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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the restoration of authority of the American people and the separation of powers.

Bill: 114-hres-613
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2016-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: 
Reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to recovering all powers of the American people expressly delegated to the legislative branch in Article I of the Constitution. 
 
Reaffirms its commitment to maintaining the separation of powers through proper and thorough oversight of the executive branch and its departments and agencies.
 
Declares its intent to reclaim legislative powers from executive departments and agencies, whether improperly claimed or previously granted. 
 
Reaffirms Congress's authority as delegated by the people to lay and collect taxes, pay debts, and provide for the common defense and general welfare. 
 
Reaffirms its authority on behalf of the people to make rules for the government and regulation of the armed forces. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Denver Broncos on their victory in Super Bowl 50.

Bill: 114-hres-614
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2016-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Colorado
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: 
Honors the Denver Broncos on their Super Bowl 50 victory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Senate regarding the importance of selecting a Supreme Court Justice, and urging the Senate to only consider a nominee who will uphold the integrity of the Constitution in judicial decisions.

Bill: 114-hres-615
Sponsor: Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Judges
Judicial review and appeals
Senate
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Expresses the support of the House of Representatives for the Senate in its constitutional duty to vet and approve any nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court put forward by the President.
 
Urges that the Senate consider only a nominee who has demonstrated a faithful adherence to the limits placed on judicial power by the Constitution.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military law
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and
 
 Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President or other executive branch officials inconsistent with their duties under the Constitution of the United States with respect to the unlawful transfer of individuals detained at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Bill: 114-hres-617
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Caribbean area
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Cuba
Detention of persons
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Latin America
Legal fees and court costs
Military facilities and property
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to initiate or intervene in civil actions on behalf of the House of Representatives in a federal court of competent jurisdiction to seek any appropriate relief regarding the failure of the President, the head of any department or agency, or any other executive branch officer or employee to act in a manner consistent with that official's duties under the Constitution and laws of the United States regarding the transfer of any individual detained at Guantanamo. 
 
Directs the Speaker to notify the House of a decision to initiate or intervene in any such civil action.
 
 States that the Office of the General Counsel of the House shall represent the House in any such civil action, and may employ outside counsel and other experts.
 
 Defines &quot;individual detained at Guantanamo&quot; as any individual located at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as of October 1, 2009, who: 
 
 
 is not a U.S. citizen or a member of the Armed Forces; and 
 
 is in the custody or under the control of the Department of Defense, or otherwise under detention at United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H943)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.

Bill: 114-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3624) to amend title 28, United States Code, to prevent fraudulent joinder.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR H869)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 180 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR H869)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 85). (consideration: CR H873)
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 618.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H869-874)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-428, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-428, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to protect and enhance opportunities for recreational hunting, fishing, and shooting.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 175 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H903)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 175 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H903)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 178 (Roll no. 90). (consideration: CR H906-907, H918-919; text: CR H906-907)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H918-919)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, the Chair announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H903-907)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 92.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Natural Resources now printed in the bill.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-429, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-429, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
 

action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Antonin Scalia, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H837)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H837)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 620.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H837)
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of the Supreme Court.

Bill: 114-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Judges
Political movements and philosophies
Senate
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Expresses disapproval of the confirmation of any liberal Justices to the U.S. Supreme Court nominated by President Barack Obama.
 
Urges the Senate to hold any such nomination until the American people have a chance to speak in the next presidential election. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging people in the United States to recognize March 2, 2016, as Read Across America Day.

Bill: 114-hres-622
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Honors Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) for his success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
 
Honors the 18th anniversary of Read Across America Day.
 
Encourages parents to read with their children for at least 30 minutes on Read Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week.

Bill: 114-hres-623
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2016-02-23 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. 
 
Recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-23
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Committee on the Budget to hold a public hearing on the President's fiscal year 2017 budget request with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as a witness.

Bill: 114-hres-624
Sponsor: Rep. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2016-02-24 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget process
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
House Committee on the Budget
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: 
Directs the House Budget Committee to hold a public hearing on the President's FY2017 budget request with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as a witness. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2016, as "National Rare Eye Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-hres-625
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Michael G. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2016-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Genetics
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
Higher education
Medical research
Research administration and funding
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Rare Eye Disease Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2016-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H902)
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 74th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.

Bill: 114-hres-626
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2016-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Italy
Japan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and incarceration.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of such events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2016, as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 114-hres-627
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African-Americans who duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era but were wrongly denied the right to take their seats should be recognized as former Members of the House.

Bill: 114-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2]
Introduced: 2016-02-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
James Lewis, John Willis Menard, Pinckney B.S. Pinchback, and Josiah Thomas Walls duly won election to the House during the post-Civil War Reconstruction Era;
 
they were wrongly denied the right to take their seats as Members of the House; and
 
they should be recognized as former Members of the House.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Introduced in House