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Relating to consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2577) making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2016-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives. 

action_date: 2016-05-25
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017) in the House of Representatives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 180 (Roll no. 268). (text: CR H3270)
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 180 (Roll no. 268).(text: CR H3270)
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 180 (Roll no. 267). (consideration: CR H3280, H3284)
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3283-3284)
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 751, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern 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: 2016-05-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 751.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3270-3280)
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 120.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: The resolution provides that the House hereby concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2577, with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-56.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-595, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-595, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, and urging China to end the dog meat trade.

Bill: 114-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2016-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Asia
China
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Meat
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: 
Condemns the Dog Meat Festival in Yulin, China, because it: (1) is a spectacle of extreme animal cruelty, (2) is a commercial activity not grounded in Chinese history, (3) is opposed by a majority of the Chinese people, and (4) threatens global public health. 
 
Urges: 
 
 
the government of China and the Yulin authorities to ban the killing and eating of dogs as part of Yulin's festival and to enforce China's food safety laws regulating the processing and sale of animal products and the 2011 Agriculture Ministry of China Regulation on the Quarantine of Dogs at the Place of Origin requiring one certificate for one dog on trans-provincial transport trucks, and 
 
 the National People's Congress of China to enact an animal anticruelty law that bans the dog meat trade.
 
 
Affirms the commitment of the United States to the protection of animals and to the progress of animal protection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E789-790)
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2016, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2016 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2016-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and June 2, 2016, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to: 
 
 
promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety;
 
wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day;
 
concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and
 
bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to work to combat the nationwide problem of invasive species threatening native ecosystems.

Bill: 114-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2016-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Aquatic ecology
Ecology
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: 
Expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to create a comprehensive solution to the threat of invasive, nonnative species throughout the United States by controlling and eradicating established invasive species populations, and preventing the further introduction of nonnative species into native ecosystems. (An invasive species is an organism that is not native to an ecosystem and is ecologically or economically harmful in the new environment where it is not native.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2016-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2016-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3103)
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to observe a moment of silence in the House on the first legislative day of each month for those killed or wounded in United States engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harms way.

Bill: 114-hres-755
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Iraq
Legislative rules and procedure
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Amends rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that, on the first legislative day of each month on which there is a record vote on any bill or joint resolution, immediately after that vote, a moment of silence shall be observed in the House of Representatives on behalf of those killed or wounded (as well as their families) in current U.S. engagements in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other countries where Americans are serving in harm's way. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a whole child approach to education and recognizing the role of parents, educators, and community members in providing a whole child approach to education for each student.

Bill: 114-hres-756
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Expresses support for a whole child approach to education. 
 
Recognizes the benefit of ensuring students are challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged.
 
Encourages the federal government to identify opportunities among federal agencies to coordinate the education, health, and social service sectors serving youth in the United States.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

Bill: 114-hres-758
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Aging
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Amends rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill: 114-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening global nuclear security.
 
 Reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials.
 
 Encourages the United States and other IAEA member states to ensure that the IAEA has the necessary resources carry out its duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Bill: 114-hres-760
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month (in the month of June). 
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Bill: 114-hres-761
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the lack of full voting rights in Congress for active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art.

Bill: 114-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2016-05-26 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: 
Recognizes the 75th anniversary of the opening of the National Gallery of Art.
 
Acknowledges its contribution to the cultural life of the United States.
 
Applauds the Gallery's work to collect and preserve art, educate people in the United States, and bring exciting exhibitions for all to enjoy. 
 
Commends the work of its staff to ensure that all people in the United States have access to the highest quality of art.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-26
text: Introduced in House
Honoring in praise and remembrance the outstanding achievements in scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian excellence of Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah.

Bill: 114-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2016-05-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-27
text: 
Honors in praise and remembrance Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah, a graduate with high honors of Andy Dekaney High School of the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas, for his achievements in scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian excellence.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-27
text: Introduced in House
Honoring in praise and remembrance the wonderful achievements in academic, athletic and humanitarian distinction of Quincy Williams.

Bill: 114-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2016-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: 
Honors in praise and remembrance Quincy Gemal Williams, a graduate of the Andy DeKaney High School of the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas, for his achievements in academic, athletic, and humanitarian distinction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Honoring in praise and remembrance the outstanding achievements in scholastic, athletic and humanitarian excellence of Mr. Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah.

Bill: 114-hres-765
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2016-05-31 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: 
Honors in praise and remembrance Sarid Chaim Shahdaiah, a graduate with high honors of Andy Dekaney High School of the Spring Independent School District in Houston, Texas, for his achievements in scholastic, athletic, and humanitarian excellence.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-05-31
text: Introduced in House
Honoring in praise and remembrance the extraordinary life, accomplishments, and countless contributions of Mr. Muhammad Ali.

Bill: 114-hres-766
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2016-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: 
Honors the life, accomplishments, and contributions to humanity made by Muhammad Ali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.

Bill: 114-hres-767
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2016-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4775) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy; and providing for the consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 112) expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed $10 tax on every barrel of oil.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 163 (Roll no. 274). (text: CR H3509)
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 163 (Roll no. 274).(text: CR H3509)
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 163 (Roll no. 273). (consideration: CR H3515-3516)
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 767.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3509-3517)
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 121.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 4775, H. Con. Res. 89, and H. Con. Res. 112.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-607, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-607, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the United States national security interest for Israel to maintain control of the Golan Heights.

Bill: 114-hres-768
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2016-06-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is in the U.S. national security interest that Israel maintain control of the Golan Heights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Terminating a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Bill: 114-hres-769
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2016-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Abortion
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: 
Terminates the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-06-08
text: Introduced in House