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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 114-hres-629
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1054)
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2016, as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 114-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.
 
 Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. 
 
Recommends the ratification remain a top Administration priority, having received bipartisan support from every President since 1994, and having most recently been underscored by the strategic challenges the United States faces in the Asia-Pacific region and more specifically in the South China Sea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1047-1048)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3716) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require States to provide to the Secretary of Health and Human Services certain information with respect to provider terminations.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1095)
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1095)
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H1097)
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 632.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1095-1097)
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 93.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a subsitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-45.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-440, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-440, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important work of Meals on Wheels America and senior nutrition programs throughout the Nation in addressing hunger and isolation and improving the health and quality of life for millions of our Nation's seniors each year.

Bill: 114-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2016-03-01 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Aging
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Food assistance and relief
Members of Congress
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: 
Recognizes and honors: (1) the work of Meals on Wheels America and senior nutrition programs throughout the nation in addressing hunger, isolation, and the quality of life of seniors; (2) the volunteers for the programs; and (3) the role that March for Meals celebrations play in increasing awareness of the need for non-federal funds and volunteers for the programs. 
 
Encourages Members of Congress to support their local senior nutrition programs by participating in March for Meals events and by delivering meals to homebound seniors and serving them in a group setting throughout the year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-635
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-03-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4557) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing national emission standards for hazardous air pollutants for brick and structural clay products or for clay ceramics manufacturing before requiring compliance with such rule, and providing for proceedings during the period from March 4, 2016, through March 11, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 173 (Roll No. 107). (text: CR H1121)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 173 (Roll No. 107).(text: CR H1121)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 174 (Roll no. 106). (consideration: CR H1127-1128; text: H1127)
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 635.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1121-1128)
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 94.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4557 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-443, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-443, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-03-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Burma's 2015 elections.

Bill: 114-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Recognizes the Burmese peoples' profound desire for change as reflected in the vote on November 8, 2015. 
 
Acknowledges the important roles played by the international community, Election Day workers, party observers, and domestic election observers in preventing fraud. 
 
Acknowledges that while Burma has taken steps toward democratic rule, constitutional, legal, economic, and security issues remain unresolved. 
 
Expresses concern about ongoing attacks in the Kachin and Shan states and the plight of the Rohingya people. 
 
Urges the government and all other stakeholders to support constitutional reform. 
 
Calls on the President and the Department of State to focus on: 
 
 
securing solutions to human rights and humanitarian problems, including fulfillment of the 11 human rights and security commitments made by the current President of Burma to President Obama; 
 
supporting changes to structural and systemic impediments to the realization of full democratic and civilian government; 
 
bringing about the release of all political prisoners, including those awaiting trial or sentencing; and 
 
supporting an end to offensives against ethnic nationalities and the creation of a peaceful federal union acceptable to the people of Burma. 
 
 
Urges the incumbent government to support a timely and peaceful transfer of power to the new government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should establish a national goal of more than 50 percent clean and carbon free electricity by 2030 for the purposes of avoiding the worst impacts of climate change, growing our economy, increasing our shared prosperity, improving public health, and preserving our national security.

Bill: 114-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2016-03-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Electric power generation and transmission

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: 
Urges the United States to: (1) establish a national goal of 50% clean and carbon-free electricity by 2030, and (2) enact legislation to accelerate the transition to clean energy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks in honor of Women's History Month.

Bill: 114-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7]
Introduced: 2016-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cell biology and embryology
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics
Medical ethics
Medical research
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: 
Celebrates, during Women's History Month, the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks. 
 
Honors Lacks as a hero of modern medicine for contributions to the medical discoveries resulting from her HeLa cells, which helped make possible some of the most important medical advances of the last century.
 
Recognizes her legacy, which has contributed to developments in bioethics and patient rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4596) to ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3797) to establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy.

Bill: 114-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4596) to ensure that small business providers of broadband Internet access service can devote resources to broadband deployment rather than compliance with cumbersome regulatory requirements, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3797) to establish the bases by which the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall issue, implement, and enforce certain emission limitations and allocations for existing electric utility steam generating units that convert coal refuse into energy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 176 (Roll no. 115). (text: CR H1355)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 176 (Roll no. 115).(text: CR H1355)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177 (Roll no. 114). (consideration: CR H1363)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1362-1364)
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - 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 a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 640.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1355-1362)
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4596 and H.R. 3797.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-453, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-453, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2016, as "National Pi Day".

Bill: 114-hres-641
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2016-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: 
Supports the designation of a &quot;Pi Day&quot; and its celebration around the world.
 
Recognizes the continuing importance of the math and science education programs of the National Science Foundation. 
 
Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them in the study of mathematics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure.

Bill: 114-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-03-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: 
Recognizes magic as a rare and valuable art form and national treasure.
 
Supports efforts to make certain that magic is preserved, understood, and promulgated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 114-hres-643
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2016-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment
Women's health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
Honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces.
 
 Commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States.
 
 Recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral part of the Armed Forces. 
 
 Urges the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces: (1) receive adequate, well-fitted equipment; and (2) have access to health services that address their specific medical needs. 
 
Encourages DOD to develop new initiatives to recruit and retain more women in the officer corps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the First Aero Squadron's participation as the first aviation unit to take part in military operations, and the group's contribution to the Nation's airpower heritage.

Bill: 114-hres-644
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2016-03-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the First Aero Squadron's becoming the first U.S. aviation unit to take part in military operations and celebrates its achievements over the past 100 years. 
 
Honors all U.S. airmen who fought in defense of the nation in the 100 years since the First Aero Squadron began operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House that individuals captured by the United States for supporting the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant should be detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill: 114-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2016-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Conflicts and wars
Cuba
Detention of persons
Latin America
Middle East
Military facilities and property
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 
 
 
 the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) has declared war on the United States; 
 
the Armed Forces are currently engaged in combat operations against ISIL; 
 
the United States has captured and detained individuals associated with ISIL and will likely capture and hold additional ISIL detainees;
 
ISIL members captured by the United States during combat operations meet specified criteria for continued detention at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and 
 
all individuals captured by the United States during combat operations against ISIL who meet such criteria by their ISIL affiliation must be detained outside the United States and its territories and should be transferred to Guantanamo Bay.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-03-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the position of the House of Representatives in the matter of United States, et al. v. Texas, et al., No. 15-674.

Bill: 114-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2016-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Border security and unlawful immigration
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
State and local government operations
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: 
States that the House of Representatives: 
 
 
in the Supreme Court in the matter of 
United States, et al. v. Texas, et al
., No. 15-674, supports the position of the petitioners; and 
 
supports the position stated in a specified amicus brief filed on March 8, 2016, on behalf of 186 Democratic House Members and 39 Democratic Senators in support of the Obama Administration's position in 
United States, et al. v. Texas, et al.
, namely, that the Administration's immigration executive actions are authorized by existing laws enacted by Congress and are consistent with actions taken by both Democratic and Republican presidents since the Eisenhower Administration.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-16
text: Introduced in House