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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-770
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5278) to establish an Oversight Board to assist the Government of Puerto Rico, including instrumentalities, in managing its public finances.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 284). (text: CR H3581)
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 178 (Roll no. 284).(text: CR H3581)
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3596-3597)
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At conclusion of debate on H.Res. 770, the Chair put the question on passage of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Byrne demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3586)
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 770.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3581-3586)
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature oa substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-57 and provides that it shall be considered read. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the report. Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member desingated in the report, shall be considered as read, be debatable for the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to a demand for division of the question in the House or Committee of the Whole. Section 2 provides that upon passage of H.R. 5278, the House shall be considered to have: (1) stricken all after the enacting clause of S. 2328 and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of H.R. 5278, as passed by the House; and (2) passed the Senate bill as so amended.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-610, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-610, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016

Bill: 114-hres-772
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: 

Original LGBTQ Pride Month Resolution of 2016

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights to be recognized and protected by the U.S. Constitution; and (2) the United States should continue to strive to ensure that the promise of equality is realized for all people in the United States.
 
Recognizes that all people in the United States should be treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
Acknowledges the struggle of the Stonewall protestors (human rights protesters at the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969) and countless other LGBTQ people for equality,
 
Encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month.
 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Introduced in House
To express support for recognition of June 2016 as National Orca Protection Month.

Bill: 114-hres-773
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2016-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: 
Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of June 6 through June 12, 2016, as "Hemp History Week".

Bill: 114-hres-774
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2016-06-09 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) supports the designation of June 6-June 12, 2016, as Hemp History Week; and (2) recognizes the historical relevance and growing economic potential of industrial hemp. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the impact of Sister Cities International and expressing support for the designation of July 15, 2016, as "Sister Cities International Day".

Bill: 114-hres-775
Sponsor: Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2016-06-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: 
Recognizes the lasting positive impact of Sister Cities International.
 
Supports the designation of Sister Cities International Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of November as "U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month", in celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of United States Navy aircraft carriers in defending the freedom of the United States, protecting the security of the Nation and its allies, responding to crisis and spurring technological innovation.

Bill: 114-hres-776
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2016-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: 
Supports the designation of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier Month in honor of the role aircraft carriers have held for almost 90 years serving the Nation's interests in times of war and peace.
 
 Pledges to celebrate aircraft carrier contributions and heritage in each district.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Mayte Lara Ibarra, and Larissa Martinez for their bravery and leadership in addressing anti-immigrant sentiments voiced by United States politicians.

Bill: 114-hres-777
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2016-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: 
Recognizes Mayte Lara Ibarra, and Larissa Martinez for their bravery and leadership in addressing anti-immigrant sentiments voiced by U.S. politicians.
 
 Recognizes that beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program have provided inspiration in their pursuit of the American dream.
 
 Commends their efforts to promote comprehensive immigration reform. 
 
Recognizes the many undocumented valedictorians and graduating seniors of the class of 2016 for their academic achievements. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-778
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5053) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury from requiring that the identity of contributors to 501(c) organizations be included in annual returns; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 300). (text: CR H3769)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 300).(text: CR H3769)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 171 (Roll no. 299). (consideration: CR H3775)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 778.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3769-3776)
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 124.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: The resolution provides for 1 hour of general debate on both bills.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-621, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-621, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Enforcing the Constitution's separation of powers and the congressional prerogative of disclosure under the speech or debate clause by directing the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives to publish in the Congressional Record the 28-page chapter which was redacted from the December 2002 Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.

Bill: 114-hres-779
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2016-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: 
Directs the Chairman and ranking minority member of the Permanent Select Committee On Intelligence of the House of Representatives, within 7 days after adopting this resolution, to publish in the Congressional Record the 28-page chapter which was redacted from the December 2002 Final Report of the Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-781
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Small Business. 

action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Small Business. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3769)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3769)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3769)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the people of the United States to honor the service of military retirees who continue to serve the United States long after such retirees have completed military service.

Bill: 114-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
Encourages the people of the United States to honor the past and continued service of military retirees to their communities and the United States long after they have completed military service by supporting the ideals of a Military Retiree Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5293) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2017, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5293 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 305). (text: CR H3837)
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 305).(text: CR H3837)
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 183 (Roll no. 304). (consideration: CR H3842)
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3842-3843)
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 783, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote 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 later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 783.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3837-3842)
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 125.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5293. Resolution provides for suspension authority on Thursday, June 16, 2016.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-623, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-623, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.

Bill: 114-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2016-06-14 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: 2016-06-14
text: 
Supports the designation of Journeymen Linemen Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for its long history of service on the 100th anniversary of the day it was granted a Federal charter.

Bill: 114-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Chris [R-NY-27]
Introduced: 2016-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Federally chartered organizations
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: 
Recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for over 100 years of promoting community service and leadership development. 
 
Encourages the Boy Scouts of America to continue to emphasize character building, responsible citizenship, and outdoor stewardship. 
 
Applauds the Boy Scouts of America for instilling the values of the Scout Oath and the Scout Law in young Americans. 
 
Congratulates the Boy Scouts of America on the 100th anniversary of June 15, 1916, the day it was granted a federal charter. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that India should be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 114-hres-786
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2016-06-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: 
Supports: (1) India's inclusion as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, and (2) the Obama administration's work with U.N. members to effect such inclusion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2016, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 114-hres-787
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2016-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance to the nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day.
 
Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future, and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Arctic lease sales which are already included in the Draft Proposed Plan must stay in the proposed 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil & Gas Leasing Program.

Bill: 114-hres-788
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22]
Introduced: 2016-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Arctic Ocean
Arctic and polar regions
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Oil and gas

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: 
Reaffirms that America's strategic options for the Arctic region should not be constricted by the exclusion of future Arctic economic opportunities.Expresses strong support for including Arctic lease sales in theBureau of Ocean Energy Management'sproposed 2017-2022 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the horrific acts of terrorism and hatred in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016, and expressing support and prayers for all those impacted by that tragedy.

Bill: 114-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2016-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Hate crimes
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: 
Condemns the June 12, 2016 attack at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Offers condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of those who were killed and expresses hope for the recovery of those who were wounded.
 
Applauds the bravery and dedication of the law enforcement officials, emergency medical responders, and others who offered their support and assistance. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives stands together united against terrorism and hatred.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-16
text: Introduced in House