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Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should recognize the benefits of charitable giving and express support for the designation of #GivingTuesday.

Bill: 114-hres-935
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Recognizes that the United States needs a strong and vibrant charitable and philanthropic sector to enable communities to meet local needs.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of #GivingTuesday as a way to encourage charitable giving; and (2) strong incentives that encourage all Americans to give generously to charitable organizations by protecting the existing charitable deduction and reinstating incentives that encourage philanthropy, volunteering, and innovation.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the 21st century economy.

Bill: 114-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that all students should have access to the digital tools necessary to further their education and compete in the economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-937
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 2943) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.

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: 277 - 139 (Roll no. 597). (text: CR H7069)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 277 - 139 (Roll no. 597).(text: CR H7069)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 596). (consideration: CR H7098)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7097-7098)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 937, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 937.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7069-7074)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 161.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: The resolution waives all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-844, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-844, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Weatherization Assistance Program during its 40th anniversary year for its history of reducing the energy costs of families with low incomes, making low-income households healthier and safer, positively impacting the environment, and supporting jobs and new technology.

Bill: 114-hres-938
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Energy

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Recognizes the Weatherization Assistance Program for 40 years of reducing the energy burden on low-income families, positively impacting the environment, and supporting jobs and newtechnology.
 
Encourages the Weatherization Assistance Program to continue performing essential weatherization services going forward.
 
Applaudsthe dedicated professionals at the federal, state, and local levels who run the daily operations of the Weatherization Assistance Program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth in the United States to compete in the 21st century economy.

Bill: 114-hres-939
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth to compete in the economy.

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 access to digital communications tools and connectivity is necessary to prepare youth to compete in the economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 605). (text: CR H7200-7201)
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 the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 1 (Roll no. 605).(text: CR H7200-7201)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7250-7251)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 939.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7200-7201)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Mr. Latta moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of December 3, 2016, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 114-hres-940
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2016-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Digital media
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-02
text: 
Supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing.
 
Recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. 
 
Encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 22, 2017, as "National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day", coinciding with American Heart Month.

Bill: 114-hres-941
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and (2) the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services and the entire medical community to educate people about heart valve disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical importance of Associate Justice Clarence Thomas.

Bill: 114-hres-942
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is a historically significant African-American who has made an important contribution to U.S. jurisprudence, and (2) his life and work should have a prominent place in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park in the State of Hawaii, and expressing support for designation of August 1, 2016, as "Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day".

Bill: 114-hres-943
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Congratulates and celebrates Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and Haleakala National Park on the 100th anniversary of their establishment. 
 
Acknowledges the range of natural and cultural wonders that make up the other national parks and monuments of Hawaii, including: 
 
 
Honouliuli National Monument, 
 
Kalaupapa National Historical Park,
 
Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park,
 
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park,
 
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, and 
 
World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. 
 
 
Encourages the people of Hawaii and of the United States to visit those parks and monuments. 
 
 Supports the designation of Hawaii Volcanoes and Haleakala National Parks Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to provide greater transparency and congressional oversight of international insurance standards setting processes, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 9, 2016, through January 3, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-944
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5143) to provide greater transparency and congressional oversight of international insurance standards setting processes, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 9, 2016, through January 3, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 610). (text: CR H7288)
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 180 (Roll no. 610).(text: CR H7288)
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 178 (Roll no. 609).
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7299-7301)
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 944, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 944.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7288-7292)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 162.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: It shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of December 8, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules as though under clause 1 of rule XV.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-846, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-846, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 114-hres-945
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 115th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies.

action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the 115th Congress to be printed as a House document, including 3,000 additional copies.


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 agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7255)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7255)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7255)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the history of the Detroit River with the 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Bill: 114-hres-946
Sponsor: Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2016-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Historic sites and heritage areas
Lakes and rivers
Michigan
Monuments and memorials
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
Celebrates the history of the Detroit River with a 15-year commemoration of the International Underground Railroad Memorial Monument, comprised of the Gateway to Freedom Monument in Detroit, Michigan, and the Tower of Freedom Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
 
Expresses support for the official recognition, by national and international entities, of the Detroit River as an area of historic importance to the history of the Underground Railroad and the fight for freedom.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third Sunday in October as Clergy Spouse Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-hres-947
Sponsor: Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2016-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Marriage and family status
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: 
Supports the designation of Clergy Spouse Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-948
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2016-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: 
Honors: (1) the individuals who lost their lives in the tragic fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016; and (2) the sacrifice of the individuals who put themselves in harm's way to help save lives and to respond to the fire. Expresses support for Oakland's continued emergency response efforts and work to assist the victims' families. 
 
Offers condolences and support to the victims' families and loved ones. Expresses solidarity with the people of the East Bay of California as they work to heal their community.
 
Reaffirms a commitment to support long-term recovery efforts in partnership with local and state governments, citizens, and businesses. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to 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, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

Bill: 114-hres-949
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2016-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to 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, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 612) to designate the Federal building and United States courthouse located at 1300 Victoria Street in Laredo, Texas, as the "George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse".

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 618). (text: CR H7403)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 180 (Roll no. 618).(text: CR H7403)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 617). (consideration: CR H7410-7411)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 949.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7403-7411, H7498--7526)
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: The rule provides for consideration of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 2028 and consideration of S. 612. S. 612 will be considered under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both bills. The resolution also provides for a motion to recommit with or without instructions on S. 612.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-849, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-849, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House