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Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 114-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2015-06-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: 
Recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great world religions.
 
Acknowledges the onset of Ramadan and expresses deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this significant occasion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month," a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in shaping the history, strengthening the economy, and enriching the culture of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2015-06-17 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: 
Recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the role of immigrants and their children in shaping U.S. history and culture. 
 
 Declares that the House of Representatives pledges to celebrate immigrant contributions to, and immigrant heritage in, each congressional district. 
 
Encourages the people of the United States to commemorate the history of immigrants in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to reduce the influence of money in politics.

Bill: 114-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the case of 
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 
opened the door to the corrupting influence of money in politics, (2) Congress should have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in-kind equivalents with respect to federal elections, and (3) all political contributions should be publicly disclosed so that voters have complete information about who is paying for political advertisements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the three-year anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which permits young people who were brought to the United States by their parents as children to remain temporarily in the United States and make meaningful contributions to our country.

Bill: 114-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Border security and unlawful immigration
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Recognizes the three-year anniversary of the deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) program, which permits young people who were brought to the United States by their parents as children to remain temporarily in the United States and make meaningful contributions to our country.
 
Acknowledges that the country benefits when we fully integrate hardworking immigrants. 
 
 Recognizes that the President's DACA program, along with his recent constitutionally sound executive actions on immigration, serve as the precursor to legislative action.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the inaugural "International Yoga Day" on June 21.

Bill: 114-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Commemorates the inaugural International Yoga Day.
 
 Expresses support for the ideals of International Yoga Day and encourages all individuals to participate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4497)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

Bill: 114-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Recognizes that all Americans should be treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
Acknowledges the struggle of the Stonewall protestors (human rights protesters at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969) and other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people for equality.
 
Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month to provide an opportunity for people in the United States to learn about discrimination and inequality that continues to face LGBTQ people.
 
Recognizes that the United States must continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4643-4645)
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Members of Congress should support and promote the respectful and dignified disposal of worn and tattered American flags.

Bill: 114-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Illinois
National symbols
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) elected Members of Congress should work to promote public awareness of the importance of proper flag etiquette, including the proper disposal of worn and tattered American flags; (2) they should work to aid the respectful and dignified disposal of such flags in their districts and among their constituents, and should cooperate with the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Boy Scouts of America, and other such organizations in their efforts; (3) such organizations that conduct respectful ceremonies disposing of the flags should be commended for the public service they perform for all U.S. citizens; and (4) the city of Chicago, Illinois, should be commended for its policies regarding flag disposal, making it easy and convenient for its citizens to properly dispose of their flags.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".

Bill: 114-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can file and obtain a restraining order against the guilty party for an indefinite period of time without the necessity of renewal or refiling. 

Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can be represented by an attorney instead of being physically present during hearings involving their convicted attacker.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day.

Bill: 114-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2015-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: 
Commends the millions of fathers who serve as wonderful, caring parents for their children.
 
Calls on fathers across the United States to use Father's Day to: (1) reconnect and rededicate themselves to their children's lives, (2) spend Father's Day with their children, and (3) express their love and support for their children.
 
Urges men to understand the level of responsibility fathering a child requires, especially in the encouragement of children's moral, mental, social, academic, emotional, physical, and spiritual development.
 
Encourages active involvement of fathers in the rearing and development of their children, including the devotion of time, energy, and resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2822) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2042) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units before requiring compliance with such rule, and to allow States to protect households and businesses from significant adverse effects on electricity ratepayers or reliability; and providing for proceedings during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2015-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2822) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2042) to allow for judicial review of any final rule addressing carbon dioxide emissions from existing fossil fuel-fired electric utility generating units before requiring compliance with such rule, and to allow States to protect households and businesses from significant adverse effects on electricity ratepayers or reliability; and providing for proceedings during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 380). (text: CR H4608)
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 178 (Roll no. 380).(text: CR H4608)
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 379). (consideration: CR H4614-4615; text: CR H4614-4615)
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 333.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4608-4617)
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Resolution provides for a modified open rule for H.R. 2822; a structured rule for H.R. 2042; and provides for proceedings of the House during the period from June 26, 2015, through July 6, 2015.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-177, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-177, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Designating the Ulysses S. Grant Association as the organization to implement the bicentennial celebration of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, Civil War General and 2-term President of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2015-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Libraries and archives
Military history
Mississippi
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: 
Expresses support for the bicentennial celebration of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant. 
 
Designates the Ulysses S. Grant Association, housed at the Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Library at Mississippi State University, as the designated institution for organizing and leading the celebration of the bicentennial. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 114-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2015-06-23 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: 
Congratulates the Chicago Blackhawks for winning the 2015 Stanley Cup Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to create a small donor and public finance system for Congressional elections.

Bill: 114-hres-336
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2015-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to eliminate the undue influence of money in politics:
 
 
Congress should create a small donor and public finance system for congressional elections, which will ensure that Congress is responsible to voters instead of well-financed special interests; and
 
Members of Congress should devote their full time to regular order and governing instead of campaign fundraising.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2015-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1295) to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Generalized System of Preferences, the preferential duty treatment program for Haiti.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 176 (Roll no. 386). (text: CR H4657)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 251 - 176 (Roll no. 386).(text: CR H4657)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4664-4665)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 338, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4662)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 338.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4657-4662)
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Ways and Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-179, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-179, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 25th anniversary of democracy in Mongolia.

Bill: 114-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2015-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
International exchange and broadcasting
Mongolia
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: 
Congratulates the people and the government of Mongolia on the 25th anniversary of the first democratic elections in Mongolia. 
 
Recognizes Mongolia's role as a global leader for emerging democracies. 
 
Acknowledges the shared interest of the U.S. government and the government of Mongolia in promoting peace and stability in Northeast and Central Asia. 
 
Recommends that the U.S. government expand academic, cultural, and other people-to-people partnerships between Mongolia and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2016-01-12
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Returning to the Senate H.R. 1735, a bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 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, with the Senate amendment thereto.

Bill: 114-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Returns to the Senate H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016) with the Senate amendment because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, the Senate amendment contravenes the clause of the Constitution requiring bills raising revenue to originate in the House and is an infringement of the privileges of the House.

action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Returns to the Senate H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016) with the Senate amendment because, in the opinion of the House of Representatives, the Senate amendment contravenes the clause of the Constitution requiring bills raising revenue to originate in the House and is an infringement of the privileges of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4657)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4657)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4657)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House