BANKS, JIM (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5543 [10JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4893 [19JN], H4943, H4971 [20JN], H5060 [24JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4577 [12JN], H4684 [13JN], H4750 [18JN]

Financial services and general Government: making appropriations (H.R. 3351), H5185 [26JN]

Appointments

Conferee: S. 1790, Dept. of Defense appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction, H7745 [17SE]

U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors, H3269 [15AP]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: commemorate anniversary of, and express that the Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign aid from being spent on promotion or provision of abortion services, should be permanently codified (see H. Con. Res. 58), H7500 [13AU]

——— ensure that a woman seeking a chemical abortion is informed that it may be possible to reverse the intended effects of the abortion if the woman changes her mind (see H.R. 2010), H2988 [2AP]

——— ensure that women seeking an abortion receive an ultrasound and the opportunity to review the ultrasound before giving informed consent to receive an abortion (see H.R. 634), H2317 [28FE]

——— prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable (see H.R. 490), H517 [11JA]

——— prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in government activities (see H.R. 2014), H2938 [1AP]

——— prohibit chemical abortions performed without the presence of a health care provider (see H.R. 4935), H8678 [30OC]

——— prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex (see H.R. 2373), H3283 [25AP]

——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome (see H.R. 4903), H8594 [29OC]

——— prohibit dismemberment abortions (see H.R. 956), H2036 [14FE]

——— prohibit Federal funding to entities that do not certify they will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, abortions (see H.R. 833), H1282 [29JA]

——— prohibit taxpayer funded abortions (see H.R. 20), H715 [17JA]

——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 616), H675 [16JA]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 784), H1211 [24JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (see H.R. 962), H1361 [5FE]

al-Baghdadi, Abu Bakr: tribute to U.S. military personnel and working dog who carried out mission leading to death in Syria (see H. Res. 678), H9171 [21NO]

Alcoholic beverages: recognize successful State-based alcohol regulation since the creation of an effective system of independent beer, wine, and spirits distribution (see H. Res. 285), H5203 [26JN]

——— reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H8679 [30OC]

American Legion: anniversary (see H. Res. 539), H7505 [16AU]

Armed Forces: authorize location of a memorial on the National Mall to commemorate and honor members that served on active duty in support of Global War on Terrorism (see H.R. 5046), H8783 [12NO]

——— ensure certain TRICARE beneficiaries who reside in Puerto Rico may enroll in TRICARE Prime (see H.R. 2171), H5169 [25JN]

——— protect U.S. military personnel from malaria (see H. Res. 214), H2720 [13MR]

——— require a full military honors ceremony for certain deceased veterans (see H.R. 1019), H1465 [7FE]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 3245), H4693 [13JN]

Budget: cap noninterest Federal spending as a percentage of potential gross domestic product to right-size the Government, grow the economy, and balance the budget (see H.R. 3930), H7473 [25JY]

——— provide for cost estimates of major legislation (see H.R. 4959), H8717 [31OC]

——— provide that any estimate prepared by CBO or Committee on Taxation (Joint) shall include costs relative to servicing the public debt (see H.R. 638), H2887 [27MR]

Charities: allow charitable organizations to make statements on political campaigns if such statements are made in the ordinary course of carrying out its tax-exempt purpose (see H.R. 949), H1394 [6FE]

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 2480), H3478 [7MY]

China: condemn persecution of Christians (see H. Res. 493), H7245 [23JY]

Christmas Day: express that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas (see H. Res. 769), H10609 [17DE]

Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program: establish (see H. Res. 107), H2757 [18MR]

Courts: 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. 1269), H2031 [14FE]

——— restrict Federal court jurisdiction over abortion-related cases by establishing that human life begins at fertilization (see H.R. 305), H998 [22JA]

Crime: prohibit taking minors across State lines to avoid State laws requiring parental notification of abortions (see H.R. 611), H998 [22JA] (see H.R. 2817), H3924 [16MY]

——— prohibit unlawful disposal in landfills or navigable waters of fetal remains resulting from an abortion (see H.R. 671), H718 [17JA]

