PENCE, GREG (a Representative from Indiana)

Amendments

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4944 [20JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), H5906 [16JY]

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]

——— protect pain-capable unborn children (see H.R. 784), H1586 [13FE]

——— 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), H1394 [6FE]

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

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

Business and industry: foster commercial relations with foreign countries and support American business interests abroad in the conduct of foreign policy (see H.R. 1704), H3285 [25AP]

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), H1465 [7FE]

Colleges and universities: protect freedom of speech, thought, and expression (see H. Res. 191), H8742 [8NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain producers who harvest or graze covered crops planted as a result of a prevent planting to be eligible for certain crop insurance (see H.R. 3183), H5306 [9JY]

Dept. of Education: develop a plain language disclosure form for borrowers of Federal student loans (see H.R. 1161), H8595 [29OC]

Dept. of Justice: establish grant program to assist with medical expenses of qualified retired military and law enforcement working dogs (see H.R. 5081), H8877 [14NO]

Dept. of State: allow direct loans to countries for procurement of defense articles, defense services, and design and construction services (see H.R. 2444), H4390 [10JN]

——— establish Assistant Sec. of State for Energy Resources (see H.R. 2046), H3285 [25AP]

——— review U.S.-Turkey relations (see H.R. 4694), H8880 [14NO]

——— support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing an Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (see H.R. 739), H1244 [28JA]

Dept. of the Interior: empower States to manage development and production of oil and gas on Federal land, distribute Outer Continental Shelf energy leasing revenues to coastal States, and promote alternative energy (see H.R. 4294), H7775 [18SE]

Dept. of Transportation: clarify definition of agricultural commodities relative to motor carrier safety regulations (see H.R. 1673), H3442 [2MY]

——— exempt certain motor carriers involved in agricultural business from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 1698), H3407 [1MY]

——— exempt certain small trucking operations from electronic logging device mandates (see H.R. 1697), H3407 [1MY]

——— 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), H2587 [7MR]

——— modify hours of service requirements relative to transportation of certain live animals (see H.R. 487), H3442 [2MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H8299 [21OC]

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

——— prohibit conduct of medical research causing significant pain or distress to dogs (see H.R. 1155), H8720 [31OC]

——— 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), H8785 [12NO]

——— provide for an exception to certain departmental small business contracting requirements relative to procurement of certain goods and services covered under the Ability One program (see H.R. 4920), H8677 [30OC]

——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H2756 [18MR]

Disasters: require search and rescue dogs to be treated in the same manner as seeing-eye dogs relative to protections for travel, lodging, and dining services in disaster areas (see H.R. 2623), H5077 [24JN]

Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H5728 [11JY]

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

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

Europe: prioritize efforts of, and enhance coordination among, U.S. agencies to encourage European countries to diversify energy sources and supply routes to increase U.S. and European energy security (see H.R. 1616), H2757 [18MR]

——— require reports by Dept. of State and Office of the Director of National Intelligence on construction of Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline from Russia to Europe (see H.R. 2023), H4697 [13JN]

FCC: improve broadband data collection, mapping, and validation to support effective deployment of broadband services to all areas of the U.S. (see H.R. 3162), H7560 [9SE]

——— provide for information sharing on robocall and spoofing violations, authorize provision of a robocall blocking service, and study information requirements for certain VoIP service providers (see H.R. 2386), H8228 [17OC]

Federal employees: provide for forfeiture of Federal retirement benefits for employees convicted of certain crimes relative to the sexual abuse of children (see H.R. 3816), H7379 [24JY]

Fish and fishing: prohibit sale of shark fins (see H.R. 737), H3101 [4AP]

Foreign policy: combat international extremism by addressing global fragility and violence and stabilizing conflict-affected areas (see H.R. 2116), H3682 [9MY]

GSA: establish a pilot program to execute lease agreements using alternative procedures for federally leased real property (see H.R. 3158), H4349 [6JN]

——— require certain prospectuses for public buildings to be made publicly available (see H.R. 2502), H3503 [8MY]

Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support commitment of AID to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral nutrition strategy (see H. Res. 189), H7473 [25JY]

Immigration: eliminate per-country numerical limitation for employment-based immigrants and increase per-country limitation for family-sponsored immigrants (see H.R. 1044), H2987 [2AP]

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

Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H5585 [10JY]

——— 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), H4066 [21MY]

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

Labor unions: protect the free choice of individual employees relative to participation in labor organizations (see H.R. 2571), H7560 [9SE]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend (see H.R. 862), H2273 [27FE]

Medicare: delay reduction of durable medical equipment payment reimbursement rates and update budget neutrality requirement for oxygen (see H.R. 2771), H8145 [15OC]

——— improve Medicare Advantage prior authorization process through common-sense transparency, electronic adoption, and an analysis of items and services subject to prior authorization (see H.R. 3107), H8910 [15NO]

——— provide coverage of certain lymphedema compression treatment items as items of durable medical equipment (see H.R. 1948), H5913 [16JY]

——— provide outreach and reporting on comprehensive Alzheimer’s disease care planning services (see H.R. 1873), H8785 [12NO]

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

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

National Park Service: establish, fund, and provide for use of amounts in a National Park Service Legacy Restoration Fund to address the maintenance backlog (see H.R. 1225), H7529 [30AU]

NATO: provide financial lending mechanisms to assist NATO allies in modernizing their military forces (see H.R. 3194), H5078 [24JN]

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), H4920 [19JN]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay reimposition of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 1398), H8880 [14NO]

——— repeal excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage (see H.R. 748), H4011 [20MY]

Pipelines: provide enhanced safety and environmental protection in pipeline transportation (see H.R. 5175), H9056 [19NO]

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), H2587 [7MR]

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

Russia: impose sanctions relative to provision of certain vessels for construction of Russian energy export pipelines (see H.R. 3206), H4431 [11JN]

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. 538), H8261 [18OC]

Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H5728 [11JY]

Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H5728 [11JY]

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

Taiwan: foster security through inclusion in international organizations, review of Dept. of State diplomatic guidance, and enhancement of U.S.-Taiwan defense relationship (see H.R. 2002), H3131 [8AP]

——— reaffirm U.S. commitment to Taiwan and to implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act (see H. Res. 273), H3102 [4AP]

Taxation: clarify that payment of taxes on deferred foreign income in installments shall not prevent credit or refund of overpayments or increase estimated taxes (see H.R. 2985), H9171 [21NO]

——— extend credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel (see H.R. 2089), H3131 [8AP]

——— extend exclusion for employer-provided educational assistance to employer payments of qualified education loans (see H.R. 1043), H7529 [30AU]

——— 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), H8144 [15OC]

——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H3266 [12AP]

——— provide for Move America bonds and Move America credits to support public-private partnerships for infrastructure investment (see H.R. 1508), H3260 [10AP]

——— provide tax benefits for investments in gigabit opportunity zones (see H.R. 5082), H8877 [14NO]

——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 218), H9348 [6DE]

——— repeal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers (see H.R. 2381), H3303 [29AP]

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

——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H8959 [18NO]

——— terminate designation of income tax payments to Presidential Election Campaign Fund and provide for designation of income tax payments to Border Wall Trust Fund (see H.R. 3717), H5726 [11JY]

Three Seas Initiative: support efforts to increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity in Central and Eastern Europe, reaffirm U.S. authority to finance projects, and condemn Russian efforts to weaponize energy (see H. Res. 672), H8718 [31OC]

Transportation Security Administration: provide TSA PreCheck to certain severely injured or disabled veterans (see H.R. 3356), H4917 [19JN]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: issue depredation permits for taking of black vultures to livestock farmers to prevent harm to livestock (see H.R. 3655), H5776 [12JY]

Ukraine: support defense of independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity (see H.R. 3047), H4390 [10JN]

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), H8056 [26SE]

Woods, Tyrone: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H5728 [11JY]

