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Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3219) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-478
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2017-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3219 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018).

action_date: 2017-07-26
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3219 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018).

action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3219 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2018).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H6481)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 427).(text: CR H6481)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 426). (consideration: CR H6490)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H. Res. 478.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 478.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6480-6491)
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 69.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 3219, under a structured rule. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in Part B of the report. Also the resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of July 27, 2017, or July 28, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-261, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-261, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Bill: 115-hres-480
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 114) to amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit an annual report regarding performance awards and bonuses awarded to certain high-level employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6525)
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6525)
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 480.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6525-6527)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the Rules Committee report shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-262, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-262, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3180) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from July 31, 2017, through September 4, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-481
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3180) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for proceedings during the period from July 31, 2017, through September 4, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186 (Roll no. 436). (text: CR H6528)
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 186 (Roll no. 436).(text: CR H6528)
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 481.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6528-6531)
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 71.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The resolution provides for a closed rule. The resolution provides for an amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence now printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted, and the bill as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-263, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-263, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-482
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the priorities and goals of Executive Order 13443.

Bill: 115-hres-483
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Hunting and fishing
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Supports efforts to: (1) reaffirm to federal agencies the priorities and goals of Executive Order 13443 (directing federal agencies that have programs and activities that have a measurable effect on public land management, outdoor recreation, and wildlife management to facilitate the expansion and enhancement of hunting opportunities and the management and conservation of game species and their habitat), and (2) recommend that the President issue a new executive order that reestablishes such priorities and goals. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.

Bill: 115-hres-484
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2017-07-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: 
Recognizes Liu Xia for her role in supporting human rights in the People's Republic of China and expresses concern for her well-being under house detention.
 
Urges: (1) Chinese authorities to allow Liu Xia freedom of movement, including freedom to leave China and to establish a place of residence of her choosing; and (2) the United States to continuously advocate for Liu Xia's release when meeting with Chinese authorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

Bill: 115-hres-485
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter. (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes muscle weakness and leads to death.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Iraq to compensate the former residents of Camp Ashraf for their assets seized by groups affiliated with the Government of Iraq.

Bill: 115-hres-486
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Europe
Government liability
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Calls on: (1) the Iraqi government to compensate Iranian dissidents for their seized assets in Camps Ashraf and Liberty in order to finance their living costs and long-term accommodation in their new countries of refuge, particularly in Albania; and (2) the U.S. government to urge the Iraqi government to compensate such dissidents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Urging all Universities to designate and maintain a sexual assault coordinator on staff who can be accessed by student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking on campus and in the surrounding community.

Bill: 115-hres-487
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse
Educational guidance
Higher education
Lawyers and legal services
School administration
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Urges colleges and universities to designate and maintain a full-time sexual assault coordinator on staff who can assist student victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking to help ensure that all student victims receive appropriate guidance, health services, and legal assistance that they may need.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-489
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
 Expresses sincere appreciation and deep gratitude to: (1) Edward G. Grossman for his distinguished public service and professional assistance to the House of Representatives for 42 years, and (2) the Office of the Legislative Counsel for its nearly 100 years of professionalism and dedication in its assistance in drafting of legislation considered by the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-hres-490
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health technology, devices, supplies
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Diaper Need Awareness Week. (Diaper need is a shortage of diapers for infants and toddlers that can affect the well-being of children and their families.)
 
Expresses gratitude for those who operate or support diaper banks and distribution programs, and encourages people to donate generously to such organizations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
A resolution affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and the other ethnic groups commonly referred to as Montagnards of Cambodia and Laos who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.

Bill: 115-hres-491
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Laos
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
The House of Representatives affirms and recognizes the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and Montagnard people of Cambodia and Laos for their support and defense of the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern for the separation of José Escobar from his wife and children as a result of his deportation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: El Salvador
Family relationships
Government studies and investigations
Immigration status and procedures
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Expresses the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives regarding the deportation of Jose Escobar to El Salvador and his separation from his wife and two children.
 
Encourages: (1) the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to jointly investigate and consider all reasonable solutions to reunite Jose Escobar with his family, and (2) the Trump administration and Congress to work together to pass comprehensive immigration reform to prevent the inhumane deportation and tragic separation of families.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the dangers of distracted driving.

Bill: 115-hres-493
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Government information and archives
Marketing and advertising
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Recognizes the dangers of distracted driving.
 
 Expresses support for:
 
 
efforts to educate the public about such dangers;
 
AT&T's &quot;It Can Wait&quot; campaign to raise awareness of such dangers;
 
industry-led engineering solutions to reduce fatal crash risks as a result of distracted driving;
 
stronger enforcement of distracted driving laws; and 
 
the Road to Zero coalition and its efforts to encourage a holistic, safe system approach to improving roadway safety.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2017, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill: 115-hres-494
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 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: 2017-07-28
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to Washington, DC.

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the seriousness of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2017 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-495
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2017-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. (PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.)
 
Recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
 
Acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring President Donald Trump.

Bill: 115-hres-496
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2017-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
Hate crimes
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Terrorism
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: 
Censures and condemns President Trump for his inadequate response to the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 12, 2017, for his failure to condemn the White supremacist groups responsible for actions of domestic terrorism, for asserting that &quot;both sides&quot; were to blame and excusing the violent behavior of participants in the Unite the Right rally, and for employing people with ties to White supremacist movements in the White House.
 
Urges President Trump to fire all White House advisors who have urged him to cater to the White supremacist movement.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Vice President and the Cabinet to fulfill their duties pursuant to Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Bill: 115-hres-497
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2017-08-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Federal officials
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: 
Urges the Vice President and the Cabinet to: (1) quickly secure the services of medical and psychiatric professionals to examine the President to assist in their deliberations under the Twenty-fifth Amendment to determine whether the President suffers from mental disorder or other injury that impairs his abilities and prevents him from discharging his constitutional duties, and (2) take immediate action pursuant to the Twenty-fifth Amendment and report to Congress.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-08-18
text: Introduced in House