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Calling for revisions to the existing rules of engagement under Operation Resolute Support in Afghanistan.

Bill: 114-hres-920
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: 
Urges the President to: (1) revise the existing rules of engagement in Afghanistan and provide commanders the ability to target the Taliban outside of instances where they pose a direct threat to the United States or its allies; and (2) empower the commander of Operation Resolute Support with the authority to train, advise, and assist the Afghan National Defense Security Forces at the tactical level as missions require.
 
Condemns terrorist activity in the Afghanistan region, especially the actions that Taliban forces have assisted and participated in against Afghan, U.S., and NATO forces.
 
Expresses concern regarding the flow of foreign fighters to and from Afghanistan.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-28
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: 2016-09-28
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: 2016-09-28
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: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-921
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5711) to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from authorizing certain transactions by a U.S. financial institution in connection with the export or re-export of a commercial passenger aircraft to the Islamic Republic of Iran; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5982) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from November 18, 2016, through November 28, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 181 (Roll no. 580). (text: CR H6249)
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 181 (Roll no. 580).(text: CR H6249)
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 181 (Roll no. 579). (consideration: CR H6255)
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6254-6255)
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 921, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the yeas had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 921.
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6248-6254)
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: The rule provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 5711 and H.R. 5982.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-818, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-818, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging and honoring brave young men from Hawaii who enabled the United States to establish and maintain jurisdiction in remote equatorial islands as prolonged conflict in the Pacific led to World War II.

Bill: 114-hres-922
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: 
Honors the accomplishments of the Hui Panala 'au colonists and the young men who helped secure and maintain U.S. jurisdiction over equatorial islands in the Pacific Ocean during the years leading up to and the months immediately following the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the entry of the United States into World War II.
 
Acknowledges the local, national, and international significance of the seven-year colonization of such islands by the United States, which resulted in the United States extending sovereignty into the Equatorial Pacific. 
 
Recognizes the dedication of the young men, the majority of whom were Native Hawaiian, who participated in the Equatorial Pacific colonization project.
 
Extends condolences to the families of Carl Kahalewai, Joseph Keliihananui, and Richard Whaley for the loss of their loved ones in the service of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Education Week.

Bill: 114-hres-923
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2016-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of American Education Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 14, 2016, as "National School Psychology Week".

Bill: 114-hres-924
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National School Psychology Week, and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-925
Sponsor: Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2016-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: 
Applauds the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 75 years of continuous service.
 
Recognizes the critical emergency services, training support, and mission capabilities that the CAP offers state and national homeland security agencies, as well as the Armed Forces.
 
Commends the more than 23,500 youth and 32,500 adult volunteers of the CAP.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously, to Mrs. Henrietta Lacks, in recognition of her invaluable contribution to modern science in the form of her own immortal cells-HeLa cells-without which life-saving medicines and procedures would not have been developed at critical moments in our Nation's history.

Bill: 114-hres-926
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom posthumously to Mrs. Henrietta Lacks in recognition of her invaluable contribution to modern science in the form of her own immortal cells, called HeLa cells; and (2) the case of Mrs. Lacks has spurred the medical and scientific communities to recognize their role in perpetuating racial and socioeconomic bias and has enabled the establishment of greater health care protections for patients.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third Wednesday of November as "Utility Scam Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-hres-927
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Utility Scam Awareness Day.
 
Encourages the United States to observe Utility Scam Awareness Day on the third Wednesday of November.
 
Encourages utilities to use this day to raise awareness and knowledge amongst themselves and the general public regarding the threat posed by scams against utility customers, and the techniques and tools used to identify and avoid them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Shimon Peres.

Bill: 114-hres-928
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Honors the life of Shimon Peres and his dedication to serving his country and preserving Israel's security, prosperity, and peace.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of "National Adoption Day" and "National Adoption Month" by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 114-hres-929
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of June 2016 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month'' and June 27, 2016, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day''.

Bill: 114-hres-930
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Expresses support for: 
 
 
the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; and
 
 efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury/injuries (PTSI). 
 
 
Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of personnel diagnosed with PTSI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 14, 2016, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

Bill: 114-hres-931
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2016-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: 
Supports the designation of National Apprenticeship Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to third-party charges on consumer telephone bills.

Bill: 114-hres-932
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills.

action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that protections against cramming should be improved and consumers should be empowered to stop unwanted third-party charges on their telephone bills.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7201)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7201)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 932.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7201-7202)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for further expenses of the Committee on Energy and Commerce in the One Hundred Fourteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-933
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Candice S. [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 114th Congress.

action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 114th Congress.

action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 114th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 595). (text: CR H7086)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 595).(text: CR H7086)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 177 (Roll no. 594). (consideration: CR H7096)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7096-7097)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 933, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Brady (PA) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 933.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: By the direction of the Committee on House Administration, Mr. Harper asked for the immediate consideration of H.Res. 933. (consideration: CR H7086-7095)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: ORDER OF PROCEDURE - Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent that the question of adopting a motion to recommit on H.Res. 933 may be subject to postponement as though under clause 8 of rule 20. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 158.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-838, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-838, by Mrs. Miller (MI).
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-934
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 34) to authorize and strengthen the tsunami detection, forecast, warning, research, and mitigation program of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6392) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 590). (text: CR H6887)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 590).(text: CR H6887)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H6892)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 934.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6887-6893)
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 159.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Providing for consideration for the Senate amendment to H.R. 34 and for consideration of H.R. 6392.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-839, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-839, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House