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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 114-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the bill (S. 764) to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 304) to improve motor vehicle safety by encouraging the sharing of certain information; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 440).
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 185 (Roll no. 440).
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 245 - 183 (Roll no. 439).
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4843-4844)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 822, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern 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: 2016-07-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 822.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4829-4838)
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 136.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764. The resolution makes in order a motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 764.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-686, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-686, by Ms. Foxx.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives.

Bill: 114-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
Iraq
Middle East
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives. 
 
 Supports efforts to bring the persons involved in the attacks to justice.
 
 Declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental security threat to the United States and its allies.

action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Istanbul, Turkey, on June 28, 2016, that resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives. 
 
 Supports efforts to bring the persons involved in the attacks to justice.
 
 Declares that the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) poses a fundamental security threat to the United States and its allies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4874)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4874)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4874)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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
Expressing support for dancing as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 30, 2016, as National Dance Day.

Bill: 114-hres-824
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: 
Supports the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance and dance education. 
 
Acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing overweight and obesity. 
 
Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting National Dance Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the increased risk of sleep apnea among soldiers returning from active duty and the benefits of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy on treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in soldiers suffering from Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Bill: 114-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Health promotion and preventive care
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Expresses support for raising public awareness of sleep apnea, especially for soldiers and veterans, and providing access to care for soldiers and veterans with sleep illnesses.
 Encourages soldiers and veterans to seek and maintain healthy sleep habits.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-08-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-826
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Elects Philip George Kiko as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016.

action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects Philip George Kiko as the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives, effective August 1, 2016.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4843)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4843)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4843-4844)
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for completion of President Obama's Export Control Reform Initiative, which will fundamentally reform the United States export control system and enhance United States national security.

Bill: 114-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Department of State
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Expresses support for President Obama's Export Control Reform Initiative.
 
Recognizes the economic burden imposed on those United States Munitions List categories that remain regulated by the Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Encourages publication of proposed rules to shift the remaining categories to the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security's Commerce Control List by the end of 2016. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Calling for all parties to respect the arbitral tribunal ruling with regard to the South China Sea and to express United States policy on freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.

Bill: 114-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Pompeo, Mike [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Aviation and airports
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Pacific Ocean
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Expresses support for the July 12, 2016, ruling issued by the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea as binding on all parties in the case brought at the request of the Republic of Philippines against the People's Republic of China concerning a dispute over the maritime jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Calls on all claimants to pursue peaceful resolution of outstanding maritime claims in the South China Sea consistent with international law. 
 
 Urges all parties to implement the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea and to take steps toward early conclusion of a meaningful Code of Conduct. 
 
Opposes actions in the South China Sea to change the status quo by coercion or force. 
 
Calls on China to cease all reclamation and militarization activities in the South China Sea and end provocative actions in the East China Sea. 
 
Reaffirms: (1) Article V of the Mutual Defense Treaty Between the United States and the Philippines, and (2) Article V of the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan. 
 
Urges: (1) the Department of State to utilize all diplomatic channels to communicate U.S. support for freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea, and (2) the Department of Defense to enforce freedom of navigation and overflight in the East and South China Seas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encourage collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Bill: 114-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Ribble, Reid J. [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2016-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: 
Promotes increased public awareness on the issue of motorcycle profiling.
 
Encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end such profiling.
 
Urges state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this Awareness Day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services and by educating clinicians and the public about the benefits of HIV testing; and (3) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Recommending the designation of the first Wednesday of December as "Government Customer Service Day".

Bill: 114-hres-833
Sponsor: Rep. Cuellar, Henry [D-TX-28]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Encourages: (1) the executive branch to find innovative ways to instill a culture of customer centered service, and (2) each agency to recognize employees who deliver outstanding levels of service to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies.

Bill: 114-hres-834
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
Agricultural research
Animal and plant health
Ecology
Environmental health
Horticulture and plants

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the importance of pollinators in agriculture and in maintaining our diverse ecosystem. Supports ongoing efforts to advance research and increase public awareness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-08-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees.

Bill: 114-hres-836
Sponsor: Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives disapproves of the final rule published by the Department of Labor relating to defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designating August 22, 2016, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill: 114-hres-837
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Supports the designation of a Chuck Brown Day, and honors the contributions to music and to the District of Columbia of Chuck Brown, best known as the Godfather of Go-Go.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Bill: 114-hres-838
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2016-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: 
Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the people of the United States to observe "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 114-hres-839
Sponsor: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2016-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-21
text: 
Encourages the United States to observe September 25, 2016, as National Lobster Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2016-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 30 through November 5, 2016, as "National Obesity Care Week".

Bill: 114-hres-840
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2016-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2016-07-25
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week.
 
Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2016-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from the State of Hawaii.

Bill: 114-hres-841
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2016-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hawaii
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 6, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased. 

action_date: 2016-09-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Mark Takai, a Representative from Hawaii.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on September 6, 2016, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5070)
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5070)
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5070-5071)
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2016-09-06
text: Introduced in House