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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the courageous work and life of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, and calling for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death in Buenos Aires on January 18, 2015.

Bill: 115-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2018-01-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: 
Offers condolences to the family of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Recognizes his dedication to the investigation of the bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 
 
Applauds Argentine President Mauricio Macri for calling for an independent investigation into Mr. Nisman's death and encourages the public release of the results. Recognizes the work of the Argentine National Gendarmerie in reviewing evidence to produce credible findings. 
 
Commends the government of Argentina for exemplifying the rule of law and the importance of an independent justice system.
 
Urges the President of the United States to: (1) offer technical assistance to the government of Argentina in investigating Mr. Nisman's death and the AMIA bombing, and (2) continue to monitor Iran's activities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
 
Expresses concern about: (1) Iran's terrorist networks in Argentina and the Western Hemisphere, and (2) attempts by former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her government to discredit Mr. Nisman and raise unfounded hypotheses on his AMIA findings and the circumstances of his death. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high misdemeanors.

Bill: 115-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Africa
Athletes
Caribbean area
Congressional-executive branch relations
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Haiti
Immigration status and procedures
Military personnel and dependents
Norway
Political movements and philosophies
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Professional sports
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 
Impeaches President Donald John Trump for high misdemeanors.
 
Sets forth an article of impeachment based on President Trump's statements as President that constituted harm to American society and manifest injury of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 355 - 66, 3 Present (Roll no. 35).
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Mr. McCarthy moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H569-571; text: CR H569-570)
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Al Green (TX) rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Women's Health Research Day".

Bill: 115-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Medical research
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a Women's Health Research Day. 

 
Supports efforts to: (1) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women's health, (2) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research, and (3) encourage individuals to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the growth and transformation of the Republic of Korea and its significant contributions to the international community.

Bill: 115-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Olympic games
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 
Reaffirms the steadfast alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea (South Korea).
 
Applauds South Korea and its people for its significant contributions to the international community.
 
Encourages South Korea to continue its foreign assistance programs.
 
Provides best wishes and support for a successful Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang in 2018.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2018-01-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

action_date: 2018-01-21
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: H609)
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: H609)
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H609)
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-710
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Ethics.

action_date: 2018-01-22
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 325th anniversary of the founding of the College of William & Mary in Virginia by British Royal Charter and congratulating President W. Taylor Reveley, III, after a decade of tremendous leadership as the 27th President of William & Mary.

Bill: 115-hres-711
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2018-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: 
Celebrates the 325th anniversary of the College of William and Mary's Royal Charter and congratulates W. Taylor Reveley, III, on his retirement after a decade of service as the college's president.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should immediately change its rules and end the "modern" filibuster.

Bill: 115-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Messer, Luke [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2018-01-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should change its rules to eliminate the modern filibuster that has allowed Senators to block debate on and passage of legislation and prevented the democratic process from working as the Founding Fathers intended.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent".

Bill: 115-hres-713
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2018-01-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: 
Supports: (1) the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent, (2) the establishment of a global affairs strategy and assistance for such people, and (3) the expansion of efforts by international organizations to address the human rights situation of such people. 
 
Calls upon the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities, academics, activists, businesses, and philanthropic organizations, to develop strategies to execute the goals and ideals of such decade and to combat racism.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of Congress to combat racism, discrimination, and intolerance in the United States and around the globe. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 48). (text: CR H690)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 236 - 183 (Roll no. 48).(text: CR H690)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 187 (Roll no. 47). (consideration: CR H697-698)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 714.
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H690-698)
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 122.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Provides for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 695 and makes in order a motion offered by the Chair of the Committee on Appropriations that the House concur in the Senate amendment to the title and concur in the Senate amendment to the text with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-56.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-537, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-537, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Memphis sanitation workers' strike.

Bill: 115-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
 Honors the memory of Echol Cole, Robert Walker, and all the Memphis sanitation workers who struggled for economic justice and human dignity.
 
Honors and remembers the extraordinary moral leadership of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 
 
Calls upon and encourages all Americans to remember all those who struggle for justice and to dedicate themselves to realizing the dream of Dr. King. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Olympic games
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea to support, participate in, and help ensure the security of the Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018. 
 
Recognizes the importance of such games as a leading international sporting event that can contribute to peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in Northeast Asia, and beyond.
 
 Wishes the Republic of Korea success in hosting such games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the so-called "FISA memo", a document prepared by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and any ancillary information, should be released to the public.

Bill: 115-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Justice
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Russia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 

Release the Memo Resolution

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence should immediately hold a recorded vote on making public a memo alleging improper conduct in the use of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice that was prepared by members of the committee, as well as ancillary information. 
 
Urges the quick release of the memo and information to the public if the committee votes to make such documents available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the actions taken by the Government of the Republic of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and others, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2018-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cameroon
Due process and equal protection
Human rights
International law and treaties
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: 
Condemns the actions taken by the government of Cameroon against Patrice Nganang and Cameroon's English-speaking minority.
 
Affirms that the United States continues to hold such government responsible for upholding the rights of its citizens, regardless of political views or beliefs.
 
Urges such government to extend to all of Cameroon's citizens, including political dissidents, the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations and other international covenants on human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H690)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H690)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H690)
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the coordinated struggle of workers on the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace.

Bill: 115-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2018-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike. 
 
Honors the perseverance of the members of Union Local 1733 and the contribution of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in resolving the labor dispute.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2018, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Bill: 115-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2018-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Black Women's Heart Health Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-hres-722
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2018-02-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Black Women's Heart Health Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of February 5, 2018, through February 9, 2018, as "National School Counseling Week".

Bill: 115-hres-723
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2018-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: 
Honors the contributions of school counselors to the success of students in elementary and secondary schools.
 
Encourages the observation of National School Counseling Week with ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the crucial role school counselors play in preparing students for fulfilling lives as contributing members of society. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H906)
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-02-05
text: Introduced in House