PLATTS, TODD RUSSELL (a Representative from Pennsylvania)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: protect pain-capable unborn children in the District of Columbia (see H.R. 3803), H4158 [27JN]

Africa: condemn atrocities and encourage efforts to end threats by the Lord’s Resistance Army and bring Joseph Kony and his top commanders to justice (see H. Res. 583), H1848 [16AP]

Agriculture: provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens (see H.R. 3798), H5712 [2AU]

Air Force: prohibit permanent relocation of C–130 aircraft assigned to Pittsburgh 911th Airlift Wing (see H.R. 3911), H1363 [13MR]

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 811), H6397 [15NO]

Armed Forces: prohibit increases in fees for military health care (see H.R. 1092), H1978 [18AP]

——— protect child custody arrangements for parents who are members (see H.R. 4201), H2289 [27AP]

——— provide for treatment of autism under TRICARE (see H.R. 2288), H1846 [16AP]

Budget: subject the pay of the President, Vice-President, and Members of Congress to any sequestration order (see H.R. 6438), H6280 [21SE]

Carlisle, PA: report on establishment of a joint Army/Navy storage and preservation facility at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (see H.R. 6595), H6428 [16NO]

Chesapeake Bay: provide for continued conservation efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see H.R. 6068), H4654 [29JN]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H2648 [10MY]

Congress: approve permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline (see H.R. 3811), H187 [27JA]

Crime: provide penalties with respect to employers’ conduct relative to persons engaging in sexual conduct with children (see H.R. 3766), H27 [17JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: modify the definition of the term biobased product (see H.R. 5873), H5526 [31JY]

Dept. of Commerce: enable concrete masonry products manufacturers and importers to carry out coordinated program of research, education, and promotion to improve, maintain, and develop markets (see H.R. 3395), H2447 [8MY]

Dept. of Defense: provide police officers, criminal investigators, and game law enforcement officers with authority to execute warrants, make arrests, and carry firearms (see H.R. 324), H1273 [7MR]

Dept. of Education: establish grants to support evidence-based social and emotional learning programming (see H.R. 2437), H187 [27JA]

——— establish Office of Specialized Instructional Support Services and provide grants to State educational agencies to reduce barriers to learning (see H.R. 1995), H5526 [31JY]

——— extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans (see H.R. 3826), H2134 [25AP]

Dept. of HHS: provide States with incentives to require elementary and secondary schools to maintain, and permit school personnel to administer, epinephrine (see H.R. 3627), H27 [17JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: make grants for partnerships that finance equipment and infrastructure to improve public safety in rural areas near the Mexican border by enhancing access to mobile communications (see H.R. 1277), H3807 [19JN]

Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 2721), H3267 [30MY]

Dept. of State: authorize payment of a reward to combat transnational organized crime and for information concerning foreign nationals wanted by international criminal tribunals (see H.R. 4077), H1367 [16MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain veterans entitled to educational assistance to use such entitlement to start or purchase a qualifying business enterprise (see H.R. 3167), H1274 [7MR]

——— clarify presumptions relating to exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of Vietnam (see H.R. 3612), H1391 [19MR]

——— consider the veteran’s best interest when making determinations about contracted health care and improve access to medical care for veterans with severe injuries or illnesses (see H.R. 6393), H5999 [13SE]

——— presume service connection for illnesses associated with water contaminants at Camp Lejeune, NC, and provide health care to those affected by such contamination (see H.R. 1742), H1209 [6MR]

Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act: provide further clarity for institutions of higher education (see H.R. 5844), H3162 [18MY]

Diseases: expand research and awareness activities relative to scleroderma (see H.R. 1672), H966 [27FE]

——— require group and individual health insurance coverage and group health plans to cover oral cancer drugs on terms no less favorable than coverage provided for intravenously administered anticancer medications (see H.R. 2746), H2569 [9MY]

Education: develop 21st century readiness initiatives that assist students in acquiring skills to think critically and solve problems, communicate, collaborate with others, and create and innovate (see H.R. 2536), H79 [18JA]

——— increase assessment accuracy to better measure student achievement and provide States with greater flexibility on assessment design (see H.R. 507), H79 [18JA]

