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Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2017, through October 10, 2017, as World Space Week and for the designation of the week of October 8, 2017, through October 14, 2017, as Earth Science Week.

Bill: 115-hres-566
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-10 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Earth sciences
Elementary and secondary education
International scientific cooperation
Science and engineering education
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of World Space Week and Earth Science Week. 
 
Recognizes the importance of: (1) international cooperation in space missions and outreach and education in advancing our knowledge and discovery of new worlds; and (2) education and public outreach efforts to ensure that the U.S. public gains a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Space.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-10-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the physician assistant (PA) profession and the designation of the week of October 6 through 12, 2017, as "National PA Week".

Bill: 115-hres-567
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2017-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Medical education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: 
Encourages Congress to develop and implement policies supporting and improving the education, training, professional development, research, and lives of physician assistants (PAs), and supports the designation of National PA Week to raise awareness, visibility, and appreciation for the PA profession. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the justices of the United States Supreme Court should make themselves subject to the existing and operative ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for United States Judges, or should promulgate their own code of conduct.

Bill: 115-hres-568
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Justices of the Supreme Court should subject themselves to the ethics guidelines set out in the Code of Conduct for U.S. Judges or promulgate their own code of conduct.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017

Bill: 115-hres-569
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2017-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266 (Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017) with an amendment.

action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Concurs in the Senate amendment to H.R. 2266 (Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017) with an amendment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 69 (Roll no. 566). (text: CR H7989-7992)
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 353 - 69 (Roll no. 566).(text: CR H7989-7992)
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8010)
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 569.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7989-7997)
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

Bill: 115-hres-570
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2017-10-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arab-Israeli relations
Archaeology and anthropology
Historic sites and heritage areas
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
Affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem.
 
 Recognizes that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by extension, to Christianity.
 
 Commends the government of Israel for protecting the freedoms of all faiths in Jerusalem including Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and ensuring their access to holy sites so that they may worship freely.
 
 Condemns efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny Jerusalem's history. 
 
 Encourages the United States to continue working with allies to prevent UNESCO from passing biased anti-Israel resolutions in the future. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8014)
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-571
Sponsor: Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2017-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: 
 
 
a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans; and 
 
a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture so as to provide an opportunity for all people of the United States to learn more about Filipino Americans, and to appreciate the historic contributions of Filipino Americans to the United States.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-572
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week, and encourages people to: (1) choose to live drug-free lives, (2) promote drug-free communities, and (3) participate in drug-prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to work toward equitable, constructive, stable, and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the United States' significant security interests in the region.

Bill: 115-hres-573
Sponsor: Rep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]
Introduced: 2017-10-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: 
Calls on the President to work toward equitable and durable Armenian-Turkish relations based upon the two countries' common interests and the significant U.S. security interests in the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Minnesota Lynx women's basketball team on winning the 2017 Women's National Basketball Association championship.

Bill: 115-hres-574
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Minnesota
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the achievements of the players, coaches, fans, and staff whose dedication has helped the Minnesota Lynx win the 2017 Women's National Basketball Association Championship; and (2) the Twin Cities area and Minnesota for supporting women's professional basketball.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.

Bill: 115-hres-575
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2017-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
India
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: 
Recognizes the religious and historical significance of Diwali.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States of America and the country of Georgia.

Bill: 115-hres-576
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Intellectual property
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: 
Reaffirms U.S. support for the government of Georgia, its people, and its membership in NATO.
 
Honors the sacrifices of Georgian servicemembers and their families in the cause of freedom.
 
Supports Georgia's commitment to: (1) a peaceful resolution to the dispute with Russia; and (2) institutional reforms, freedom, territorial independence, and integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions.
 
Calls for the end of Russia's occupation of Georgian sovereign territory.
 
Supports increased economic cooperation and bilateral trade between the United States and Georgia.
 
Calls for the Georgian government to: (1) strengthen and enforce the rule of law with regard to adhering to contractual obligations and protecting intellectual property rights, and (2) demonstrate its commitment to welcome and respect freely negotiated conditions of business investment.
 
Stands by Georgia and its people and the shared vision of a free and independent Georgia.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-10-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 469) to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 732) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-577
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 469) to impose certain limitations on consent decrees and settlement agreements by agencies that require the agencies to take regulatory action in accordance with the terms thereof, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 732) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 573). (text: CR H8086-8087)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 573).(text: CR H8086-8087)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 189 (Roll no. 572). (consideration: CR H8095; text: CR H8095)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 577.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8086-8096)
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 92.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Rule provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 469. The rule also provides for consideration of amendments printed in part A of the report. The rule provides for one hour of general debate for H.R. 732. The rule provides for consideration of amendments printe in part B of the report.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-363, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-363, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the lives, work, and sacrifice of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., the 2 United States Postal Service employees who died as a result of their contact with anthrax while working at the United States Postal Facility located at 900 Brentwood Road, NE, Washington, DC, during the anthrax attack in the fall of 2001; United States Postal Service employees, who have continued to work diligently in service to the people of the United States notwithstanding anthrax attack; as well as the other 3 Americans who died and the 17 who became ill in the attacks.

Bill: 115-hres-578
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Postal service
Terrorism
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: 
Honors the lives and work of Joseph Curseen, Jr., and Thomas Morris, Jr., and acknowledges the sacrifice that all U.S. Postal Service employees make on behalf of the United States on a daily basis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-579
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

action_date: 2017-10-24
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 Energy and Commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.

Bill: 115-hres-580
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 188 (Roll no. 583). (text: CR H8157)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 188 (Roll no. 583).(text: CR H8157)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 188 (Roll no. 582). (consideration: CR H8166)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 580.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8157-8167)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 94.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment and the motion, offered by the chair of the Committee on the Budget, that the House concur in the Senate amendment.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-369, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-369, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish Republic Day.

Bill: 115-hres-581
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Terrorism
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Recognizes the Republic of Turkey as an important security partner of the United States.
 
 Expresses appreciation for Turkey's contribution to global efforts to combat DAESH/ISIS.
 
 Acknowledges the unique political, economic, and social challenges confronting the people of Turkey resulting from the influx of refugees caused by the conflicts in neighboring Iraq and Syria.
 
Commends the contributions of the Turkish American community to the United States.
 
 Congratulates the people of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish Republic Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Joseph Leon George should be honored for heroism at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.

Bill: 115-hres-582
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Hawaii
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
 Honors the heroism of Boatswain's Mate Second Class Joseph Leon George in saving the lives of six sailors on December 7, 1941, and urges the U.S. Navy, in light of new information, to consider revisiting decorating and honoring the heroism of such individual in saving these sailors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House