PAULSEN, ERIK (a Representative from Minnesota)

Amendments

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4841 [6JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H3750 [3MY]

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), H5286 [19JN]

Arlington National Cemetery: mint coins in commemoration of Tomb of the Unknown Soldier anniversary (see H.R. 6635), H7724 [26JY]

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]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 6734), H9092 [26SE]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: accelerate progress toward prevention strategies, treatments, and a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and provide caregivers dementia care training (see H.R. 4957), H3835 [8MY]

Children and youth: express that child safety is the first priority of custody and visitation adjudications, and that State courts should improve adjudications of custody where family violence is alleged (see H. Con. Res. 72), H8108 [10SE]

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), H133 [10JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: end use of cats in experiments that cause pain or stress (see H.R. 5780), H4981 [7JN]

Dept. of Commerce: study and report on well-being of newsprint and publishing industry and suspend import taxes on uncoated groundwood paper pending assessment of effect on printing and publishing industry (see H.R. 6031), H5649 [25JN]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (see H.R. 5774), H5286 [19JN]

——— improve access to emergency medical services (see H.R. 548), H3930 [10MY]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (see H.R. 5774), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve handling of crimes of domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking by incorporating a trauma-informed approach into initial response to and investigation of such crimes (see H.R. 4720), H3444 [18AP]

——— include sex trafficking victims in Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Stalking, or Sexual Assault Program (see H.R. 3942), H678 [29JA]

——— make grants to States that have in place laws that authorize the seizure of firearms from dangerous individuals (see H.R. 5717), H3884 [9MY]

——— provide grants to local education agencies to purchase and install devices in schools for the immediate notification of appropriate officials in case of emergency (see H.R. 4811), H1503 [8MR]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1268 [26FE]

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), H7685 [25JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow nonprofit organizations to share information on human trafficking or money laundering with financial institutions and regulatory authorities under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability (see H.R. 6729), H9092 [26SE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (see H.R. 3642), H1342 [1MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H1342 [1MR]

——— establish Alzheimer’s disease research, education, and clinical centers (see H.R. 5191), H3444 [18AP]

Diana E. Murphy U.S. Courthouse, Minneapolis, MN: designate (see H.R. 6244), H5815 [27JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1477 [7MR]

Drugs: require a group health plan to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol (see H.R. 2077), H5022 [8JN]

Firearms: facilitate establishment of additional or expanded public target ranges in certain States (see H.R. 788), H1729 [20MR]

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), H4982 [7JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1127 [13FE]

Gleason, Stephen M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 5499), H9758 [30NO]

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H1333 [27FE]

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), H8727 [13SE]

——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H5649 [25JN]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5094 [12JN]

Immigration: reform (H.R. 4760), consideration (see H. Res. 774), H1610 [14MR]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H5022 [8JN]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6733), H7941 [7SE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 6689), H9467 [6NO]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H9439 [19OC]

——— 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]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (see H.R. 5072), H1268 [26FE]

McCain, John: establish a memorial on the Capitol Grounds (see H. Con. Res. 140), H9090 [26SE]

Medicaid: provide States with option of providing coordinated care for children with medically complex conditions (see H.R. 3325), H3210 [12AP]

Medicare: align physician supervision requirements for radiology services provided by advanced level radiographers with State requirements (see H.R. 1904), H4736 [29MY]

——— ensure appropriate care for victims of sexual assault (see H.R. 3415), H7156 [24JY]

——— establish a Community-Based Institutional Special Needs Plan demonstration program to target home and community-based care to eligible beneficiaries (see H.R. 4006), H785 [5FE]

——— improve process whereby administrative contractors issue local coverage determinations (see H.R. 3635), H975 [7FE]

——— provide clarification about minimal self-adjustment for off-the-shelf orthotics (see H.R. 4772), H1442 [6MR]

——— refine payment for orthotics and prosthetics and improve beneficiary experience and outcomes with orthotic and prosthetic care (see H.R. 2599), H1336 [27FE]

