LATTA, ROBERT E. (a Representative from Ohio)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4127 [16MY]

Appointments

Committee to escort French President Emmanuel Macron into the House Chamber, H3509 [25AP]

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

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), H581 [19JA]

——— prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 4712), H405 [16JA]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H133 [10JA]

Armed Forces: prohibit provision of unpaid compensation and benefits to members found guilty of desertion and provide such back pay to families of members killed or injured while on search and rescue missions (see H.R. 4413), H555 [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), H6113 [11JY]

Bill Harris Post Office, Ashland, OH: designate (see H.R. 5868), H4209 [17MY]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 1, 2), H1336 [27FE]

Bush, George: tribute (see H. Res. 1172), H9820 [10DE]

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]

Charities: allow charitable organizations to make statements on political campaigns if such statements are made in the ordinary course of carrying out its tax-exempt purpose (see H.R. 781), H4210 [17MY]

Civil liberties: protect rights of citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and repeal Federal regulations on switchblade knives which burden citizens (see H.R. 84), H8727 [13SE]

Congressional Office of Compliance: reform procedures for investigation and resolution of claims alleging employing offices have violated rights and protections of employees, including protections against sexual harassment (see H.R. 4924), H903 [6FE]

Contracts: preserve open competition and neutrality towards the labor relations of Federal contractors on Federal and federally funded construction projects (see H.R. 1552), H6650 [23JY]

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]

Dept. of Energy: provide for certain programs and developments relative to cybersecurity and vulnerabilities of, and physical threats to, the electric grid (see H.R. 5240), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of HHS: ensure that federally-funded programs and activities to prevent or treat mental health or substance use disorders are evidence-based (see H.R. 5272), H1653 [15MR]

——— increase number of permanent faculty in palliative care at allopathic and osteopathic medical schools, nursing schools, and other programs, and promote education in palliative care and hospice (see H.R. 1676), H5749 [26JN]

——— provide for regional centers of excellence in substance use disorder education (see H.R. 5261), H1729 [20MR]

——— provide for sharing of health information concerning an individual’s substance abuse history and treatment by certain entities (see H.R. 5009), H1126 [13FE]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H4777 [5JN]

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program COPS in Schools program and require applicants to give hiring preference to veterans and retired police officers as school resource officers (see H.R. 5427), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of the Interior: 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), H8728 [13SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: reform Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 3861), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Transportation: 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), H4850 [6JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H8728 [13SE]

——— establish a pilot program to award grants to nonprofit veterans service organizations to upgrade the community facilities of such organizations (see H.R. 3165), H7871 [5SE]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H3096 [10AP]

——— provide for presumption of herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served in Korea (see H.R. 3605), H3835 [8MY]

——— 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), H3835 [8MY]

——— study and report on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma and liver disease in veterans of the Vietnam era caused by exposure to certain parasites (see H.R. 6637), H7871 [5SE]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8107 [10SE]

Drugs: authorize employees of a hospice program to handle controlled substances in the residence of a deceased hospice patient to assist in disposal (see H.R. 5041), H3979 [15MY]

EPA: exclude vehicles used solely for competition from certain provisions of the Clean Air Act (see H.R. 350), H4849 [6JN]

——— provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (see H.R. 7279), H10169 [12DE]

FCC: facilitate a spectrum pipeline for commercial use and require a portion of proceeds from spectrum auctions to go to wireless broadband infrastructure buildout in unserved and underserved rural areas (see H.R. 4953), H5153 [13JN]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 7328), H10335 [19DE]

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), H7156 [24JY]

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

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund program (see H.R. 3523), H7156 [24JY]

——— provide for a joint session of Congress to receive a presentation on the audited financial statement of the Executive branch (see H. Con. Res. 8), H1374 [5MR]

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), H603 [20JA]

Great Lakes Week: designate (see H. Res. 868), H4210 [17MY]

Health: save and sustain health of mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum and eliminate disparities in maternal health outcomes for pregnancy-related and pregnancy-associated deaths (see H.R. 1318), H9821 [10DE]

House of Representatives: adopt antiharassment and antidiscrimination policies, provide legal assistance for proceedings, and prohibit payment of settlements or awards, under Congressional Accountability Act (see H. Res. 724), H903 [6FE]

Immigration: 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), H9744 [29NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H7871 [5SE]

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 1988 massacre of political prisoners and call for justice for victims (see H. Res. 188), H5201 [14JN]

——— 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), H7921 [6SE]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H1610 [14MR]

IRS: prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1478 [7MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1653 [15MR]

——— 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), H3783 [7MY]

——— 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]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H7688 [25JY]

Medicare: cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services (see H.R. 3032), H9511 [13NO]

——— cover screening computed tomography colonography as a colorectal screening test (see H.R. 1298), H6175 [12JY]

——— provide for certain program integrity transparency measures (see H.R. 5715), H3979 [15MY]

——— repeal changes to exception to the prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 1156), H3835 [8MY]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H9408 [28SE]

National Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 692), H172 [12JA]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H3834 [8MY]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9526 [14NO]

NIH: expand unique research initiatives authority (see H.R. 5002), H3979 [15MY]

OSHA: 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), H4981 [7JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: modify definition of full-time employee relative to employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 3798), H7871 [5SE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H975 [7FE]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9569 [16NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8107 [10SE]

Social Security: eliminate waiting period for disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (see H.R. 1171), H5749 [26JN]

——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment (see H.R. 6933), H9420 [5OC]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8107 [10SE]

Taxation: allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (see H.R. 5860), H4209 [17MY]

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H4850 [6JN]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 4131), H405 [16JA]

——— make permanent the individual tax rates in effect for taxable years 2018–2025 (see H.R. 4886), H676 [29JA]

——— modify rules relative to health savings accounts (see H.R. 35), H3930 [10MY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H4584 [22MY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9092 [26SE]

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]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H8728 [13SE]

——— 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), H8887 [25SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H8107 [10SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H7871 [5SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Capitol Building and Grounds: authorize use of Emancipation Hall for event to present the Congressional Gold Medal to members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) (see H. Con. Res. 106), H1217 [16FE]

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 5637), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (see H.R. 6032), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk-power system (see H.R. 5239), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-departmental facilities (see H.R. 5095), H1266 [26FE]

——— require notices of denial of claims for benefits be delivered by certified mail (see H.R. 6996), H9405 [28SE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (see H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (see H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 737), H1126 [13FE]

Taxation: allow individuals only enrolled in Medicare Part A to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6283), H5974 [28JN]

Telecommunications: ensure legislation to promote broadband access or communications facilities deployment should treat all broadband and communications facilities in a competitively and technologically neutral manner (see H. Res. 691), H169 [11JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Crime: prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (H.R. 5637), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H4980 [7JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish a voluntary Cyber Sense program to identify and promote cyber-secure products intended for use in the bulk-power system (H.R. 5239), H1507 [9MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve access of veterans to cancer treatment at non-departmental facilities (H.R. 5095), H1267 [26FE]

——— require notices of denial of claims for benefits be delivered by certified mail (H.R. 6996), H9407 [28SE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H629 [25JA]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H1698 [19MR]

Taxation: allow individuals only enrolled in Medicare Part A to contribute to health savings accounts (H.R. 6283), H5977 [28JN]

Remarks

Beach, Luke: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E582• [3MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4128 [16MY]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on the state of the Internet-connected devices industry (H.R. 6032), H9675, H9676 [28NO]

Dept. of HHS: appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information, H9246 [28SE]

——— appoint a Federal Coordinator to coordinate opioid abuse reduction programs, serve as a liaison to State and local opioid reduction activities, and establish an electronic database on opioid abuse information (H.R. 4284), H5035 [12JN]

——— reauthorize certain programs to protect against pandemics and attacks from chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear weapons (H.R. 7328), H10392• [20DE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), H1667 [19MR]

——— examine actions undertaken to combat vehicular terrorism (H.R. 4227), Senate amendments, H10414 [20DE]

Donahue, Ian: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E391• [5AP]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9246 [28SE]

EPA: provide for an integrated water pollution control planning process and promote green infrastructure (H.R. 7279), H10290 [19DE]

FCC: establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S., H4128 [16MY]

——— establish Task Force for Meeting the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the U.S. (H.R. 4881), H6596 [23JY]

FDA: clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 5333), H6227, H6235, H6237 [16JY]

——— clarify regulatory framework relative to certain nonprescription drugs that are marketed without an approved new drug application (H.R. 7328), H10392• [20DE]

Findlay, OH: Site Selection Magazine Top Micropolitan Community in the U.S. honoree, E306• [13MR]

Genoa, OH: tribute to Genoa Area High School wrestling team, E403• [5AP]

——— tribute to Genoa High School wrestling team, E194• [15FE]

Hilt, Thomas: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E401• [5AP]

Kill, Jenna: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E402• [5AP]

McComb, OH: tribute to McComb High School football team, H10038 [11DE]

Meinke, Jack: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E901• [22JN]

Mercer, McKenzie: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E398• [5AP]

Mulligan, David: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E399• [5AP]

Public Health Service: report to Congress on effects on public health of increased rate of use of synthetic drugs (H.R. 449), H5029 [12JN]

Ragan, Cole: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E400• [5AP]

Smith, Cameron: U.S. Naval Academy appointee, E396• [5AP]

Stoner, Austin: U.S. Air Force Academy appointee, E397• [5AP]

Walton, Daniel: U.S. Military Academy appointee, E393• [5AP]

Wauseon, OH: tribute to Wauseon High School wrestling team, E197• [15FE]

Tributes

Anderson, Jerry, E850• [15JN]

Baum, Raymond S., H1115 [13FE]

Carter, John L., E1197• [4SE]

Knaggs, Bonnie, E854• [15JN]