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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3700) to provide housing opportunities in the United States through modernization of various housing programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-02-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3700) to provide housing opportunities in the United States through modernization of various housing programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 177 (Roll no. 49). (text: CR H439)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 177 (Roll no. 49).(text: CR H439)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 48). (consideration: CR H440-441, H450; text: CR H440-441)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H450-451)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, 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: 2016-02-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 594.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H439-441)
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 114-42.
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-411, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-411, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-02-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1675) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 766) to provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1675) to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to revise its rules so as to increase the threshold amount for requiring issuers to provide certain disclosures relating to compensatory benefit plans, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 766) to provide requirements for the appropriate Federal banking agencies when requesting or ordering a depository institution to terminate a specific customer account, to provide for additional requirements related to subpoenas issued under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 175 (Roll no. 56). (text: CR H510)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 175 (Roll no. 56).(text: CR H510)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 176 (Roll no. 55). (consideration: CR H517-518; text: CR H517)
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 595.
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H510-518)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 88.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1675 and H.R. 766.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-414, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-414, by Mr. Stivers.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Racial and ethnic relations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race.
 
Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016

Bill: 114-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Ethnic studies
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2016

 
Recognizes: (1) the significance of Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history, and (2) that the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.
 
Encourages: (1) the continued celebration of this month to provide an opportunity for all peoples of the United States to learn more about the past and to better understand the experiences that have shaped the nation, and (2) states to include in their year-round educational curriculum the history and contributions of African-Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H945-947)
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the University of Mount Union football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship.

Bill: 114-hres-598
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Ohio
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Congratulates the University of Mount Union Purple Raiders football team for winning the 2015 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III Football Championship.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2016 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-599
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2016-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it encourages educational achievement, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2016-02-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Racial and ethnic relations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: 
Recognizes the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment, which prohibits the government from denying a citizen the right to vote on the basis of race.
 
Acknowledges the significance of the Fifteenth Amendment and continues to support its goals and ideals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Electing certain Members to standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, and (2) Transportation and Infrastructure. 

action_date: 2016-02-04
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) the Budget, and (2) Transportation and Infrastructure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Ranking Members of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Ranks specified Members on the House Committee on Small Business. 

action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Ranks specified Members on the House Committee on Small Business. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H584)
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the establishment of the Congressional Patriot Award and congratulating the first award recipients, Sam Johnson and John Lewis, for their patriotism and selfless service to the country.

Bill: 114-hres-604
Sponsor: Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Commemorates Representatives Sam Johnson and John Lewis for their patriotic service and sacrifice to the country they love and for becoming the first ever recipients of the Congressional Patriot Award.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Office of Technology Assessment should be reestablished.

Bill: 114-hres-605
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional agencies
Congressional operations and organization
General science and technology matters
Technology assessment

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the legislative process would greatly benefit from once again having an office dedicated to giving nonpartisan, technical advice to Congress; (2) the Office of Technology Assessment (OTA) represents a cost-effective improvement to the governance of the nation; and (3) funding should be restored to the OTA. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2016, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Bill: 114-hres-606
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring President Barack Obama.

Bill: 114-hres-607
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2016-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: 
Condemns and censures President Barack Obama.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-608
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2016-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: 
Recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
Expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Monkey, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
Wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3442) to provide further means of accountability of the United States debt and promote fiscal responsibility, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) to provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest.

Bill: 114-hres-609
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2016-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3442) to provide further means of accountability of the United States debt and promote fiscal responsibility, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3293) to provide for greater accountability in Federal funding for scientific research, to promote the progress of science in the United States that serves that national interest.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 66). (text: CR H668)
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 178 (Roll no. 66).(text: CR H668)
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 180 (Roll no. 65). (consideration: CR H675)
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 609.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H668-676)
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3442 and H.R. 3293.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-420, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-420, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill: 114-hres-610
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2016-02-09 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: 
Recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African-Americans in the nation's history.
 
Honors the contributions of African-American service members, including the 88 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2017) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2016, through February 22, 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-611
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2016-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2017) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants and similar retail food establishments, and to amend the authority to bring proceedings under section 403A, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2016, through February 22, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 174 (Roll no. 78). (text: CR H722)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 174 (Roll no. 78).(text: CR H722)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 237 - 178 (Roll no. 77). (consideration: CR H749-750)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H749-750)
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: DEBATE - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 611, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 611.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H722-728)
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2017 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: 2016-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-421, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-421, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2016-02-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2016 as "National No One Eats Alone Day".

Bill: 114-hres-612
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2016-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Elementary and secondary education
Mental health
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of "National No One Eats Alone Day" to acknowledge the positive impact of ending social isolation. Encourages middle schools to participate in related events.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-02-11
text: Introduced in House