WALORSKI, JACKIE (a Representative from Indiana)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

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

Correctional institutions: prohibit use of restraints and restrictive housing on inmates during pregnancy, labor, and recovery, collect data on pregnant inmates, and address health needs relative to pregnancy and childbirth (see H.R. 6805), H8724 [13SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow certain veterans with service-connected disabilities to travel on military aircraft (see H.R. 936), H132 [10JA]

——— 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), H6650 [23JY]

Dept. of Justice: establish and carry out a Veteran Treatment Court Program (see H.R. 4345), H1179 [14FE]

——— make grants to, and enter into agreements with, State and local governments for programs to provide medication-assisted treatment to individuals incarcerated in the jurisdiction who are addicted to opioids (see H.R. 7079), H9438 [19OC]

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

——— update hours of service regulations for truck drivers (see H.R. 5417), H3507 [24AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: educate staff and inform veterans about the Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights (see H.R. 2322), H3096 [10AP]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 4099), H173 [12JA]

——— establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at Fort McClellan, AL (see H.R. 3666), H678 [29JA]

——— establish qualifications for human resources positions within the Veterans Health Administration (see H.R. 5864), H6196 [13JY]

——— furnish headstones or markers to private cemeteries for graves of certain World War I veterans (see H.R. 4565), H83 [9JA]

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

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 3197), H9511 [13NO]

——— provide process for family members of deceased individuals eligible for burn pit registry to register for such registry on behalf of the deceased individual (see H.R. 6027), H4979 [7JN]

——— waive copayment requirement for medical and hospital services in the case of certain billing errors and inform veterans of payment plan and waiver rights relative to untimely billing (see H.R. 1972), H629 [25JA]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

Egypt: express concern over attacks on Coptic Christians (see H. Res. 673), H7825 [4SE]

Employment: make E-verify program for employment eligibility confirmation permanent and mandatory (see H.R. 6417), H7782 [31AU]

EPA: exempt certain pesticides and air emissions from animal waste at farms from certain reporting requirements under CERCLA (see H.R. 5275), H1756 [21MR]

——— provide for wastewater and stormwater integrated plan permits, establish an Office of the Municipal Ombudsman, promote green infrastructure for water projects, and revise financial capability guidance (see H.R. 2355), H4981 [7JN]

Family Violence Prevention and Services Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 6014), H7782 [31AU]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 1456), H170 [11JA]

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), H5581 [22JN]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (see H.R. 4979), H1074 [8FE]

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

Global Food Security Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 5129), H5201 [14JN]

Hays, Anna Mae: tribute (see H. Res. 808), H3052 [29MR]

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), H9420 [5OC]

Health care professionals: limit liability of volunteers who provide health care services in response to a disaster (see H.R. 1876), H5286 [19JN]

Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1847), H9821 [10DE]

Immigration: create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers (see H.R. 6417), H7782 [31AU]

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

Insurance: preserve consumer and employer access to licensed independent insurance producers (see H.R. 4575), H3148 [11AP]

Iran: 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), H3397 [17AP]

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

IRS: require tax refunds affiliated with electronically filed returns be made by electronic funds transfer, report on improper payments, and enhance protections against identity theft refund fraud (see H.R. 5368), H1754 [21MR]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 5141), H3444 [18AP]

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

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 785), H3064 [9AP]

Medicare: cover opioid treatment program services (see H.R. 5080), H1374 [5MR]

——— extend transition to new payment rates for durable medical equipment and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 4229), H4733 [25MY]

——— provide coverage for digital retinal imaging with remote interpretation (see H.R. 6639), H9153 [27SE]

——— provide for electronic prior authorization for covered part D drugs (see H.R. 4841), H1442 [6MR]

——— require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of prescription drugs that are controlled substances (see H.R. 3528), H784 [5FE]

Medicare/Medicaid: ensure prompt coverage of breakthrough devices (see H.R. 5997), H4775 [5JN]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 6636), H9444 [23OC]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 4732), H9444 [23OC]

National Park Restoration Fund: establish from Federal land energy production revenues (see H.R. 5210), H4981 [7JN]

Native Americans: increase penalties for violations of laws protecting Native American remains, funerary and sacred objects, and other cultural artifacts and move enforcement of such laws to BIA (see H.R. 6647), H9449 [26OC]

Natural resources: recognize that national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters contribute greatly to our economic and physical well being and can be further improved by public-private partnerships (see H. Res. 794), H1754 [21MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 5963), H4728 [24MY]

——— streamline the employer reporting process and strengthen eligibility verification process for premium assistance tax credit and cost-sharing subsidies (see H.R. 3919), H8732 [17SE]

Poland: independence anniversary (see H. Res. 1168), H9763 [3DE]

Product safety: require Federal and State mandated information declarations and labeling requirements applicable to chemical composition of, and radiation emitted by, consumer products meet minimum scientific standards (see H.R. 6022), H9444 [23OC]

Public lands: promote innovative approaches to outdoor recreation by expediting permits, encouraging access by veterans, prioritizing recreation, and maintaining trails and infrastructure (see H.R. 3400), H4777 [5JN]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 5861), H4209 [17MY]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 1881), H3783 [7MY]

Romania: celebrate anniversary of Great Union of 1918, commend citizens who fought for democracy, and reaffirm bonds with the U.S. (see H. Res. 1178), H10103 [11DE]

