ROTHFUS, KEITH J. (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6539 [18JY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

American Jewish Committee: anniversary (see H. Res. 1166), H9758 [30NO]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H6196 [13JY]

Appalachian Regional Commission: allow funding to be used to address impacts of opioid addiction on workforce development and economic growth in Appalachia (see H.R. 5294), H4981 [7JN]

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), H3444 [18AP]

Bureau of Prisons: provide secure storage areas on institution grounds outside the secure perimeter for employees authorized to carry firearms (see H.R. 613), H1178 [14FE]

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

Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.: modernize and strengthen to more effectively guard against national security risks posed by certain foreign investments (see H.R. 4311), H3211 [12AP]

Committee on Intelligence (House, Select): release of memo on alleged misuse of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act warrants in investigation of relationship between President Trump’s campaign and Russian officials (see H. Res. 717), H677 [29JA]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: replace Director with a 5-person commission and establish it as the Financial Product Safety Commission (see H.R. 5266), H7943 [7SE]

Dept. of Defense: 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), H6112 [11JY]

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), H3343 [16AP]

——— allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 719), H132 [10JA]

——— carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H6112 [11JY]

Dept. of HHS: establish a pilot program to help individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder transition from treatment to independent living and the workforce (see H.R. 5736), H3885 [9MY]

——— issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone (see H.R. 5926), H4692 [23MY]

——— reauthorize and extend funding for community health centers (see H.R. 3770), H737 [2FE]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H7157 [24JY]

——— establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 6664), H9092 [26SE]

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]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H4210 [17MY]

——— reauthorize Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program Secure Our Schools grant program (see H.R. 4909), H1478 [7MR]

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), H8172 [12SE]

Dept. of the Treasury: pay rewards to help identify and recover stolen assets linked to foreign government corruption and proceeds of such corruption hidden behind complex financial structures in the U.S. and abroad (see H.R. 5101), H1332 [27FE]

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), H1477 [7MR]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H6589 [19JY]

——— permit Members of Congress use of departmental facilities for purposes of meeting with constituents (see H.R. 5413), H4139 [16MY]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 6409), H6463 [17JY]

Discrimination: provide for consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws relative to education programs or activities (see H.R. 5924), H6112 [11JY]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9092 [26SE]

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), H1541 [13MR]

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), H6651 [23JY]

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), H6113 [11JY]

Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 10), H3576 [25AP]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking (see H.R. 6069), H5093 [12JN]

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

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: authorize use of unapproved medical products by patients diagnosed with a terminal illness in accordance with State law (see H.R. 878), H173 [12JA]

Immigration: amend the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program (see H.R. 2004), H3343 [16AP]

——— create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6651 [23JY]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H584 [19JA]

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), H9569 [16NO]

——— 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]

——— impose sanctions against Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (see H.R. 5132), H3835 [8MY]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3783 [7MY]

——— 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), H3708 [26AP]

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), H3747 [1MY]

Medicaid: provide extension of enhanced Federal medical assistance percentage for health homes for individuals with substance use disorders (see H.R. 5810), H3976 [15MY]

Medicare: count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfying the 3-day inpatient hospital stay requirement for coverage of skilled nursing facility services (see H.R. 1421), H7688 [25JY]

——— preserve access to rehabilitation innovation centers (see H.R. 4582), H1076 [8FE]

——— provide for review and adjustment of payments under outpatient prospective payment system to avoid financial incentives to use opioids instead of non-opioid alternative treatments (see H.R. 6110), H5199 [14JN]

——— treat audiologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing services, improve access to audiology services available for coverage, and enable beneficiaries to have their choice of audiologists (see H.R. 2276), H6112 [11JY]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6606), H7921 [6SE]

Members of Congress: extend the basis for denial of retirement credit to include conviction of any felony (see H.R. 291), H583 [19JA]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9758 [30NO]

NOAA: promote international action to reduce marine debris (see H.R. 2748), H170 [11JA]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: reauthorize (see H.R. 6507), H8732 [17SE]

