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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2015-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3192) to provide for a temporary safe harbor from the enforcement of integrated disclosure requirements for mortgage loan transactions under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 and the Truth in Lending Act, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from October 12, 2015, through October 19, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 537). (text: CR H6848)
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 181 (Roll no. 537).(text: CR H6848)
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6858)
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the H. Res. 462, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair announced that further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution would be postponed until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H6856)
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 462.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6848-6856)
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 64.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from Oct. 12, 2015 through Oct. 19, 2015.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-289, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-289, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing October 7th as National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.

Bill: 114-hres-463
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2015-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. (Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic neurological condition that causes episodes of extreme pain in the face.)
 
Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to ending trigeminal neuralgia by promoting awareness and education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Expresses gratitude to the family members and friends of individuals living with trigeminal neuralgia.
 Salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to individuals affected by trigeminal neuralgia and continue to work to find ways to end trigeminal neuralgia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that private equity plays an important role in growing and strengthening United States businesses throughout all sectors of the economy and in every State and congressional district and that it has fostered significant investment in the United States economy.

Bill: 114-hres-464
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2015-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Capital gains tax
Corporate finance and management
Financial services and investments
Interest, dividends, interest rates

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: 
 Affirms that private equity: (1) plays an important role in growing and strengthening U.S. businesses throughout all sectors of the economy and in every state and congressional district, and (2) has fostered significant investment in the U.S. economy.
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should maintain normative tax policy that carried interest income resulting from the sale of a capital asset is capital gains income.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2015-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2015-10-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the justices of the United States Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Bill: 114-hres-465
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or should promulgate their own ethical code.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 538) to facilitate the development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 702) to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Bill: 114-hres-466
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2015-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 538) to facilitate the development of energy on Indian lands by reducing Federal regulations that impede tribal development of Indian lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 702) to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 185 (Roll no. 542). (text: CR H6902-6903)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 244 - 185 (Roll no. 542).(text: CR H6902-6903)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 183 (Roll no. 541). (consideration: CR H6909-6910; text: CR H6909)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6902-6911)
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: For H.R. 538, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions. For H.R. 702, resolution provides for one hour of debate, makes specified amendments in order and allows one motion to recommit, with or without instructions.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-290, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-290, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.

Bill: 114-hres-467
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Domestic violence and child abuse
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Mental health
Smuggling and trafficking
State and local government operations
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Establishes the House Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to investigate and report on:
 
 
the causes of mass shootings,
 
methods to improve the federal firearms purchaser background check system,
 
connections between access to firearms and dangerously mentally ill individuals,
 
strengthening federal penalties for trafficking and straw purchasing of firearms,
 
closing loopholes that allow some domestic abusers continued access to firearms,
 
linkages between firearms and suicide,
 
gun violence's effect on public health,
 
the correlation between state gun violence prevention laws and the incidence of gun violence,
 
the importance of having reliable and accurate information on gun violence and its toll on our nation,
 
the implementation of effective gun violence prevention laws in accordance with the Second Amendment to the Constitution, and
 
rates of gun violence in large metropolitan areas.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 8, 2015, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

Bill: 114-hres-468
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy storage, supplies, demand

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1450)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense.

Bill: 114-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Defense spending
Europe

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries to meet or exceed: (1) the 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, and (2) the 20% commitment to defense expenditures on major equipment spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Institute of Nursing Research on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary.

Bill: 114-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Capps, Lois [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Medical research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Congratulates the National Institute of Nursing Research on the occasion of its 30th anniversary. 

Commends the Institute for its ongoing support of nursing research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: 
 
 
a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and 
 
a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 11, 2015, through October 17, 2015, as "Earth Science Week".

Bill: 114-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Earth sciences
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Supports the designation of Earth Science Week.
 
Expresses strong support for the goals and ideals of Earth Science Week and its aims to increase understanding of and interest in earth science at the local, state, national, and international levels. 
 
Recognizes the importance of education and public outreach efforts to ensure the U.S. public gains a better understanding and appreciation for the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives. 
 
Encourages K-12 students to participate in local, state, and national events in connection with Earth Science Week and to get involved in the celebration by exploring artistic and academic applications of earth science. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6921)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as National Gun Violence Awareness Month and calling on Congress to address gun violence.

Bill: 114-hres-473
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-10-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Domestic violence and child abuse
Firearms and explosives
Retail and wholesale trades
Smuggling and trafficking
U.S. Sentencing Commission
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of June 2016 as National Gun Violence Awareness Month. 
 
Calls on Congress to enact the following legislation to address gun violence: 
 
 
H.R. 3051, the Background Check Completion Act;
 
H.R. 752, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act;
 
H.R. 3455, the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2015; 
 
H.R. 3130, the Zero Tolerance for Domestic Abusers Act;
 
H.R. 3411, the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2015; 
 
H.R. 1217, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015; and 
 
legislation to ban assault weapons.

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important contribution and added value of mental health and psychosocial support services and the importance of building such capacity in humanitarian and development contexts.

Bill: 114-hres-474
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2015-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: 
Affirms the continued support of the United States for making resources available to provide mental health and psychosocial support services and build capacity in low-resource settings and in conflict- and crisis-affected countries.
 
Recognizes the importance of trained mental health workers in restoring functioning, enhancing well-being, and saving lives through mental health and psychosocial support services, as well as the important contributions and lived experience of individuals and families affected by mental illness.
 
Calls on relevant federal agencies to integrate mental health and psychosocial support activities based upon the Global Mental Health Action Plan in order to improve quality of life for people living with mental illnesses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-10-09
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: 2015-10-09
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: 2015-10-09
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: 2015-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for the consideration of continuing resolutions to fund the Government at the current rate of operations if offered not more than 24 hours before funding for the Government expires.

Bill: 114-hres-475
Sponsor: Rep. Graham, Gwen [D-FL-2]
Introduced: 2015-10-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional officers and employees
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it in order, during the 24-hour period before funding for the government expires, for any Member to move to consider any joint resolution continuing appropriations for the government at the current rate of operations for 30 days. Prohibits the measure from containing other matter.
 
Declares that, if the measure passes the House, then, during the 30-day period it covers:
 
 
it shall not be in order to consider any resolution providing for an adjournment period of more than three calendar days unless legislation is agreed to that funds the government until the end of the applicable fiscal year; and
 
no funds of the House may be used for official travel of any of its Members, officers, or employees which is undertaken during such period.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-10-09
text: Introduced in House