——— require review of current opioid prescriptions for chronic pain and screening for opioid use disorder be included in initial preventive physical examinations (see H.R. 5798), H3975 [15MY]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (see H.R. 5062), H1212 [15FE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H1374 [5MR]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 829), H3445 [18AP]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H3783 [7MY]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1477 [7MR]

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), H5022 [8JN]

——— recognize and support efforts of United Bid Committee to bring 2026 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup to Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1610 [14MR]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1477 [7MR]

Taxation: encourage retirement and family savings (see H.R. 6757), H8106 [10SE]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H1340 [1MR]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (see H.R. 6199), H5580 [22JN]

——— make civil damages, restitution, and any other monetary award given to human trafficking survivors exempt from Federal income taxes (see H.R. 6899), H9449 [26OC]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8107 [10SE]

——— make permanent the deduction for qualified business income (see H.R. 6277), H5974 [28JN]

——— promote new business innovation (see H.R. 6756), H8106 [10SE]

——— provide investment and production tax credits for emerging energy technologies (see H.R. 7196), H9743 [29NO]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H1213 [15FE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H1477 [7MR]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9408 [28SE]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H7776 [28AU]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7122), H9510 [13NO]

——— establish a technical expert panel for purposes of evaluating use of opioid-related quality measures under Medicare (see H.R. 5779), H3935 [11MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (see H.R. 5361), H1754 [21MR] (see H.R. 5437), H3063 [9AP]

Diseases and disorders: protect Medicare and VA benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence resulting from treatment for prostate cancer and other diseases (see H. Res. 812), H3095 [10AP]

——— recognize value of three-dimensional (3D) digital breast tomosynthesis and encourage Federal health care programs and private insurers to promote access and coverage of such technology (see H. Res. 1135), H9449 [26OC]

Health: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (see H.R. 7177), H9667 [27NO]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (see H.R. 6641), H7734 [31JY]

Medicare: expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (see H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

——— extend special election period under part C for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract (see H.R. 6662), H7750 [10AU]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (see H.R. 5985), H4736 [29MY]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license (see H.R. 7157), H9568 [16NO]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (see H.R. 5775), H3934 [11MY]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (see H.R. 5686), H3781 [7MY]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (see H. Res. 842), H3506 [24AP]

Pensions: provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (see H.R. 6377), H6262 [16JY]

Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 1072), H8738 [20SE]

Taxation: allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts (see H.R. 6309), H5990 [6JY]

——— allow use of 529 plans to repay qualified education loans (see H.R. 6767), H8107 [10SE]

——— commemorate anniversary of creation of health savings accounts, commend providers and those responsible for implementation, and encourage increased participation and expansion of such accounts (see H. Res. 1184), H10511 [20DE]

——— increase contribution limitation for health savings accounts (see H.R. 6306), H5987 [3JY]

——— provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses (see H.R. 7021), H9414 [2OC]

——— provide for flexible giving accounts (see H.R. 6616), H7723 [26JY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (see H.R. 6310), H5990 [6JY] (see H.R. 6317), H6040 [10JY]

——— treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord or placental blood or tissue banking services as medical care expenses (see H.R. 4882), H629 [25JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (H.R. 7122), H9510 [13NO]

——— establish a technical expert panel for purposes of evaluating use of opioid-related quality measures under Medicare (H.R. 5779), H3935 [11MY]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5361), H1755 [21MR]

——— issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3064 [9AP]

Health: accelerate adoption of value-based payment and delivery arrangements among health care stakeholders intended to coordinate care, improve patient outcomes, share accountability, or lower costs (H.R. 7177), H9667 [27NO]

Insurance: prohibit health insurance issuers, group health plans, Medicare Advantage organizations, and prescription drug plan sponsors from limiting drug price information a pharmacy may give to a consumer (H.R. 6641), H7735 [31JY]

Medicare: expand coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B (H.R. 7083), H9443 [23OC]

——— extend special election period under part C for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract (H.R. 6662), H7751 [10AU]

——— permit review of certain payment determinations for disproportionate share hospitals (H.R. 5985), H4736 [29MY]