World War II: mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H8720 [31OC]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Transportation: establish a working group to study regulatory and legislative improvements to hours of service requirements relative to transportation of livestock and insects (see H.R. 2460), H3404 [1MY]

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), H7664 [11SE]

GSA: establish public-private partnership pilot program to acquire public buildings (see H.R. 4485), H7988 [25SE]

——— modify treatment of certain bargain-price options to purchase at less than fair market value (see H.R. 5137), H8958 [18NO]

Iran: make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (see H.R. 2790), H3923 [16MY]

Marine Corps: designate national day of remembrance for 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon (see H. Res. 515), H7377 [24JY]

Constitutional authority statements

GSA: establish public-private partnership pilot program to acquire public buildings (H.R. 4485), H7989 [25SE]

——— modify treatment of certain bargain-price options to purchase at less than fair market value (H.R. 5137), H8959 [18NO]

Iran: make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (H.R. 2790), H3925 [16MY]

Lists

Indiana 6th Congressional District service academy nominees, H4776 [19JN]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H3965 [20MY], H5174 [26JN]

Remarks

Abortion: 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), H1562 [13FE]

Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County, IN: tribute, H5308 [10JY]

Analytical Engineering, Inc.: Dept. of Labor Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award recipient, H9262 [5DE]

Armed Forces: proposal to station a cyber battalion at Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana, H7563 [10SE]

——— tribute to Indiana Army National Guard 127th Cyber Protection Battalion, H8791 [13NO]

Baker, Kris: Council of Administrators of Special Education Early Career Special Education Administrator Award recipient, H9262 [5DE]

Batesville, IN: tribute to Batesville High School partnership with Ivy Tech Community College that allows high school students to earn college credits, H8791 [13NO]

Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (H.R. 3245), H7290 [24JY]

Charlottesville, IN: tribute to Eastern Hancock High School cheerleading squad, H9262 [5DE]

——— tribute to Eastern Hancock High School football team hosting of blood drives to support Versiti Blood Center of Indiana, H7996 [26SE]

Clifford, Matthew: Indiana Association of School Principals Principal of the Year award recipient, H10021 [11DE]

Columbus, IN: Columbus East High School Special Olympics (organization) Unified Champion School designee, H8791 [13NO]

——— Columbus Police Dept., recipient of Dept. of Defense Above and Beyond Award, H5308 [10JY]

——— support grant for First Christian Church renovation, H10022 [11DE]

Cummins, Inc.: anniversary, H3965 [20MY]

Curtiss, Beth: Boy Scouts Crossroads of America Council Silver Beaver Award recipient, H8791 [13NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: disaster assistance funding for agricultural producers who suffered weather related losses, H7564 [10SE]

——— Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program funding, H4944, H4945 [20JN]

——— improve broadband access in rural areas, H10022 [11DE]

Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), H9263 [5DE]

——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 758), H10041 [11DE]

Dept. of HHS: establish Fair Price Negotiation Program to reduce drug prices, penalize certain companies, and prevent excessive price increases and establish out-of-pocket caps for Medicare (H.R. 3), consideration (H. Res. 758), H10041 [11DE]

——— establish Fair Price Negotiation Program to reduce drug prices, penalize companies that refuse to negotiate, and prevent excessive price increases and establish out-of-pocket caps for Medicare (H.R. 3), H10022 [11DE]

——— proposed changes to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hours of service rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers, H7564 [10SE]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4944, H4945 [20JN]

Discrimination: prohibit on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), E631• [20MY]

Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (H.R. 19), H10022 [11DE]

FCC: improve broadband data collection, mapping, and validation to support effective deployment of broadband services to all areas of the U.S. (H.R. 3162), H7564 [10SE]

Greenfield, IN: tribute to Greenfield-Central High School marching band, H8964 [19NO]

Greensburg, IN: tribute to Honda Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC, H4776 [19JN]

Hinkle, Barbara: Archdiocese of Indianapolis, IN, Office of Human Life and Dignity Archbishop O’Meara Respect Life Award recipient, H8964 [19NO]