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), H6112 [11JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: condemn shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue and rising anti-Semitism, honor those killed, support those who were injured, offer condolences to those affected, and commend first responders (see H. Res. 1138), H9511 [13NO]

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), H19 [8JA]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9092 [26SE]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9092 [26SE]

Taxation: allow a credit for certain facilities that remediate and reclaim coal refuse sites by producing electricity from coal refuse (see H.R. 4977), H7732 [27JY]

——— expand family members to whom alcohol and drug addiction treatment is a qualified medical expense for health reimbursement arrangements, health flexible spending arrangements, and health savings accounts (see H.R. 1575), H975 [7FE]

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

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms (see H.R. 5006), H1126 [13FE]

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1201), H6112 [11JY]

——— reform the low-income housing credit (see H.R. 1661), H9408 [28SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H9092 [26SE]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H6650 [23JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (see H.R. 6029), H4979 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (see H.R. 6892), H8884 [25SE]

Drugs: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement (see H.R. 5980), H4732 [25MY]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (see H.R. 5059), H1212 [15FE]

Medicare: expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 5769), H3929 [10MY]

SEC: extend certain exemptions and reduced disclosure requirements for companies that were emerging growth companies and would continue to be emerging growth companies if not for certain restrictions (see H.R. 6130), H5224 [15JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Justice: reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H4980 [7JN]

Dept. of the Treasury: streamline requirements for currency transaction and suspicious activity reports (H.R. 6892), H8886 [25SE]

Drugs: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement (H.R. 5980), H4732 [25MY]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H1213 [15FE]

Medicare: expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (H.R. 5769), H3930 [10MY]

SEC: extend certain exemptions and reduced disclosure requirements for companies that were emerging growth companies and would continue to be emerging growth companies if not for certain restrictions (H.R. 6130), H5225 [15JN]

Remarks

Abortion: pro choice versus right to life, H1436 [6MR]

——— 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 (H.R. 4712), H567 [19JA]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (H.R. 490), H1436 [6MR]

Aliquippa, PA: tribute to Aliquippa Jr./Sr. High School football team, H10323 [19DE]

American Legion: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (S. 1182), H7129 [24JY]

Appropriations: legislative process, H7677 [25JY]

——— making continuing, H540 [18JA], H586 [20JA], H609 [21JA], H615 [22JA], H10494 [20DE]

Beaver County, PA: tribute to volunteer efforts to promote Wear Red on Fridays events to honor the military, H5204 [15JN]

Congress: call for Members of Congress to uphold responsibilities to Constitution and constituents, H9751 [30NO]

Credit: improve definitions of points and fees in connection with a mortgage transaction (H.R. 1153), H910 [7FE]

Dept. of Defense: impact of lack of timely and predictable funding on national security, H7677 [25JY]

——— making appropriations, H540 [18JA], H723 [30JA]

Dept. of HHS: issue guidelines for prescribing naloxone, H5565 [22JN]

Dept. of Homeland Security: strengthen border security and increase resources for enforcement of immigration laws, H9579 [27NO]

Dept. of Justice: establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendment, H10494 [20DE]

——— establish a permanent background check system for employees and volunteers of organizations who serve children, the elderly, or the disabled (H.R. 695), Senate amendments, H723 [30JA]

——— reauthorize Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program (H.R. 6029), H5123 [13JN]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 6147), H6539 [18JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: amend duties of Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to ensure cooperation with tribal law enforcement, protection against terrorism, and focus on virtual currencies (H.R. 6411), H8127, H8128 [12SE]

District of Columbia: prohibit funding to seize property for failure to comply with individual health insurance mandate, H6539 [18JY]

——— tribute to Rolling Thunder, Inc., annual ‘‘Ride for Freedom’’, H4724 [24MY]

Drugs: authorize, develop, and implement a coordinated tracking system of federally-funded initiatives and grant programs for substance abuse treatment, prevention, and enforcement, H5325 [20JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5565 [22JN]

Economy: promote economic growth, provide tailored regulatory relief, and enhance consumer protections (S. 2155), H4346 [22MY]

EPA: make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), H1482, H1484, H1485 [8MR]