Czechoslovakia: recognize anniversaries of independence and subsequent independence of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic and reaffirm alliance with the U.S. (see H. Res. 618), H8095 [4OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: reform Federal sugar program (see H.R. 4521), H8053 [26SE]

Dept. of Defense: allow military departments to provide limited support to service academy supporting foundations (see H.R. 3084), H4312 [4JN]

——— develop and implement a plan to provide chiropractic health care services and benefits as part of the TRICARE program (see H.R. 344), H9058 [19NO]

——— develop workforce development investment incentives and consider existence of qualified training programs of contractors as part of the past performance rating of such contractor (see H.R. 2756), H3841 [15MY]

——— establish pilot program to share information with designated relatives and friends of Armed Forces members relative to experiences and challenges of military service, particularly overseas deployments (see H.R. 2727), H3789 [14MY]

——— 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. 663), H717 [17JA]

——— support F–35 Joint Strike Fighter Program (see H. Res. 177), H2368 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: allow States to opt out of certain programmatic requirements and combine certain Federal funds to improve academic achievement (see H.R. 3149), H4343 [5JN]

——— develop a plain language disclosure form for borrowers of Federal student loans (see H.R. 1161), H1580 [13FE]

——— make grants to educational organizations for Holocaust educational programs (see H.R. 943), H2756 [18MR]

——— 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. 4098), H8828 [13NO]

——— reinstate Federal Pell Grant Program eligibility for individuals incarcerated in Federal and State penal institutions (see H.R. 2168), H3216 [9AP]

——— update postsecondary student data system to ensure students and families have access to accurate and complete information on student outcomes (see H.R. 1766), H3276 [18AP]

——— uphold freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 3128), H7244 [23JY]

Dept. of HHS: explore effective practices to improve early detection and management of injuries indicative of potential abuse in infants in order to prevent future cases of child abuse and related fatalities (see H.R. 2076), H3260 [10AP]

——— prohibit certain research on human fetal tissue obtained pursuant to an abortion (see H.R. 437), H461 [10JA] (see H.R. 573), H601 [15JA]

——— prohibit Federal family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions (see H.R. 296), H282 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: establish Joint Threat Assessment and Management Task Force to make recommendations on developing a national strategy to prevent targeted violence (see H.R. 838), H5038 [21JN]

Dept. of State: limit funds to extend New START Treaty contingent upon inclusion of China and coverage of all strategic and non-strategic nuclear forces held by Russia (see H.R. 2707), H3788 [14MY]

——— prohibit flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag over U.S. diplomatic and consular posts (see H.R. 144), H206 [3JA]

Dept. of the Treasury: abolish Federal Insurance Office (see H.R. 1862), H2795 [25MR]

Dept. of Transportation: 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. 1374), H2797 [25MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow health professional trainees to provide treatment via telemedicine (see H.R. 3228), H4626 [12JN]

——— authorize use of Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program benefits to pay for preparatory courses for professional licenses and certification (see H.R. 2934), H4119 [22MY]

——— carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H8229 [17OC]

——— carry out a pilot program on information sharing with designated relatives and friends of veterans on assistance and benefits available to the veterans (see H.R. 5324), H9293 [5DE]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 203), H2370 [5MR]

——— clarify treatment of certain overpayments made by educational institutions to persons entitled to departmental educational assistance (see H.R. 4654), H8111 [11OC]

——— conduct a study on accessibility of departmental websites to disabled individuals (see H.R. 1199), H3259 [10AP]

——— designate a week as Buddy Check Week for the purpose of outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans (see H.R. 2898), H4117 [22MY]

——— designate Battle Buddy Check Week to provide outreach and education concerning peer wellness checks for veterans (see H.R. 4290), H7665 [11SE]

——— ensure certain departmental medical facilities have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances or medications (see H.R. 4817), H8456 [23OC]

——— ensure children of homeless veterans are included in the calculation of certain per diem grant amounts (see H.R. 95), H998 [22JA]

——— extend period under which an election must be made for entitlement to educational assistance under All-Volunteer Force Educational Assistance Program and phase out such program (see H.R. 4162), H8200 [16OC]

