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Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 114-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Library of Congress
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to: (1) remove any state flag containing any portion of the Confederate battle flag, other than a flag displayed by the office of a Member of the House, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such flag to the Library of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 184 (Roll no. 385). (consideration: CR H4664)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4663)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Floor summary: DEBATE - The House proceeded with 1 hour of debate on the McCarthy (CA) motion to refer H. Res. 341 to the Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Mr. McCarthy moved to refer to House Administration. (consideration: CR H4663-4664; text: CR H4663)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4662-4664; text of measure as introduced in House CR H4662-4663)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX, Mr. Thompson (MS) was recognized to present a resolution raising a question of the privileges of the House. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair announced the determination that the resolution constituted a question of privilege.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.

Bill: 114-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Motor vehicles
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union:
 
 
through avoidance of &quot;government speech&quot; (as the state of Texas did in 
Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.
) that promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation;
 
by abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of American society; and
 
 by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4971)
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Urging the discontinued use of the Confederate battle flag, which represents pain, humiliation, torture, and racial oppression, in remembrance of the Emanuel 9.

Bill: 114-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Motor vehicles
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Urges:
 
 
 states hanging the Confederate battle flag in public and state locations to remove the flag;
 
states to discontinue use of the Confederate battle flag and its likeness on any property deemed governmental speech, including license plates; 
 
 businesses to discontinue selling Confederate battle flags and related merchandise; and
 
states with flags that include depictions of and symbolic references to the Confederate battle flag to remove those depictions and references.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of June 2015 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2015, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".

Bill: 114-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Supports: 
 
 
the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day; and
 
 efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress (PTS) injuries. 
 
 
Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of personnel diagnosed with PTS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-07-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the use of toxic chemicals as weapons in the Syrian Arab Republic.

Bill: 114-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2015-06-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Chemical and biological weapons
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Syria
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: 
Condemns: (1) the Assad regime for its atrocities against the Syrian people, including its weaponized use of chlorine; and (2) the use of any toxic chemical, including chlorine, as a weapon in Syria.
 
 Maintains that: (1) those who have engaged in such unlawful actions should be held accountable by the international community and urges the President to report to Congress on the use of chemical weapons, including chlorine, in Syria; and (2) no party in Syria should use, develop, acquire, or transfer chemical weapons, including weapons employing chlorine. 
 
Calls on the Administration to: (1) continue offering material support to programs and individuals collecting evidence of the use of chemical weapons inside of Syria, and (2) facilitate the future transfer of such evidence for use in prosecuting those responsible. 
 
Urges the international community to establish a comprehensive strategy regarding Syria which may include establishing a no-fly zone in Syria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-12-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Discharged.
action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5) to support State and local accountability for public education, protect State and local authority, inform parents of the performance of their children's schools, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2647) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act and improve forest management activities in units of the National Forest System derived from the public domain, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2015-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5 (Student Success Act) and H.R. 2647 (Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 392). (text: CR H4879-4880)
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 392).(text: CR H4879-4880)
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H4887)
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 347.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4879-4887)
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Providing for consideration of H.R. 5 and H.R. 2647.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-192, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-192, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future.

Bill: 114-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2015-07-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: 
Supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future.
 
 Urges the Administration to expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate the political, economic, and social reforms necessary for elections that meet international standards.
 
 Condemns outside attempts, including by the government of Russia, its agents or supporters, to interfere in Ukraine's elections.

action_date: 2015-10-20
text: 
Supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely elect their government and determine their future.
 
 Urges the Administration to expedite assistance to Ukraine to facilitate the political, economic, and social reforms necessary for elections that meet international standards.
 
 Condemns outside attempts, specifically by the government of Russia, its agents or supporters, to interfere in Ukraine's elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 4 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H7007)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 4 (Roll no. 552).(text: CR H7007)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7011-7012)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 348.
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7007-7009)
action_date: 2015-10-20
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats Discharged.
action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.

Bill: 114-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2015-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, recognizes the importance of career and technical education in preparing a well-educated and skilled workforce, and encourages the promotion of such training as an option for students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4875)
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2015-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6) to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of 21st century cures.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 183 (Roll no. 430). (text: CR H4976-4977)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 183 (Roll no. 430).(text: CR H4976-4977)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 429). (consideration: CR H5008)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5007-5008)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 350, 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 ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 350.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4976-4985)
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-193, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-193, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding hydroelectric power.

Bill: 114-hres-351
Sponsor: Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]
Introduced: 2015-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Dams and canals
Electric power generation and transmission

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that hydroelectric power is the most abundant source of clean, renewable energy in the United States and should be fully utilized in the pursuit of energy independence and affordable energy for the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Prisoners of Conscience Day".

Bill: 114-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16]
Introduced: 2015-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties
Members of Congress
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: 
Calls for the designation of a Prisoners of Conscience Day.
 
 Requests that the President issue a proclamation recognizing Prisoners of Conscience Day. 
 
Encourages Members of Congress to raise individual prisoner of conscience cases in Congress, with the executive branch, with their constituents, to foreign governments and multilateral organizations, and during delegation trips abroad. 
 
Encourages the U.S. government to: (1) implement policies that support human rights programs, and (2) undertake actions directed at countries that detain prisoners of conscience in violation of international standards. 
 
Urges that advocacy on behalf of prisoners of conscience be pursued at every level of U.S. foreign policy and in all bilateral and multilateral engagements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-08-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Juan Felipe Herrera.

Bill: 114-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2015-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Literature

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments of Juan Felipe Herrera (the 21st Poet Laureate of the United States).
 
Pledges to promote the legacy of Juan Felipe Herrera.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to explore the impact that the creative arts and poetry have in their daily lives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 114-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-12]
Introduced: 2015-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Library of Congress
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: 
Requires the Speaker of the House of Representatives to: (1) remove any state flag containing any portion of the Confederate battle flag, other than a flag displayed by the office of a Member of the House, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such flag to the Library of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 176 (Roll No. 426).
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: The previous question on the motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 238 - 185 (Roll No. 425). (consideration: CR H4975)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on the McCarthy motion to refer H.Res. 355 to the Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Mr. McCarthy moved to refer to House Administration. (consideration: CR H4975)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4974-4976; text of measure as introduced: CR H4975)
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".

Bill: 114-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2015-07-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: 
Supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day. (Bartter syndrome is caused by genetic defects that affect kidney function. Symptoms include muscle weakness and growth delay.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-07-09
text: Introduced in House