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Expressing support for designation of the week of September 26, 2016, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 114-hres-895
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the inclusion and meaningful engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.

Bill: 114-hres-898
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Land use and conservation
Racial and ethnic relations
Water quality
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the role of Latinos in protecting and preserving U.S. land, water, and wildlife. Supports the engagement of Latinos in environmental protection and conservation efforts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2016-09-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a stable and sustainable funding source for the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program.

Bill: 114-hres-899
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program should be protected and sustained. (The THCGME Program awards grants to health centers for primary care residency programs.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 769) terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill: 114-hres-900
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 769 (Terminates the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-901
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5325) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6070)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6070)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6072)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 901.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6070-6072)
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: The rule makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 5325.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-800, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-800, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the life of Jose Fernandez.

Bill: 114-hres-902
Sponsor: Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Florida
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Jose Fernandez, a pitcher for the Miami Marlins who died in a boating accident with two of his friends, Emilio Macias and Eduardo Rivero. Offers condolences to their families and friends.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2016 as "Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month" in order to educate communities across the United States about sickle cell disease and the need for research, early detection methods, effective treatments, and preventative care programs with respect to sickle cell disease.

Bill: 114-hres-903
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month. (Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder than can lead to pain, anemia, infections, and stroke.)
 
Encourages people to hold events and activities to raise awareness of preventive care programs, treatments, and other patient services for those suffering from sickle cell disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Sisters Network Inc.® for its work to raise awareness about the tragic impact of breast cancer in the African-American community.

Bill: 114-hres-904
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Honors Sisters Network Inc. for raising awareness about the impact of breast cancer in the African-American community. (African Americans are more likely to die from breast cancer than members of other racial groups.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis.

Bill: 114-hres-905
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) mourns the death of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, (2) expresses condolences to her family, and (3) celebrates her life and righteous accomplishments and honorable deeds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-906
Sponsor: Rep. Guinta, Frank C. [R-NH-1]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children, teens, and other individuals to choose to live drug-free lives, and (2) people to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-907
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: 
 
 
a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and 
 
a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2016 as "Bullying Prevention Month".

Bill: 114-hres-908
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Supports the designation of Bullying Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the right to rescue animals.

Bill: 114-hres-909
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the safety, welfare, and humane treatment of animals; (2) Good Samaritans who rescue animals in imminent danger in unattended vehicles; and (3) efforts for protecting them from liability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

Bill: 114-hres-910
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
 
 Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls.
 
 Encourages the President to: 
 
 
address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs; 
 
prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones; 
 
address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and
 
increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation during "Domestic Violence Action Month" to all the providers of services in the Second District of Washington state that work tirelessly to end the scourge of domestic violence and to provide education, shelter and assistance to victims of domestic violence.

Bill: 114-hres-911
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Families

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Action Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Bill: 114-hres-912
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a Federal, publically-funded universal school meal and nutrition program.

Bill: 114-hres-913
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Child health
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for a federal, publicly-funded universal school meal and nutrition program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-914
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Medical research
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Supports the designation of Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. (Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lungs that causes breathing problems.)
 
Expresses continued support for more robust and accelerated research to develop more effective treatments for pulmonary fibrosis and to ultimately find a cure for the disease.
 
Recognizes the courage and contributions of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis who participate in clinical trials.
 Commends the dedication of those working to improve the quality of life of individuals with pulmonary fibrosis and the families of those individuals.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to Marcus Garvey.

Bill: 114-hres-915
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Marcus Garvey, founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association, was innocent of the charges brought against him by the U.S. government; (2) Garvey was and should be recognized internationally as a leader and thinker in the struggle for human rights; and (3) the President should take appropriate measures to clear Garvey's name.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields.

Bill: 114-hres-916
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Health technology, devices, supplies
Homeland security
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Materials
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Mining
Motor vehicles
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Space flight and exploration
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the impact of tribology (a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion)on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in various industries.
 
Encourages federal agencies to develop and implement programs related to tribology.
 
Encourages the formation of public-private partnerships to advance fundamental research and accelerate the development of tribology-related products.
 
Encourages the National Academy of Engineering to conduct a survey on the status of tribology research in academia and government laboratories and to recommend a course of action to accelerate innovations in tribology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating The Optical Society on its 100th anniversary.

Bill: 114-hres-917
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Photography and imaging
Research administration and funding
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Congratulates the Optical Society on its 100th year anniversary.
 
Reaffirms the crucial role that optics and photonics have played over the last 100 years and continue to play in the nation's economy and everyday lives.
 
Recognizes the importance of continued investment in fundamental optics and photonics research. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the private sector.

Bill: 114-hres-918
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives:
 
 
supports policies that provide necessary resources to serve veterans by maintaining a robust Veterans Health Administration (VHA); 
 
 opposes policies that would jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources away from the VHA and into the private sector; and 
 
 supports policies that would create integrated health care networks for veterans, with the VHA serving as the coordinator and primary provider of care and selected high-quality community partners providing care as needed to ensure timely and convenient access for enrolled veterans.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging States to uphold the rights and dignity of human trafficking survivors.

Bill: 114-hres-919
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Encourages states to uphold the basic rights and dignity of human trafficking survivors.
 
Urges states to adopt legal rights and protections for victims of human trafficking.
 
Recognizes and applauds states that have adopted protections and services for victims of trafficking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House