——— furnish hyperbaric oxygen therapy to veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder (see H.R. 4370), H8960 [18NO]

——— improve educational assistance programs (see H.R. 4085), H8389 [22OC]

——— improve oversight of contracts awarded to small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans (see H.R. 561), H7483 [30JY]

——— increase certain veteran funeral benefits (see H.R. 497), H3101 [4AP]

——— permit display of Battlefield Crosses or other fallen soldier displays in national cemeteries (see H.R. 1424), H5305 [9JY]

——— prohibit payment to child care providers that employ individuals convicted of certain crimes (see H.R. 3788), H5998 [17JY]

——— provide financial assistance to eligible entities to provide and coordinate suicide prevention services for veterans at risk of suicide and veteran families (see H.R. 3495), H7493 [6AU]

——— provide for circumstances under which reimbursement for emergency ambulance services shall be provided (see H.R. 485), H5826 [15JY]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for illnesses associated with open burn pits (see H.R. 4086), H8389 [22OC]

——— provide inscriptions for veterans’ spouses and children on certain headstones and markers (see H.R. 1126), H1492 [8FE]

——— remove manifestation period needed for presumption of service connection for chloracne, porphyria cutanea tarda, and acute and subacute peripheral neuropathy associated with exposure to herbicides (see H.R. 566), H5913 [16JY]

——— repeal requirement for reduction of survivor annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan to offset the receipt of veterans’ dependency and indemnity compensation (see H.R. 553), H2762 [21MR]

——— restore a veteran’s rights to own or possess a firearm by requiring proof a veteran is a danger to self or others before reporting to National Instant Criminal Background Check System (see H.R. 3826), H7149 [18JY]

District of Columbia: reauthorize funding for public schools, charter schools, and the Opportunity Scholarship Program providing private school vouchers (see H.R. 787), H1211 [24JA]

Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (see H.R. 19), H9386 [9DE]

Egypt: enact reforms to ensure Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens and take steps to end attacks on Christians (see H. Res. 49), H1465 [7FE]

Elections: recognize value and importance of Electoral College (see H. Res. 350), H3440 [2MY]

EPA: amend Federal Water Pollution Control Act relative to citizen suits and specification of disposal sites (see H.R. 5341), H9346 [6DE]

Ernest ‘Ernie’ T. Pyle Post Office, Dana, IN: designate (see H.R. 4734), H8257 [18OC]

FCC: establish within Enforcement Bureau a division that specifically addresses the issue of robocalls (see H.R. 2355), H4066 [21MY]

FDA: improve regulation of abortion drugs by prohibiting approval of new drugs, preventing labeling changes of existing drugs, and preventing providers from dispensing drugs remotely, by mail, or telemedicine (see H.R. 4399), H8057 [26SE]

Federal agencies and departments: require Federal agencies with jurisdiction over broadband deployment to enter into an interagency agreement related to certain types of funding for broadband deployment (see H.R. 4283), H7867 [20SE]

Federal employees: provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct, reduce benefits of employees convicted of certain crimes, and extend probationary periods (see H.R. 3348), H4917 [19JN]

——— provide that sums in the Thrift Savings Plan may not be invested in securities that are listed on certain foreign exchanges (see H.R. 5018), H8738 [8NO]

Financial institutions: create protections for depository institutions that provide financial services to legitimate marijuana-related businesses (see H.R. 1595), H3267 [12AP]

Firearms: permit States to provide reciprocal treatment for carrying of certain concealed firearms by nonresidents (see H.R. 38), H202 [3JA]

——— update certain procedures applicable to commerce in firearms and remove certain Federal restrictions on interstate firearms transactions (see H.R. 2443), H5169 [25JN]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 65), H4695 [13JN]

Foreign aid: prohibit assistance to nonprofits, foreign nongovernmental organizations, and quasi-autonomous nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions (see H.R. 661), H717 [17JA]

Foreign trade: provide for congressional review of the imposition of duties and other trade measures by the executive branch (see H.R. 723), H1170 [23JA]

