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Expressing support for designation of July 2, 2016, as the "National Day of Personal Reflection and Repentance".

Bill: 114-hres-790
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Personal Reflection and Repentance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the recognition of 2016 as the "Year of Pulse Crops" and acknowledging the nutritional benefit and important contribution to soil health of pulse crops.

Bill: 114-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Grain
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
 Supports the recognition of the Year of Pulse Crops, participation in events and activities organized pursuant to the United Nations observance of the International Year of Pulses, and future funding to support the cultivation and consumption of pulse crops. (A pulse crop is a dry, edible seed of a plant in the legume family, including a dry bean, dry pea, lentil, or chickpea.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the United States commitment to the protection of refugees and displaced persons.

Bill: 114-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2016-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms the bipartisan commitment of the United States to promote the safety and well-being of the millions of refugees who flee war, persecution, or torture in search of peace, hope, and freedom. 
 
Calls upon the U.S. government to: (1) continue its international leadership role in response to those who have been displaced, (2) find political solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts, (3) provide humanitarian and development support to countries that are hosting millions of refugees, and (4) encourage the international community to increase resources to address current and protracted refugee crises. 
 
Commends those who have risked their lives working individually and for nongovernmental organizations and international agencies that have provided life-saving assistance and helped protect those displaced by conflict.
 
Reiterates the bipartisan U.S. commitment to protect and assist refugees and other forcibly uprooted persons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

Bill: 114-hres-793
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2016-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1270) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the amendments made by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which disqualify expenses for over-the-counter drugs under health savings accounts and health flexible spending arrangements.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 168 (Roll no. 346). (text: CR H4215)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 168 (Roll no. 346).(text: CR H4215)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 168 (Roll no. 345). (consideration: CR H4222, H4242)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4241-4242)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 793, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 793.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4215-4222)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-60 shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-638, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-638, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-794
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5485) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 172 (Roll no. 348). (text: CR H4222-4223)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 172 (Roll no. 348).(text: CR H4222-4223)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 169 (Roll no. 347). (consideration: CR H4230, H4243)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4242-4244)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 796, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 794.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4222-4230)
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution, and pro forma amendments described in section 4 of the resolution.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-639, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-639, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 70th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program.

Bill: 114-hres-795
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2016-06-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Area studies and international education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International exchange and broadcasting
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: 
Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Fulbright program.
 
 Encourages the President and the Department of State to work with the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to support the Fulbright program. 
 
Congratulates all Fulbright award recipients. 
 
 Calls on students, scholars, and professionals around the world to seek out opportunities to engage with each other and promote international good will. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-796
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4768) to amend title 5, United States Code, with respect to the judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 168 (Roll no. 344). (text: CR H4208)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 168 (Roll no. 344).(text: CR H4208)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 168 (Roll no. 343). (consideration: CR H4215, H4240)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4240-4241)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 796, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 796.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4208-4215)
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 129.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4768 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-641, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-641, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-797
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from June 23, 2016, through July 4, 2016; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 176 (Roll no. 341). (text: CR H4173)
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 176 (Roll no. 341).(text: CR H4173)
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4173)
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4173-4174)
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to H.R. 2577 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-642, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-642, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the votes of the eight countries including the United States opposing the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly resolution titled, "Health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan".

Bill: 114-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Fleming, John [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2016-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Health care coverage and access
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Syria
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: 
Affirms the votes of the eight countries, including the United States, opposing the Sixty-ninth World Health Assembly resolution titled, &quot;Health conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including east Jerusalem, and in the occupied Syrian Golan.&quot; 
 
Urges: (1) the World Health Assembly to annul such resolution, and (2) the World Health Organization to abide by its stated goal of leadership on critical health matters and cease engagement on political matters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the United States Government to resume talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea regarding the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the United States Armed Forces from the Korean War.

Bill: 114-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2016-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: 
Calls upon the U.S. government to resume talks with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to make substantial progress in the research, investigation, recovery, and identification of missing and unaccounted members of the U.S. Armed Forces from the Korean War.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and partners.

Bill: 114-hres-800
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Music
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performing arts
Public transit
Smithsonian Institution
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: 
Recognizes and commends: (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall for enhancing urban life and musical culture in the nation's capital and appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall; (2) the local performers that bring their talents to Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2016-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
 Encourages people to: (1) educate themselves about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias; (2) advocate for Alzheimer's research, care, and support services; and (3) offer their support to individuals living with dementia, their families, and their caregivers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical significance and the 50th anniversary of the "James H. Meredith March Against Fear", a 220-mile walk down Highway 51 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Jackson, Mississippi.

Bill: 114-hres-802
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mississippi
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the &quot;James H. Meredith March Against Fear.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1031)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4361) to amend section 3554 of title 44, United States Code, to provide for enhanced security of Federal information systems, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 182 (Roll no. 353). (text: CR H4293)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 182 (Roll no. 353).(text: CR H4293)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 180 (Roll no. 352). (consideration: CR H4301, H4332)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4331-4332)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDING - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 803, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 803.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4293-4301)
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 132.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Resolution also provides suspension authority through July 8, 2016.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-666, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-666, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow independent, non-government television cameras to broadcast House floor proceedings.

Bill: 114-hres-804
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Television and film

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain television and radio broadcasting stations, networks, services, and systems (including cable systems) and their correspondents to record and broadcast live coverage of the House whenever a House Member is present on the floor. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House