BANKS, JIM (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H4225 [18MY]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 5515), H4570 [22MY]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

FEMA: improve provision of disaster and mitigation assistance to eligible individuals and households and to eligible State, local, tribal, and territorial governments and certain private nonprofit organizations (H.R. 4), H3655 [26AP]

Appointments

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

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 4660), H738 [2FE]

American College of Emergency Physicians (organization): anniversary (see H. Res. 906), H9463 [2NO]

American Craft Beer Week: support goals (see H. Res. 884), H9511 [13NO]

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]

——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 1062), H9444 [23OC]

——— take certain steps to improve Transition Assistance Program and other transition assistance to members who are separated, retired, or discharged (see H.R. 5649), H3741 [27AP]

Balance Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1061), H9439 [19OC]

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), H9444 [23OC]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 6793), H8887 [25SE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (see H.J. Res. 2), H3064 [9AP]

——— eliminate sequestration for revised security category and eliminate reduction in discretionary appropriations and direct spending accounts for national defense (see H.R. 1441), H784 [5FE]

Burma: call on Aung San Suu Kyi to release two jailed journalists reporting on violence inflicted upon the Rohingya population (see H. Res. 1057), H9569 [16NO]

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

Committee on the Library (Joint): obtain a statue of Elie Wiesel for placement in the U.S. Capitol (see H.R. 2230), H5286 [19JN]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: bring into the regular appropriations process (see H.R. 2553), H3397 [17AP]

——— disapprove rule on accessing short-term, small-dollar loans (see H.J. Res. 122), H1729 [20MR]

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

——— provide penalties for certain obstructions of the enforcement of Federal immigration laws (see H.R. 4915), H5977 [28JN]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Con. Res. 99), H3453 [23AP]

Dept. of Defense: develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 4973), H2043 [22MR]

——— 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), H5225 [15JN]

Dept. of Education: carry out a grant program to secure elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5107), H5286 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: disseminate resources to early childhood care and education providers working with young children on ways to recognize and respond to children who may be impacted by trauma related to substance abuse (see H.R. 5889), H4778 [5JN]

——— ensure doctors have access to patients’ treatment history to prevent addiction relapses or harmful drug interactions and protect confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records (see H.R. 3545), H1699 [19MR]

——— establish Eye Bond Pilot Program to fund translational research and advance treatments and cures for blindness and other severe vision impairments (see H.R. 6421), H7748 [7AU]

——— provide assistance to States in complying with and implementing child abuse and neglect prevention and treatment programs to promote better protections for young children and family-centered responses (see H.R. 5890), H4739 [1JN]

Dept. of Labor: establish an Advisory Committee on Opioids and the Workplace (see H.R. 5892), H5022 [8JN]

Dept. of State: prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 6450), H6588 [19JY]

Dept. of Transportation: exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 5948), H5817 [27JN]

——— 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), H5153 [13JN]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 6079), H5093 [12JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program to increase access to hepatitis C testing for Vietnam-era veterans (see H.R. 5922), H7824 [4SE]

——— carry out pilot program to provide service dogs to certain veterans with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 2327), H7735 [31JY]

——— conduct a pilot program on post-traumatic growth (see H.R. 5986), H4736 [29MY]

——— ensure certain educational benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating the ability of a servicemember, veteran, or a spouse or child of a servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 5781), H3935 [11MY]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H678 [29JA]

——— establish a permanent community care program and a commission on modernization or realignment of health facilities, and improve construction and home loan program laws (see H.R. 5674), H3931 [10MY]

——— establish Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration (see H.R. 5644), H3706 [26AP]

——— improve Medical Surgical Prime Vendor program by using multiple regional prime vendors and medical professionals with relevant expertise to develop the medical-surgical formulary (see H.R. 5418), H3052 [29MR]

——— include the cost of applying to an institution of higher learning as part of the benefits provided under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program (see H.R. 1206), H1729 [20MR]

——— make grants for rehabilitation of World War I memorials (see H.R. 4328), H5363 [20JN]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses in national cemeteries (see H.R. 4312), H7871 [5SE]

Disabled: prohibit discrimination against individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 2472), H7751 [10AU]

Drugs: establish an interagency task force to improve Federal response to families impacted by substance abuse disorders (see H.R. 5891), H4736 [29MY]

Earth Science Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]

Employment: recognize importance of funding workforce development programs (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]

Endangered species: provide for consideration of the totality of conservation measures in determining impact of proposed Federal agency action (see H.R. 6346), H6173 [12JY]

Endangered Species Act: require publication on the Internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened (see H.R. 3608), H6175 [12JY]