——— require congressional approval before the President can adjust imports in the interest of national security (see H.R. 940), H1342 [31JA]

FRS: require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H998 [22JA]

GAO: assess responsibilities, workload, and vacancy rates of Dept. of Veterans Affairs suicide prevention coordinators (see H.R. 2333), H3274 [18AP]

Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS: tribute (see H. Res. 705), H8879 [14NO]

Gold Star Families Remembrance Day: designate (see H. Res. 39), H519 [11JA]

Green New Deal: express that implementation would negatively impact civil liberties and the economy, many proposals are unrelated to climate change, and it would usher in socialist policies (see H. Res. 398), H4119 [22MY]

Health: protect patients from surprise medical bills (see H.R. 3502), H5200 [26JN]

House Rules: require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee (see H. Res. 110), H1587 [13FE]

Immigration: eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H2828 [26MR]

India: end restrictions of communications and mass detention in Jammu and Kashmir and preserve religious freedom for all residents (see H. Res. 745), H10125 [11DE]

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore: redesignate as Indiana Dunes National Park (see H.R. 684), H719 [17JA]

Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H7837 [19SE]

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H3682 [9MY]

——— condemn firing of rockets by terrorist groups, support right of self-defense, commend U.S. provision of military assistance, and express concern over humanitarian situation in Gaza (see H. Res. 727), H9176 [22NO]

——— oppose global boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement, urge negotiated solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and support U.S.-Israel scientific and technological cooperation in civilian areas (see H. Res. 246), H2888 [27MR]

Jews: reject anti-Israel and anti-Semitic hatred (see H. Res. 72), H1587 [13FE]

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. 141), H2317 [28FE]

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 1855), H2795 [25MR] (see H.R. 2571), H3499 [8MY]

LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H7162 [22JY]

Medicaid: allow for greater State flexibility relative to excluding providers who are involved in abortions (see H.R. 888), H1334 [30JA]

——— prohibit Federal funding for administrative costs of providing health benefits to individuals who are unauthorized immigrants (see H.R. 2856), H4063 [21MY]

——— require States report abortion data to CDC to receive certain family planning funding (see H.R. 3580), H5586 [10JY]

——— require States to report information on payments to abortion providers (see H.R. 708), H997 [22JA]

Medicare: provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H9180 [26NO]

——— repeal changes to exception to prohibition on certain physician referrals for hospitals (see H.R. 3062), H4698 [13JN]

Medicare/Medicaid: modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see H.R. 1265), H2103 [25FE]

Middle East: recognize Israel’s sovereignty over, and promote and conduct joint projects on, Golan Heights, and ensure Syria faces consequences for killing civilians, ethnic cleansing, and use of weapons of mass destruction (see H.R. 1372), H2233 [26FE]

Mongolia: promote trade with the U.S. by authorizing duty-free treatment for certain imports (see H.R. 2219), H9176 [22NO]

Morality and ethics: protect dignity of fetal remains (see H.R. 4934), H8678 [30OC]

Motor vehicles: promote awareness of, and encourage collaboration and communication to engage in efforts to end, motorcycle profiling by law enforcement (see H. Res. 255), H8721 [31OC]

National GI Bill Commemoration Week: designate (see H. Res. 451), H4918 [19JN]

National Law Enforcement Museum: mint coins in commemoration of opening (see H.R. 1865), H8228 [17OC]

National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H5077 [24JN]

NSF: promote veteran involvement in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, computer science, and scientific research (see H.R. 425), H2102 [25FE]

Nuclear weapons: urge compliance and extension of nonproliferation and reduction treaties, condemn Russian noncompliance with treaties, and pursue additional arms control agreements with Russia and China (see H. Con. Res. 38), H3789 [14MY] (see H. Con. Res. 39), H3842 [15MY]

Office of Science and Technology Policy: establish an interagency working group to coordinate activities and develop policy guidance to protect federally funded research and development (see H.R. 3038), H4390 [10JN]

OMB: establish accelerated payments applicable to contracts with certain small businesses (see H.R. 2322), H8113 [11OC]

