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Recognizing the importance of the 2015 Special Olympics World Games hosted by the United States of America in Los Angeles, California.

Bill: 114-hres-372
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the Special Olympics World Games to the millions of people with intellectual disabilities and their loved ones.
 
Expresses support for the efforts of those who make the Games possible.
 
Celebrates the return of the World Games to Los Angeles.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for Congress to have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-373
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Congressional operations and organization
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Members of Congress
Political advertising
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
Congress should have the power to implement and enforce limits on when money can be spent on campaign activities;
 
registered candidates for congressional elections should not be allowed to expend campaign funds on advertising more than 60 days before a primary or general election;
 
congressional candidates, both incumbents and challengers, should not be allowed to solicit or collect contributions during the hours in which Congress is in session; and
 
states should create a single congressional primary to increase voter education and participation.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the victims, survivors, and those who responded to the Eastland disaster - a shipwreck which resulted in the deaths of 844 passengers and crew - on its centennial.

Bill: 114-hres-375
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Great Lakes
Illinois
Marine and inland water transportation
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Honors the working-class families of Illinois who lost their lives as a result of the Eastland shipwreck disaster.
 
Recognizes the brave first responders, both volunteers and professionals, for their rapid response in their community's time of need.
 
Reaffirms the importance of intelligent maritime safety policy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.

Bill: 114-hres-376
Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Michigan
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Refers H.R. 3133, which directs the Department of the Treasury to pay an unspecified sum to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "National Atomic Veterans Day" on July 16.

Bill: 114-hres-377
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Recognizes National Atomic Veterans Day and acknowledges the important role played by the Atomic Veterans in the nation's defense. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2015 as "National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-378
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the role of the House of Representatives in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action relating to the nuclear program of Iran.

Bill: 114-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2015-07-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional oversight
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: 
Reaffirms the role of the House of Representatives in the review and approval or disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPA) relating to Iran's nuclear program. 
 
Disapproves of the Obama Administration's taking action through the United Nations Security Council on the JCPA before Congress has had time to review the agreement. 
 
States that the House of Representatives: (1) is not bound by the July 20, 2015, Security Council action to approve the JCPA; and (2) will determine whether to approve or disapprove the JCPA based solely on whether the agreement is in U.S. national security interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015; and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 427) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law; providing for proceedings during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 471). (text: CR H5539)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 471).(text: CR H5539)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: MOMENT OF SILENCE - The Chair asks that the House now observe a moment of silence in remembrance of our brave men and women in uniform who have given their lives in the service of our Nation in Iraq and in Afghanistan and their families, and all who serve in our Armed Forces and their families.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 167 (Roll no. 470). (consideration: CR H5543-5544)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 380.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5539-5545)
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Resolution also provides for proceedings of the House during the period from July 30, 2015, through September 7, 2015.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-230, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-230, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
To refer H.R. 3133, a bill making congressional reference to the United States Court of Federal Claims pursuant to sections 1492 and 2509 of title 28, United States Code, of certain Indian land-related takings claims of the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its individual members.

Bill: 114-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Benishek, Dan [R-MI-1]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Michigan
Specialized courts

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Refers H.R. 3133, which directs the Department of the Treasury to pay an unspecified sum to the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan and its members pursuant to a judgment rendered by the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, to the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims for a determination as to whether the Band has legal or equitable claims for just compensation against the United States for land-related takings occurring between 1855 and 1900 within the areas reserved for the Band and its members by the Treaty with the Ottawa and Chippewa.
 
Directs the chief judge to report back to the House of Representatives providing findings of fact and conclusions of law to inform Congress of:
 
 
the nature, extent, and character of such claims;
 
 whether the Band has good cause to be excused from the limitations period established by the Indian Claims Commission Act of 1946 for filing such claims (August 13, 1946, to August 13, 1951); 
 
 whether any other statute of limitations bar or the doctrine of laches is applicable to the Band's claims and, if so, whether the Band has good cause to be excused from its operation; and 
 
 the amount of just compensation, if any, legally or equitably due from the United States to the Band.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need to eliminate life without parole for children.

Bill: 114-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alaska
California
Colorado
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Delaware
Florida
Hawaii
Juvenile crime and gang violence
Kansas
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Montana
Nevada
Supreme Court
Texas
Vermont
Violent crime
Washington State
West Virginia
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Applauds the Supreme Court's decisions in 
Roper v. Simmons
, 
Graham v. Florida
, and 
Miller v. Alabama
 to strike down the death penalty, the use of life without parole sentences for non-homicide offenses, and the use of mandatory life without parole sentences for children in the United States.
 
Applauds the states of Texas, Nevada, Wyoming, Kentucky, Kansas, Colorado, Montana, Alaska, Hawaii, Delaware, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, West Virginia, California, Florida, and Washington for recent legislative changes that eliminated life without the possibility of release or parole sentences for children convicted of serious crimes. Encourages other state legislatures to eliminate extreme sentences for children convicted of serious crimes. 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the appropriate award of the Purple Heart to the Marines and Sailors killed or wounded in the recent attack at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Bill: 114-hres-383
Sponsor: Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
Tennessee
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the July 16, 2015, attack upon members of the Armed Forces at the Navy Operational Support Center and Marine Corps Reserve Center and the Armed Forces Career Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, meets the criteria for the award of the Purple Heart, and (2) the Secretary of the Navy should award the Purple Heart to the members of the Marine Corps and Navy who were killed or wounded in the attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a formal end of the Korean War.

Bill: 114-hres-384
Sponsor: Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2015-07-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Rule of law and government transparency
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: 
Pays tribute to the sacrifices of the veterans of the Korean War, and to its victims and divided families. 
 
Calls upon the international community to support the vision of a unified Korea and assist efforts to promote international peace and security, denuclearization, economic prosperity, human rights, and the rule of law both on the Korean Peninsula and elsewhere.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives vacant.

Bill: 114-hres-385
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2015-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: 
Declares that the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives is vacant.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the availability of high-quality child care for working parents should be increased.

Bill: 114-hres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2015-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives supports efforts to:
 
 
provide child care assistance to all working families that need it;
 
make child care affordable; 
 
guarantee that all families eligible for child care will receive it; 
 
improve the quality of child care; and
 
provide sufficient federal, state, and local investment to ensure resources for both high-quality jobs and affordable child care.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2015-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

action_date: 2015-07-28
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 Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5572)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5572)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5572)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1994) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3236) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, to provide resource flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-388
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2015-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1994) to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the removal or demotion of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs based on performance or misconduct, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3236) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, to provide resource flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 183 (Roll no. 484). (text: CR H5610)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 183 (Roll no. 484).(text: CR H5610)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 483). (consideration: CR H5621-5622)
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 388.
action_date: 2015-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5610-5622, H5622-5623)
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: All points of order against consideration of the bills are waived. For H.R. 1994, The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. No amendment will be in order except those printed in the report accompanying the resolution .
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-234, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-234, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-07-28
text: Introduced in House