——— increase Pell Grants for the children of fallen police officers, firefighters, and other public safety officers (see H.R. 6281), H5704 [2AU]

Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 110), H3480 [5JN]

FDA: expedite approval of drugs for serious or life-threatening diseases or conditions (see H.R. 4132), H2447 [8MY]

Federal agencies and departments: intensify efforts to identify, prevent, and recover payment error, waste, fraud, and abuse within Federal spending (see H.R. 4053), H900 [16FE]

Federal Executive Boards: improve efficiency to enhance coordination, economy, and effectiveness of Federal agency activities, including emergency preparedness and continuity of operations in areas outside of Washington, DC (see H.R. 6305), H5705 [2AU]

Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act: amend grant programs (see H.R. 2269), H2329 [7MY]

Foreign Claims Settlement Commission: receive and determine validity and amount of claims for loss of wages and other property of those plaintiffs in the case Bruce D. Abbott et al. v. Libya (see H.R. 3713), H476 [3FE]

GAO: study impact of certain announced Dept. of Homeland Security immigration policies regarding the exercise of prosecutorial discretion (see H.R. 6070), H4655 [29JN]

Gulf of Mexico: restore natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, habitats, and wetlands of Gulf Coast States, and create jobs and revive economy of communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 3096), H2072 [24AP]

Health: extend health information technology assistance eligibility to behavioral health, mental health, and substance abuse professionals and facilities (see H.R. 6043), H6284 [25SE]

——— reauthorize certain programs for individuals with traumatic brain injury (see H.R. 4238), H1497 [21MR]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

House Rules: prevent creation of duplicative and overlapping Federal programs (see H. Res. 623), H3734 [18JN]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see H.R. 273), H6233 [20SE]

Hydroelectric power: improve (see H.R. 5892), H4065 [26JN]

Iran: clarify treatment of the interests of Iran in certain assets (see H.R. 4070), H4775 [10JY]

——— express importance of preventing acquisition of nuclear weapons capability and continue economic and diplomatic pressure to secure nonproliferation agreement (see H. Res. 568), H1498 [21MR]

Israel: authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system (see H.R. 4229), H2813 [16MY]

——— reaffirm strategic relationship with the U.S., direct the President to submit reports on U.S. actions to enhance this relationship, and assist in the defense of Israel (see H.R. 4133), H1498 [21MR]

March of Dimes Foundation: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 3187), H3707 [15JN]

Medicare: establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 6490), H6701 [11DE]

——— extend Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and increase payments under the Medicare low-volume hospital program (see H.R. 5943), H5526 [31JY]

——— promote medication therapy management under the part D prescription drug program (see H.R. 891), H5130 [23JY]

——— provide beneficiaries greater choice with regard to accessing hearing health services and benefits (see H.R. 2140), H3404 [1JN]

——— provide for payment for services of qualified radiologist assistants (see H.R. 3032), H1978 [18AP]

——— strengthen and protect hospice programs (see H.R. 3506), H1915 [17AP]

Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 6721), H7516 [31DE]

——— prohibit receipt of pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which a concurrent budget resolution and regular appropriations bills have not been approved (see H.R. 3643), H1808 [29MR]

Mining and mineral resources: issue postage stamp in commemoration of coal miners (see H. Res. 743), H5327 [26JY]

National Foster Care Month: recognize goals and ideals (see H. Res. 659), H2812 [16MY]

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: expand, intensify, and coordinate pulmonary hypertension research activities (see H.R. 1810), H27 [17JA]

National Heritage Area Program: authorize (see H.R. 4099), H1016 [28FE]

National Principals Month: designate (see H. Res. 781), H6312 [19OC]

Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 4040), H1274 [7MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6079), H4775 [10JY]

PLO: oppose maintenance of an official office in the District of Columbia if they continue to unilaterally seek recognition of a Palestinian state or form a unified government with Hamas (see H. Res. 524), H187 [27JA]

POW: ensure availability of the writ of habeas corpus for any person who is detained in the U.S. (see H.R. 4388), H2329 [7MY]

Power resources: protect the bulk-power system and electric infrastructure critical to the defense and well-being of the U.S. against natural and manmade electromagnetic pulse threats and vulnerabilities (see H.R. 668), H2647 [10MY]

