SHIMKUS, JOHN (a Representative from Illinois)
Amendments
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5687 [11JY]
Appointments
Smithsonian Institution Board of Regents, H3088 [4AP]
Articles and editorials
Happy Sesquicentennial! Celebrating 150 Years of the West Point Association of Graduates: Part I (1869-1900), Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E281•–E283• [11MR], E327•–E329• [21MR]
——— Part II (1900-1945), Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E641•–E643• [21MY]
——— Part III (1946-1995) Section A, Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E1167•–E1169• [18SE]
——— Part III (1946-1995) Section B, Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E1182• [19SE]
——— Part IV (1996-2019) Section A, Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E1447• [14NO]
——— Part IV (1996-2019) Section B, Keith J. Hamel, West Point (publication), E1461• [18NO]
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]
——— prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome (see H.R. 4903), H8594 [29OC]
——— protect lives of born and unborn persons (see H.R. 616), H721 [17JA]
——— 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), H2036 [14FE]
Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area: include Livingston County, IL, Jonesboro, IL, and Freeport, IL (see H.R. 314), H282 [8JA]
Air Force: designate Scott AFB, IL, Illinois Air National Guard 126th Air Refueling Wing as a center of excellence for KC–135R maintenance operations (see H.R. 4513), H8053 [26SE]
Alcoholic beverages: reform taxation (see H.R. 1175), H7521 [23AU]
American Legion: allow determination of membership requirements (see H.R. 1641), H3477 [7MY]
Apollo 50 Celebration Week: observance (see H. Res. 405), H4164 [23MY]
Armed Forces: review service of certain members during World War I to determine if such members should be awarded the Medal of Honor and authorize such award based on results of the review (see H.R. 2249), H3682 [9MY]
Bridges: transfer Harmony Way Bridge over the Wabash River to Illinois and Indiana (see H.R. 3245), H4693 [13JN]
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture National Historical Park: establish (see H.R. 3824), H7149 [18JY]
Capital punishment: provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty relative to killing law enforcement officers or first responders (see H.R. 99), H3069 [3AP]
Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office, Olympia Fields, IL: designate (see H.R. 1449), H2313 [28FE]
Corporal Alex Martinez Memorial Post Office Building, Elgin, IL: designate (see H.R. 1844), H2761 [21MR]
Crime: make a deliberate, targeted attack on a law enforcement officer a Federal crime (see H.R. 1325), H2615 [8MR]
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), H4629 [12JN]
Dept. of Education: establish partnership grants for rural teaching residency programs (see H.R. 5397), H10123 [11DE]
——— uphold freedom of association protections on college campuses (see H.R. 3128), H4342 [5JN]
Dept. of HHS: authorize services to be provided to individuals under 60 with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction (see H.R. 1903), H9256 [4DE]
——— incentivize low-cost drug options and generic competition and extend funding for community health centers, National Health Service Corps, teaching health centers and other public health programs (see H.R. 2700), H3788 [14MY]
——— provide for participation of physical therapists in National Health Service Corps loan repayment program (see H.R. 2802), H3923 [16MY]
——— reauthorize autism-related research and programs (see H.R. 1058), H4121 [22MY]
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), H3285 [25AP]
——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (see H.R. 251), H228 [4JA]
Dept. of the Interior: authorize unique and one-time arrangements for NASA and Smithsonian Institution displays on the National Mall and Washington Monument recognizing the U.S. space program (see H.J. Res. 60), H4388 [10JN]
Dept. of Transportation: reauthorize Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration pipeline safety programs (see H.R. 4700), H8198 [16OC]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out a pilot program on dog training therapy (see H.R. 4305), H10263 [13DE]
——— ensure certain departmental medical facilities have physical locations for disposal of controlled substances or medications (see H.R. 4817), H10307 [16DE]
——— 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), H9122 [20NO]
——— provide for presumption of service connection for diseases associated with herbicide exposure for certain veterans who served offshore of Vietnam (see H.R. 299), H3220 [9AP]
——— 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), H3266 [12AP]
Doherty, Glen: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H7243 [23JY]
Drugs: facilitate responsible, informed dispensing of controlled substances and other prescribed medications (see H.R. 4810), H8455 [23OC]
——— 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), H676 [16JA]
Europe: 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), H3792 [14MY]
FAA: provide funding from Airport and Airway Trust Fund for FAA activities in the event of a Government shutdown (see H.R. 1108), H4167 [23MY]
FCC: clarify prohibitions on making robocalls (see H.R. 3375), H5169 [25JN]
