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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" on October 15, 2016, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-805
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Religion
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs; (4) appropriate funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, research, and housing; and (5) a comprehensive prevention and treatment strategy that empowers stakeholders to engage their communities to help decrease violence, discrimination, and stigma towards individuals who disclose their sexual orientation or HIV status and to normalize voluntary testing practices.
 
Encourages individuals, especially Latinos, to get tested for HIV.
 
Commends the work of organizations providing services to people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences for the killing of the British Member of Parliament (MP) Jo Cox.

Bill: 114-hres-806
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Terrorism
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 
Condemns the killing of British Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016, and acts of terrorism.
 
 
 

action_date: 2016-07-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the killing of British Member of Parliament Jo Cox on June 16, 2016, and acts of terrorism.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4334)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4334)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4334)
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 5, 2017, as "National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls".

Bill: 114-hres-807
Sponsor: Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-07-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Indian social and development programs
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-05
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.

Bill: 114-hres-808
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2016-07-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: 
Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally.
 
Urges the President, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release.
 
Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use; and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-809
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2016-07-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (S. 524) to authorize the Attorney General to award grants to address the national epidemics of prescription opioid abuse and heroin use.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H4482-4483)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 177 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H4482-4483)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 179 (Roll no. 387). (consideration: CR H4497, H4523)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4522-4523)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 809, 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 the question of ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 809.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4482-4497)
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 133.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Sec. 2 provides that upon adoption of the resolution, the House shall be considered to have taken S. 2943 from the Speaker's table, stricken all after the enacting clause and inserted the provisions of H.R. 4909 as passed by the House. S. 2943 shall be considered as passed as amended. It shall also be in order for the Chair of the Committee on Armed services to move that the House insist on its amendment to S. 2943 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-670, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-670, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2016-07-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the life and work of Elie Wiesel in promoting human rights, peace, and Holocaust remembrance.

Bill: 114-hres-810
Sponsor: Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Literature
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Honors the life, work, and legacy of Elie Wiesel.
 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the members of Wiesel's family.
 
Reaffirms Wiesel's efforts to preserve the memory of those who perished and prevent the recurrence of another Holocaust, to combat hate and intolerance, and to never forget and also learn from the lessons of history.
 
 

action_date: 2016-09-12
text: 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the members of the family of Elie Wiesel.
 
Urges the continuation of Wiesel's work and legacy to preserve the memory of individuals who perished in the Holocaust, to prevent the recurrence of another Holocaust, to combat hate and intolerance, and to never forget and learn from the lessons of history. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5259)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5259)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 810.
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5259-5263)
action_date: 2016-09-12
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2016 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 114-hres-811
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on the 80th anniversary of the unified development of the Tennessee River system.

Bill: 114-hres-812
Sponsor: Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Dams and canals
Economic development
Electric power generation and transmission
Floods and storm protection
Georgia
Kentucky
Lakes and rivers
Mississippi
Navigation, waterways, harbors
North Carolina
Tennessee
Tennessee Valley Authority
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its successful construction and management of the Tennessee River system on the 80th anniversary of the system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Amending the rules of the House of Representatives to exclude provisions relating to existing or proposed water resources development projects of the Corps of Engineers from the definition of congressional earmark, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-813
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Legislative rules and procedure
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from the definition of, and moratorium on, &quot;congressional earmarks&quot; any provisions or report language arranging for, authorizing, or recommending a specific amount of spending authority for an expenditure with or to an entity, or targeted to a specific state, locality, or congressional district, if the language relates to an existing or proposed water resources development project of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and conduct a military campaign against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

Bill: 114-hres-814
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Todd [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2016-07-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Belgium
Conflicts and wars
Europe
European Union
France
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: 
Condemns the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), its ideology, its past attacks, and its ongoing campaign of atrocities.
 
Calls upon the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to: (1) invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty and declare that the ISIS attacks against France, Belgium, the United States, and Turkey represent attacks against all NATO members; (2) organize and conduct a military campaign against ISIS with the objective of the destruction of the terrorist organization; (3) increase information and intelligence sharing between NATO members with the goal of improving counterterrorism capabilities and operations; (4) increase coordination and information sharing with the European Union; and (5) reassess its counterterrorism strategy in order to more effectively address the threat from ISIS.
 
Calls upon all NATO members to participate in combat operations against ISIS in Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere as needed.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to supporting the NATO alliance and destroying ISIS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governments should assure that all travelers departing for or returning from a destination where mosquito transmission of the Zika Virus is occurring will be informed of symptoms of the Zika Virus, the measures that should be taken to protect against mosquito bites, and inform women who are pregnant or may become pregnant to seek the advice of their physician prior to travel.

Bill: 114-hres-815
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2016-07-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Brazil
Health information and medical records
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Insects
Latin America
Olympic games
Travel and tourism
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that governments should: 
 
 
assure that travelers are informed about the mosquito transmission of the Zika virus,
 
assure that athletes traveling to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil are informed about the presence of the Zika virus and that Brazil has taken appropriate protective measures,
 
urge travelers to take steps to reduce the chances of contracting the illness, and 
 
urge travelers returning from an area where mosquito transmission is actively occurring to take precautions to protect others from Zika virus exposure and to seek medical advice should disease symptoms occur.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 16, 2016, as "National Airborne Day".

Bill: 114-hres-816
Sponsor: Rep. Gibson, Christopher P. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2016-07-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: 
Supports the designation of National Airborne Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing continued support for the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom and urging commencement of negotiations for the development of a North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (NATIP) between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Bill: 114-hres-817
Sponsor: Rep. Dent, Charles W. [R-PA-15]
Introduced: 2016-07-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: 
Reaffirms the special relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom.
 
 Expresses respect for the decision of the June 23, 2016, referendum to leave the European Union and recognizes that it will not diminish the bond between the governments and people of the United States and the United Kingdom.
 
 Supports bilateral and free trade discussions between the two countries. 
 
 Instructs the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with the United Kingdom for a new U.S.-United Kingdom North Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2016-07-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-07-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2016-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, with amendments.

Bill: 114-hres-818
Sponsor: Rep. Shuster, Bill [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2016-07-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 636 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016).

action_date: 2016-07-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 636 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4624-4638)
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4624-4638)
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 818.
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H462-4641)
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Mr. Shuster moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-11
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Gabon to respect democratic principles during the August 2016 presidential elections.

Bill: 114-hres-821
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Calls on the Gabonese government to:
 
 
 hold orderly, peaceful, free, and fair presidential elections in August 2016 in order to ensure stability and long-term growth of Gabon; 
 
 guarantee fair and open participation of opposition parties; and 
 
 guarantee the freedom of speech and assembly of all Gabonese citizens. 
 
 
Encourages continued efforts toward the consolidation of democracy through increased dialogue and concrete actions to address the constitutional and legal framework of electoral systems.
 
Expresses support for Gabonese organizations that work to further strengthen democratic processes.
 
Calls on: (1) the citizens of Gabon to fully and peacefully participate in the presidential elections; and (2) the United States and other international partners to help create an environment that facilitates open communication, guarantees free and fair elections, encourages voter participation, and fosters a robust civil society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in House