Federal agencies and departments: improve communication to individuals by requiring clear instructions (see H.R. 5321), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit from using or contracting with an entity that uses certain telecommunications services or equipment (see H.R. 4747), H1179 [14FE]

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), H3444 [18AP]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 5281), H6042 [10JY]

GAO: conduct a study and submit a report to Congress on best practices in use by Federal agencies and departments to reduce opioid usage following medical procedures (see H.R. 4903), H1755 [21MR]

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]

Guatemala: express condolences for victims of volcanic eruption, commend first responders and volunteers, recognize donations made by U.S. entities, and urge U.S. agencies to continue to provide assistance (see H. Res. 944), H9439 [19OC]

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), H9436 [16OC]

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

——— use of budget reconciliation to establish a Border Wall and Security Trust Fund (see H.R. 7073), H9438 [19OC]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H3576 [25AP]

Investments: increase portability of and access to retirement savings (see H.R. 6540), H7720 [26JY]

Iran: impose sanctions relative to Iranian financial institutions and development and use of Iranian digital currency (see H.R. 7321), H10269 [17DE]

IRS: prohibit employees from unionizing and entering into collective bargaining agreements (see H.R. 6268), H5974 [28JN]

——— prohibit from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual tax returns (see H.R. 4916), H1076 [8FE]

Israel: allow State and local governments to divest from entities engaging in boycott, divestment, or sanctions activities targeting Israel (see H.R. 2856), H1544 [13MR]

——— authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H1508 [9MR]

Kennedy-King National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 4851), H581 [19JA]

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 rehabilitation (see H. Res. 763), H3148 [11AP]

Labor unions: allow question of representation affecting commerce when fewer than half of bargaining unit members had opportunity to vote in certification elections or no election was held (see H.R. 4327), H2043 [22MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3049 [26MR]

——— protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations and payment of dues or fees to such organizations for nonrepresentational activity (see H.R. 6544), H7720 [26JY]

Latex Allergy Awareness Week: designate (see H. Res. 1114), H9439 [19OC]

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

Medicare: establish a demonstration program to provide integrated care for beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease (see H.R. 4143), H1127 [13FE]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 930), H5201 [14JN]

——— provide coverage of pharmacist services in medically underserved areas (see H.R. 592), H8886 [25SE]

——— 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), H3707 [26AP]

——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1017), H2043 [22MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 6986), H9432 [12OC]

Members of Congress: suspend salary during a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1789), H5817 [27JN]

NASA: authorize programs (see H.R. 5503), H3343 [16AP]

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week: designate (see H. Res. 1065), H9444 [23OC]

National Advocacy Day: observance (see H. Res. 1013), H9439 [19OC]

National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day: designate (see H. Res. 904), H9444 [23OC]

National Day of Prayer: anniversary (see H. Res. 881), H4695 [23MY]

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

National Leiomyosarcoma Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]

National Men’s Health Week: observance (see H. Con. Res. 123), H9449 [26OC]

National Ostomy Awareness Day: designate (see H. Res. 1106), H9450 [26OC]

National Principals Month: observance (see H. Res. 1116), H9439 [19OC]

National Sarcoma Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 973), H9668 [27NO]

National Workforce Development Month: observance (see H. Res. 1100), H9444 [23OC]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H1544 [13MR]

Pensions: provide for the electronic delivery of pension plan information (see H.R. 4610), H5094 [12JN]

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 864), H9439 [19OC]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H5022 [8JN]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 6246), H5815 [27JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H1609 [14MR]

Russia: condemn destabilizing activities and call on Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to explain why it continues to plan to hold the World Cup in Russia based on such activities (see H. Res. 926), H9439 [19OC]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 7169), H9667 [27NO]

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

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1148), H9539 [15NO]

Taxation: encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H3707 [26AP]

——— expand availability of employee stock ownership plans in S corporations (see H.R. 2092), H404 [16JA]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (see H.R. 6760), H8733 [17SE]

——— make public names and addresses of foreign persons contributing certain amounts to certain tax-exempt organizations and require disclosure of foreign campaign contributions (see H.R. 6983), H9420 [5OC]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5649 [25JN]

——— permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account to facilitate savings by graduate and postdoctoral students (see H.R. 3136), H5286 [19JN]

——— prohibit States from retroactively imposing a sales tax collection duty on a remote seller and implement procedures and guidelines on future collection of such taxes (see H.R. 6824), H9153 [27SE]

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

Turkey: express concern relative to anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries (see H. Res. 951), H8743 [24SE]

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), H6173 [12JY]

——— increase State and local involvement in management plans under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6364), H6174 [12JY]