Flag—U.S.: recognize historic, cultural, and political significance of ‘‘Betsy Ross Flag’’ (see H. Res. 485), H5774 [12JY]
Foreign trade: authorize the President to take certain actions relative to reciprocal trade to encourage other nations to reduce tariffs (see H.R. 764), H2035 [14FE]
Fraternal organizations: recognize benefits provided by tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies to their members and communities (see H. Con. Res. 27), H2885 [27MR]
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), H8880 [14NO]
Guam World War II Loyalty Recognition Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 1365), H4121 [22MY]
Health: protect patients from surprise medical bills (see H.R. 3502), H5261 [27JN]
Health care professionals: provide incentives to foreign-born physicians to practice in rural and medically underserved communities (see H.R. 2895), H7837 [19SE]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 693), H3266 [12AP]
House Rules: require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee (see H. Res. 110), H2798 [25MR]
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), H4176 [28MY]
Insurance: require group and individual health insurance coverage for treatment of a congenital anomaly or birth defect (see H.R. 1379), H8298 [21OC]
Iran: condemn state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and recognize right of Iranian people to establish a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic (see H. Res. 374), H3927 [16MY]
Israel: authorize military assistance, support ability to address conventional and emerging threats, and enhance cooperation in areas of mutual interest (see H.R. 1837), H5203 [26JN]
——— 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), H5203 [26JN]
Korea, Republic of: provide high-skilled visas for nationals (see H.R. 1762), H2743 [14MR]
Law enforcement: use forfeited criminal proceeds resulting from prosecution of Joaquín A. Guzmán Loera (El Chapo) or other felony drug convictions for border security measures, including a border wall (see H.R. 714), H2035 [14FE]
Law enforcement officers: expand provisions allowing carriage of concealed weapons by active and retired officers (see H.R. 1156), H2323 [4MR]
LeMond, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3589), H5826 [15JY]
McAuliffe, Christa: mint commemorative coins with proceeds from sales going to For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) (organization) Robotics program (see H.R. 500), H1244 [28JA]
Medicaid: enable States to better provide access to whole genome sequencing clinical services for certain undiagnosed children (see H.R. 4144), H7488 [2AU]
Medicare: 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), H8200 [16OC]
——— provide for payment for services of radiologist assistants (see H.R. 1970), H4345 [5JN]
——— waive coinsurance for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of whether therapeutic intervention is required during the screening (see H.R. 1570), H2504 [6MR]
Morality and ethics: protect dignity of fetal remains (see H.R. 4934), H8786 [12NO]
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), H3478 [7MY]
NASA: award Congressional Gold Medals to Katherine Johnson and Christine Darden and posthumously to Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson for contributions during the ‘‘Space Race’’ (see H.R. 1396), H7152 [18JY]
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), H4217 [3JN]
National Purple Heart Hall of Honor: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 1830), H2754 [18MR]
National Telecommunications and Information Administration: further deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 services to enhance and upgrade the Nation’s 9-1-1 systems (see H.R. 2760), H3841 [15MY]
Nuclear Waste Policy Act: amend (see H.R. 2699), H3787 [14MY]
Peace Corps: allow former volunteers to use the seal, emblem, or name of Peace Corps on death announcements and grave stones (see H.R. 1411), H2587 [7MR]
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), H1244 [28JA]
Postal Service: ensure continuation of 6-day mail delivery service (see H. Res. 54), H2506 [6MR]
——— ensure continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers (see H. Res. 23), H2506 [6MR]
——— ensure that the Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization (see H. Res. 33), H2587 [7MR]
——— repeal requirement to prepay future retirement benefits (see H.R. 2382), H8260 [18OC]
——— restore preexisting service standards relative to overnight mail deliveries and elimination of delays (see H. Res. 60), H2506 [6MR]
Power resources: amend certain laws relative to high-octane fuels (see H.R. 4690), H8197 [16OC]
Radio: oppose new fees, taxes, royalties, or charges on local, over the air, radio stations (see H. Con. Res. 20), H2042 [19FE]
Russia: impose sanctions relative to provision of certain vessels for construction of Russian energy export pipelines (see H.R. 4818), H8456 [23OC]
——— reiterate support for sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, condemn aggressive actions and assaults on democracies, and oppose readmission into Group of Seven (see H. Res. 546), H8261 [18OC]
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, 630), H8201 [16OC]
Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building, Galesburg, IL: designate (see H.R. 5123), H8908 [15NO]
