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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the sustainable use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic onshore and offshore exploration; and enhance consumer education.

Bill: 114-hres-215
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Coal
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Middle East
Nuclear power
Oil and gas
Public-private cooperation
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's growing long-term energy demands and maintain our economic viability in the world marketplace, any comprehensive and economically viable energy bill must address:
 
 
 taking advantage of our abundant domestic coal supply; 
 
using recent technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas; 
 
 increasing our domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity;
 
 expanding the use of renewable and alternative energy sources; 
 
exploring and investing in advanced nuclear reactor technologies;
 
reflecting the discoveries of light sweet crude in the United States and evaluating the capacity and market for extracting and refining it;
 
providing incentives for an increase in conservation and energy efficiency; 
 
expanding research and development through new methods such as public-private partnerships; and 
 
 enhancing consumer awareness and education regarding methods to increase energy efficiency and available alternative fuel sources to reduce America's dependence on Middle Eastern oil and provide energy security.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2015 as "National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-216
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against women
Higher education
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom and expressing condolences on his passing.

Bill: 114-hres-217
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
Honors the life and accomplishments of Henry Thomas Segerstrom, and extends heartfelt sympathies and condolences to his family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the conditions for the United States becoming a signatory to any international agreement on greenhouse gas emissions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Bill: 114-hres-218
Sponsor: Rep. Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr. [R-WI-5]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Economic performance and conditions
Intellectual property
International law and treaties
Property rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not be a signatory to any protocol to, or other agreement regarding, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 1992 which would: 
 
 
mandate new commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions for the Annex I Parties unless the protocol or agreement also mandates new specific scheduled commitments to limit or reduce greenhouse gas emissions for Non-Annex I Parties within the same compliance period, 
 
not ensure that all parties to the agreement reduce an equal amount of greenhouse gas emissions at an equivalent rate within the same compliance period, 
 
result in serious harm to the U.S. economy, and 
 
not adequately protect U.S. intellectual property rights.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-219
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2015-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Small Business.

action_date: 2015-04-22
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 Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2381)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2381)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2381)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Bill: 114-hres-220
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release the 7 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 12 imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

action_date: 2016-09-21
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the eight imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and the Department of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5743-5745; text of measure as introduced: CR H5743-5744)
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Stress Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-221
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Stress Awareness Month.
 
Recognizes the efforts made by the Department of Health and Human Services to educate people about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of stress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should come from direct bilateral negotiations without preconditions and without interference from the United Nations.

Bill: 114-hres-222
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
International law and treaties
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that a resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should come from direct bilateral negotiations without preconditions and without interference from the United Nations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 4, 2015, through May 11, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-223
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2028) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 4, 2015, through May 11, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 176). (text: CR H2506-2507)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 176).(text: CR H2506-2507)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2515)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 223.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2506-2515)
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: The resolution provides for a modified-open rule for both H.R. 2028 and H.R. 2029.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-94, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-94, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-224
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform all Americans about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Bill: 114-hres-225
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
 
 Honors: 
 
 
the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 40 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom and democracy in Vietnam; 
 
 the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and 
 
the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam. 
 
 
Encourages all U.S. citizens to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2480)
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next 100 years based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region.

Bill: 114-hres-226
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2015-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: 
The House of Representatives calls on the President to work toward equitable and durable Armenian-Turkish relations for the next 100 years based upon the two countries' common interests and the significant security interests of the United States in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the murder of Boris Nemtsov, offering condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, expressing solidarity with the people of Russia, and calling for an international investigation into this crime.

Bill: 114-hres-227
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2015-04-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
Condemns the murder of Boris Nemtsov and the climate of fear, hatred, and impunity that surrounds this and other political murders in Russia.
 
 Offers condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Boris Nemtsov.
 
Expresses solidarity with the people of Russia who are struggling against great odds to build a freer, more just, and prosperous future. 
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to support Russia's democratic opposition. 
 
Calls on: 
 
 
the President to make greater use of the Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act, 
 
the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe to invoke the Moscow Mechanism and conduct an international investigation into Boris Nemtsov's murder, and 
 
the government of Russia to establish a Commission of Inquiry consistent with U.N. guidelines and to cooperate with any international investigation or assessment of Boris Nemtsov's murder.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 7, 2015, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-hres-228
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Reason. Encourages people to observe such Day by focusing on the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-229
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2015-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) House Administration, and (2) Ways and Means.

action_date: 2015-04-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) House Administration, and (2) Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2574)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2574)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2574)
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-29
text: Introduced in House