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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 622) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2015-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 622) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1105) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1195) to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to establish advisory boards.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 155). (text: CR H2223)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 155).(text: CR H2223)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 183 (Roll no. 154). (consideration: CR H2250)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2250-2251)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 200, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 200.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2223-2230)
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 622, H.R. 1105, and H.R. 1195.
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-74, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-74, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to peace and prosperity through poverty reduction in the United States and abroad.

Bill: 114-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Poverty and welfare assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the elimination of poverty and hunger should remain key U.S. foreign and domestic policy goals, (2) a Global Marshall Plan holds the potential to transform development assistance in a manner that would significantly reduce poverty, and (3) the President should implement a Global Marshall Plan to increase U.S. assistance towards the elimination of poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the 2015 national champions, the Duke University Blue Devils, for their win in the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 114-hres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
Congratulates the Duke University Blue Devils for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Tournament.
 
Invites the Duke University men's basketball team to the U.S. Capitol Building to be honored.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2254)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 2015 as "National Men's Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Men's Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Urges public and private sector efforts to promote awareness, invest in research, and improve treatments for cancers disproportionately affecting men.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E500)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 13, 2015, as a national day of celebration of the diversity in the United States, known as Diversity Day in the Nation.

Bill: 114-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a national day of celebration for the diversity of the United States.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to promote cultural awareness, combat polarization and stereotypes, and improve community understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the University's 70th anniversary.

Bill: 114-hres-205
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
Congratulates the administration, staff, students, and alumni of Roosevelt University on its 70th anniversary.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2015 as "National Learn to Swim Month".

Bill: 114-hres-206
Sponsor: Rep. Takai, Mark [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2015-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Learn to Swim Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2322)
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding establishing a National Strategic Agenda.

Bill: 114-hres-207
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2015-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Medicare
Policy sciences
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should strive to create, debate, and adopt policy solutions to achieve a National Strategic Agenda with the goals of: creating 25 million new jobs over the next 10 years, balancing the federal budget by 2030, securing Medicare and Social Security for the next 75 years, and making the United States energy secure by 2024. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, 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: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, 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: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, 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: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, 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: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and the Workforce, and the Budget, 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: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Equality for All Resolution of 2015

Bill: 114-hres-208
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2015-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: 

Equality for All Resolution of 2015

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are valuable, contributing members of society who deserve equal treatment under the law.
 
Declares that: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a serious problem; (2) existing federal protections are inadequate to ensure nondiscrimination; and (3) Congress should pass legislation that prohibits such discrimination in areas including credit, employment, education, federally funded programs, housing, jury service, and public accommodations.
 
Encourages states to prohibit such discrimination and to reject laws that undermine nondiscrimination protections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E517)
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Deploring the actions of the Palestinian Authority to join the International Criminal Court and undertake legal action through the Court against Israel.

Bill: 114-hres-209
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Introduced: 2015-04-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: 
Views lawfare (the abuse of law to achieve political and military means) as a threat to U.S. military activities abroad and to those of U.S. democratic allies, and believes it is vital to take a stand against its use in order to protect the Nation's best interests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.

Bill: 114-hres-210
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2015-04-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Laos
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: 
Recognizes the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard Freedom Fighters and the people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the U.S. Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that veterans deserve the health and living standards they fought to protect.

Bill: 114-hres-211
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2015-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Health
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Veterans' loans, housing, homeless programs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: 
Calls on the people of the United States to not ignore veterans returning to the United States who are unable to maintain the proper health and living standards they fought to protect for others.
 
Recognizes that: (1) finding every veteran a home is the right thing to do and a necessary step toward repaying the debt that U.S. citizens owe the men and women of the Armed Forces, and (2) that debt requires the realization of a decent home and a suitable living environment for veterans.
 
Expresses a commitment to ending veteran homelessness.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1560) to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1731) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-212
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1560) to improve cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1731) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 164). (text: CR H2368-2369)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 182 (Roll no. 164).(text: CR H2368-2369)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 179 (Roll no. 163). (consideration: CR H2376-2377)
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 212.
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 212.
action_date: 2015-04-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2368-2378)
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 24.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Debate for both bills shall not exceed one hour. After general debate, both bills shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute rule. All points of order against the bills and amendments are waived. Only amendments printed in the report from the committee on rules are in order.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-88, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-88, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the April 2015 terrorist attack at the Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, and reaffirming the United States support for the people and Government of Kenya, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-213
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First responders and emergency personnel
Higher education
International organizations and cooperation
Kenya
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Somalia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
Condemns the atrocities and terrorist attack that occurred at Garissa University College in Garissa, Kenya, on April 2, 2015. Recognizes the heroic and selfless acts by Kenyan citizens, first responders, and the Kenya Red Cross to rescue those caught in such attack.
 
Condemns al Shabaab's apparent effort to foment divisions among the Kenyan people along religious lines.
 
Reaffirms U.S. support for the efforts of the government and people of Kenya to combat terrorism, counter extremism, promote tolerance, and bring all the perpetrators of such attack to justice. 
 
Commends the Kenyan government's continued participation in the African Union Mission in Somalia. 
 
Urges Kenya to maintain its commitment to protecting Somali refugees who are fleeing from al Shabaab.
 
Recognizes Kenya as an important regional ally and partner of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-05-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to ensure that students have access to debt-free higher education.

Bill: 114-hres-214
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2015-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Higher education
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Student aid and college costs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to:
 
 
ensure that all students have access to debt-free higher education upon graduation from public institutions of higher education; 
 
 provide support to states to make increased investments in higher education that will result in lower tuition and costs for students; 
 
 increase financial aid to help students afford attending college without taking on debt; 
 
 encourage innovation by states and institutions of higher education to cut costs for students and make college more affordable by increasing efficiency and enabling speedy and less-costly degree completion; and 
 
 reduce the burden of existing student loan debt.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-04-21
text: Introduced in House