——— provide coverage for all physicians’ services furnished by doctors of chiropractic within the scope of their license (H.R. 7157), H9569 [16NO]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (H.R. 5775), H3935 [11MY]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain (H.R. 5686), H3782 [7MY]

Pensions: provide alternative minimum funding rules for certain single-employer benefit plans maintained by community newspapers (H.R. 6377), H6263 [16JY]

Taxation: allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts (H.R. 6309), H5991 [6JY]

——— allow use of 529 plans to repay qualified education loans (H.R. 6767), H8107 [10SE]

——— increase contribution limitation for health savings accounts (H.R. 6306), H5987 [3JY]

——— provide for distributions from 529 plans to pay certain early education expenses (H.R. 7021), H9415 [2OC]

——— provide for flexible giving accounts (H.R. 6616), H7727 [26JY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (H.R. 6310), H5991 [6JY]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions (H.R. 6317), H6041 [10JY]

——— treat amounts paid for private umbilical cord or placental blood or tissue banking services as medical care expenses (H.R. 4882), H629 [25JA]

Essays

Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Canoe Area: Julia Ruelle, H6099 [11JY]

Remarks

Allow States and Victims To Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act: impact, H6636 [23JY]

CDC: create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (H.R. 4256), H4762 [5JN]

——— create a modern infrastructure for the prevention, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and related dementias and preservation of brain health (S. 2076), H7827 [5SE]

Champlin, MN: tribute to Champlin Park High School girls’ volleyball team, H9658 [27NO]

Coon Rapids, MN: Mercy Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1545 [14MR]

Corps of Engineers: improve rivers and harbors and provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources (H.R. 8), H4841 [6JN]

——— study modifications to Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam to preserve and enhance recreational opportunities, preserve ecosystem, and maintain flood control, H4841 [6JN]

Crime: allow State prosecution of websites that facilitate sex trafficking, provide civil remedies for victims of sex trafficking or sexual exploitation, and clarify interactive computer services’ role in sex trafficking (H.R. 1865), H1319 [27FE], H3195 [12AP]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6513 [18JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: issue identity protection personal identification numbers (H.R. 5437), H3369 [17AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: address epidemic of veteran suicide, H9140 [27SE]

——— carry out a pilot program to improve private health care for veterans who are survivors of military sexual trauma (H.R. 3642), H1421 [6MR]

Diseases and disorders: address peripheral artery disease to prevent unnecessary amputations, H8891 [26SE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9248 [28SE]

Edina, MN: Fairview Southdale Hospital recipient of Healthgrades Operating Co., Inc., Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence, H1249 [26FE]

——— tribute to Edina High School boys’ cross country team, E1554• [27NO]

——— tribute to Edina High School girls’ ice hockey team, H1545 [14MR]

Ethiopia: support respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance (H. Res. 128), H3072 [10AP]

Girls United Minnesota (organization): tribute to efforts to raise public awareness and expand education on sex trafficking in schools, H1467 [7MR]

Insurance: modify definition of qualified health plan for health insurance premium tax credit and allow individuals purchasing health insurance in individual market to buy lower premium copper plan (H.R. 6311), H7661 [25JY]

Liberia: adjust immigration status of certain nationals (H.R. 5072), H1355 [5MR], H2030 [22MR]

Long Lake, MN: tribute to Orono High School boys’ ice hockey team, H1618 [15MR]

McIntyre, Dorothy: Minnesota High School Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, H3430 [18AP]

Medicare: extend special election period under part C for certain deemed individuals enrolled in a reasonable cost reimbursement contract to certain nondeemed individuals enrolled in such contract (H.R. 6662), H8120, H8121 [12SE]

——— preserve and strengthen Medicare Advantage program, H1105 [13FE]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to include information on risks associated with opioids, coverage of certain nonopioid pain treatments, and safe disposal of prescription drugs (H.R. 5775), E877• [20JN]

——— require Medicare Advantage and part D prescription drug plans to provide information on safe disposal of prescription drugs that are controlled substances to certain enrolled individuals, E877• [20JN]

