ROKITA, TODD (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 4844), H1179 [14FE]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 681), H554 [18JA]

Baltic States: recognize independence anniversary, commend political, economic, social, and military progress, support NATO European Deterrence Initiative, and continue mutually beneficial relationship (see H. Res. 826), H4210 [17MY]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

Census: require any questionnaire used in determining the decennial census of population shall contain an option for respondents to indicate citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. (see H.R. 3600), H1076 [8FE]

China: impose duties on imported merchandise in an amount equivalent to estimated annual loss of revenue from violations of U.S. intellectual property rights (see H.R. 1048), H5977 [28JN]

Credit: exempt small seller financers from certain licensing requirements (see H.R. 1360), H478 [17JA]

Crime: provide for certain sentencing enhancements relating to illegal reentry offenses and clarify manner in which sentences for such offenses are to be served (see H.R. 5526), H3395 [17AP]

——— vacate certain convictions and expunge certain arrests of victims of human trafficking (see H.R. 459), H3443 [18AP]

DEA: allow for prescription of medication-assisted treatment and other controlled substances via telemedicine to improve access to opioid addiction treatment (see H.R. 5483), H3397 [17AP]

Dept. of Education: allow parents of eligible military dependent children to redirect a portion of their per pupil Impact Aid Program allocations to establish Military Education Savings Accounts (see H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

——— allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 5332), H3211 [12AP]

——— support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with skills they need for lifelong success (see H.R. 4508), H173 [12JA]

Dept. of Energy: establish the same compliance date for amended energy conservation standards for both light bulbs and motors in ceiling fan light kits (see H.R. 3477), H1127 [13FE]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H5022 [8JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patient treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 5795), H4981 [7JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H3397 [17AP]

——— establish a National Mesothelioma Patient Registry (see H.R. 1563), H583 [19JA]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection to conduct certain activities to secure the international land borders within designated wilderness areas (see H.R. 3593), H1267 [26FE]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious injury of another person (see H.R. 174), H1075 [8FE]

——— support officers and employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and denounce efforts to abolish agency (see H. Res. 990), H6111 [11JY]

Dept. of Justice: appoint special counsel to investigate allegations of FISA court abuse, closure of case relative to Hillary Rodham Clinton emails, and rationale for probe of President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 907), H4583 [22MY]

——— promote pro bono legal services as a critical way to empower survivors of domestic violence (see H.R. 1762), H3397 [17AP]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 3356), H3397 [17AP]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1544 [13MR]

Dept. of State: report on educational materials used in the West Bank and Gaza by the Palestinian Authority or U.N. Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (see H.R. 6034), H9416 [2OC]

Dept. of the Treasury: accept public donations to fund construction of a barrier on the border between the U.S. and Mexico (see H.R. 5876), H4694 [23MY]

Dept. of Transportation: adjust and provide flexibility in hours of service requirements relative to transportation of agricultural commodities, short-haul operations, and sleeper berths and reduce paperwork (see H.R. 6178), H5817 [27JN]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5949), H5817 [27JN]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5817 [27JN]

——— issue regulations allowing qualified drivers under the age of 21 who complete a vehicle operation and mentor-apprentice training program to move freight across State lines (see H.R. 5358), H5750 [26JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

——— study impact of motor carrier electronic logging devices (see H.R. 6159), H6650 [23JY]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3211 [12AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H678 [29JA]

Depts. of Justice and Education: prohibit authorizing policies or agreements between schools and law enforcement encouraging non-reporting of criminal activity of students (see H.R. 5400), H2041 [22MR]

District of Columbia: expand school choice by providing private school vouchers (see H.R. 4576), H1127 [13FE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6464 [17JY]

Drugs: authorize use of eligible investigational drugs by patients diagnosed with a disease or condition in which death will occur within a matter of months, or with another eligible illness (see H.R. 5247), H1699 [19MR]

——— establish a task force to coordinate Federal agency efforts to address fentanyl and heroin trafficking (see H.R. 4090), H1442 [6MR]

——— establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H5022 [8JN]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6589 [19JY]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6589 [19JY]

EPA: clarify authority to prohibit the specification of a defined area, or deny or restrict the use of a defined area for specification, as a disposal site (see H.R. 2917), H3444 [18AP]

——— exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1607 [14MR]

FAA: establish an aviation maintenance workforce development pilot program (see H.R. 5701), H6264 [16JY]

FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market (see H.R. 2212), H1075 [8FE]

FEC: expand ability of trade associations to solicit contributions from stockholders and executive or administrative personnel of their member corporations (see H.R. 2101), H5363 [20JN]

Federal agencies and departments: increase access to agency guidance documents (see H.R. 4809), H3050 [26MR]

