MARINO, TOM (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Amendments

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9371 [28SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9391 [28SE]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9386 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9377 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal and child deaths globally within a generation (see H.R. 4022), H733 [30JA]

Animals: prohibit animal fighting in U.S. territories (see H.R. 4202), H478 [17JA]

Bankruptcy: address reorganization of small businesses (see H.R. 7190), H9742 [29NO]

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), H4736 [29MY]

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), H6651 [23JY]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H1336 [27FE]

Copyrights: provide Federal protection to the digital audio transmission of a sound recording fixed before a certain date (see H.R. 3301), H737 [2FE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H404 [16JA]

DEA: provide grants to certain States to increase participation in drug take-back programs (see H.R. 5628), H3705 [26AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend and modernize sugar program, extend and subsequently repeal Feedstock Flexibility Program for bioenergy producers, and extend and subsequently replace flexible marketing allotments for sugar (see H.R. 4265), H3148 [11AP]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 4101), H5094 [12JN]

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), H5750 [26JN]

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), H1508 [9MR]

——— authorize college and career counseling for homeless children and youths (see H.R. 4234), H6196 [13JY]

——— remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth by improving financial aid process and outreach programs and providing in-State tuition and access to housing resources (see H.R. 3740), H733 [30JA]

Dept. of HHS: include an act of unregulated custody transfer or ‘‘rehoming’’ in the definition of child abuse and neglect (see H.R. 6115), H5200 [14JN]

——— provide grants to develop, enhance, or evaluate kinship navigator programs (see H.R. 7012), H9413 [2OC]

——— reauthorize Children’s Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Program (see H.R. 5385), H5977 [28JN]

Dept. of Justice: extend public safety officers’ death benefits to fire police officers (see H.R. 3918), H1507 [9MR]

——— provide for programs to help reduce the risk that prisoners will recidivate upon release from prison (see H.R. 5682), H3979 [15MY]

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), H9449 [26OC]

——— 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), H1653 [15MR]

Dept. of Transportation: 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]

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

Drunken driving: harmonize law enforcement reporting of driving under the influence arrests in order to provide the latest data at the time of traffic stops (see H.R. 5218), H1501 [8MR]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

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

Europe: reject Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe, support energy security and diversification, and impose sanctions against individuals and companies working on pipeline (see H. Res. 1035), H9432 [12OC]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H5817 [27JN]

FDA: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 113), H554 [18JA]

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), H3507 [24AP]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H554 [18JA]

Foreign trade: require that any trade agreement provides reasonable access and collaboration of each nation involved for U.S. Armed Forces MIA search and recovery activities (see H. Con. Res. 61), H678 [29JA]

FTC: exercise authority relative to mergers under certain antitrust legislation and only in the same procedural manner as the Dept. of Justice exercises such authority (see H.R. 5645), H3741 [27AP]

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

Health: clarify that certain reimbursements for organ donation are not considered valuable consideration and, therefore, receipt of such reimbursements is not a criminal act (see H.R. 6448), H6587 [19JY]

——— improve health care coverage under vision and dental plans for certain self-funded, non-Federal Government plans (see H.R. 1606), H404 [16JA]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H6557 [18JY]

——— 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), H9444 [23OC]

——— provide that any alien who has been convicted of a felony or two misdemeanors, is deportable (see H.R. 5653), H3741 [27AP]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H170 [11JA]

Indian Child Welfare Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 1159), H9667 [27NO]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9152 [27SE]

Insurance: provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2587), H6264 [16JY]

Investments: protect the investment choices of American investors (see H.R. 2319), H584 [19JA]

Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 274), H9421 [5OC]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H8172 [12SE]

J. Howard Coble Post Office Building, Greensboro, NC: designate (see H.R. 5187), H3576 [25AP]

Korea, Republic of: reaffirm alliance with the U.S., commend contributions to international community, encourage continued foreign assistance programs, and provide best wishes for successful Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 707), H630 [25JA]

——— support and ensure safety of Olympic Winter Games, recognize games’ contribution to peace, and wish success in preparation for, and hosting of, Olympic Winter Games (see H. Res. 716), H733 [30JA]

Korean Peninsula: commend diplomatic negotiations on denuclearization (see H. Res. 861), H3979 [15MY]

——— resume family reunions between North and South Korea, allow Korean Americans to reunite with divided families in North Korea, and encourage peace (see H. Res. 930), H5021 [8JN]

Land and Water Conservation Fund: reauthorize (see H.R. 502), H8886 [25SE]

Law enforcement: improve access to data stored across borders by encouraging governments to develop a framework for technology companies to comply with investigative demands (see H.R. 4943), H901 [6FE]

Medicaid: provide a standard definition of therapeutic family care services (see H.R. 2290), H1543 [13MR]

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H405 [16JA]

——— require reporting of certain data by providers and suppliers of air ambulance services for purposes of reforming reimbursements for such services (see H.R. 3378), H3050 [26MR]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H3783 [7MY]

