SCHWEIKERT, DAVID (a Representative from Arizona)

Appointments

Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans (Joint, Select), H1223 [23FE]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Animals: prohibit issuance of licenses to certain individuals connected to dealers of dogs who have had licenses revoked (see H.R. 4691), H7756 [17AU]

——— provide for humane treatment of dogs (see H.R. 4693), H7756 [17AU]

Arizona: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange in Yavapai County, AZ (see H.R. 6146), H5284 [19JN]

Armed Forces: authorize enlistment of certain aliens who are unlawfully present in the U.S. and provide a way for such aliens to be lawfully admitted to the U.S. through U.S. military service (H.R. 60), cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.R. 60), H1544 [13MR]

Barbara Johns Day: designate (see H. Res. 245), H584 [19JA]

Budget: rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in a certain special message transmitted to Congress by the President (see H.R. 3), H3884 [9MY]

Bullhead City, AZ: authorize, direct, expedite, and facilitate a land exchange (see H.R. 6738), H7941 [7SE]

CFTC: modernize authority to conduct research, development, demonstration, and information programs (see H.R. 6121), H6196 [13JY]

Children and youth: condemn violence against children globally and encourage development of a strategy for preventing, addressing, and ending violence against children and youth globally (see H. Res. 910), H7921 [6SE]

Civil rights: strengthen equal pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (see H.R. 1890), H8739 [20SE]

Cosmetics: phase out cosmetic animal testing and the sale of cosmetics tested on animals (see H.R. 2790), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of Agriculture: award grants to qualified partnerships to remove non-native plant species that contribute to drought conditions (see H.R. 6961), H10170 [12DE]

——— 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), H1442 [6MR]

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), H3936 [11MY]

——— allow States to submit a State management decision and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 6259), H5973 [28JN]

——— provide for accreditation reform, require institutions of higher education to publish information on student success, and provide for fiscal and student loan accountability by institutions (see H.R. 4274), H3979 [15MY]

Dept. of HHS: support endemic orphan fungal disease research, incentivize valley fever vaccine development, and discover new antifungal therapies and diagnostics (see H.R. 6562), H7721 [26JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: conduct a threat and operational analysis of ports of entry (see H.R. 6400), H6463 [17JY]

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), H8732 [17SE]

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), H4778 [5JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

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]

EPA: exempt from certain Clean Air Act requirements law enforcement agency incinerator units when used for the sole purpose of destroying contraband or household pharmaceuticals (see H.R. 6291), H7728 [26JY]

Firearms: update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 6624), H7724 [26JY]

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

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]

Immigration: increase transparency and modify reporting requirements for temporary nonimmigrant work visas to prevent human trafficking (see H.R. 4777), H168 [11JA]

——— reform (see H.R. 4760), H625 [22JA]

Indianapolis (U.S.S.): award a Congressional Gold Medal to the crew (see H.R. 4107), H9431 [12OC]

Information technology: prioritize development of and support for blockchain technology and digital currencies and prevent and condemn illicit use of such technology (see H. Res. 1102), H9406 [28SE]

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), H3444 [18AP]

——— 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), H3835 [8MY]

——— 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]

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

Medicare: allow qualified group practices to furnish certain items and services at qualified skilled nursing facilities to individuals entitled to certain benefits to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations (see H.R. 6502), H7743 [3AU]

——— provide coverage for wigs as durable medical equipment (see H.R. 2925), H6589 [19JY]

——— provide for transparency of secondary payer reporting information (see H.R. 5881), H9431 [12OC]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H1729 [20MR]

——— require prescription drug plan sponsors to establish drug management programs for at-risk beneficiaries, electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs, and provide for other program integrity measures (see H.R. 5773), H5201 [14JN]

——— suspend payments by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans pending investigation of credible allegations of fraud by pharmacies (see H.R. 5676), H3749 [3MY]

