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Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34.

Bill: 114-hconres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) to change the official title to read &quot;An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.&quot;

action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) to change the official title to read &quot;An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.&quot;

action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 34 (21st Century Cures Act) to change the: (1) section heading for section 1001 to &quot;Beau Biden Cancer Moonshot and NIH Innovation Projects,&quot; and (2) official title to &quot;An Act to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Mr. Upton asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S6696-6697)
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text of measure as passed: CR H7048)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text of measure as passed: CR H7048)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7048)
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.

Bill: 114-hconres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should prioritize the reduction and elimination, over a reasonable period of time, of the overall trade deficit of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, steady leadership, and remarkable, 70-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

Bill: 114-hconres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Salmon, Matt [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2016-11-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Thailand
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: 
Honors the life, leadership, and 70-year reign of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. 
 
Celebrates the alliance and friendship between Thailand and the United States that reflects common interests, a 183-year diplomatic history, and a multifaceted partnership that has contributed to peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.

Bill: 114-hconres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2016-12-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
News media and reporting
Research administration and funding
State and local government operations
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. Recognizes the 28th anniversary of observing such day.
 
Commends: (1) the President, state and local governments, and public health agencies for recognizing such day and for encouraging individuals to undergo testing for HIV; and (2) media organizations for carrying messages in support of such day.
 
Expresses support for:
 
 
 continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States;
 
 the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and achieving the goals within the federal action plan; 
 
 continued funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; 
 
 the goals of providing universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs and of protecting human rights for all people, including vulnerable and marginalized populations; and 
 
 efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by combatting poverty and hunger, expanding educational opportunities for children, and empowering women and girls.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump Organization.

Bill: 114-hconres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Business ethics
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: 
Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization.
 
Declares that in the absence of such actions or specific authorization by Congress, Congress regards dealings that Donald Trump, as President, may have through his companies with foreign governments or entities owned or controlled by foreign governments to be potential violations of such clause.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make certain corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943.

Bill: 114-hconres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Thornberry, Mac [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2016-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017). 

action_date: 2016-12-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017). 

action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make specified technical corrections in the enrollment of S. 2943 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7102; text as passed Senate: CR S7102)
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7102; text as passed Senate: CR S7102)
action_date: 2016-12-06
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7178)
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7178)
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7178)
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.

Bill: 114-hconres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2016-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) rates for inmate calling service should not exceed the affordable modified rates adopted by the Federal Communications Commission as of the date this resolution is adopted, and (2) reduced inmate calling service rates should be implemented as soon as possible.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the sinking of the U.S.S. West Virginia during that attack.

Bill: 114-hconres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]
Introduced: 2016-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: 
Remembers the members of the Armed Forces who were killed or wounded during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Honors the service and courage of the members of the Armed Forces who were stationed at Pearl Harbor at the time of the attack.
 
Commemorates the service of the crew of the U.S.S. West Virginia and the crews of other Navy ships at Pearl Harbor who fought valiantly during the attack. Recognizes the resolve of the Navy in salvaging and repairing the U.S.S. West Virginia and returning it to service during World War II.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to continue to honor the memory of all such members who lost their lives during that attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 612.

Bill: 114-hconres-183
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2016-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 612 to change the title to read &quot;An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.&quot;

action_date: 2016-12-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 612 to change the title to read &quot;An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.&quot;

action_date: 2016-12-10
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 612 to change the title to read &quot;An Act to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-12-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7004-7005; text as passed Senate: CR S7004)
action_date: 2016-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7004-7005; text as passed Senate: CR S7004)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7527)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7527)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7527)
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Mr. Shuster asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 114-hjres-1
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2015-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Economic performance and conditions
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 
 
 
 This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
 The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding one-fifth of the economic output of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides a specific increase in outlays above this amount. 
 
 The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit or to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
 
 Congress is authorized to waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 114-hjres-2
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2015-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment requires a three-fifths roll call vote of each chamber of Congress to increase the public debt limit. It requires a majority roll vote of each chamber to increase revenue. It also requires the President to submit a balanced budget to Congress annually. 
 
Congress is authorized to waive these requirements when a declaration of war is in effect or if the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2015 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 114-hjres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2015-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Music
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: 
Supports the designation of Gospel Music Heritage Month, which would recognize the contributions to U.S. culture derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to balancing the budget.

Bill: 114-hjres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]
Introduced: 2015-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Income tax rates
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: 

Constitutional Amendment 

 
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total outlays for a fiscal year from exceeding total receipts for that fiscal year unless Congress authorizes the excess by a two-thirds vote of each chamber. The prohibition excludes outlays for repayment of debt principal and receipts derived from borrowing. 
 
The amendment prohibits total outlays for any fiscal year from exceeding 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States, unless two-thirds of each house of Congress provides for a specific increase above this amount. 
 
The amendment requires a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress to impose a new tax, increase the statutory rate of any tax, or increase the aggregate amount of revenue. It requires a three-fifths vote of each chamber to increase the limit on the debt of the United States. 
 
The President is required to submit an annual budget in which total outlays do not exceed total receipts and 18% of the gross domestic product of the United States. 
 
The amendment prohibits a court from ordering a revenue increase to enforce the provisions of the amendment. 
 
Congress is authorized to waive specified provisions of the amendment when the United States is engaged in a military conflict which causes an imminent and serious military threat to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the effect of treaties, Executive orders, and agreements with other nations or groups of nations.

Bill: 114-hjres-5
Sponsor: Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7]
Introduced: 2015-01-06 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
International law and treaties
Judicial procedure and administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: 

Constitutional Amendment
 
 
States that no treaty, executive order, or any agreement with any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions of such agreements, shall be construed to diminish any of the rights or privileges guaranteed to U.S. citizens under the Constitution and federal law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-01-06
text: Introduced in House