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Recognizing the importance of public park and recreation facilities and activities and expressing support for the designation of the month of July as "Park and Recreation Month".

Bill: 115-hres-941
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-5]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Outdoor recreation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Recognizes the value of public park and recreation facilities and activities and their importance in communities across the United States.
 
Supports the designation of a Park and Recreation Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5366-5367)
action_date: 2018-06-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the honoring of the City Commission of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Broward County, Florida.

Bill: 115-hres-942
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Minority employment
State and local government operations
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Recognizes Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, for having elected the first city-governing body of its size that is comprised solely of women of color.
 
Commends the city for its progressive goals of representation by both women and people of color.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
RESPECT Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-943
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Business ethics
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Housing and community development funding
Licensing and registrations
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Racial and ethnic relations
Small business
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 

Realizing Equitable & Sustainable Participation in Emerging Cannabis Trades Resolution or the RESPECT Resolution

 
Encourages states and localities to adopt best practices and take bold steps to address disparities in the cannabis marketplace and to address, reverse, and repair the effects of the war on drugs on communities of color.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano.

Bill: 115-hres-944
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central America
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
First responders and emergency personnel
Guatemala
Latin America
Natural disasters
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Expresses solidarity with and sympathy for the people of Guatemala after the June 3, 2018, eruption of the Fuego Volcano. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2018-06-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that high-performance buildings improve the quality of life for millions of individuals, produce a more resilient and sustainable world for current and future generations, reduce operating costs, and improve the productivity, comfort, and health of occupants, and expressing support for designating the week of June 11 through June 15, 2018, as "High-Performance Building Week".

Bill: 115-hres-945
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Building construction
Community life and organization
Employment and training programs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Public-private cooperation
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: 
Expresses support for efforts to improve the performance of existing and future buildings through the adoption of best practices and voluntary consensus standards.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Bill: 115-hres-946
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-15
text: 
 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. 
 
 
Affirms that: (1) the contributions of Caribbean-Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 9 as "Warrant Officer Day".

Bill: 115-hres-947
Sponsor: Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2018-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a Warrant Officer Day.
 
Honors and recognizes the contributions of all warrant officers of the U.S. Army.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E935)
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2018, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 115-hres-948
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2018-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 18 through June 22, 2018, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week.

Bill: 115-hres-950
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2018-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: 
Honors the achievements of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 in democratizing higher education and affirms Congress's responsibility to ensure that veterans educational assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern with respect to the Government of Turkey's anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-951
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Europe
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: 
Expresses concern that Turkey's anticipated purchase of Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile batteries threatens North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) interoperability. Encourages Turkey to realign its defense procurement strategy to comply with NATO. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-952
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 961, H. Res. 952 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 155.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-770, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-770, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-953
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6136) to amend the immigration laws and provide for border security.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H5438)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 195 (Roll no. 286).(text: CR H5438)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 191 (Roll no. 285).
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5449-5451)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 953, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 953.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5438-5447)
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 156.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6136 under a closed rule.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-771, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-771, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-954
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 195 (Roll no. 280). (text: CR H5371)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 226 - 195 (Roll no. 280).(text: CR H5371)
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 279).
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 954.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5370-5380)
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4760 under a closed rule.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-772, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-772, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Affirming United States support to the nations of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova in their effort to retain political sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Bill: 115-hres-955
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2018-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Georgia (Republic)
Germany
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Moldova
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade agreements and negotiations
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms U.S. support for the people and democratically elected governments of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova.
 
Calls on the Russian Federation to cease its military support of illegal paramilitary units operating within the internationally recognized territories of Ukraine, Georgia, and Moldova and to terminate its illegal annexation of Crimea.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-06-20
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: 2018-06-20
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: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the benefits and importance of music making as an essential form of creative expression and expressing support for designating the Summer Solstice, June 21, 2018, as Make Music Day.

Bill: 115-hres-956
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2018-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Music
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Make Music Day.
 Recognizes Make Music Day organizers and volunteers.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Disapproving of the request of the President for the extension, under section 103(c)(1)(B)(i) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015, of the trade authorities procedures under that Act to any implementing bill submitted with respect to any trade agreement entered into under section 103(b) of that Act after June 30, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-957
Sponsor: Rep. Amash, Justin [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2018-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: 
Expresses disapproval of the President's request for the extension of certain trade authorities procedures to any implementing bill submitted with respect to any trade agreement entered into after June 30, 2018, under specified provisions of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Band for winning first place in the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition, one of the most prestigious national high school jazz band competitions in the country.

Bill: 115-hres-958
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2018-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Florida
Music

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: 
Congratulates the Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Band for its first-place win at the Essentially Ellington Competition.
 
Commends the Dillard Center for its contributions to the education and nurturing of young jazz musicians. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
To express support for recognition of June 2018 as National Orca Protection Month.

Bill: 115-hres-959
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2018-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: 
Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. (Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis research, education, and usage, and addressing the barriers to receiving this treatment, especially for communities of color, gay and bisexual men, and transgender people.

Bill: 115-hres-960
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2018-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health
Prescription drugs
Sexually transmitted diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: 
Recognizes the value of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV.
 
Expresses support for the research, education, and usage of PrEP.
 
Calls on Congress to increase funding to existing programs that work to educate the public and health care professionals about PrEP.
 
Calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to review outreach efforts of HIV prevention programs and to study solutions regarding barriers to PrEP access. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-25
text: Introduced in House