WITTMAN, ROBERT J. (a Representative from Virginia)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4701 [24MY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5805 [27JN]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 5515, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H5788 [27JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Aquaculture: limit recovery for certain injuries incurred by workers in shellfish aquaculture activities if State workers’ compensation is available (see H.R. 5061), H3211 [12AP]

Armed Forces: ensure an order to serve on active duty for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands by selected Reserves is treated the same as other active duty orders for determining benefit eligibility (see H.R. 5038), H1544 [13MR]

——— remove prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select of members of Reserve components who are eligible to enroll in certain health benefits plans (see H.R. 5121), H3444 [18AP]

Army: express that not fully resourcing the Army in a timely manner erodes its ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to its ability to conduct military operations (see H. Res. 1007), H6649 [23JY]

Barbara Johns Day: designate (see H. Res. 245), H630 [25JA]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (see H.R. 4256), H1179 [14FE]

Clean the Bay Day: support efforts and goals (see H. Res. 912), H4729 [24MY]

Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2317), H3444 [18AP]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H7920 [6SE]

Crime: condemn hate crimes and other forms of racism, religious or ethnic bias, discrimination, incitement to violence, or animus targeting minorities (see H. Res. 257), H7157 [24JY]

Dept. of Defense: recognize importance of Congress completing appropriations legislation, reconcile differences between House and Senate versions, and present to the President before the start of new fiscal year (see H. Res. 995), H6263 [16JY]

——— study servicemembers’ exposure to open burn pits and toxic airborne chemicals while on active duty to ensure appropriate treatment for health effects (see H.R. 5671), H9431 [12OC]

Dept. of HHS: 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. 2999), H4139 [16MY]

——— provide for prevention and treatment of substance abuse grants to recovery community organizations (see H.R. 5408), H3887 [9MY]

——— reauthorize rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program (see H.R. 5429), H4694 [23MY]

Dept. of the Interior: establish National Park Service and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund to address maintenance backlog of the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM, and Bureau of Indian Education (see H.R. 6510), H7943 [7SE]

——— make supplemental funding available for management of fish and wildlife species of greatest conservation need as determined by State fish and wildlife agencies (see H.R. 4647), H9408 [28SE]

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), H6465 [17JY]

——— amend rules relative to electronic logging devices that record driving time to monitor hours of service for commercial drivers (see H.R. 3282), H1179 [14FE]

——— 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), H6558 [18JY]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H8172 [12SE]

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H6464 [17JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1653 [15MR]

——— prohibit from requiring a surviving spouse to return certain payments for a month in which the veteran dies (see H.R. 5301), H1651 [15MR]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 1445), H3444 [18AP]

——— provide for the non-applicability of non-departmental covenants not to compete to the appointment of certain Veterans Health Administration personnel and reform recruitment and hiring process (see H.R. 5521), H6196 [13JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H170 [11JA]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

EPA: revise labeling requirement for fuel pumps that dispense E15 ethanol-blend gasoline (see H.R. 5855), H6559 [18JY]

Fair Labor Standards Act: align certain provisions with Federal disability laws and policies intended to remove societal and institutional barriers to employment opportunities for people with disabilities (see H.R. 1377), H3096 [10AP]

FCC: ensure Internet openness, prohibit blocking of content, services, and devices and impairment of Internet traffic, limit authority to preempt State law, and consider Internet service to be an information service (see H.R. 4682), H1729 [20MR]

FDA: grant authority to modify predicate/grandfather date for regulation of certain newly deemed tobacco products and provide for regulation of vapor product batteries and vapor products (see H.R. 1136), H5749 [26JN]

Federal employees: clarify certain due process rights of employees serving in sensitive positions (see H.R. 5355), H1728 [20MR]

——— ensure that 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave (see H.R. 6275), H7921 [6SE]

