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Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Ireland and recommending actions to further strengthen those ties.

Bill: 114-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Ireland
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
 Recognizes the special ties between Ireland and the United States and the importance of nurturing the unique relationship between the the two countries. 
 
Welcomes the program of commemorations in the United States marking the 100th anniversary of Ireland's 1916 Rising, including the events taking place in Washington, DC.

action_date: 2016-05-18
text: 
Recognizes the deep and abiding friendship between Ireland and the United States, sustained and strengthened by the ties between the people and shared values of such countries.
 
 Calls for enhanced U.S.-Ireland cooperation in undertaking multilateral humanitarian missions and international peacekeeping operations.
 
 Supports efforts to increase political, economic, scientific, educational, and cultural ties between the United States and Ireland, including ongoing work to consolidate peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2712-2713; text of measure as introduced: CR H2713)
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Mr. King (NY) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month".

Bill: 114-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Yoder, Kevin [R-KS-3]
Introduced: 2016-04-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Medical research
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Research Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Flotilla 11-1, 8th District-Western Rivers Region, Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Bill: 114-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2016-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Coast guard
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Marine and inland water transportation
Minnesota

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-03
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 75th anniversary of the Afton, Minnesota, Flotilla Division 11-1, 8th Western Rivers Region Coast Guard Auxiliary District; and (2) the contributions it makes in supporting the local boating community in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2016-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2016 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2016-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4641) to provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5046) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to assist State and local governments in addressing the national epidemic of opioid abuse, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4641) to provide for the establishment of an inter-agency task force to review, modify, and update best practices for pain management and prescribing pain medication, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5046) to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the Attorney General to make grants to assist State and local governments in addressing the national epidemic of opioid abuse.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 - 163 (Roll no. 183). (text: CR H2227-2228)
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 255 - 163 (Roll no. 183).(text: CR H2227-2228)
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 215 - 173 (Roll no. 182). (consideration: CR H2233)
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 720.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2227-2234)
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4641 and H.R. 5046 and makes specified amendments in order on each measure.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-551, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-551, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 8, 2016, through May 14, 2016, as Food Allergy Awareness Week.

Bill: 114-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2016-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: 
Supports the designation of Food Allergy Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

Bill: 114-hres-722
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-05-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal employees should be commended for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States and for the benefits they bring to the public welfare, the progress of democracy, and the United States as a whole; and (2) federal employees' salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the designation of a National Day of Recognition for the centennial of the Convention Between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-723
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2016-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Birds
Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Hunting and fishing
International law and treaties
Outdoor recreation
United Kingdom
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: 
Supports the designation of a national day of recognition for the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty between the United States and Canada.
 
Recognizes the significance of 100 years of migratory bird protection efforts. Encourages efforts to engage and educate the public regarding migratory bird watching and hunting.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2016, through May 12, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-724
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2016-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.

Bill: 114-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2016-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 165 (Roll no. 191). (text: CR H2346-2347)
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 165 (Roll no. 191).(text: CR H2346-2347)
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 172 (Roll no. 190). (consideration: CR H2354)
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 725.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2346-2354)
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 524. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-564, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-564, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers.

Bill: 114-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2016-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Labor-management relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.

Bill: 114-hres-727
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2016-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Computer security and identity theft

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the purposes and goals of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will work closely with the Commission to identify bold new approaches to enable a thriving, secure, and reliable U.S. digital economy and will recommend Commission members.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-05-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2016-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the important role of the health care industry in identifying victims of sex trafficking.

Bill: 114-hres-730
Sponsor: Rep. Black, Diane [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2016-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Human trafficking
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: 
Condemns acts of sex trafficking.
 Urges emergency health care providers to understand the prevalence, characteristics, and indicators of sex trafficking and the important role such providers play in recognizing, helping, and rescuing victims.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that mandates imposed on manufacturers requiring inclusion of unproven and unreliable technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and the prohibition of firearms without such features is an infringement on the rights of citizens under the Second Amendment.

Bill: 114-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. LaMalfa, Doug [R-CA-1]
Introduced: 2016-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: 
Expresses the sense that: (1) a requirement for gun manufacturers to include microstamping technology in firearms is costly and punitive, and (2) a requirement for firearms to have such features infringes on Second Amendment rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2418)
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4909) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2017 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H2438-2439)
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 197).(text: CR H2438-2439)
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 196). (consideration: CR H2456)
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2455-2456)
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 732, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with one hour of debate on H. Res. 732.
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 732.
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2438-2446)
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 114.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: The bill shall be considered for amendment under the five minute rule. No further amendment to the bill, as amended, shall be in order expect those printed in part B of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution and amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-569, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-569, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

Bill: 114-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2016-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: 
Supports designation of National Foster Care Month, and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster-care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the historical significance of the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, and the impact of the California victory at the 1976 Paris Tasting on the world of wine and the United States wine industry as a whole.

Bill: 114-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2016-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
California
Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Food industry and services
France

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: 
Recognizes and honors the 40th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris and the impact of the California victory at the 1976 Paris Tasting on the world of wine and the U.S. wine industry. (At the 1976 Paris Tasting, French wine experts were invited to blind taste wines from California and France.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-17
text: Introduced in House