Pro Football Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 4104), H3733 [18JN]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (see H.R. 1339), H1497 [21MR]

Sergeant Leslie H. Sabo, Jr. Post Office Building, Ellwood City, PA: designate (see H.R. 5954), H4656 [29JN]

Social Work Reinvestment Commission: establish (see H.R. 1106), H5711 [2AU]

Tariff: footwear (see H.R. 2697), H5328 [26JY]

Taxation: exclude from gross income any prizes or awards received by Olympic medal winners (see H.R. 6267), H5766 [10SE]

——— extend credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources (see H.R. 3307), H1498 [21MR]

——— increase, extend, and make permanent the above-the-line deduction for certain elementary and secondary school teacher expenses (see H.R. 1738), H79 [18JA]

——— make permanent the expansion of certain tax benefits for adoption (see H.R. 4373), H4656 [29JN]

——— make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends (see H.R. 3091), H1134 [1MR]

——— provide that the volume cap for private activity bonds shall not apply to bonds for facilities for the furnishing of water and sewage facilities (see H.R. 1802), H2813 [16MY]

——— support and strengthen tax incentives for retirement savings (see H. Con. Res. 101), H901 [16FE]

——— treat automatic fire sprinkler systems under certain deduction guidelines and as 15-year property for purposes of depreciation (see H.R. 1792), H2329 [7MY]

——— treat certain amounts paid for physical activity, fitness, and exercise as amounts paid for medical care (see H.R. 2649), H5202 [24JY]

Trafficking Victims Protection Act: authorize appropriations and enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons (see H.R. 3589), H1847 [16AP]

Transportation: allow additional transit systems greater flexibility with certain public transportation projects (see H.R. 3545), H3 [6JA]

U.N.: terminate funding if the U.S. agrees to any treaty that threatens U.S. sovereignty or infringes on U.S. constitutional rights, such as the right to keep and bear arms (see H.R. 3594), H5009 [18JY]

Veterans: improve ability of health care professionals to treat veterans via telemedicine (see H.R. 6107), H4862 [12JY]

Whistleblowing: expand whistleblower protections to non-Federal employees whose disclosures involve misuse of Federal funds (see H.R. 6406), H6000 [13SE]

White House Conference on Autism: convene (see H.R. 3489), H512 [6FE]

Women: improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases in women (see H.R. 3526), H966 [27FE]

World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to the First Special Service Force (see H.R. 3767), H1154 [5MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (see H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (see H.R. 6044), H4156 [27JN]

Constitutional authority statements

Dept. of Homeland Security: obtain an unqualified audit opinion and improve financial accountability and management (H.R. 5941), H3699 [8JN]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs: accept voluntary service from veterans and veterans service organizations at national cemeteries (H.R. 6044), H4157 [27JN]

Remarks

American Education Week: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 811), E1794• [16NO]

Dorchester (U.S.A.T.): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, H518 [7FE]

Fawcett, Robert: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230• [11JY]

Federal employees: clarify disclosures of information protected from prohibited personnel practices and require a statement of nondisclosure policies (S. 743), E1664• [28SE]

Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act: repeal health-care related provisions (H.R. 6079), H4805• [11JY]

House of Representatives: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6526, H6527 [29NO], H7580 [2JA]

Hurricanes: making supplemental appropriations for recovery from damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, H7563 [1JA]

Lijoi, Andre: Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians Family Physician of the Year award recipient, E1230• [11JY]

National Work and Family Month: observance, E1656• [25SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (H.R. 6079), H4805• [11JY]

Salem, MA: recognize as birthplace of the National Guard (H.R. 1339), H1652, H1653 [28MR]

Votes: position on missed, H658• [9FE], H6195• [20SE], H6609• [4DE], H7309• [19DE]

Remarks in House relative to

Leave of absence: granted, H4903 [17JY]

Tribute, H6527 [29NO]

Tributes

Astrachan, Jeffrey, H518 [7FE]

Biggert, Representative, H6525 [29NO]

Kennedy, Edward, E1779• [16NO]

Merritt, Zachary D., E1191• [29JN]