Pakistan: welcome Prime Minister Imran A. Khan Niazi to the U.S., support relationship with the U.S. and democracy efforts, and recognize struggle against terrorism and role in facilitating peace in the region (see H. Res. 506), H7161 [22JY]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H2235 [26FE]

Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc.: provide for a moratorium on Federal funding relative to provision of abortion services and increase funding for other women’s health care service providers (see H.R. 369), H357 [9JA]

Political science: express that socialist proposals such as Medicare for All, student loan forgiveness, and the Green New Deal are antithetical to American foundational values of self-responsibility and opportunity (see H. Res. 675), H8718 [31OC]

Public welfare programs: amend Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (see H.R. 1753), H2742 [14MR]

Puerto Rico: enable admission as a State (see H.R. 4901), H8594 [29OC]

Purple Star Families Week: designate (see H. Res. 734), H9179 [26NO]

Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2042 [19FE]

Religion: ensure organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to provide child welfare services (see H.R. 897), H1363 [5FE]

Richard G. Lugar Post Office, Indianapolis, IN: designate (see H.R. 3152), H4348 [6JN]

SBA: assume responsibility of verifying small business concerns owned and controlled by veterans or service-disabled veterans (see H.R. 1615), H2583 [7MR]

Schiff, Representative: condemn and censure relative to remarks during hearing on whistleblower complaint against President Trump and alleged collusion between the Trump Campaign and Russia (see H. Res. 604), H8098 [4OC] (see H. Res. 630), H8201 [16OC]

SEC: permit private persons to seek sanctions by filing civil actions (see H.R. 1259), H2031 [14FE]

Senate Rules: require any sitting Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency to recuse themselves from impeachment trial of an incumbent President serving his or her first term (see H. Res. 744), H9294 [5DE]

Servicemen’s Readjustment Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 451), H4918 [19JN]

Sikhism: recognize historic, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak’s birthday, contributions and sacrifices of Sikh Americans, and discrimination Sikh Americans have faced (see H. Res. 680), H8739 [8NO]

SSA: modernize classification of disability beneficiaries, provide assistance in obtaining rehabilitative services, and incentivize returning to work for beneficiaries who have recovered (see H.R. 3566), H5586 [10JY]

Stomach Cancer Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 726), H9169 [21NO]

Taxation: eliminate requirement that charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations pay Federal taxes on provided employee benefits (see H.R. 1545), H2797 [25MR]

——— establish tax credits to encourage individual and corporate taxpayers to contribute to scholarships for elementary and secondary students through eligible scholarship-granting organizations (see H.R. 1434), H2312 [28FE]

——— exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property (see H.R. 1872), H3267 [12AP]

——— impose Federal taxes on bonds used to provide facilities owned by abortion providers (see H.R. 219), H1244 [28JA]

——— modify definition of income for purposes of determining the tax-exempt status of certain mutual or cooperative telephone or electric companies (see H.R. 2147), H7152 [18JY]

——— oppose Federal efforts to establish a carbon tax on fuels for electricity and transportation (see H. Con. Res. 41), H4168 [23MY]

——— permit fellowship and stipend compensation to be saved in an individual retirement account to facilitate savings by graduate and postdoctoral students (see H.R. 1194), H1582 [13FE]

——— provide a child tax credit for pregnant moms for unborn children if such children are born and issued Social Security numbers before the due date for return of tax for the taxable year (see H.R. 2266), H3254 [10AP]

——— provide for deductibility of charitable contributions to veterans’ service organizations that do not have wartime service membership requirements (see H.R. 1715), H5168 [25JN]

——— provide that amounts paid for an abortion are not taken into account for purposes of deduction for medical expenses (see H.R. 2742), H4012 [20MY]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 218), H209 [3JA]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 2207), H3252 [10AP]

——— repeal income tax, abolish the IRS, and institute a national retail sales tax (see H.R. 25), H201 [3JA]

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H5008 [20JN]

Telecommunications: prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress (see H.R. 2063), H3067 [3AP]

Turkey: impose sanctions relative to military offensive in Syria (see H.R. 4692), H8197 [16OC]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: withdraw from Paris Agreement (see H. Res. 676), H8724 [1NO]

