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A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal collectively to the members of the Office of Strategic Services.

Bill: 115-sconres-35
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-02-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: 
Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.

action_date: 2018-02-27
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
(Sec. 1) Authorizes Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center to be used on March 21, 2018, for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services, in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-01
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-03-01
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-02-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1254-1255; text: CR S1253)
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1254-1255; text: CR S1253)
action_date: 2018-02-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028.

Bill: 115-sconres-36
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Defense spending
Disability assistance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
Postal service
Social security and elderly assistance
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: 
Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2019 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2020-FY2028.
 
 Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in both houses of Congress for: 
 
 
 federal revenues, 
 
 new budget authority, 
 
 budget outlays, 
 
 deficits, 
 
 public debt, 
 
 debt held by the public, and 
 
 the major functional categories of spending. 
 
 
Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. 
 
Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. 
 
(Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) 
 
Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. 
 
Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 21 - 76. Record Vote Number: 99.
action_date: 2018-05-17
text: Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (consideration: CR S2736-2748)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 384.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2268-2274)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2019 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2020 through 2028.

Bill: 115-sconres-37
Sponsor: Sen. Paul, Rand [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-04-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Defense spending
Disability assistance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Health care costs and insurance
Health programs administration and funding
Legislative rules and procedure
Postal service
Social security and elderly assistance
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: 
Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2019 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2020-FY2028.
 
 Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in both houses of Congress for: 
 
 
 federal revenues, 
 
 new budget authority, 
 
 budget outlays, 
 
 deficits, 
 
 public debt, 
 
 debt held by the public, and 
 
 the major functional categories of spending. 
 
 
Recommends levels and amounts for FY2019-FY2028 in the Senate for Social Security and Postal Service discretionary administrative expenses. 
 
Includes reconciliation instructions directing: (1) several Senate authorizing committees to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit, and (2) the Senate Finance Committee to report and submit to the Senate Budget Committee legislation to reduce the deficit and legislation to reduce revenues. 
 
(Under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, reconciliation bills are considered by Congress using expedited legislative procedures that prevent a filibuster and restrict amendments in the Senate.) 
 
Establishes reserve funds that provide flexibility in applying budget enforcement rules to legislation relating to efficiencies, consolidations, and other savings; or health savings accounts. 
 
Sets forth budget enforcement procedures for legislation considered in the Senate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 385.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Senate Committee on the Budget discharged pursuant to Section 300 of the Congressional Budget Act.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Budget. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2274-2279)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing and supporting the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-38
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Canada
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Mexico
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 
Supports the efforts of the United Bid Committee to bring the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup competition to Canada, Mexico, and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3296)
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and the significant contributions of the Skunk Works to the national security of the United States.

Bill: 115-sconres-39
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: 
 
Recognizes: (1) the accomplishments of the men and women of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works on the 75th anniversary of its establishment during World War II; and (2) the contributions of the aircraft designed, developed, and produced by it to the national security of the United States over the last 75 years. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3606-3607)
action_date: 2018-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing the close relationship between the United States and Taiwan and the important role of the American Institute in Taiwan in strengthening such relationship.

Bill: 115-sconres-40
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
International exchange and broadcasting
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Taiwan
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Welcomes the opening of the new American Institute of Taiwan office in Taipei. 
 
Urges the executive branch to fully implement the Taiwan Relations Act, the Taiwan Travel Act, and other policy directives that strengthen the U.S.-Taiwan relationship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3955-3956)
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing 100 years of the United States-Australia relationship -- 100 years of Mateship.

Bill: 115-sconres-41
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-07-10 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Australia
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military history
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: 
 
Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, which forged the enduring relationship between the United States and Australia. 
 
 
Supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between Australia and the United States. 
 

action_date: 2018-07-10
text: 
Commemorates the 100-year anniversary of the Battle of Hamel, which forged the enduring relationship between the United States and Australia. 
 
Supports continued diplomatic, security, and economic cooperation between Australia and the United States. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-07-11
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4880; text: CR S4879)
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4880; text: CR S4879)
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution supporting America's clean car standards and defending State authority under the Clean Air Act to protect their citizens from harmful air pollution.

Bill: 115-sconres-42
Sponsor: Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA]
Introduced: 2018-08-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: 
Expresses support for the existing One National Program with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and oil usage, protecting national security, and protecting human health and welfare.
 
Expresses support for politics that will: (1) achieve maximum feasible oil-use reductions and reduce GHG emissions from mobile sources; (2) recognize the rights and importance of states to set and follow stronger vehicle emissions standards under the Clean Air Act; and (3) ensure that the Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency solicit input from states impacted by changes to existing standards for emissions and fuel economy. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5588)
action_date: 2018-08-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution providing for the use of the catafalque situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center in connection with memorial services to be conducted in the rotunda of the Capitol for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from the State of Arizona.

Bill: 115-sconres-43
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-08-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.

action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to transfer the catafalque which is situated in the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.

action_date: 2018-08-28
text: 
 
Directs the Architect of the Capitol to move a catafalque (a wooden platform) from the Exhibition Hall of the Capitol Visitor Center to the Capitol rotunda so that it may be used in connection with services for the Honorable John Sidney McCain, III, late a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7773)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7773)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Without objection, the Chair laid S.Con.Res. 43 before the House. (consideration: CR H7773)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5956-5957; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5956-5957; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Honorable John Sidney McCain, III.

Bill: 115-sconres-44
Sponsor: Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO]
Introduced: 2018-08-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.

action_date: 2018-08-27
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.

action_date: 2018-08-28
text: 
Authorizes the use of the Capitol rotunda on August 31 and September 1, 2018, for the lying in state of the remains of John Sidney McCain, III, a Senator from Arizona and formerly a Representative from that state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7774)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7774)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Without objection, the Chair laid S.Con.Res. 44 before the House. (consideration: CR H7774)
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-08-28
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5957; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5957; text: CR S5956)
action_date: 2018-08-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2018, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 115-sconres-45
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2018-09-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
National symbols
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
Calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2018, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the nation.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6061-6062)
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895.

Bill: 115-sconres-46
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title.


action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title.


action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019) to amend the title.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8245)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8245)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8245)
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6147; text: CR S6147)
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A concurrent resolution directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 6157.

Bill: 115-sconres-47
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2018-09-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). 

action_date: 2018-09-18
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). 

action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 6157 (Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019) to: (1) amend the title, and (2) make a technical correction to division C (Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9059-9060)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9059-9060)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H9059-9060)
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-09-24
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-09-20
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6254; text: CR S6236)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6254; text: CR S6236)
action_date: 2018-09-18
text: Introduced in Senate