——— provide requirements for agency decisionmaking based on science (see H.R. 4231), H629 [25JA]

Firearms: enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees and criminalize theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club (see H.R. 3790), H1267 [26FE]

——— facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 788), H1075 [8FE]

Foreign policy: impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1508 [9MR]

——— support continued cooperation with Israel, ensure adequate capabilites to counter Iran’s destabilizing activities, and support stability and safety in the Middle East (see H. Res. 785), H3317 [13AP]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]

Freedom of religion: affirm importance as a fundamental human right (see H. Con. Res. 126), H5975 [28JN]

FRS: ensure transparency in the conduct of monetary policy (see H.R. 4270), H170 [11JA]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H10337 [19DE]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H6558 [18JY]

Government regulations: eliminate effect on constitutionally protected expression of religion by Federal, State, and local officials from threat of litigants seeking damages and attorney’s fees (see H.R. 6213), H5648 [25JN]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H4733 [25MY]

Immigration: change first-time illegal entry into the U.S. from a misdemeanor to a felony and make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6318), H6465 [17JY]

——— fund construction of southern border wall, ensure compliance with Federal immigration law, and combat sanctuary cities, transnational gangs, human trafficking, and drugs (see H.R. 7059), H9449 [26OC]

——— improve law enforcement within the interior of the U.S. by improving State and local enforcement, national security, removal of criminal aliens, visa security, and aid to officers (see H.R. 2431), H3046 [23MR]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H5095 [12JN]

——— provide that certain naturalized individuals who are affiliated with a criminal gang are subject to revocation of citizenship (see H.R. 5065), H3783 [7MY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H555 [18JA]

India: enhance defense and security cooperation with the U.S. (see H.R. 6506), H9092 [26SE]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H1179 [14FE]

Insurance: expand access to short-term, limited-duration health plans by extending duration of the plans and making them renewable (see H.R. 6261), H6112 [11JY]

——— preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H1442 [6MR]

Iran: condemn human rights violations and issue targeted sanctions, support antigovernment protesters and freedoms of speech, press, and assembly, and promote access to communications technology and social media (see H. Res. 676), H19 [8JA]

——— condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 1034), H8728 [13SE]

——— condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

——— impose additional sanctions relative to serious human rights abuses, entities controlled by Iranian armed forces, supporters of ballistic missile program, and violations of agreement relative to nuclear program (see H.R. 4821), H552 [18JA]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

——— report on the Taxpayer Identification Number Perfection Program (see H.R. 6333), H6111 [11JY]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H1227 [23FE]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

——— celebrate independence anniversary, encourage equitable treatment in international forums, support U.N. Security Council candidacy, and encourage diplomatic recognition and engagement (see H. Res. 835), H3747 [1MY]

——— commemorate anniversary of recognition of Jerusalem as the capital, commend subsequent relocation of U.S. embassy to Jerusalem, and reaffirm U.S.-Israel friendship (see H. Con. Res. 144), H9767 [6DE]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: call for dismantling of labor camp system, investigate crimes against humanity, end human rights abuses, and allow monitoring of prisoner rehabiltation (see H. Res. 763), H1610 [14MR]

Labor unions: clarify term labor organization (see H.R. 5665), H4694 [23MY]

——— ensure labor organization transparency and accountability (see H.R. 5230), H1501 [8MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Medicaid: cover physician services delivered by podiatric physicians to ensure access by beneficiaries to appropriate quality foot and ankle care (see H.R. 1542), H3397 [17AP]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H1442 [6MR]

——— modify coverage requirements for diabetic shoes (see H.R. 1542), H3397 [17AP]

——— permit occupational therapists to conduct initial assessment visits under a home health plan of care for certain rehabilitation cases (see H.R. 6225), H5817 [27JN]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H9691 [28NO]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H1442 [6MR]

——— provide for payments for certain rural health clinic and federally qualified health center services furnished to hospice patients (see H.R. 1828), H1442 [6MR]

——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 5507), H4981 [7JN]

Mining and mineral resources: transfer certain funds to the United Mine Workers of America Pension Plan (see H.R. 3913), H1227 [23FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1729 [20MR]

NLRB: clarify rights of not-for-profit religious employers (see H.R. 7159), H9568 [16NO]

Office of the Director of National Intelligence: determine if Iran has used funds from sanctions relief or certain payments to sponsor terrorist organizations, for illicit narcotics activities, or military operations in Syria (see H.R. 6774), H8887 [25SE]

OSHA: amend laws relative to labor organization representation during physical inspections of workplaces (see H.R. 3586), H1336 [27FE]

——— provide relief for crane operators from third party certification in cases in which such operators are only delivering or retrieving propane containers (see H.R. 5988), H6112 [11JY]