Monopolies: make oil-producing and exporting cartels illegal (see H.R. 5904), H4582 [22MY]

Morrill, Justin Smith: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3034), H9431 [12OC]

Motor vehicles: protect consumers from discriminatory State taxes on motor vehicle rentals (see H.R. 2024), H1267 [26FE]

National Adoption Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9668 [27NO]

National Adoption Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1152), H9668 [27NO]

National Donate Life Month: designate (see H. Res. 827), H3315 [13AP]

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

National Kinship Care Month: designate (see H. Res. 1093), H9151 [27SE]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H3452 [23AP]

Postal Service: ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 993), H7752 [10AU]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4733 [25MY]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H6464 [17JY]

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

Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 6469), H6648 [23JY]

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

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), H555 [18JA] (see H.R. 5447), H3094 [10AP]

Veterans: expand eligibility for concurrent receipt of military retired pay or combat-related compensation with service-connected disability benefits and eliminate phase-in period for such benefits (see H.R. 303), H8171 [12SE]

Wildlife: authorize a special resource study on spread of vectors of chronic wasting disease among deer, elk, and moose (see H.R. 6272), H5974 [28JN]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H7943 [7SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Animals: protect common household pets from harmful confinement (see H.R. 4941), H901 [6FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see H.R. 5640), H3706 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (see H.R. 6803), H8724 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (see H.R. 4769), H168 [11JA]

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), H3059 [5AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (see H.R. 5468), H3146 [11AP]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (see H.R. 7389), H10586 [21DE]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (see H.R. 6453), H6588 [19JY] (see H.R. 6606), H7723 [26JY]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (see H.R. 6871), H8883 [25SE]

Constitutional authority statements

Animals: protect common household pets from harmful confinement (H.R. 4941), H902 [6FE]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (H.R. 5640), H3707 [26AP]

Dept. of Education: make grants to institutions of higher education for active assailant consulting and training programs (H.R. 6803), H8726 [13SE]

Dept. of HHS: increase awareness of treatment referral routing service of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (H.R. 4769), H169 [11JA]

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 (H.R. 5427), H3059 [5AP]

Federal agencies and departments: provide for certain limitations on judicial review of agency actions (H.R. 5468), H3147 [11AP]

Infrastructure: improve Federal permitting processes for certain projects (H.R. 7389), H10587 [21DE]

Melinda ‘Mindy’ Gene Picotti Post Office, Laceyville, PA: designate (H.R. 6453), H6589 [19JY]

——— designate (H.R. 6606), H7727 [26JY]

Taxation: allow for a credit against tax for placing in service qualified broadband property to expand the level of broadband service in a qualified rural census tract (H.R. 6871), H8885 [25SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H5203 [15JN]

Remarks

China: address violations of U.S. intellectual property rights, E1102• [27JY]

Crime: clarify definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ (H.R. 6691), H7929, H7931 [7SE]

DEA: report on the sale of lawful and unlawful controlled substance analogues over the Internet, H5218 [15JN]

Dept. of Justice: improve the restitution process for child pornography victims by considering total losses, requiring timely restitution, and spreading costs among multiple defendants (S. 2152), H9369 [28SE]

——— provide for continued performance of functions of U.S. Parole Commission (H.R. 6896), H9392 [28SE]

——— reauthorize the Juvenile Accountability Block Grants program (H.R. 68), H9390 [28SE]

Drugs: clarify how synthetic drugs known as analogues are to be regulated (H.R. 2851), H5204, H5205, H5211, H5216, H5217, H5218, H5219 [15JN]

——— define what constitutes a controlled substance analogue, clarify temporary import and distribution controls of certain synthetic drugs, and ensure Federal researchers can continue controlled substance research, H5216 [15JN]

——— specify the factors used to determine whether a controlled substance analogue is intended for human consumption, H5219 [15JN]

FBI: use Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, solve and prevent crime, exonerate the innocent, and prevent DNA analysis backlog (S. 139), H144 [11JA]

Human rights: prioritize the fight against human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1312), H9381 [28SE]

——— provide assistance in abolishing human trafficking in the U.S. (S. 1311), H9373 [28SE]

Intelligence services: improve foreign intelligence collection and safeguards, accountability, and oversight of acquisitions of foreign intelligence and extend authorities on searching certain communications, H144 [11JA]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms, H7912 [6SE]

——— constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 24), H7913 [6SE]

Supreme Court: decision in Sessions v. Dimaya relative to definition of ‘‘violent felony’’ for purposes of deportation under immigration law, H7931, H7932 [7SE]

U.S. Sentencing Commission: restore jurisdication over Federal sentencing guidelines relative to synthetic drug offenses, H5217 [15JN]

Votes: position on missed, H10345• [20DE], E659• [16MY], E1105• [27JY]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H3970 [15MY]

Tributes

Powell, Matt, E1332• [28SE]