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Expressing support for the efforts of the Republic of Turkey, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the Lebanese Republic to provide housing, educational opportunities, health care, and other forms of humanitarian assistance to individuals and families displaced by the conflict in Syria.

Bill: 114-hres-509
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2015-11-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Jordan
Lebanon
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-02
text: 
Commends the leadership of Turkey, Jordan, and Lebanon in providing refuge and assistance to the people fleeing the conflict in Syria.
 
 Recognizes the strain that hosting such significant numbers of refugees can place on public services, particularly for education and health, and the need to mitigate the impact of these stresses on host communities. 
 
Expresses sympathy to the Syrian refugees and their families for the loss of life, displacement, and massive destruction caused by this regional conflict.
 
Condemns the loss of innocent civilian life during the course of the conflict in Syria.


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: 2015-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 8, 2015, as "National Pregnancy Center Week" to recognize the vital role that pregnancy care and resource centers play in saving lives and serving women and men faced with difficult pregnancy decisions.

Bill: 114-hres-510
Sponsor: Rep. Hartzler, Vicky [R-MO-4]
Introduced: 2015-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Abortion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Pregnancy Center Week and the work of pregnancy care and resource centers.
 
Recognizes the importance of protecting life and assisting women and men in need as they bring children into the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the third Tuesday in November as "National Entrepreneurs' Day".

Bill: 114-hres-511
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2015-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Entrepreneurs Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 22) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt employees with health coverage under TRICARE or the Veterans Administration from being taken into account for purposes of determining the employers to which the employer mandate applies under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 114-hres-512
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2015-11-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 22 (Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act [DRIVE Act]).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: ORDER OF BUSINESS - Mr. Woodall asked unanimous consent that during further consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 22, pursuant to H.Res. 512, amendment number 23 printed in part B of House Report 114-326 may be considered as though printed immediately following amendment number 9 in part B of such report. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 183 (Roll no. 598). (text: CR H7641)
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 243 - 183 (Roll no. 598).(text: CR H7641)
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 241 - 183 (Roll no. 597). (consideration: CR H7653)
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7654-7686, H7686-7740)
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 512, 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: 2015-11-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 512.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7641-7650)
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 72.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Resolution provides for consideration of further amendments to the Senate amendments to H.R. 22.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-326, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 114-326, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the twentieth anniversary of his death.

Bill: 114-hres-513
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2015-11-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: 
Honors the historic role of Yitzhak Rabin for his service to the Israeli people and extends condolences to his family and the people of Israel on the twentieth anniversary of his death.
 
 Supports the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel.
 
 Supports community leaders and government officials who work to encourage Israeli-Palestinian coexistence and cooperation.
 
 Condemns all acts of terrorism. 
 
 Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to building a just and lasting peace between Israel and the Palestinians based on two states for two peoples.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-03
text: Introduced in House
Protecting Religious Freedom in America.

Bill: 114-hres-514
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2015-11-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Religion
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Government: (1) should not infringe upon the ability of American citizens to act in accordance with their sincerely held religious beliefs, and (2) condemns any behavior by the states that limits the ability of individuals to express such beliefs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in the elementary and secondary schools of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-515
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2015-11-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National and community service
Public participation and lobbying
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of civic education and civic involvement programs in schools. Encourages schools to test high schoool seniors on basic civic knowledge and to promote civic participation, democratic engagement, and social service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the individuals who have served, or are serving, in the Armed Forces and have also served, or are serving, as a peace officer or as a first responder and expressing support for the designation of November 10 as Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day.

Bill: 114-hres-516
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2015-11-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: 
Recognizes individuals who have chosen to serve in the Armed Forces and also as a peace officer or as a first responder.
 
 Supports the designation of Armed Forces, Peace Officer, and First Responder Dual Service Recognition Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-04
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 114-hres-517
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8136)
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8136)
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8136)
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and praising the American Jewish Committee (AJC) on the occasion of its 109th anniversary.

Bill: 114-hres-518
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Israel
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Recognizes the 109th anniversary of the founding of the American Jewish Committee.
 
 Honors the American Jewish Committee for its efforts regarding human rights worldwide, interfaith dialogue, and the defense of Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the ideals and goals of the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women".

Bill: 114-hres-519
Sponsor: Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Supports the goals of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
 
 Honors those working domestically and internationally to eliminate violence against women and girls.
 
 Encourages the President to: 
 
 
address the needs of women and girls experiencing violence through funding for participatory survivor-led programs; 
 
prioritize protections for women and children in fragile and conflict zones; 
 
address increased rates of violence against marginalized women due to race, ethnicity, gender and sexual identity, and socioeconomic status; and
 
increase opportunities for women and girls worldwide, including opportunities for education and economic participation.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (E1669-1670)
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal firearms laws should be rigorously enforced, that all appropriate measures should be taken to end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into our communities, and that adequate resources should be provided to accomplish such purposes.

Bill: 114-hres-520
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal firearms statutes should be rigorously enforced, (2) all appropriate measures should be taken to end the flood of unlawfully purchased firearms into our communities, and (3) adequate resources should be provided to accomplish such purposes.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 9, 2015, as "National School Psychology Week".

Bill: 114-hres-521
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National School Psychology Week, and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of November 1 through November 7, 2015, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

Bill: 114-hres-522
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Supports the designation of National Apprenticeship Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month.

Bill: 114-hres-523
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2015-11-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including encouraging individuals to fight diabetes through public awareness about prevention and treatment options and enhancing education about the disease; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection, awareness of the symptoms, and the risk factors that often lead to the development of diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Condemning in the strongest terms the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives.

Bill: 114-hres-524
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2015-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
France
Middle East
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed, and sympathy to those individuals who were injured.
 
 Supports the government of France's efforts to bring to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks.
 
 Expresses concern about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat these individuals pose upon their return to their local communities.
 
 Expresses the House's readiness to assist the government and people of France to respond to the growing terrorist threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its terrorist affiliates.

action_date: 2015-11-17
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attacks in Paris, France, on November 13, 2015, that resulted in the loss of at least 129 lives.
 
 Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those individuals who were killed, and sympathy to those individuals who were injured.
 
 Supports the government of France's efforts to bring to justice all those involved with the planning and execution of these terrorist attacks.
 
 Expresses concern about the flow of foreign fighters to and from the Middle East and West and North Africa and the threat these individuals pose upon their return to their local communities.
 
 Expresses the House's readiness to assist the government and people of France to respond to the growing terrorist threat posed by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and its terrorist affiliates.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8272-8273)
action_date: 2015-11-17
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 H8272-8273)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 524.
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8272-8277)
action_date: 2015-11-17
text: Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Administration to work with North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty in response to the Paris attacks.

Bill: 114-hres-525
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2015-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
France
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: 
Calls on the President, in response to the Paris attacks, to work closely with other North Atlantic Treaty Organization members to invoke Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty (which states that &quot;The Parties agree that an armed attack against one or more of them in Europe or North America shall be considered an attack against them all . . . .&quot;). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2015-11-16
text: Introduced in House