——— provide for compensation of furloughed employees in the event of a lapse in appropriations (see H.R. 4827), H552 [18JA] (see H.R. 4961), H973 [7FE] (see H.R. 5391), H2041 [22MR] (see H.R. 7368), H10510 [20DE]

Federal firefighters: provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits (see H.R. 3733), H3444 [18AP]

Fish and fishing: provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen (see H.R. 200), H902 [6FE]

Foreign policy: 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), H4695 [23MY]

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

Government: making continuing appropriations for payment of Armed Forces and Dept. of Homeland Security personnel performing national security activities and prohibit Members of Congress from being paid during a shutdown (see H.R. 4852), H625 [22JA]

GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (see H.R. 6407), H6463 [17JY]

Health: require coverage without a deductible of certain primary care services by high deductible health plans (see H.R. 5858), H9153 [27SE]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H3507 [24AP]

Historic buildings and sites: provide for public and private sector partnerships to preserve, conserve, and enhance visitor experiences at significant battlefields of the American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War (see H.R. 6108), H6465 [17JY]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7921 [6SE]

——— reinstate returning worker exemption for H-2B visas (see H.R. 4207), H584 [19JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H4210 [17MY]

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), H2043 [22MR]

Iran: 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), H9153 [27SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H2043 [22MR]

Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act: improve (see H.R. 6105), H8739 [20SE]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 967), H7729 [26JY]

——— recognize readiness, end strength, and modernization challenges and that budgetary uncertainty impedes ability to meet ongoing and unexpected threats, putting national security at risk (see H. Res. 994), H6263 [16JY]

Medicare: extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H1477 [7MR]

Members of Congress: extend the basis for denial of retirement credit to include conviction of any felony (see H.R. 291), H1609 [14MR]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9568 [16NO]

National Fishing and Boating Week: designate (see H. Res. 871), H4584 [22MY]

National Foster Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 914), H4732 [25MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H8171 [12SE]

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 2584), H3397 [17AP]

National Public Health Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 805), H2042 [22MR]

National Wildlife Refuge Week: designate (see H. Res. 1122), H9431 [12OC]

NIST: improve assistance provided by Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership to small manufacturers in the defense industrial supply chain on matters relative to cybersecurity (see H.R. 5517), H6464 [17JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H133 [10JA]

Public welfare programs: help individuals receiving assistance under means-tested welfare programs obtain self-sufficiency, provide spending information and limits on such programs, and prohibit Federal funding of abortions (see H.R. 2832), H3343 [16AP]

Ships and vessels: require a certain percentage of liquefied natural gas and crude oil exports be transported on vessels documented under U.S. laws (see H.R. 5893), H4284 [21MY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Smithsonian Institution: establish the National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2911), H8728 [13SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H5201 [14JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Taxation: allow tax free distributions from 529 college savings plans for certain expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs (see H.R. 3395), H6042 [10JY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H8732 [17SE]

United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 199), H8733 [17SE]

Walker, Wyatt T.: tribute (see H. Res. 742), H1217 [16FE]

William & Mary: anniversary (see H. Res. 711), H785 [5FE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H4210 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (see H.R. 6660), H7747 [7AU]

Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (see H.R. 5465), H3095 [10AP]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (see H. Res. 1088), H9090 [26SE]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (see H. Res. 998), H6263 [16JY]

Public Health Thank You Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 141), H9510 [13NO]

Public Service Recognition Week: designate (see H. Res. 867), H3746 [1MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Fish and fishing: encourage partnerships among public agencies and other interested persons to promote fish conservation (H.R. 6660), H7748 [7AU]

Members of Congress: hold salaries in escrow if Congress does not adopt a concurrent budget resolution by a certain date (H.R. 5465), H3096 [10AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H9437 [19OC]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H9437 [19OC]

Remarks

ACI Solutions (business): Capital Region Minority Supplier Development Council Top 100 Minority Business Enterprise award recipient, E1321• [27SE]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7674, H7676, H7678 [25JY]

