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Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2016, which includes bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States such as American Indians, Alaskan Natives, Asian Americans, African-Americans, Latino Americans, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.

Bill: 114-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month, which include bringing attention to the severe health disparities faced by minority populations in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cascade Head Preserve, an Oregon natural icon.

Bill: 114-hres-700
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Forests, forestry, trees
Land use and conservation
Oregon
Outdoor recreation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Travel and tourism
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Cascade Head Preserve in Oregon.
 
Applauds the outstanding commitment of the Preserve's stewards, naturalists, volunteers, and community leaders in protecting the ecological significance of the Preserve and in supporting the local economy through tourism, recreation, and local livelihoods. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.

Bill: 114-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4498) to clarify the definition of general solicitation under Federal securities law.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 177 (Roll no. 169). (text: CR H2008)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 177 (Roll no. 169).(text: CR H2008)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 168). (consideration: CR H2037)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2036-2037)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 701, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 701.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2008-2014)
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 109.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4498 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. A specified amendment is in order.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-530, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-530, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 1 through May 7, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-702
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2016-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: 
Celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community during National Small Business Week. 
 
Supports the designation of National Small Business Week.
 
Recognizes the importance of creating policies which promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed.
 
Supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of small businesses and their impact on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of November 2016, as "National Bladder Health Month".

Bill: 114-hres-703
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2016-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Bladder Health Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Bill: 114-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2016-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2016-04-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Men's Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for cancers disproportionately affecting men.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E593)
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4901) to reauthorize the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to the definition of the term "Fiduciary"; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 2, 2016, through May 9, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 174). (text: CR H2076)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 183 (Roll no. 174).(text: CR H2076)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 182 (Roll no. 173). (consideration: CR H2080)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 706.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2076-2081)
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 110.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4901 and H.J. Res. 88.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-533, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-533, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

Bill: 114-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2016-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
House Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending, namely:
 
 
allocations, suballocations, and discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, program, or other line item in any appropriation Act; and
 
discretionary and direct spending authority for each department, agency, and program as set forth in budget proposals of the President. 
 
 
All such data shall:
 
 
cover the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year; and
 
be kept up-to-date and provided on the Committee's public website in a downloadable, searchable, and sortable format.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the immigration policies of the United States should reduce automatic removal and detention, restore due process for immigrants, and repeal unnecessary barriers to legal immigration.

Bill: 114-hres-708
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2016-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Judges
Judicial review and appeals
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: 
Supports immigration legislation that: 
 
 
acknowledges that immigrants and their families have inherent dignity and are deserving of human rights; 
 
restores immigration system fairness by updating the definition of &quot;aggravated felony&quot;; 
 
restores discretion to immigration judges to waive grounds of inadmissibility and deportability based on family and community equities, humanitarian considerations, other individualized circumstances, or because it is in the public interest; 
 
restores judicial review of case decisions to protect due process; 
 
eliminates mandatory detention and prolonged detention for immigrants and preserves the Department of Homeland Security's authority to exercise detention discretion; 
 
repeals programs that permit local law authorities to enforce federal immigration laws; and 
 
repeals the 3-year, 10-year, and permanent bars and other unnecessary barriers to legal immigration.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Iran, by failing to adhere to international maritime law, ignoring United Nations resolutions, and conducting military operations in a manner that raises tensions within the Arabian Gulf, has undermined stability in the Arabian Gulf, raised the danger of inadvertent escalation, and increased the risk to members of the United States Armed Forces overseas.

Bill: 114-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2016-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Persian Gulf
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the actions of Iranian military and paramilitary forces in the Arabian Gulf undermined Gulf stability, raised the danger of escalation, and increased the risk to members of the U.S. Armed Forces.
 
 Calls on Iranian military and paramilitary forces to act in accordance with international law for conduct at sea.
 
 Urges the Administration to strongly respond to instances of dangerous behavior by Iranian forces.
 
 Declares that the House pledges to consider such behavior when considering legislation that pertains to Iran, including sanctions and arms control agreements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Bill: 114-hres-710
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2016-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 41st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
 
 Honors: 
 
 
the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 41 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom and democracy in Vietnam; 
 
 the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and 
 
the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam. 
 
 
Encourages all U.S. citizens to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2113-2114)
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 30, 2016, as Día de los Niños: Celebrating Young Americans.

Bill: 114-hres-711
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2016-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: 
Supports the designation of Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2016 as "Mental Health Month".

Bill: 114-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
Supports the designation of Mental Health Month to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to place emphasis on scientific findings regarding mental health recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States during "National Small Business Week", beginning on May 1, through May 7, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-713
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small Business Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small business on the U.S. economy. 
 
Honors the vital role of small business and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for the U.S. entrepreneur, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year.
 
Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by minority populations in the United States in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and religion.

Bill: 114-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Fair Housing Month.
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, upon the occasions of the 48th and 28th anniversaries of their enactment, respectively.
 
Encourages all people and levels of government to rededicate themselves to the enforcement and ideals of fair housing laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2016 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform people about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House