Smith, Sean: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H7243 [23JY]
Smithsonian Institution: establish National Museum of the American Latino (see H.R. 2420), H10124 [11DE]
Social Security: repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 141), H2586 [7MR]
——— replace windfall elimination provision with a formula equalizing benefits for certain individuals with non-covered employment, such as teachers, first responders, and other public servants (see H.R. 3934), H7376 [24JY]
Sports: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary of integration of baseball (see H.R. 3483), H5166 [25JN]
Stevens, J. Christopher: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 587), H7243 [23JY]
Taxation: 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]
——— permanently extend the railroad track maintenance credit (see H.R. 510), H2796 [25MR]
——— protect employees in the building and construction industry who are participants in multiemployer plans (see H.R. 4043), H7465 [25JY]
——— provide for an investment tax credit relative to production of electricity from nuclear energy (see H.R. 2314), H3792 [14MY]
——— provide that eligibility to contribute to health savings accounts is not affected by receipt of VA medical services under laws for disabilities to include hospital services and extended care services (see H.R. 3565), H9122 [20NO]
——— reform low-income housing credit (see H.R. 3077), H9058 [19NO]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 218), H3101 [4AP]
——— repeal excise tax on medical devices (see H.R. 2207), H3252 [10AP]
——— restore incentives for investments in qualified improvement property (see H.R. 1869), H8090 [1OC]
——— 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]
——— terminate Presidential Election Campaign Fund and transfer remaining funds to NIH 10-Year Pediatric Research Initiative Fund (see H.R. 2234), H7867 [20SE]
——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 1679), H2988 [2AP]
Weissmandl, Michoel Ber: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 929), H4121 [22MY]
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), H7243 [23JY]
World War II: award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to women who joined the workforce to provide vehicles, weaponry, and ammunition to win the war and were referred to as ‘‘Rosie the Riveter’’ (see H.R. 1773), H7483 [30JY]
——— 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]
——— award a Congressional Gold Medal to U.S. merchant mariners of World War II (see H.R. 550), H2762 [21MR]
——— mint coins in honor of anniversary of end of war (see H.R. 3155), H7867 [20SE]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Black Ribbon Day: designate (see H. Res. 300), H3217 [9AP]
Letters
EPA designation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA: several organizations, H5737 [12JY]
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), unanimous-consent request, H5981 [17JY]
Altamont, IL: anniversary of St. Paul Blue Point Lutheran Church, E734• [10JN]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: repeal oil and gas program (H.R. 1146), H7674 [12SE]
Bond County, IL: tribute to DAR Greenville-Benjamin Mills Chapter, E695• [3JN]
Breese, IL: anniversary of American Legion Timmermann-Benhoff Post 252, E880• [9JY]
——— tribute to Mater Dei Catholic High School boys’ golf team, E1347• [28OC], E1362• [29OC]
Clark County, IL: anniversary, E352• [26MR]
Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Kruta’s Bakery, E1067• [20AU]
Congress: tribute to former staff members, E1131• [11SE]
Danville, IL: tribute to Schlarman Academy girls’ basketball team, E237• [4MR]
Dept. of Defense: address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances contamination, H10088 [11DE]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (H.R. 2500), H5642, H5649 [11JY], H5736 [12JY]
——— authorizing appropriations for military activities, prescribing personnel strengths, and military construction (S. 1790), conference report, H10088 [11DE]
——— recognize importance of goal to procure renewable energy, reduce greenhouse emissions, and make military more resilient in the face of climate change, H3418 [2MY]
Dept. of Energy: extend authorization for control of uranium mill tailings at Mesa County, CO, disposal site (H.R. 347), H2330 [5MR]
——— reauthorize West Valley demonstration project (H.R. 1138), H2331 [5MR]
Dept. of HHS: allow use of ‘‘silver loading’’ to make up for loss of cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments to health insurance companies, H3880 [16MY]
——— 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), H10101 [11DE]
——— prohibit termination of health insurance coverage for enrollees not actively enrolled during the most recent enrollment period, H3876 [16MY]
——— report on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act marketing and outreach programs, H3877 [16MY]
Dept. of Homeland Security: extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (H.R. 251), H268 [8JA]
——— extend Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program (H.R. 251), Senate amendments, H697 [17JA]
Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (H.R. 19), H10101 [11DE]
EPA: designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as hazardous substances under CERCLA, H5736 [12JY]