——— prohibit designation as critical habitat of certain areas in artificial water diversion or delivery facilities under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6354), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater certainty and improved planning for incidental take permit holders under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6360), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for greater county and State consultation relative to petitions under the Endangered Species Act (see H.R. 6345), H6173 [12JY]

——— provide for improved precision in listing, delisting, and downlisting of endangered and potentially endangered species (see H.R. 6356), H6173 [12JY]

——— 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), H6173 [12JY]

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: anniversary (see H. Res. 1070), H9450 [26OC]

Unemployment: require substance abuse risk assessment and targeted drug testing as a condition for receipt of unemployment compensation (see H.R. 3330), H1755 [21MR]

Veterans: extend homeless veterans reintegration programs and clarify eligibility for services under such programs (see H.R. 4451), H3316 [13AP]

——— provide an additional tool to prevent certain frauds against veterans (see H.R. 506), H82 [9JA]

Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2740), H554 [18JA]

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day: designate (see H. Res. 809), H9463 [2NO]

World Hepatitis Day: observance (see H. Res. 1038), H9439 [19OC]

World Space Week: designate (see H. Res. 1120), H9439 [19OC]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H9539 [15NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9408 [28SE]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (see H.R. 5348), H1727 [20MR]

Bangladesh: acknowledge victims of War of Independence and establishment of secular democracy, call for stop to radical religious organizations, and provide security for minorities and a peaceful election (see H. Res. 1156), H9573 [20NO]

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 Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see H.R. 5683), H3781 [7MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (see H.R. 5039), H1211 [15FE]

Iran: condemn terrorist funding, oppression of antigovernment demonstrators, and interference with social media and reaffirm U.S. support of freedoms of speech and assembly and establishment of a democratic system (see H. Res. 675), H18 [8JA]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: codify and make permanent the Career Intermission Program to enhance retention of members (H.R. 5348), H1728 [20MR]

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 (H.R. 5199), H1476 [7MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (H.R. 5683), H3782 [7MY]

Fort Wayne, IN: designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport (H.R. 5039), H1213 [15FE]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (H.R. 7084), H9443 [23OC]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H7773 [28AU]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H3752 [7MY], H3938 [15MY], H7773 [28AU]

Remarks

Abortion: 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]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (H.R. 36), H464 [17JA]

Brooks Construction Co., Inc.: Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1627• [10DE]

Budget: constitutional amendment to require balanced (H.J. Res. 2), H3160 [12AP]

Davis, Sammy L.: Indiana Sachem Award recipient, E275• [7MR]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: qualifications for Sec. of Veterans Affairs, H3590 [26AP]

FAA: reauthorize programs (H.R. 4), H3656 [26AP]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Embassy Theater, E623• [10MY]

——— designate National Airmail Museum at Smith Field Airport, H3656 [26AP]

——— tribute to Northeast Indiana Base Community Council Race for the Warrior, E431• [11AP]

Indiana: tribute to Run for the Fallen participants, E1099• [26JY]

Kate’s Kart, Inc.: anniversary, H421 [17JA]

Knight, Christopher B.: Indiana National Guard Military Person of the Year award recipient, E1089• [26JY]

Koester’s Body and Frame Shop (business): Dept. of Labor HIRE Vets Medallion Program Demonstration Award recipient, E1632• [10DE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H464 [17JA]

Mother’s Day: observance, H3753 [7MY]

Mullin, Paul and Mary Kate: tribute to birth of child, E1407• [16OC]

Museum and Library Services Act: reauthorize (S. 3530), H10309, H10312, H10313 [19DE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services, H3404 [18AP]

Point of order, H10313 [19DE]

South Whitley, IN: tribute to Whitko High School participants in World School Children’s Art Exhibition in Taiwan, E49• [16JA]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H464 [17JA]

Taiwan: observance of National Day, E1279• [20SE]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H5643 [25JN]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7120 [24JY]

Telephones: anniversary of 9-1-1 system, H1135 [14FE]

Unity Performing Arts Foundation, Inc.: tribute, E107• [29JA]

Votes: position on missed, H5273• [19JN]

Water: repeal Corps of Engineers and EPA rule relative to the definition of ‘‘waters of the U.S.’’ under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, H3938 [15MY], H4225, H4227 [18MY]

Resignations

Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), H3990 [16MY]

Tributes

Bayman, James, E65• [18JA]

Bayman, Jim, E182• [14FE]

Butcher, Charly, H7783 [4SE]

Coburn, Stan, E188• [14FE]

Ellis, Ted, E1143• [10AU]

Etzler, Leland, E217• [26FE]

Heath, Daniel, E236• [27FE]

Larue, Glen, E270• [7MR], E1137• [10AU]

Long, David, H1512 [13MR]

Stith, Hana, E1251• [13SE]

Yoder, Norm, E1625• [10DE]