Sadat, Anwar: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 754), H7776 [28AU]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

SSA: improve and strengthen representative payment program (see H.R. 4547), H18 [8JA]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

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

Taxation: allow tax credit for coal-powered electric generation units (see H.R. 5270), H8886 [25SE]

——— allow the carryforward of health flexible spending arrangement account balances (see H.R. 6313), H6042 [10JY]

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

——— encourage retirement savings (see H.R. 5282), H1608 [14MR]

——— establish a new tax credit for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations providing workforce training and education scholarships to qualified elementary and secondary schools (see H.R. 5153), H3397 [17AP]

——— exclude from definition of personal holding company income certain royalties and rents derived from active trade or business (see H.R. 5813), H4739 [1JN]

——— improve access to health care through modernized health savings accounts (see H.R. 5138), H4850 [6JN]

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

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 119), H5978 [28JN]

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

——— provide families with more discretion in the use of, and contributions to, flexible spending accounts for health care services (see H.R. 1204), H5649 [25JN]

——— provide that floor plan financing includes the financing of certain trailers and campers (see H.R. 6969), H9404 [28SE]

U.N.: disapprove U.N. General Assembly resolution on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as capital of Israel (see H. Res. 671), H18 [8JA]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 2315), H6650 [23JY]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 5879), H9431 [12OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Death and dying: increase gratuity owed upon death of a Federal employee in connection with service in the Armed Forces and limit amount of any death gratuity paid upon death of a Member of Congress (see H.R. 5982), H4732 [25MY]

Dept. of HHS: finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (see H.R. 6561), H7721 [26JY]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (see H.R. 5722), H3884 [9MY]

Medicare: 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]

Taxation: modernize and improve management of IRS information technology (see H.R. 5362), H1754 [21MR]

Constitutional authority statements

Death and dying: increase gratuity owed upon death of a Federal employee in connection with service in the Armed Forces and limit amount of any death gratuity paid upon death of a Member of Congress (H.R. 5982), H4732 [25MY]

Dept. of HHS: finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (H.R. 6561), H7725 [26JY]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare (H.R. 5722), H3886 [9MY]

Medicare: 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 (H.R. 6110), H5200 [14JN]

Taxation: modernize and improve management of IRS information technology (H.R. 5362), H1755 [21MR]

Letters

Opioid drug abuse prevention legislation: Representative Kevin Brady, Committee on Ways and Means (House), H5252, H5256 [19JN]

——— Representative Walden, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5252, H5256 [19JN]

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), H462 [17JA]

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide for testing of clinical psychologist services models, H5252 [19JN]

Dept. of HHS: develop guidance on pain management and prevention of opioid use disorder for hospitals receiving payments under Medicare (H.R. 5774), H5254, H5255, H5256 [19JN]

——— finalize certain proposed provisions relative to Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) under Medicare and Medicaid (H.R. 6561), H8121, H8122 [12SE]

——— provide for opioid quality measures development and a technical expert panel on reducing surgical setting opioid use and data collection on perioperative opioid use (H.R. 5774), H5254, H5255, H5256 [19JN]

——— report on extent to which certain Medicare Advantage plans include supplemental health care benefits designed to treat or prevent substance use disorders, H5252 [19JN]

——— study and submit to Congress a report recommending how to improve use of non-opioid treatments for acute and chronic pain management for individuals under Medicare, H9249 [28SE]

Drugs: provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), H5522 [22JN]

——— provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment (H.R. 6), concur in Senate amendment (H. Res. 1099), H9249 [28SE]

Generalized System of Preferences: extend and make technical changes to competitive need limitations provision (H.R. 4979), H1102 [13FE]

Graham, Billy: tribute (H.J. Res. 130), H1323 [27FE]

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]

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: observance, H9703 [29NO]

Jayco, Inc.: anniversary, H4859 [7JN]

Maple Leaf Farms, Inc.: anniversary, H688 [30JA], E210• [23FE]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H462 [17JA]

Medicare: expand access to addiction treatment in federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics, H5252 [19JN]

——— 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 (H.R. 6110), H5249, H5252, H5254 [19JN]

Middlebury, IN: anniversary of Varns and Hoover Hardware (business), H1617 [15MR], E326• [15MR]

National Skilled Nursing Care Week: observance, E644• [15MY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers, H7661 [25JY]

Supreme Court: anniversary of Roe v. Wade decision, H462 [17JA]

Taxation: improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection and modernize IRS information technology (H.R. 5445), H3427 [18AP]

——— modernize and improve management of IRS information technology, H3427 [18AP]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 184), H7123 [24JY]

University of Notre Dame: tribute to women’s basketball team, E468• [16AP]

Tributes

Beatty, Michael, E1295• [25SE]

Guthrie, Darlene, E1669• [13DE], E1709• [20DE]

Hiple, Betty J. Hoke, E1215• [6SE]

Hunter, Nellie, E1017• [16JY]

Mick, Wyatt, Jr., E1097• [26JY]

Newton, Joyce, E72• [19JA]

Powell, Lucille, E472• [16AP]

Renshaw, Claude and Mary, E1174• [24AU]

Singh, Rajendra T., E714• [23MY]

Topper, Ryan, E1512• [13NO]

Troyer, LeRoy, E1603• [6DE]