——— make certain emission limits inapplicable for electric steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy (H.R. 1119), consideration (H. Res. 762), H1453 [7MR]

FEMA: extend National Flood Insurance Program, H7129 [24JY]

Financial institutions: allow Federal savings associations to elect to operate as national banks (H.R. 1426), H646 [29JA]

——— improve examination of depository institutions (H.R. 4545), H1628 [15MR]

——— require interest rate on certain loans remain unchanged after transfer of the loan (H.R. 3299), H1150 [14FE]

——— require regulatory agencies to take risk profiles and business models of institutions into account when taking regulatory actions (H.R. 1116), H1580 [14MR]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations, H6539 [18JY]

FRS: modify registration and supervision of insurance savings and loan holding companies (H.R. 5059), H8124, H8125, H8127 [12SE], E194• [15FE]

——— raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement (H.R. 4771), H988 [8FE]

——— reform the Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review process and the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act Stress Test process (H.R. 4293), H3117 [11AP]

GAO: conduct study on how virtual currencies and online marketplaces are used to facilitate sex and drug trafficking, H6311 [17JY]

Goss, Warren G.: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, H9141 [27SE]

Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H586 [20JA]

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, H540 [18JA], H586 [20JA], H609 [21JA], H615 [22JA]

Hopewell Township, PA: tribute to street sign to commemorate MIA status of Doyle Lynn, H8881 [25SE]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9751 [30NO]

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), H586 [20JA]

——— proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H10494 [20DE]

——— reform (H.R. 4760), H615 [22JA]

Independence Day: observance, H5820 [28JN]

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 (H. Res. 676), H68 [9JA]

Journal: question of approval, H5203 [15JN]

JWF Industries, Inc.: Environmental Tank & Container (division) recipient of Oil & Gas Awards (organization) Manufacturer of the Year Award, H1646 [15MR]

Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of: release of American prisoners, H3919 [10MY]

Law enforcement: develop a national strategy to combat financial networks of transnational organized criminals (H.R. 4768), H1397 [6MR]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H467 [17JA]

Memorial Day: observance, H4724 [24MY]

Mental health: encourage individuals feeling depressed to call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, H10500 [20DE]

National Park Service: waive application fee for any special use permit for veterans demonstrations and special events at war memorials on Federal land (H.R. 3997), H4758 [5JN]

Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (H.R. 3053), H3894 [10MY]

Obama, Barack: allegations of interference in DEA investigation into drug trafficking and money laundering by Hezbollah (terrorist organization) in order to secure agreement relative to Iran’s nuclear program, H68 [9JA]

Office of National Drug Control Policy: reauthorize, redesignate as Office of National Drug Control, and enhance authorities to improve Federal drug control efforts (H.R. 5925), H5324 [20JN]

Piraino, Gennaro R., Jr.: Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators Pennsylvania Superintendent of the Year award recipient, E1535• [16NO]

Ramadan: recognize Islamic holy month and commend Muslims for their faith, H5077 [12JN]

Russia: U.S. policy, H7677 [25JY]

SEC: increase threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relative to employee stock compensatory benefit plans (S. 488), H6311 [17JY]

Social Security: extend funding, gradually adjust Federal matching rates, and provide State flexibility for State Children’s Health Insurance Program, H586 [20JA], H609 [21JA], H615 [22JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H467 [17JA]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H688 [30JA], H6585 [19JY]

United Kingdom: right to life debate relative to Alfie Evans, H3586 [26AP]

Tributes

Baserman, Mark J., H1586 [14MR]

Dawson, B. Louise Boddie, H3867 [9MY]

Elchin, Dylan J., H10110 [12DE]

Gottfried, Richard, H9507 [13NO]

Green, Maria D. (Dee), H1320 [27FE]

Jeffers, Charles, H3104 [11AP]

London, Herbert, H9535 [15NO]

McArthur, Joseph R., E529• [24AP]

McClary, Jason, H10110 [12DE]

Mintus, Walter (Bert), H9522 [14NO]

Stofko, Gerald (Jake), H3104 [11AP]