——— require immediate notification to an employer of a penalty, prohibit public notice of such citation for a certain period, and require public notice when an employer successfully contests any proposed penalty (see H.R. 5870), H4209 [17MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H7735 [31JY]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6464 [17JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6464 [17JY]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (see H.R. 4318), H83 [9JA]

Taxation: allow bronze and catastrophic plans in connection with health savings accounts (see H.R. 6314), H6112 [11JY]

——— allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 4736), H555 [18JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H1442 [6MR]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 5422), H3507 [24AP]

U.S. Copyright Office: provide clarity and modernize the licensing system for musical works and ensure fairness in establishing certain rates and fees for songwriters and composers (see H.R. 4706), H1076 [8FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: define endangered species petition backlogs and provide expedited means for discharging petitions during such a backlog (see H.R. 6355), H9092 [26SE]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6589 [19JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide grants to non-Federal landowners who protect or restore habitat and contribute to recovery of an endangered or threatened species (see H.R. 6344), H6589 [19JY]

Waters, Representative: censure and condemn relative to remarks about President Trump, members of his administration, and his supporters (see H. Res. 966), H5748 [26JN]

——— condemn and censure relative to remarks about public treatment of members of the Trump administration (see H. Res. 962), H5750 [26JN]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6464 [17JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (see H.R. 6957), H9150 [27SE]

Farrakhan, Louis: condemn promotion of ideas that create animosity and anger toward Jews and the Jewish religion and all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and ethnic or religious intolerance (see H. Res. 772), H1542 [13MR]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (see H.R. 5289), H1608 [14MR]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 870), H3750 [3MY]

Native Americans: increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H7734 [31JY]

Social Security: update and improve eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance Program (see H.R. 6532), H7686 [25JY]

Taxation: make certain bonuses tax free (see H.R. 5012), H1177 [14FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (see H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (H.R. 4915), H737 [2FE]

FAA: address need for pilot development and encourage more individuals to enter the field of aviation (H.R. 6957), H9152 [27SE]

Lobbyists: prohibit former Presidents, Vice Presidents, Members of Congress, and other executive branch officers from lobbying and prohibit executive agencies from awarding contracts to former elected officials (H.R. 5289), H1609 [14MR]

Native Americans: increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (H.R. 6647), H7735 [31JY]

Social Security: update and improve eligibility criteria for Social Security Disability Insurance Program (H.R. 6532), H7688 [25JY]

Taxation: make certain bonuses tax free (H.R. 5012), H1178 [14FE]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: remove freshwater mussels from the list of endangered and threatened species (H.R. 6668), H7751 [10AU]

Remarks

Appropriations: making continuing, H612 [22JA]

Dept. of the Interior: clarify use of amounts in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Settlement Fund (S. 140), H123 [10JA]

Depts. of Justice and Education: conduct a survey of public schools to determine the number of school resource officers at such schools (H.R. 5242), H3947, H3948, H3949 [15MY]

GPO: restrict distribution of free printed copies of the Federal Register to Members of Congress and other officers and employees of the U.S. (H.R. 195), Senate amendment, H612 [22JA]

Honor Flight of Greater Lafayette (organization): tribute, E1411• [16OC]

Immigration: authorize cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens who are long-term U.S. residents and who entered the U.S. as children (H.R. 3440), H612 [22JA]

Indiana: tribute to Indiana Military Hall of Fame, E415• [10AP]

Indianapolis, IN: anniversary of Wheeler Mission Ministries, E1331• [28SE]

——— tribute to Zion Unity Baptist Church, E1339• [28SE]

Mueller, Robert S., III: call for timely conclusion or report on status with an anticipated date of conclusion of special counsel investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (H. Res. 870), H7166 [25JY]

National School Choice Week: observance, H573 [19JA]

Native Americans: clarify rights of Indians and tribes on Indian lands under the National Labor Relations Act, H123 [10JA]

Reeder, Steven T.: DAR Indiana History Teacher of the Year award recipient, E1695• [20DE]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H612 [22JA]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration, H7166 [25JY]

U.N.: urge recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, H9100 [27SE]

Votes: position on missed, E931• [27JN]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H8881 [25SE]

Tributes

Barr, Richard L., E1293• [25SE]

Bennett, Nancy, E1561• [27NO]

Boyd, Frederick, Jr., E1339• [28SE]

Fehsenfeld, Fred M., Sr., E1691• [20DE]

Gizzi, Alessio, E1560• [27NO]

Klinstiver, Jim, E719• [23MY]

Mow, Pam, E1411• [16OC]

Pickett, Jacob, H1495 [8MR], E284• [8MR]

Vann, Dana, E1411• [16OC]