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Supporting the peace process in Colombia.

Bill: 114-hres-565
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2015-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Conflicts and wars
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: 
Recognizes the importance of the negotiations between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).
 
 Commends Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, who has demonstrated vision and leadership in seeking a negotiated settlement to end the conflict and lay the foundations for a sustainable peace.
 
 Calls on the negotiating parties to address the demands of victims of violence for truth, justice, meaningful reparations, and guarantees that the past violence will not be repeated.
 
 Urges President Barack Obama and his Administration to support these negotiations and to develop plans to support the Colombian people in building a just and lasting peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 19, 2015, through January 4, 2016; and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-566
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2015-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 2029) making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 19, 2015, through January 4, 2016.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 702). (text: CR H9379-9380)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 185 (Roll no. 702).(text: CR H9379-9380)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 244 - 177 (Roll no. 701). (consideration: CR H9388-9389)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 566.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9379-9390)
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 2029. Resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment with 2 House amendments. Each amendment is debatable for one hour. The resolution provides that the question shall be divided between the two House amendments. If only House amendment #2 is adopted, that amendment shall be engrossed as an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the Senate amendment to H.R. 2029.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-382, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-382, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing opposition to the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas, as such actions undermine efforts to achieve a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Bill: 114-hres-567
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2015-12-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Consumer affairs
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sanctions
State and local government operations
Trade restrictions
U.S. and foreign investments
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: 
Opposes: (1) the European Commission interpretive notice regarding labeling Israeli products and goods manufactured in the West Bank and other areas; and (2) politically motivated acts of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against Israel or Israeli-controlled territory.
 
 Calls upon the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and the European Parliament to oppose boycott, divestment, or sanctions initiatives aimed at singling out Israel, and to refrain from actions counterproductive to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
 
Encourages European Union (EU) member states to exert prudence in the implementation of the EU labeling guidelines. 
 
Urges the Administration to increase its influence in international forums to oppose boycott, divestment, and sanctions actions against Israel. 
 
Supports efforts by U.S. state legislatures to enact measures that oppose such acts against Israel. 
 
Reaffirms support for a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015.

Bill: 114-hres-568
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2015-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Oregon
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Honors the Portland Timbers as the champions of Major League Soccer in 2015. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Condemning violence, bigotry, and hateful rhetoric towards Muslims in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-569
Sponsor: Rep. Beyer, Donald S., Jr. [D-VA-8]
Introduced: 2015-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Fires
First Amendment rights
Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Expresses condolences for the victims of anti-Muslim hate crimes. 
 
Declares that the House of Representatives: 
 
 
confirms its dedication to the rights and dignity of all citizens;
 
denounces the increase of hate speech and hate crimes targeted against mosques, Muslims, or those perceived to be Muslim; and
 
recognizes the positive contributions made by the U.S. Muslim community to U.S. society.
 
 
Declares that the civil rights and liberties of all U.S. citizens, including Muslims in the United States, should be protected.
 
Urges law enforcement authorities to work to prevent hate crimes and to prosecute the perpetrators of such crimes.
 
Reaffirms the inalienable rights of every citizen to live without fear and intimidation and to practice freedom of faith.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 2016 as the year of the 100th anniversary of the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

Bill: 114-hres-570
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2015-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the National Association of Secondary School Principals, and commends the association for its efforts and service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Select Committee on Oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Bill: 114-hres-571
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Todd [R-IN-9]
Introduced: 2015-12-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Energy research
Foreign and international banking
House of Representatives
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Metals
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear weapons
Oil and gas
Research and development
Sanctions
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Establishes in the House of Representatives the Select Committee on Oversight of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action to conduct comprehensive oversight and investigate compliance of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and issue annual reports of its findings to the House regarding:
 
 
all enrichment activities, including relevant limitations pertaining to uranium enrichment levels, centrifuge capacity, and related research and development;
 
 all international collaborative partnerships formed and the agreed upon research interests; 
 
 all uranium stockpile levels, including enrichment levels as well as the amount and price of any excess uranium sold to international buyers;
 
 all International Atomic Energy Agency oversight activities relating to the JCPOA, including the effectiveness of relevant inspections into JCPOA tenants; 
 
 compliance with all enacted international and domestic sanctions, including potential violations of relevant sanctions;
 
 all financial transactions including establishment of banking relationships, trade in gold and precious metals, and investment in Iran's oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors;
 
 all research and development of missile technology and the acquisition of relevant technology from international partners; and
 
 all acquisition of conventional weaponry by the Iranian regime.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship and recognizing the groundbreaking impact of the title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-572
Sponsor: Rep. O'Rourke, Beto [D-TX-16]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Racial and ethnic relations
School athletics
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Texas Western College's 1966 NCAA Basketball Championship.
 
 Recognizes the groundbreaking impact of such title game victory on diversity in sports and civil rights in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President has failed to adequately develop and execute a strategy capable of defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria and a significant course correction is necessary at this time to ensure the protection of the people of the United States and United States allies.

Bill: 114-hres-573
Sponsor: Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
Expresses belief that the President has failed to develop and execute a strategy capable of defeating the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and a significant course correction is necessary to ensure the protection of the people of the United States and U.S. allies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Calling for a restoration of civil government in Thailand established by fair, free, democratic, and open elections and expressing solidarity with the people of Thailand in their desire for democracy.

Bill: 114-hres-574
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2015-12-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: 
Calls for a restoration of civil government in Thailand established by democratic and open elections.
 
 Expresses solidarity with the people of Thailand in their desire for democracy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing disapproval of the occupation of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by a group of armed individuals.

Bill: 114-hres-575
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2016-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Oregon
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
Condemns the unlawful, armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon and calls on those involved to end their occupation and surrender to law enforcement authorities immediately. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-576
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional-executive branch relations
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled. 

action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 114-hres-577
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business. 

action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 114-hres-578
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2016-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
Sets the daily meeting of House of Representatives at 2 p.m. on Mondays; 12 noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); 12 noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week unless otherwise ordered. 

action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets the daily meeting of House of Representatives at 2 p.m. on Mondays; 12 noon on Tuesdays (or 2 p.m. if no legislative business was conducted on the preceding Monday); 12 noon on Wednesdays and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week unless otherwise ordered. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016.

Bill: 114-hres-579
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2016-01-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Evidence and witnesses
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3762) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 2002 of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2016.
 
Amends H.Res.5 to allow the chair of the following committees, for the remainder of the 114th Congress and upon consultation with the ranking minority member, to order the taking of depositions by a member or counsel of such committee:
 
 
Energy and Commerce;
 
Financial Services;
 
Science, Space, and Technology; and
 
Ways and Means. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 177 (Roll no. 3). (text: CR H37)
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 237 - 177 (Roll no. 3).(text: CR H37)
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 175 (Roll no. 2). (consideration: CR H50)
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 579.
action_date: 2016-01-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H37-51)
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Resolution provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3762.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-387, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-387, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2016-01-05
text: Introduced in House