——— designate per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances as toxic pollutants under Federal Water Pollution Control Act allowing regulation of release into waterways, H5642 [11JY]
FDA: prohibit abusive delay tactics by pharmaceutical companies to block entry of generic drugs and biosimilar biological products from the market, H3873 [16MY]
Global Recycling Day: observance, E297• [13MR]
Goreville, IL: tribute to Goreville High School girls’ softball team, E701• [4JN]
Government: shutdown relative to budget process, H297 [9JA]
Hanneken, Todd: Illinois State Police Medal of Honor award recipient, E1542• [5DE]
Health: reduce prescription drug prices, facilitate entry of generic and biosimilar products into the market, strengthen Federal exchanges, and reverse extension of short-term health plans (H.R. 987), H3873, H3876, H3877, H3878, H3879, H3880 [16MY]
Illinois: Illinois State Historical Society dedication of Completion of the War Emergency Pipeline historical marker, E1423• [12NO]
Immigration: proposed construction of continuous wall or fence along southern U.S. border, H297 [9JA]
National Academy of Medicine: study role of Federal funding and research in drug development, H3878 [16MY]
National Association of Chain Drug Stores: tribute to annual RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, E223• [27FE]
National Court Reporting and Captioning Week: observance, E159• [11FE]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: provide opioid specific education and training for navigators and certified application counselors, H3879 [16MY]
Renewable energy: recognize ability to simultaneously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, invest in clean energy alternatives, and provide affordable energy options to consumers, H3417, H3418 [2MY]
Sports: anniversary of college football, E1366• [29OC]
St. Peter, IL: anniversary of St. Peter Lutheran Church, E1198• [24SE]
St. Rose, IL: anniversary, E91• [24JA]
Syria: oppose decision to end U.S. efforts to prevent Turkish operations against Syrian Kurds, call for Turkey to cease military action and respect existing agreements, and provide support to Syrian Kurds (H.J. Res. 77), H8161 [16OC]
Teutopolis, IL: tribute to Teutopolis High School baseball team, E706• [4JN]
Trump, President: impeachment (H. Res. 755), H12194• [18DE]
U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: clarify that U.S. withdrawal from Paris Agreement shall not prohibit States and cities from taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, H3385 [1MY]
——— ensure that voluntary agricultural practices can be included to meet the goals and ambitions of the Paris Agreement, H3415 [2MY]
——— prohibit funding to advance withdrawal from Paris Agreement and require the President to develop a plan for the U.S. to meet its pollution reduction goals under such agreement (H.R. 9), H3384, H3393, H3395 [1MY], H3411, H3412, H3413, H3414, H3415, H3416, H3417, H3418, H3420, H3421 [2MY]
——— provide rule of construction that nothing would require or prohibit inclusion of recommendations to support integration of effects of human-caused climate change into school curriculums, H3416 [2MY]
——— provide that nothing may be construed to require or prohibit the inclusion of a specific energy technology or technologies under Paris Agreement, H3413 [2MY]
——— recognize importance of averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, H3417 [2MY]
——— recognize interconnection between climate change and health, H3414 [2MY]
——— recognize role clean energy jobs play in meeting U.S. commitments under Paris Agreement, H3421 [2MY]
——— recognize that U.S. cities, States, and businesses are stepping up and pledging to meet the Paris Agreement goals in the wake of absent Federal leadership, H3395 [1MY]
——— require GAO report on impact of withdrawal from Paris Agreement on U.S. territories, including potential impacts on economies and climate change vulnerabilities, H3393 [1MY]
——— require President to report on impact of Paris Agreement on clean energy job development in rural communities, H3384 [1MY]
——— require President’s plan to consider affected populations, regions, and industries, including jobs, energy costs, and ability to develop and deploy new technologies, H3420 [2MY]
——— study how Paris Agreement loss and damage provisions would affect infrastructure resiliency in the U.S. given the expected impacts of climate change, H3412 [2MY]
Vandalia, IL: anniversary, E705• [4JN]
——— Vandalia Historical Society recipient of Historic Preservation Award, E183• [14FE]
West Point Association of Graduates: anniversary, H2631, H2632, H2633, H2634 [11MR], E281• [11MR], E327• [21MR], E641• [21MY], E1182• [19SE]
Winkleman, Matthew C.: Illinois Academy of Family Physicians Distinguished Service Award recipient, E1365• [29OC]
Songs
‘‘West Point Alma Mater,’’ P.S. Reinecke, H2634 [11MR]
Tributes
Brewster, Wayne T., E1309• [18OC]
Brownfield, Wendell (Skip), E1445• [14NO]
Carteaux, William R., E32• [10JA]
David, Tatum, E1470• [19NO]
Eisenhauer, Scott, E39• [14JA]
Guinnip, Don, E1407• [8NO]
Harvey, Michael L., E946• [18JY]
Haugen, Vicki, E360• [27MR]
Hegeler, Julius W., II,, E883• [9JY]
Kimball, Allan G., E235• [4MR]
Weidner, Elizabeth, E167• [13FE]
Weinkauf, Ruth Vanhoose, E1133• [11SE]
Wright, Kyle, II, H7669 [12SE]