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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Bill: 114-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2015-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care quality
Higher education
Human rights
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
 
Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and partners.

Bill: 114-hres-264
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Music
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Performing arts
Public transit
Smithsonian Institution
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: 
Recognizes and commends: (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall as enhancing urban life and musical culture in the nation's capital and appreciation of the National Mall; (2) the local performers that bring their talents to Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E747-748)
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide.

Bill: 114-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2015-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: 
Recognizes that prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide and that the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV worldwide has been a priority for more than 13 years.
 
Supports providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and dramatically scaling up pediatric treatment of HIV.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement officers.

Bill: 114-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2015-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: 
Celebrates the dedication of and contributions made by law enforcement officers every day.
 
Encourages support for such officers nationwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-06-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May as National Lacrosse Month.

Bill: 114-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Ruppersberger, C. A. Dutch [D-MD-2]
Introduced: 2015-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for National Lacrosse Month.
 
Commends the leadership and programming efforts of US Lacrosse to raise awareness, prevent injuries, and increase overall safety across all levels of the game.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of July 2015 as Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2015-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Uterine Fibroids Awareness Month. (Uterine fibroids are common in women and can cause pain, bleeding, and infertility.)
 
Recognizes the disparity in incidence rates of uterine fibroids in African-American and Hispanic women, and the need for greater research, treatment, and care options.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for investigation and prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity, whether committed by officials of the Government of Syria or other parties to the civil war in Syria, and calling on the President to direct the United States representative to the United Nations to use the voice and vote of the United States to immediately promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2015-05-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: 
 
 
the United States should urge the government of Syria and other parties to the civil war in Syria to implement an immediate cease fire and engage in negotiations to end the bloodshed; 
 
the United States should declare that it is a requirement of basic justice that war crimes and crimes against humanity, whether committed by officials of the government of Syria or other parties to the civil war in Syria, should be investigated and prosecuted; 
 
the President should direct the U.S. representative to the United Nations to promote the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal; 
 
the United States should continue its efforts to collect and analyze documentation related to ongoing violations of human rights and make collection of information that can be supplied to a Syrian war crimes tribunal a priority;
 
in working with other countries to establish a Syrian war crimes tribunal the United States should promote judicial procedures that enable the prosecution of the most culpable persons guilty of directing such crimes; 
 
the United States should urge other interested states to apprehend and deliver into the custody of a Syrian war crimes tribunal persons indicted for war crimes or crimes against humanity in Syria, and urge such states to provide relevant information to the tribunal.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the Palestinian Authority's purported accession to the International Criminal Court for the purpose of initiating prosecutions against Israeli soldiers, citizens, officials, and leaders.

Bill: 114-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2015-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Congressional-executive branch relations
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: 
 
 
the Palestinian Authority (PA) should withdraw its application for International Criminal Court (ICC) membership, cease attempts to initiate or encourage frivolous and politically motivated war-crimes prosecutions against Israelis via the ICC or any other international or national judicial body, and demonstrate its viability as a peace partner by returning to bilateral negotiations with Israel; 
 
the organs of the ICC should oppose the PA's politicization of international law by rescinding Palestinian membership in the ICC; 
 
the ICC should defer to Israeli jurisdiction and the Israeli military and civilian judicial systems in cases involving Israeli citizens; and 
 
the Administration should begin immediate consultations with Congress concerning Palestinian state-level membership in the ICC.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1806) to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2353) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2015-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1806) to provide for technological innovation through the prioritization of Federal investment in basic research, fundamental scientific discovery, and development to improve the competitiveness of the United States, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2250) making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2353) to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 179 (Roll no. 243). (text: CR H3321-3322)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 179 (Roll no. 243).(text: CR H3321-3322)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3329)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 271.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3321-3329)
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-120, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-120, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2015-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2015-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Financial Services, (2) Foreign Affairs, and (3) Homeland Security.

action_date: 2015-05-19
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Financial Services, (2) Foreign Affairs, and (3) Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3318)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3318)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3318)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 880) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2015-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2262) to facilitate a pro-growth environment for the developing commercial space industry by encouraging private sector investment and creating more stable and predictable regulatory conditions, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 880) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to simplify and make permanent the research credit; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 251). (text: CR H3403-3404)
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 251).(text: CR H3403-3404)
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 250). (consideration: CR H3408-3409)
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 273.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3403-3410)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2262 and H.R. 880. In addition, the resolution provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from May 22, 2015, through May 29, 2015.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-127, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-127, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2015-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1335) to amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to provide flexibility for fishery managers and stability for fishermen.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 174 (Roll no. 263). (text: CR 5/20/2015 H3491-3496)
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 174 (Roll no. 263).(text: CR 5/20/2015 H3491-3496)
action_date: 2015-05-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3534-3535)
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - The Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that they ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the Yeas and Nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H3496)
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 274.
action_date: 2015-05-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3491-3496)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1335 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: 2015-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-128, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-128, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 114-hres-275
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2015-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
HIV/AIDS
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 

Recognizes the importance of: (1) culturally and linguistically competent services as a core element in reducing HIV/AIDS rates in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities; and (2) addressing the gaps in research and data in order to fully understand the HIV/AIDS epidemic in such communities.

Recognizes the people across the United States infected and affected by HIV/AIDS who are commemorating this day and who work to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E751)
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-05-19
text: Introduced in House