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Commending the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, and his office for their efforts in providing accountability for taxpayer dollars spent in Afghanistan.

Bill: 114-hres-665
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2016-03-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government studies and investigations
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: 
Commends the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction for its ongoing role in identifying and reducing waste, fraud, and abuse.
 
 Calls on: (1) John Sopko, the Special Inspector General, to brief the House Armed Services Committee on matters relating to reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan; and (2) the leadership of the House of Representatives to facilitate debate on continued U.S. presence in Afghanistan and the resulting waste, fraud, and abuse of tax dollars. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".

Bill: 114-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2016-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September as "National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2016-03-23 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: 2016-03-23
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: 2016-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is an integral partner to government with a unique and proven ability to foster innovation, strengthen civil society, and build thriving communities.

Bill: 114-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Tiberi, Patrick J. [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2016-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that philanthropy is a force for innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership that advances the common good.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.

Bill: 114-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Historical and cultural resources
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-11
text: 
Celebrates the legacy of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, and recognizes the importance of the organization, its members, and the 150th anniversary of the Order.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2016-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 5, 2016, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 114-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Reason. Encourages people to observe such Day by focusing on the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3340) to place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3791) to raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3340) to place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3791) to raise the consolidated assets threshold under the small bank holding company policy statement.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 144). (text: CR H1648-1649)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 144).(text: CR H1648-1649)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 143). (consideration: CR H1652, H1653)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1653-1655)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 671, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 671.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1648-1652)
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3340 and H.R. 3791.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-489, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-489, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2666) to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates charged for broadband Internet access service.

Bill: 114-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2666) to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from regulating the rates charged for broadband Internet access service.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 142). (text: CR H1645)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 142).(text: CR H1645)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 243 - 182 (Roll no. 141). (consideration: CR H1648, H1652)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1652-1653)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 672.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1645-1648)
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 106.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2666 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-490, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-490, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Internal Revenue Service should provide printed copies of Internal Revenue Service Publication 17 to taxpayers in the United States free of charge.

Bill: 114-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Department of the Treasury
Government information and archives
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should provide U.S. taxpayers with free printed copies of IRS Publication 17, which is entitled &quot;Your Federal Income Tax&quot; and provides individuals with general instructions for filing tax returns.

action_date: 2016-04-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) should provide U.S. taxpayers with free printed copies of IRS Publication 17, which is entitled &quot;Your Federal Income Tax&quot; and provides individuals with general instructions for filing tax returns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1825)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1825)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 673.
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1825-1827)
action_date: 2016-04-19
text: Mrs. Noem moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2016, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 114-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Mulvaney, Mick [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 114-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Calls for recognition of: (1) national and community organizations and private sector supporters for their work in promoting awareness about sexual assault, providing information and treatment to survivors of sexual assault, and increasing the number of successful prosecutions of perpetrators of sexual assault; and (2) public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals for their hard work and innovative strategies to increase the percentage of sexual assault cases that result in the prosecution and incarceration of its perpetrators. 
 
Urges national and community-based organizations, private businesses, colleges and universities, and the media to promote, through such Month, awareness of sexual violence, resources for its survivors and their friends and family members, and strategies to decrease the incidence of sexual assault. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-04-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2004)
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of May 1 through 7, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2016-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Public Service Recognition Week. 
 
Commends public servants, government employees, and members of the uniformed services for their public service and honors those who have given their lives in service. 
 
Calls upon a new generation to consider a career in public service as an honorable profession. 
 
Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.

Bill: 114-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minnesota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: 
Recognizes the University of Minnesota Women's Ice Hockey Team on winning the 2016 National Collegiate Athletic Association Women's Ice Hockey Championship.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of March 27, 2016, through April 2, 2016, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

Bill: 114-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2016-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Performing arts
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: 
Supports the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week. (Young Audiences Arts for Learning is a nonprofit organization that presents arts-in-education programs to students and teachers.) 
 
Honors the contributions which Young Audiences Arts for Learning programs have made in enriching the lives of students, teachers, volunteers, families, and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2016 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Bill: 114-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2016-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors; and (3) those who are battling brain tumors and their families, friends, and caregivers.
 
Encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
 
Urges a collaborative public-private approach to brain tumor research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2289)
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 114-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2016-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
 
Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of people in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing the recently expanded service opportunities available to female members of the Armed Forces.

Bill: 114-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2016-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment
Women's health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: 
Honors women who have served, and who are currently serving, as members of the Armed Forces. 
 
Commends female members of the Armed Forces who have sacrificed their lives in defense of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that female members of the Armed Forces are an integral part of the Armed Forces. 
 
Urges the Department of Defense (DOD) to ensure that female members of the Armed Forces: (1) receive adequate, well-fitted equipment; and (2) have access to health services that address their specific medical needs. 
 
Encourages DOD to develop new initiatives to recruit and retain more women in the officer corps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-04-14
text: Introduced in House