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Urging the people of the United States to observe October of each year as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 115-hres-1119
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Historical and cultural resources
Italy
Social Sciences and History

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
Urges the people of the United States to acknowledge an Italian and Italian American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions Italians and Italian Americans have made to this country and the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 4, 2018, through October 10, 2018, as World Space Week and for the designation of the week of October 14, 2018, through October 20, 2018, as Earth Science Week.

Bill: 115-hres-1120
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 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: 2018-10-05
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 public gains a better understanding of, and appreciation for, the impact of the earth sciences on their daily lives. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
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: 2018-10-05
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: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the 20th anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death and expressing Congress's continued support for the prevention of hate crimes and the advancement of equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Americans.

Bill: 115-hres-1121
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Hate crimes
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Finds that no person should face violence or discrimination because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity.
 
Honors the contributions of nonprofit organizations and community leaders working to advance tolerance, acceptance, equality, safety and respect for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) Americans.
 
Reaffirms support for LGBTQ-inclusive hate crime prevention laws.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 14, 2018, as National Wildlife Refuge Week.

Bill: 115-hres-1122
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Outdoor recreation
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Reaffirms the support of the House of Representatives for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the systematic abductions of Japanese citizens by North Korea.

Bill: 115-hres-1123
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government liability
Human rights
Japan
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Calls on North Korea to release abducted foreign nationals, including Japanese nationals, and urges North Korea to apologize and to cease such activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2018 as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1124
Sponsor: Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Expresses support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month as: (1) a testament to the advancement of Filipino Americans, and (2) 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: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Welcoming His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the worldwide spiritual head of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, to the United States, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and recognizing his commitment to world peace, absolute justice, global unity among nations, nonviolence, rejection of extremism, nuclear disarmament, elimination of weapon profiteering, eradication of poverty, economic equity, service to humanity, universal human rights, international religious freedom, and democracy.

Bill: 115-hres-1125
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Welcomes His Holiness, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, to Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, DC, and commends him for courageously condemning extremism and terror in all its forms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 23 as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

Bill: 115-hres-1126
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-10-12 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Mary Church Terrell Day and calls on Congress to recognize her legacy of civil rights and women's rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Bill: 115-hres-1127
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First responders and emergency personnel
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.
 
Urges the National Towing Foundation to spread awareness of, and adherence to, state move over laws.
 

Move Over laws
 generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when there is an emergency or rescue activity taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing condolences to the family of Stan Mikita, and commemorating the life of Stan Mikita.

Bill: 115-hres-1128
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: 
Commemorates the life and accomplishments of Stan Mikita on the event of his death and recognizes him for his contributions to the game of hockey, the Chicago Blackhawks franchise, and Chicago.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 21, 2018, as "National Chemistry Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1129
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Chemistry Week. 
 
Recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth to pursue careers in these fields. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Bill: 115-hres-1130
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should issue a postage stamp honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 2018 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1131
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Juvenile crime and gang violence

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 
Designates National Youth Justice Action Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that to promote global religious freedom and freedom of expression, United States foreign aid should not be directed to countries that enforce blasphemy laws.

Bill: 115-hres-1132
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2018-10-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: 
Affirms that the enforcement of blasphemy laws is incompatible with the moral principles of the United States.
 
 Urges foreign governments to repeal such laws and release persons who have been imprisoned for blasphemy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third Thursday in November as "National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day" and promoting enhanced care coordination and prevention resources to reduce the development of pressure ulcers/injuries.

Bill: 115-hres-1133
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Pressure Ulcer/Injury Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1532)
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of October as National Women's Small Business Month as a time to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of women entrepreneurs and small business owners, and to support efforts to increase awareness of the value of women-owned small businesses.

Bill: 115-hres-1134
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Small business
Women in business
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 
Expresses support for the recognition of, and encourages the observance of, National Women's Small Business Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness of the lifesaving role of three-dimensional (3D) digital breast tomosynthesis screening in detection and treatment of breast cancer.

Bill: 115-hres-1135
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Cancer
Congressional tributes
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 
Acknowledges the immense value of three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis and expresses support for this lifesaving technology. (Three-dimensional digital breast tomosynthesis is a type of digital mammography that is used for the detection and treatment of breast cancer.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2018, to October 31, 2018, as "BatWeek".

Bill: 115-hres-1136
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of BatWeek.
 
Acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling on Congress, schools, and State and local educational agencies to recognize the significant educational implications of dyslexia that must be addressed, and expressing support for the designation of October 2018 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1137
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2018-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Neurological disorders
Special education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month, and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the anti-Semitic attack on the building housing three congregations, Tree of Life, Dor Hadash, and New Light, honoring the memory of the victims of the attack, and offering condolences to and expressing support for their families, friends, and community.

Bill: 115-hres-1138
Sponsor: Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14]
Introduced: 2018-11-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First Amendment rights
First responders and emergency personnel
Hate crimes
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Pennsylvania
Religion
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: 
Condemns: (1) the anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were injured, and (2) rising anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world.
 
Honors the memory of those killed in the attack and expresses hope for the recovery for those injured.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat anti-Semitism and supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs.

action_date: 2018-11-13
text: 
Condemns: (1) the anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life synagogue building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, in which 11 innocent people were killed and 6 were injured, and (2) rising anti-Semitism in the United States and around the world.
 
Honors the memory of those killed in the attack and expresses hope for the recovery for those injured.
 
Reaffirms the commitment of the United States and its allies to defeat anti-Semitism and supports the right of Americans to freely exercise their religious beliefs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9506-9507)
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9506-9507)
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9506-9507)
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Ms. Foxx asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-06
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-1139
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2018-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York City
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: 
Acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the election of Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm, the first African-American woman in Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the denial of full voting rights in Congress for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents.

Bill: 115-hres-1140
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: 
Recognizes the service of all Washington, DC, veterans.
 
Condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full home rule for veterans and their families who are Washington, DC, residents.
 
Calls for statehood for Washington, DC.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House