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Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2015, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 114-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2015-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Digital media
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing.
 
Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. 
 
Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Supports the designation of Darwin Day (February 12, 2016, the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in 1809). 
 
Recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBT Equality Day".

Bill: 114-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBT Equality Day.
 
Acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr. and the musical history he created through Motown Records.

Bill: 114-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Intellectual property
Music
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Recognizes the achievements of Berry Gordy, Jr., who established the Motown record label, in creating the lasting musical sound of Motown. 
 
Recommits the House of Representatives to ensuring that musical artists such as Berry Gordy, Jr., receive fair protection under the copyright laws of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1708)
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.

Bill: 114-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
General energy matters
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Public-private cooperation
Scientific communication
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
 Affirms that the U.S.-Israel economic partnership has benefitted both countries and is a foundational component of the strong alliance.
 
 Recognizes that science and technology innovation present new frontiers for U.S.-Israel economic cooperation, particularly in light of widespread drought, cybersecurity attacks, and other major challenges impacting the United States.
 
 Encourages the Administration to expand forums of economic dialogue with Israel. 
 
 Supports the exploration of new agreements with Israel, including in the fields of energy, water, agriculture, medicine, neurotechnology and cybersecurity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-02-17
text: Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Discharged.
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week".

Bill: 114-hres-552
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to submit to Congress the text of all side agreements entered into between the IAEA and Iran with respect to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Bill: 114-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-12-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: 
Urges the President and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), as a condition for approval of additional U.S. funding for the IAEA, to submit to Congress the text of all side agreements entered into between the IAEA and Iran with respect to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Computer Science Education Week".

Bill: 114-hres-554
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2015-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Minority education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Computer Science Education Week. Encourages opportunities for: (1) teachers to receive professional development to provide learning experiences in computer science, and (2) women and underrepresented minorities to pursue computer science education and careers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-12-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9034)
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2015-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Budget.

action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9032)
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9032)
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9032)
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2130) to provide legal certainty to property owners along the Red River in Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2015-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2130) to provide legal certainty to property owners along the Red River in Texas, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 683). (text: CR H9093)
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 683).(text: CR H9093)
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 178 (Roll no. 682). (consideration: CR H9102-9104; text: CR H9102-9103)
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 556.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9092-9104)
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 174 (Roll no. 681).
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: POINT OF ORDER - Ms. Esty raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 556 on the grounds that the resolution violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced that the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 556. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. Newhouse called up H.Res. 556 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2130 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. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-375, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-375, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country.

Bill: 114-hres-557
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2015-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
Commemorates Representatives Sam Johnson and John Lewis for their patriotic service and sacrifice to the country they love and for becoming the first ever recipients of the Congressional Patriot Award.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Condemning violence that targets healthcare for women.

Bill: 114-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2015-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: 
Denounces the attacks on health care centers for women, providers of health care for women, and patients. 

 
Affirms that all women have the right to access reproductive health care services without fear of violence, intimidation, or harassment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of Executive Order 13688 (regarding Federal support for local law enforcement equipment acquisition) issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-559
Sponsor: Rep. Trott, David A. [R-MI-11]
Introduced: 2015-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Law enforcement administration and funding
Military facilities and property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: 
Expresses disfavor regarding Executive Order 13688 (Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition), issued by President Obama on January 16, 2015. 

 
(Executive Order 13688 established an interagency working group to recommend improvements to the process through which state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies acquire controlled equipment [e.g., firearms or military-style equipment] from the federal government through excess equipment transfers, asset forfeiture, and grants.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 644) to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-560
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2015-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 644) to reauthorize trade facilitation and trade enforcement functions and activities, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 174 (Roll no. 691). (text: CR H9275)
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 174 (Roll no. 691).(text: CR H9275)
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 177 (Roll no. 690). (consideration: CR H9284-9285; text: CR H9284-9285)
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 560.
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9275-9286)
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Resolution provides for consideration of the conference report to accompany H.R. 644 and for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 2250.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-378, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-378, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for support of transgender acceptance.

Bill: 114-hres-561
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
Recognizes the systematic and structural challenges facing the transgender community and the need for action to improve safety and opportunity for transgender people.
 
Expresses support for such community and allies through the LGBT Equality Caucus and Transgender Equality Task Force.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 114-hres-562
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2015-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
Recognizes the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.
 
Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 
 Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9265-9266)
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the Republic of Belarus should establish full diplomatic relations.

Bill: 114-hres-563
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2015-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Belarus
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States and the Republic of Belarus should increase the number of diplomatic staff in both the embassies in Minsk and Washington, DC, for the necessary conduct of diplomatic relations, including the exchanging of ambassadors and full diplomatic relations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9215-9216)
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Bill: 114-hres-564
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2015-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: 
Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
 
Disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
 
Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-11
text: Introduced in House