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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that adding art and design into Federal programs that target the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2015-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: 
Recognizes the importance of art and design in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. 
 
Supports the designation of a STEM-to-STEAM Month.
 
Encourages the inclusion of art and design in the STEM fields during the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the Higher Education Act. 
 
Encourages the Secretaries of Commerce and Education, the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop a STEM to STEAM Council in order to facilitate a comprehensive approach to incorporate art and design into federal STEM programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2783-2784)
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate preparatory work to begin negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.

Bill: 114-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2015-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Africa
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate preparatory work to begin negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with Tunisia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2015 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2015-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass no law that would exempt from its obligations or provide any other special consideration to elected or appointed Federal officials or any other Federal employee.

Bill: 114-hres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3]
Introduced: 2015-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Federal officials
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should pass no law that would exempt from its obligations, excuse from its criminal or civil penalties, or provide any other special consideration to Members of Congress, Supreme Court justices, the President, the Vice President, executive branch appointees, or any federal employee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, and the Judiciary, 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: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster-care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster-care system.

Bill: 114-hres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2015-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
Recognizes the National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster-care system and supports the designation of National Foster Care Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program as it celebrates 50 years of educating and training the Nation's economically disadvantaged youth.

Bill: 114-hres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2015-05-05 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the national Job Corps program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Bill: 114-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2015-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-08
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable James Claude Wright, Jr., a Representative from the State of Texas.

Bill: 114-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
Declares that: (1) the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable James Claude Wright, Jr., former Member of the House for 18 terms and Speaker of the House for the 100th and 101st Congresses; and (2) in his death, the United States and Texas have lost a valued and eminent public servant and citizen.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on May 12, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased former Representative and Speaker of the House.

action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that: (1) the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable James Claude Wright, Jr., former Member of the House for 18 terms and Speaker of the House for the 100th and 101st Congresses; and (2) in his death, the United States and Texas have lost a valued and eminent public servant and citizen.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on May 12, 2015, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased former Representative and Speaker of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2855)
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2855)
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2855)
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military constructions, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2048) to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 114-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military constructions, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2048) to reform the authorities of the Federal Government to require the production of certain business records, conduct electronic surveillance, use pen registers and trap and trace devices, and use other forms of information gathering for foreign intelligence, counterterrorism, and criminal purposes, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 221). (text: CR H2892)
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 221).(text: CR H2892)
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2901)
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 255.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2892-2901)
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 31.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Providing for consideration of H.R. 1735, H.R. 36, and H.R. 2048
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-111, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-111, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2888-2889)
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week on May 6, 2015, through May 12, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

Bill: 114-hres-258
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal employees should be applauded for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States and recognized for the benefits they bring to the public welfare, the progress of democracy, and the United States as a whole; and (2) federal employees' salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September 2015 as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2015-05-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month; and (2) research to prevent, detect, and treat brain aneurysms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1735) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2015-05-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016).

action_date: 2015-05-14
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 H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 225). (text: CR H2989)
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 181 (Roll no. 225).(text: CR H2989)
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H2996)
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 260.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2989-2997)
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Providing for amendment debate for H.R. 1735
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-112, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-112, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Nepal to ensure that the unique needs, vulnerabilities, and capacities of women and girls are considered and addressed in efforts to provide humanitarian relief and assistance in reconstruction in the aftermath of the April 25, 2015, earthquake.

Bill: 114-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-05-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Natural disasters
Nepal
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: 
Expresses: (1) sympathy to the people of Nepal for the loss of life and destruction as a result of the earthquake, (2) solidarity with the people of Nepal and continued commitment assist Nepal recover from this tragedy, and (3) support for relief and reconstruction assistance provided by relief agencies and the international community. 
 
Urges the treatment of gender equality, female empowerment, and preventing and addressing gender-based violence (GBV) against women and children as a priority for the U.S. government's humanitarian relief and recovery efforts in Nepal. 
 
Recognizes that GBV is a human rights violation that must be addressed. 
 
Urges U.S. agencies to fund and implement programs that are consistent with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee Guidelines on Gender-Based Violence in Humanitarian Settings.
 
Affirms a commitment to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through U.S.-led post-disaster recovery and reconstruction activities to promote the realization of social, economic, and political rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the practice of community-oriented policing and encouraging diversity hiring and retention in law enforcement.

Bill: 114-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2015-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Minority employment

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: 
Finds that the lack of minority representation in law enforcement across the country needs to be addressed.
 
Calls on law enforcement departments to have a formal plan of community-oriented policing. Commits to ensuring that the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program has the resources it needs to increase the hiring and retention of diverse law enforcement officers.
 
Encourages the Department of Justice (DOJ), in collaboration with the COPS office, to issue further guidance and best practices on diversity hiring and retention of law enforcement personnel, use of excessive and deadly force, and community-oriented policing strategies.
 
Urges the Bureau of Justice Statistics to report annually on DOJ's efforts to increase community-oriented policing and diversity hiring and retention within law enforcement departments nationwide.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House