Ball, Audrey L.: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1291• [25SE]

Caroline County, VA: anniversary of Caroline County Fair, E785• [6JN]

Congress: legislative priorities, E1035• [19JY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4371 [22MY]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), conference report, H7702 [26JY]

——— CVN–80 aircraft carrier funding, H5805, H5806 [27JN]

——— impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7674, H7676, H7678 [25JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 6157), H5805, H5806, H5807 [27JN]

Fauquier County, VA: anniversary of Heart’s Delight Baptist Church, E526• [24AP]

Fredericksburg, VA: tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Air Force, E539• [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Army, E532• [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Marine Corps, E538• [25AP]

——— tribute to high school seniors enlisting in the Navy, E535• [25AP]

International Association of Fire Fighters: anniversary of Local 3886, E1246• [13SE]

King William County, VA: anniversary of King William County Ruritan Club, E1130• [7AU]

Lewis, Brenda Sudduth: Westmoreland Masonic Lodge No. 212 Community Builder’s Award recipient, E1289• [25SE]

Mechanicsville, VA: anniversary of Black Creek Volunteer Fire Dept., E1539• [16NO]

——— anniversary of Eastern Hanover Volunteer Fire Dept., E1711• [20DE]

Montross, VA: anniversary of Andrew Chapel United Methodist Church, E1485• [2NO]

National Urban Wildlife Refuge Day: designate (H. Res. 1088), H9394 [28SE]

Navy: recognize perilous readiness state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance in the era of sequestration and without consistent funding (H. Res. 998), H6290, H6292 [17JY]

——— Virginia-class submarine program funding through reductions in shipbuilding and procurement programs funding, H5807 [27JN]

Public Service Recognition Week: observance, H3789 [8MY]

Russia: U.S. policy, H7678 [25JY]

Stafford, VA: anniversary of Globe and Laurel Restaurant, E1059• [24JY]

——— anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church, E659• [16MY]

Tappahannock (U.S.S.): tribute, E1062• [25JY]

Votes: correction, E942• [28JN]

——— position on missed, E866• [19JN]

Tributes

Bromley, Eric, E417• [10AP]

Carey, Kevin, E959• [3JY]

Chamberlain, Ryan, E1254• [13SE]

Ellis, David A., E1070• [25JY]

Flynn, Peter, E1626• [10DE]

Foust, Scott, H3103 [11AP]

Gohring, Edward W., E503• [18AP]

Haskett, Mark, E1536• [16NO]

Hevey, Robert, E1460• [26OC]

Howard, James B., E29• [10JA], E174• [13FE]

Hubbard, Benjamin H.B. (B.H.), E784• [6JN], E823• [12JN]

Jenkins, Robert, E1398• [12OC]

Jobe, David L., E86• [22JA]

Johnston, Craig D., E337• [19MR]

Jones, George D., II, E28• [10JA]

Jordan, Claude E., E1657• [12DE]

King, David M., E1276• [20SE]

Lufsey, Michael E., E1394• [12OC]

Mumm, Hans, E1202• [5SE], E1687• [19DE]

Murray, Joseph M., E922• [26JN], E935• [27JN]

Newton, Edward C., V (Coley), E1129• [7AU]

Nussman, Mike, E343• [20MR]

Prout, William C., E1232• [12SE]

Ransone, Artie, E1234• [12SE]

Reed, Greg, E601• [8MY]

Reveley, W. Taylor, III, E1058• [24JY]

Sanders, Virginia A., E1278• [20SE]

Shay, Donald E., Jr., E1210• [5SE]

Shay, Sara F., E1210• [5SE]

Stark, Ted, E1206• [5SE]

Taylor, Dwight L., E298• [13MR]

Thomas, Jerre S., II, E523• [24AP]

Thomas, Lisa, E872• [20JN]

Veazey, Sidney E. (Ed), E1457• [26OC]