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), H7493 [6AU]

Vietnamese Conflict: anniversary of return of Indiana National Guard 151st Infantry Regiment Company D, commonly referred to as the Indiana Rangers, from combat (see H. Res. 508), H7241 [23JY]

Women: mint coins in commemoration of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution providing for women’s suffrage (see H.R. 2423), H8113 [11OC]

Women Who Worked on the Home Front Foundation: establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 5068), H8826 [13NO]

World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to U.S. POW taken prisoner by Japan while serving in the Pacific Theater (see H.R. 5044), H8783 [12NO]

——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) known as ‘‘Merrill’s Marauders’’ for bravery and service in the jungles of Burma (see H.R. 906), H10017 [10DE]

——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H7484 [30JY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Afghanistan: provide oversight over talks between the U.S. and the Taliban and limit funding to reduce Armed Forces members deployed to Afghanistan until certain conditions are fulfilled (see H.R. 2060), H3067 [3AP]

Armed Forces: provide a guarantee of residency for registration of businesses and improve portability of occupational licenses from State to State for military spouses (see H.R. 2618), H3678 [9MY]

Asia: call for protection of human rights, religious freedom, and democracy in Bangladesh, combat Islamist militant threats to religious freedom in Bangladesh and Pakistan, and investigate terrorist affiliations (see H. Res. 160), H2315 [28FE]

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. 1605), H2582 [7MR]

——— create a task force to address threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses (see H.R. 1678), H2678 [12MR]

——— develop a plain language disclosure form for borrowers of Federal student loans (see H.R. 63), H203 [3JA]

——— establish job training Federal Pell Grants demonstration program (see H.R. 2161), H3216 [9AP]

Dept. of HHS: improve Head Start Program by authorizing block grants to States for prekindergarten education (see H.R. 62), H203 [3JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: encourage use of design-build construction method for construction projects (see H.R. 3996), H7463 [25JY]

——— pay costs relating to transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans’ cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization (see H.R. 697), H996 [22JA]

——— report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (see H.R. 698), H996 [22JA]

District of Columbia: establish child safety acccounts to be used for alternative education options for students facing safety issues at school (see H.R. 2538), H3473 [7MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights relative to upbringing, education, and care of their children (see H.J. Res. 36), H1336 [30JA]

Federal employees: prohibit International Stock Index Investment Fund of the Thrift Savings Plan from investing in any entity in-peer or near-peer competitor nations as outlined in the National Defense Strategy (see H.R. 2903), H4117 [22MY]

Freedom of religion: express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations (see H.J. Res. 78), H8457 [23OC]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (see H.R. 506), H517 [11JA]

National security: prohibit national security professionals from being employed by certain foreign-government backed companies for a certain period after leaving a position which required a security clearance (see H.R. 3997), H7463 [25JY]

Navy: recognize need to increase long-term capabilities through updated force structure, provide updates on shipbuilding and fleet status, and implement a shipbuilding schedule commensurate to the threat (see H. Res. 99), H1362 [5FE]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (see H.R. 64), H203 [3JA]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (see H.R. 65), H203 [3JA]

Constitutional authority statements

Armed Forces: provide a guarantee of residency for registration of businesses and improve portability of occupational licenses from State to State for military spouses (H.R. 2618), H3680 [9MY]

——— create a task force to address threat of foreign government influence and threats to academic research integrity on college campuses (H.R. 1678), H2680 [12MR]

——— develop a plain language disclosure form for borrowers of Federal student loans (H.R. 63), H213 [3JA]

——— establish job training Federal Pell Grants demonstration program (H.R. 2161), H3218 [9AP]

Dept. of HHS: improve Head Start Program by authorizing block grants to States for prekindergarten education (H.R. 62), H213 [3JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: encourage use of design-build construction method for construction projects (H.R. 3996), H7469 [25JY]

——— pay costs relating to transportation of certain deceased veterans to veterans’ cemeteries owned by a State or tribal organization (H.R. 697), H997 [22JA]

