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Urging the Department of State to provide necessary equipment and training to the men and women of the Kurdish Peshmerga in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Bill: 114-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2016-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Iraq
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: 
Urges the Department of State to provide: (1) equipment and training to the men and women of the Kurdish Peshmerga in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and (2) assistance to the Kurdistan Regional Government to assist in meeting the needs of the internally displaced persons and refugee populations.
 
 Encourages the Peshmerga to continue and redouble their efforts to protect minorities who are fleeing persecution in Iraq and Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting and protecting the right of women working in developing countries to safe workplaces, free from gender-based violence, reprisals, and intimidation.

Bill: 114-hres-683
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2016-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Business ethics
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Public contracts and procurement
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Trade agreements and negotiations
Women's employment
Women's rights
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should: 
 
 
support policies that create safe and decent jobs in developing countries, 
 
support policies that reduce gender-based violence and other forms of discrimination at work, 
 
encourage the development of an International Labour Conference Convention to address gender-based violence at work, 
 
promote labor rights in trade agreements and enforce the right of women and other workers to join unions, and 
 
encourage U.S. companies with international supply chains and U.S. procurement agencies to ensure that their products are produced in workplaces that work to end gender-based workplace violence and respect the rights of women workers.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2016, encouraging civic engagement, and commending academic excellence of all American high school students.

Bill: 114-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and contributions of the valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2016, and encourages them to utilize their skills and knowledge to benefit themselves and others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Linemen, the profession of Linemen, and the contributions of these brave men and women to protect public safety, and expressing support of designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-hres-685
Sponsor: Rep. Price, Tom [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2016-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Bill: 114-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2016-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Palestinians
Sanctions
Terrorism
Water use and supply
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: 
Condemns acts of terrorism against Israelis.
 
 Mourns all loss of innocent life on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 
 Supports the Administration's efforts to ensure Israel's long-term security through military and intelligence cooperation. 
 
Encourages the United States to take further steps to enhance Israel's security, including: 
 
 
reconvening the Trilateral Commission on Incitement to address violence-inspiring rhetoric; 
 
maintaining U.S. assistance to train and help support the operational costs of Palestinian security forces cooperating with Israeli security forces to fight terrorism; and 
 
working with Israel on enhancing areas of cooperation that would facilitate greater freedom of movement, economic growth, access to water, and other elements of human security for Palestinians living in the West Bank. 
 
 
Encourages the United States to help create progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by: 
 
 
opposing Palestinian efforts to seek penalties and sanctions against Israel and Israelis before international tribunals such as the International Criminal Court, 
 
articulating opposition to settlement expansion, and 
 
 articulating a non-binding vision of what a comprehensive final status agreement might entail. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1206) to prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4885) to require that user fees collected by the Internal Revenue Service be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Bill: 114-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1206) to prohibit the hiring of additional Internal Revenue Service employees until the Secretary of the Treasury certifies that no employee of the Internal Revenue Service has a seriously delinquent tax debt, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4885) to require that user fees collected by the Internal Revenue Service be deposited into the general fund of the Treasury.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 173 (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H1814-1815)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 173 (Roll no. 158).(text: CR H1814-1815)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 173 (Roll no. 157). (consideration: CR H1819, H1824)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1824-1825)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 687, 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 on H.Res. 687 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 687.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1814-1819)
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 107.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 1206 and H.R. 4885.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-502, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-502, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.

Bill: 114-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4890) to impose a ban on the payment of bonuses to employees of the Internal Revenue Service until the Secretary of the Treasury develops and implements a comprehensive customer service strategy, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3724) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service from rehiring any employee of the Internal Revenue Service who was involuntarily separated from service for misconduct.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 172 (Roll no. 156). (text: CR H1819)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 172 (Roll no. 156).(text: CR H1819)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 172 (Roll no. 155). (consideration: CR H1822-1823)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 688.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1819-1824)
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 108.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 4890 and H.R. 3724.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-503, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-503, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to and support for the people of Ecuador following the devastating earthquake on April 16, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-689
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2016-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Ecuador
Foreign aid and international relief
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: 
Expresses condolences on the loss of life following the earthquake in Ecuador on April 16, 2016.
 
 Commends those engaged in the domestic and international response to the earthquake, including international agencies, the U.S. government, and nongovernment organizations. 
 
Supports U.S. efforts to assist the people of Ecuador as they seek to recover from the earthquake.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating April as "National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month".

Bill: 114-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: 
Recognizes April as National Bilingual/Multilingual Learner Advocacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of April 18, 2016, through April 22, 2016, as "National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week".

Bill: 114-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2016-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.
 
Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services.
 
Urges government agencies and policymakers to work together to incorporate such personnel and services in education reform efforts. Encourages experts to share best practices. 
 
Urges the Department of Education to provide states and local educational agencies with guidance on effectively using such personnel to improve schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 250th anniversary of the founding of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.

Bill: 114-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2016-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
New Jersey

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: 
Honors Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, as it celebrates 250 years of rich history as a colonial college, a land-grant institution, and a great state university that has been a source of pride for New Jersey and the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Permanent Select Committee on Oversight of the Executive Branch.

Bill: 114-hres-693
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2016-04-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: 
Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Permanent Select Committee on Oversight of the Executive Branch. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.

Bill: 114-hres-694
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2016-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: 
Declares that, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, the Speaker shall announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.

Bill: 114-hres-695
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2016-04-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Higher education
Military history
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: 
Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War.
 
 Recognizes that the movement to end the Vietnam War was one of the largest and most prolonged efforts to achieve peace in recent generations and was critical to bringing an end to the war.
 
 Acknowledges the role of those who participated in public protests, teach-ins, and opposition to the war, and the many people who supported political candidates of both parties who sought to end the war.
 
 Applauds the establishment of higher educational programs that are focused on conflict transformation and peace building.
 
 Urges continued efforts to reflect on the Vietnam War's lessons and to recommit to sustained diplomacy that prevents conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding jazz heritage in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-696
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Louisiana
Missouri
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: 
Recognizes that New Orleans, Louisiana, should be officially proclaimed as &quot;The Birthplace of Jazz,&quot; and Kansas City, Missouri, as &quot;The Home of Jazz.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous work and life of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov and renewing the call for a full and transparent investigation into the tragic murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov in Moscow on February 27, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2016-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: 
Recognizes the legacy of Russian opposition leader Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov, who dedicated his life to fighting corruption and promoting the principles of democracy, rule of law, and the inherent dignity of human beings. 
 
Urges the U.S. government, in official contacts with representatives of the Russian government, to emphasize the importance of bringing to justice all of the conspirators in the murder of Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov. 
 
Calls on the President to increase significantly U.S. support for the causes for which Boris Yefimovich Nemtsov gave his life. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the Committee on Appropriations to maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending.

Bill: 114-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2016-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Congressional committees
Executive agency funding and structure
Government information and archives
House Committee on Appropriations
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: 
Declares that the Committee on Appropriations shall maintain proposed and historical budget authority and outlays for each category of spending. 
 
Specifies that such data shall: 
 
 
cover a period comprising the 10 fiscal years immediately preceding the budget year, and
 
be kept up-to-date and provided on the Committee's website. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-21
text: Introduced in House