House of Representatives: moment of silence in memory of servicemembers killed in 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H8443 [23OC]

Immigration: reform H–2A program for nonimmigrant agricultural workers to earn legal status and provide employer flexibility, and establish mandatory E-verify program for employment eligibility (H.R. 5038), consideration (H. Res. 758), H10041 [11DE]

——— secure the border between the U.S. and Mexico, H1432 [7FE]

Indiana: dedication of Beirut Memorial monument to honor Indiana servicemembers killed in 1983 terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H7996 [26SE]

——— Graham Creek Bridge infrastructure funding, H2735 [14MR]

——— tribute to Indiana Dept. of Agriculture Hoosier Homestead Award recipients, H7996 [26SE]

——— tribute to 6th Congressional District service academy nominees, H4776 [19JN]

Indiana University Health (nonprofit organization): tribute to investment in Muncie, IN, community, H10022 [11DE]

Infrastructure: importance of investment, H4776 [19JN]

Intelligence services: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3494), H5906 [16JY]

Iran: make financial assets of the Iranian Government available to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon (H.R. 2790), H8450 [23OC]

——— use certain financial assets of Iranian Government to pay compensatory damages to families of victims of the 1983 bombing of U.S. Marine barracks in Lebanon, H5906 [16JY]

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.: anniversary, H8964 [19NO]

Japan: signing of bilateral trade agreement with U.S., H8206 [17OC]

Johnson, Steve: Indiana Motor Truck Association Founders Award recipient, H8791 [13NO]

Marine Corps: anniversary of terrorist bombings of Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, H8450, H8451 [23OC]

Muncie, IN: anniversary of Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital, H5308 [10JY]

——— anniversary of Muncie-Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, H8206 [17OC]

——— Muncie Central High School Special Olympics (organization) Unified Champion School designee, H8791 [13NO]

——— Muncie Public Library recipient of Indiana Humanities (organization) and Indiana Landmarks (organization) Historic Preservation Education Grant, H8964 [19NO]

New Castle, IN: tribute to New Castle High School girls’ volleyball team, H8964 [19NO]

New Palestine, IN: tribute to New Palestine High School football team, H9262 [5DE]

——— tribute to New Palestine High School girls’ softball team, H5174 [26JN]

Richard G. Lugar Post Office, Indianapolis, IN: designate (H.R. 3152), H8206 [17OC]

Richmond, IN: anniversary of Richmond Municipal Building, H5026 [21JN]

——— tribute to Veterans Christmas Appreciation Dinner, H10022 [11DE]

Rolls-Royce Corp.: tribute, H8206 [17OC]

Rushville, IN: tribute to Rushville Consolidated High School FFA chapter participation in Mycogen Seeds (company) Turn the Bag Blue and Gold program, H8791 [13NO]

Stewart, Tony: NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee, H3106 [8AP]

Taxation: extend credits for biodiesel and renewable diesel (H.R. 2089), H4776 [19JN]

——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (H.R. 2207), H10041 [11DE]

Trump, President: evaluation of administration relative to immigration policy, H1432 [7FE]

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): ratify, H7564 [10SE], H8206 [17OC]

Versailles, IN: South Ripley High School Special Olympics (organization) Unified Champion School designee, H8791 [13NO]

Votes: position on missed, E616• [16MY], E631• [20MY]

Wicker, Bec: Purdue University Extension Women in Agriculture Achievement award recipient, H7996 [26SE]

Wick’s Pies, Inc.: anniversary, H7758 [18SE]

Winchester (IN) News Gazette: anniversary, H8206 [17OC]

Tributes

Hall, Jordan, E1053• [16AU]

Johnson, Ruth Wolfe, E357• [27MR]

Pence, Denise, E1177• [19SE]

Schneider, Greg, H9262 [5DE]

Smith, Lizzi, H5206 [27JN]

Welch, Damon, E1287• [16OC]

Wood, Franklin, Sr., E255• [6MR]