Members of Congress: constitutional amendment to limit terms (H.J. Res. 50), cosponsorship withdrawn (see H.J. Res. 50), H1544 [13MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: allow for certain third party payments (see H.R. 3976), H5749 [26JN]

——— delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H6196 [13JY]

Public debt: recognize the national debt as a threat to national security, commit to restoring regular order in appropriations process, and call for passage of a balanced budget (see H. Res. 919), H4776 [5JN]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H4777 [5JN]

Science: provide for a coordinated Federal program to accelerate quantum research and development for economic and national security (see H.R. 6227), H5748 [26JN]

Small Business Saturday: observance (see H. Res. 1144), H9510 [13NO]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

Smithsonian Institution: establish a comprehensive women’s history museum (see H.R. 19), H7824 [4SE]

Social Security: permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (see H.R. 6124), H5286 [19JN]

Southwest Airlines Co.: commend Tammie Jo Bonnell Shults and crew for efforts to safely land aircraft suffering in-flight engine failure and express condolences to family of Jennifer Riordan who died during the flight (see H. Res. 837), H3452 [23AP]

SSA: provide for a single point of contact for individuals who are victims of identity theft (see H.R. 6084), H5363 [20JN]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

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

——— expand tax-free distributions from individual retirement accounts to include rollovers for charitable life-income plans for charitable purposes (see H.R. 1337), H404 [16JA]

——— facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (see H.R. 519), H5363 [20JN]

——— index certain assets for purposes of determining gain or loss (see H.R. 6444), H7729 [26JY]

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

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

——— provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage mandate (see H.R. 1201), H6558 [18JY]

——— require Internet-based, real-time responses to requests to verify taxpayer income for legitimate business purposes (see H.R. 3860), H678 [29JA]

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

Wasteful Defense Spending Reduction Commission: establish (see H.R. 5821), H3976 [15MY]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H7751 [10AU]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese American veterans in recognition of dedicated service (see H.R. 2358), H5201 [14JN]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HHS: establish health insurance Federal invisible risk sharing program (see H.R. 7003), H9406 [28SE]

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (see H.R. 7002), H9406 [28SE]

——— support research and development of blockchain technology and provide for a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach (see H. Res. 1108), H9406 [28SE]

McCain, John: tribute (see H. Res. 1047), H7781 [31AU]

Medicare: provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H553 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5854), H4138 [16MY]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of HHS: establish health insurance Federal invisible risk sharing program (H.R. 7003), H9407 [28SE]

Information technology: clarify regulation of electronic records, signatures, and contracts created, stored, or secured on or through a blockchain and provide standards on legality and enforceability of such documents (H.R. 7002), H9407 [28SE]

Medicare: provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (H.R. 4841), H554 [18JA]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (H.R. 5854), H4139 [16MY]

Pledge of Allegiance 

House of Representatives, H7779 [31AU]

Remarks

Budget: deficit, H3391–H3394 [17AP]

——— reform entitlement programs, H3391–H3394 [17AP]

Linker, Paula: Maricopa County, AZ, Republican Committee Lincoln Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E541• [26AP]

McCain, John: tribute (H. Res. 1047), H7779 [31AU], H7916 [6SE]

National Suicide Prevention Month: observance, H8254 [13SE]

Social Security: permit tribal councils to enter into agreements to obtain coverage for services performed by tribal council members (H.R. 6124), H7119 [24JY]

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: impact, H469–H471 [17JA], H3393 [17AP], H5083, H5084, H5085, H5086, H5087, H5088 [12JN]

Taxation: facilitate water leasing and water transfers to promote conservation and efficiency (H.R. 519), H7111, H7112 [24JY]

——— make permanent certain tax relief for individuals, families, and small business (H.R. 6760), H9170 [28SE]

Tributes

Chalfin, Sallie, E744• [25MY]

Fitch, Lois, E1059• [24JY]

Johnston, Leona, E1514• [13NO]

Schwab, Oliver, E1006• [12JY]