——— report biennially on actions taken to address issues that led to inclusion of veterans health care on GAO High Risk List (H.R. 698), H997 [22JA]

District of Columbia: establish child safety acccounts to be used for alternative education options for students facing safety issues at school (H.R. 2538), H3475 [7MY]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights relative to upbringing, education, and care of their children (H.J. Res. 36), H1339 [30JA]

Freedom of religion: express support for freedom of conscience and oppose efforts to restrict tax-exempt status and other legal protections of religious organizations (H.J. Res. 78), H8459 [23OC]

Medicare: increase hospital competition (H.R. 506), H519 [11JA]

Research: intensify stem cell research showing evidence of substantial clinical benefit to patients (H.R. 64), H213 [3JA]

Taxation: allow limited 529 college savings programs funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschooling (H.R. 65), H213 [3JA]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H614 [16JA]

Remarks

Abortion: repeal Mexico City policy relative to limiting U.S. foreign assistance from being spent on the promotion or provision of abortion services, H189 [3JA]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 962), H2006 [14FE]

——— require health care practitioners to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion (H.R. 962), unanimous-consent request, H5814 [15JY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H4943 [20JN]

Appropriations: making continuing (H.R. 21), H189 [3JA]

Budget: deficit, H3830, H3833, H3834, H3835 [15MY]

Clean Fuels National, Inc.: tribute to Clean Fuels National Fuel Summit, E450• [10AP]

Columbia City, IN: anniversary of Columbia City Rotary Club, E820• [24JN]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), motion to recommit, H5762 [12JY]

——— military deployment to Middle East in response to alleged threats from Iran, H4705 [18JN]

——— military readiness, pay increase, and personnel account funding, H5762 [12JY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection establishment of uniform and improved processes for performance of initial health screenings of individuals interdicted between ports of entry (H.R. 3525), H8034 [26SE]

Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4684 [13JN]

——— making appropriations, H189 [3JA]

Dept. of the Interior, environment, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4971 [20JN]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: encourage use of design-build construction method for construction projects (H.R. 3996), H8761 [12NO]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, and Education, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, H4577, H4578 [12JN]

Depts. of Labor, HHS, Education, Defense, and State, foreign operations, and energy and water development: making appropriations (H.R. 2740), H4577, H4578 [12JN], H4684 [13JN], H4750 [18JN], H4971 [20JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies appropriations: across-the-board funding reduction, H5060, H5061 [24JN]

Energy and water development: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4750 [18JN]

Financial services and general Government: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H5185, H5186 [26JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3351), H5185, H5186 [26JN]

Firearms: require a background check for every firearm sale (H.R. 8), H2294 [28FE]

——— strengthen background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee (H.R. 1112), H2294 [28FE]

Fort Wayne, IN: anniversary of Fort Wayne Vet Center, E936• [17JY]

——— anniversary of Wayne High School Air Force Junior ROTC program, E317• [18MR]

——— tribute to Turnstone Center, E822• [24JN]

March for Life: commend marchers and recognize the right to life, H615 [16JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (H.R. 748), H5964 [17JY]

Republican Study Committee: budget priorities, H3830, H3832, H3833, H3834, H3835 [15MY]

Ripley, Paul: French Legion of Honor Medal of Chevalier recipient, E125• [4FE]

Science, Depts. of Justice and Commerce, and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction for non-defense activities, H4893 [19JN]

Surack, Chuck: Indiana Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year award recipient, E1531• [4DE]

Taxation: repeal excise tax on medical devices, H5964 [17JY]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to the Middle East, H4705 [18JN]

——— impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12196• [18DE]

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): ratify, H7605 [11SE]

Tributes

Cherry, Paul R., E15• [8JA]

Elliott, John, E78• [23JA]

Forti, Kyle, H2609 [8MR]

McDonald, Terry, E1310• [18OC]

Moore, Chris, E167• [13FE]

Smith, Curt, E1069• [23AU]

Snowden, Gene, E785• [18JN]

Titus, Mitch, H3508 [9MY]

Wolf, Don A., E1161• [17SE]

Wood, Donald F., E1118• [10SE]