——— require prescription drug plans to include information on adverse effects of opioid overutilization and of coverage of nonpharmacological therapies and nonopioid medications or devices used to treat pain, E877• [20JN]

Meningitis B Awareness Day: observance (H. Res. 842), H3458 [24AP]

Mental Health Month: observance, H4269 [21MY]

Minneapolis, MN: tribute to Bloomington Jefferson High School cheerleadering team, H1681 [19MR]

Minnetonka, MN: tribute to Minnetonka High School boys’ ice hockey team, H1545 [14MR]

——— tribute to Minnetonka High School boys’ swimming and diving team, E405• [9AP]

——— tribute to Minnetonka High School girls’ soccer team, E1555• [27NO]

National Academy of Medicine: provide for study on use of genetic and genomic testing to improve health care (H.R. 5062), H1545 [14MR]

National Charter Schools Week: observance, H3867 [9MY]

National Foster Care Month: observance, H3764 [7MY]

National Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: observance, H6244 [16JY]

National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day: observance, H7 [8JA]

National parks and recreation areas: modify boundary of Shiloh National Military Park in Tennessee and Mississippi and establish Parker’s Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System (H.R. 88), Senate amendment, H10474 [20DE]

National Police Week: observance, H3957 [15MY]

National Retirement Planning Week: observance, H3083 [10AP]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: observance, H3329 [16AP]

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month: observance, H456 [17JA]

National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H9140 [27SE]

Olsen, Gregory: appointment to Dept. of Agriculture National Honey Board, H1201 [15FE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Minnesota participants, H764 [5FE]

Plymouth, MN: tribute to Wayzata High School boys’ track team, H5668 [26JN]

——— Wayzata High School recipient of USA Today (publication) Minnesota Best Public School award, H64 [9JA]

Ruelle, Julia: Ely Outfitting Co. & Boundary Waters Guide Service Boundary Waters Teen Essay Contest winner, H6099 [11JY]

Sports: require amateur sports organizations recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee to report sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes to law enforcement authorities (S. 534), H637 [29JA]

Superior National Forest: prohibit funding to withdraw certain lands from mineral and geothermal leasing, H6513 [18JY]

Tariff: modernize temporarily certain rates of duty (H.R. 4318), Senate amendments, H7827 [5SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5576 [22JN]

Taxation: allow a refundable credit relative to any stillborn child of a taxpayer (H.R. 3549), H1530 [13MR]

——— allow individuals entitled to Medicare Part A by reason of being over age 65 to contribute to health savings accounts, H7661 [25JY]

——— encourage retirement and family savings (H.R. 6757), H8891 [26SE]

——— extend expiring provisions, modify tax treatment of disaster relief and retirement and savings, stimulate innovation, clarify and correct certain existing provisions, and modernize and improve the IRS, H10474 [20DE]

——— include certain over-the-counter medical products as qualified medical expenses (H.R. 6199), H7657 [25JY]

——— promote new business innovation (H.R. 6756), H8891 [26SE]

——— provide that direct primary care service arrangements do not disqualify deductible health savings account contributions, H7657 [25JY]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices, H10474 [20DE]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7119, H7121, H7122, H7124 [24JY]

U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide for processing of certain international mail shipments and advance electronic information on international mail shipments to target opioid shipments (H.R. 5788), H5171 [14JN]

Violence Against Women Act: reauthorize, H8250 [13SE]

Votes: position on missed, H6543• [18JY], H7896• [6SE], H10583• [21DE]

World Blood Donor Day: observance, H5029 [12JN]

Reports filed

Economic Report of the President: Committee on Economics (Joint) (H. Rept. 115–596), H1541 [13MR]

Statements

Opioid Epidemic: Jean and Dave Duffy, H5171 [14JN]

Tributes

Allen, Beau, H656 [29JA]

DeMann, Jim, H7901 [6SE]

Mathews, Bill, H7 [8JA]

Melnik, Jessica, H1467 [7MR]

Olson, Jim, H1169 [14FE]