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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) 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.

Bill: 114-hres-859
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5620) 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.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H5357)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 169 (Roll no. 499).(text: CR H5357)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 170 (Roll no. 498). (consideration: CR H5362-5363)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 859.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5357-5364)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 142.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in the Rules Committee report.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-742, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-742, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the firefight that occurred on March 4, 2007, between members of the United States Marine Corps and enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan.

Bill: 114-hres-860
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps should issue a public document certifying that members of Fox Company of the Marine Special Operations Command were not at fault in the firefight on March 4, 2007, with enemy forces in Bati Kot District, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan; and (2) Fox Company marines involved in such incident deserve to have their names cleared.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

Bill: 114-hres-861
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2016-09-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Ethiopia
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 
Condemns: (1) the killing of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; (2) the detention of journalists, students, activists and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and (3) the abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. 
 
Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence.
 
Calls on the government of Ethiopia to:
 
 
end the use of excessive force by security forces; 
 
investigate the killings and excessive use of force that took place as a result of protests in the Oromia and Amhara regions; 
 
release dissidents, activists, and journalists who have been imprisoned for exercising constitutional rights;
 
respect the right to peaceful assembly and guarantee freedom of the press;
 
 engage in open consultations with citizens regarding its development strategy;
 
allow a United Nations rapporteur to conduct an independent examination of the state of human rights in Ethiopia; and
 
investigate and report on the circumstances surrounding the September 3, 2016, shootings and fire at Qilinto Prison.
 
 
Calls on such government to repeal proclamations that:
 
 
can be used to harass or prohibit funding for organizations that investigate human rights violations, engage in peaceful political dissent, or advocate for greater political freedoms;
 
prohibit those displaced from their land from seeking judicial redress;
 
permit the detention of peaceful protesters and political opponents who legally exercise their rights to freedom of expression and association; and
 
 limit peaceful nonprofit operations in Ethiopia. 
 
 
Calls on: (1) the Department of State to review security assistance, and improve oversight of U.S. assistance, to Ethiopia; and (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development to lead efforts to develop a strategy to support improved democracy and governance in Ethiopia. 
 
Supports the peaceful efforts of the Ethiopian people to exercise their constitutional rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-862
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2016-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: 
Elects a named Member to the House Committee on Appropriations.

action_date: 2016-09-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a named Member to the House Committee on Appropriations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5365)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5365)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5365)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5351) to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 5226) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-863
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5351) to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R 5226) to amend chapter 3 of title 5, United States Code, to require the publication of information relating to pending agency regulatory actions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 171 (Roll no. 506). (text: CR H5453-5454)
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 171 (Roll no. 506).(text: CR H5453-5454)
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 172 (Roll no. 505). (consideration: CR H5460-5461)
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 863.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5453-5461)
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Rule provides for one hour of debate on both H.R. 5351 and H.R. 5226.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-744, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-744, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2016 as "National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-864
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-09-13 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: 2016-09-13
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1956 and celebrating the deep friendship between Hungary and the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-865
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2016-09-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: 
Celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1956.
 
Honors the determination, courage, and sacrifice of the Hungarian people.
 
Recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Hungary alliance.
 
Expresses appreciation for the commitment of the Hungarian people to democratic ideals and a whole and free Europe.
 
Reaffirms the deep and historical friendship between the people of Hungary and the United States based on the love of freedom. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 114-hres-866
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2016-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Protest and dissent
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: 
Supports the designation of National Voting Rights Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5791-5792)
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-09-13
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: 2016-09-13
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: 2016-09-13
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: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2016 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 114-hres-867
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2016-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: 
Supports the designation of National Kinship Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to find abducted children and support their families.

Bill: 114-hres-868
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2016-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: 
Honors the life of Jacob Wetterling and the efforts of Patty Wetterling and the Wetterling family to prevent child exploitation and abductions across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii.

Bill: 114-hres-869
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hawaii
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 14, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Remington Arms Company.

Bill: 114-hres-870
Sponsor: Rep. Hanna, Richard L. [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Recognizes the Remington Arms Company on its 200th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Department of Defense, other elements of the Federal Government, and foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, and identify all missing and unaccounted-for personnel of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-871
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Calls upon: (1) the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, other elements of the Department of Defense and the federal government, and all foreign countries to intensify efforts to investigate, recover, identify and account for all missing and unaccounted for U.S. personnel; and (2) all foreign countries with information on missing U.S. personnel, or with missing U.S. personnel within their territories, to cooperate with the U.S. government to provide the fullest possible accounting for all such personnel.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-09-15
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: 2016-09-15
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: 2016-09-15
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: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

Bill: 114-hres-872
Sponsor: Rep. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Horticulture and plants
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including:
 
 
raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; 
 
improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;
 
 encouraging growth of community gardens; and 
 
supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, local governments, and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Urging that the policy of the United States should be that Government institutions use security measures known as cryptographic splitting, the strongest available form of data centric security, to secure sensitive and personal information for data at rest and data in motion.

Bill: 114-hres-873
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2016-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: 
Urges that it be U.S. policy that government institutions use security measures known as cryptographic splitting to secure sensitive and personal information.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Bill: 114-hres-874
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2016-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists.
 
Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3438) to amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of certain equity grants; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-875
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3438) to amend title 5, United States Code, to postpone the effective date of high-impact rules pending judicial review; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5719) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the tax treatment of certain equity grants; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3438 (Require Evaluation before Implementing Executive Wishlists Act of 2015) and H.R. 5719 (Empowering Employees through Stock Ownership Act).
 
Makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of September 22, 2016, or September 23, 2016, for the Speaker of the House of Representatives to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.


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 by recorded vote: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 525). (text: CR H5732)
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 181 (Roll no. 525).(text: CR H5732)
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 171 (Roll no. 524). (consideration: CR H5735-5736)
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 875.
action_date: 2016-09-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5732-5737)
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 147.
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 3438 and H.R. 5719. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 22, 2016 or September 23, 2016, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-777, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-777, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-09-20
text: Introduced in House