: allow for the sale, and provide for regulation, of certain over-the-counter hearing aids (see H.R. 1652), H4703 [7JN]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 816), H943 [2FE]

Financial institutions: provide regulatory relief to community financial institutions (see H.R. 2133), H6630 [29AU]

——— specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision (see H.R. 3312), H7487 [25SE]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H38 [3JA]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H4425 [22MY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H4649 [6JN]

FTC: establish Office for the Prevention of Fraud Targeting Seniors (see H.R. 444), H390 [11JA]

Great Ape Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H4312 [17MY]

Health: ensure coverage for pre-existing conditions and guarantee coverage in individual and group markets contingent on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act repeal (see H.R. 1121), H1596 [7MR]

Hezbollah (terrorist organization): impose additional sanctions (see H.R. 3329), H7843 [4OC]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H2598 [30MR]

Human rights: provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (see H.R. 2803), H5233 [27JN]

Immigration: ban Federal funding to sanctuary jurisdictions that interfere with enforcement of Federal immigration law and provide liability protection for local law enforcement who enforce Federal laws (see H.R. 400), H978 [3FE]

——— deny assistance to a State or political subdivision that prohibits officials from taking certain actions relative to immigration (see H.R. 3003), H5233 [27JN]

——— increase penalties applicable to aliens who unlawfully reenter the U.S. after being removed (see H.R. 3004), H5233 [27JN]

Independent Payment Advisory Board: repeal (see H.R. 849), H4820 [8JN]

International trade: include in prohibitions on boycotts against U.S. allies boycotts fostered by international governmental organizations against Israel and direct Eximbank to oppose boycotts against Israel (see H.R. 1697), H7637 [28SE]

Iran: expand sanctions for ballistic missile activities (see H.R. 1698), H5049 [21JN]

IRS: prohibit seizures relative to structuring transactions unless the property seized is derived from illegal sources or funds were structured to conceal criminal violations and require notice and post-seizure hearings (see H.R. 1843), H2598 [30MR]

Israel: support bilateral peace talks with Palestinians and oppose U.N. Security Council resolution on settlements and U.S. failure to veto such resolution (see H. Res. 11), H98 [4JA]

Local Radio Freedom Act: support (see H. Con. Res. 13), H2899 [26AP]

Marine Turtle Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H4312 [17MY]

Medicare: amend accreditation of osteopathic residency training programs for purposes of graduate medical education payments (see H.R. 2373), H4177 [4MY]

——— establish a smart card pilot program to combat fraud, waste, and abuse and to protect beneficiary identity (see H.R. 4554), H9664 [5DE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H4224 [16MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H4504 [23MY]

Members of Congress: prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 1779), H2558 [29MR]

Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 1235), H5886 [14JY]

NASA: inspire women to enter the aerospace field, including science, technology, engineering, and math, through mentorship and outreach (see H.R. 321), H180 [5JA]

National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 121), H1125 [13FE]

NOAA: conduct coastal community vulnerability assessments related to ocean acidification (see H.R. 2719), H4605 [25MY]

——— promote international action to reduce marine debris (see H.R. 2748), H8445 [2NO]

Palestinian Authority: condition foreign aid on steps to end violence and terrorism against U.S. and Israeli citizens, condemn and investigate such acts, and terminate payments to those imprisoned or who died for such acts (see H.R. 1164), H4180 [4MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 246), H94 [4JA]

Postal Service: require foreign shipments to provide electronic advance customs data to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on packages entering the U.S. to help stop trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs (see H.R. 1057), H1184 [14FE]

Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 227), H4312 [17MY]

Robert H. Jenkins, Jr., Post Office, Interlachen, FL: designate (see H.R. 3893), H7635 [28SE]

Rutledge Pearson Post Office Building, Jacksonville, FL: designate (see H.R. 3638), H6655 [5SE]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 19), H5140 [23JN]

Sports: improve integrity and safety of horseracing by requiring a uniform anti-doping and medication control program enforced by an independent Horseracing Anti-Doping and Medication Control Authority (see H.R. 2651), H5979 [18JY]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H9901 [13DE]

Taxation: permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 1098), H1465 [1MR]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H4821 [8JN]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 2946), H5233 [27JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 184), H43 [3JA]

——— use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (see H.R. 1), H8443 [2NO]

Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 564), H4224 [16MY]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements and U.S. failure to veto such resolution and affirm U.S. commitment to Israel (see H. Res. 14), H46 [3JA]

Veterans: 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. 303), H946 [2FE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 5), H45 [3JA]

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. 115), H41 [3JA]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings (see H.R. 253), H94 [4JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require the search of all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the U.S. (see H.R. 114), H41 [3JA]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H41 [3JA]

Members of Congress: prevent automatic salary adjustments following a fiscal year in which there is a Federal budget deficit (see H.R. 646), H683 [24JA]

Public welfare programs: strengthen welfare research and evaluation (see H.R. 2126), H2846 [25AP]

Taxation: ensure pass-through businesses do not pay tax at a higher rate than corporations (see H.R. 116), H41 [3JA]

——— increase limitations for deductible new business expenditures and consolidate provisions for start-up and organizational expenditures (see H.R. 111), H40 [3JA]

——— modify qualification requirements relative to certain multiple employer plans with pooled plan providers to make it less costly for small businesses to set up retirement plans (see H.R. 854), H976 [3FE]

——— temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty (see H.R. 112), H40 [3JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 5), H53 [3JA]

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), H49 [3JA]

Children and youth: fund family services to help keep children safe and supported at home and ensure children in foster care are placed in the least restrictive, most family-like, and appropriate settings (H.R. 253), H96 [4JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require the search of all public records, including Internet sites and social media profiles, to determine if an alien is inadmissible to the U.S. (H.R. 114), H49 [3JA]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (H.R. 113), H49 [3JA]

Members of Congress: prevent automatic salary adjustments following a fiscal year in which there is a Federal budget deficit (H.R. 646), H688 [24JA]

Public welfare programs: strengthen welfare research and evaluation (H.R. 2126), H2847 [25AP]

Taxation: ensure pass-through businesses do not pay tax at a higher rate than corporations (H.R. 116), H49 [3JA]

——— increase limitations for deductible new business expenditures and consolidate provisions for start-up and organizational expenditures (H.R. 111), H49 [3JA]

——— modify qualification requirements relative to certain multiple employer plans with pooled plan providers to make it less costly for small businesses to set up retirement plans (H.R. 854), H977 [3FE]

——— temporarily allow expensing of certain costs of replanting citrus plants lost by reason of casualty (H.R. 112), H49 [3JA]

Remarks

Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (H.R. 115), H4334 [18MY]

Florida: tribute to 16th Congressional District Congressional Teacher Award recipients, E389• [27MR], E403• [28MR]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Fire and Rescue and EMS Awards recipients, E1237• [18SE], E1249• [21SE]

——— tribute to 16th District Congressional Law Enforcement Award recipients, E697• [23MY], E775• [7JN], E820• [13JN], E899• [26JN]

Taxation: use of budget reconciliation to reform the Federal tax code (H.R. 1), H9393 [16NO]