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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R.1370) to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4667) making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from December 22, 2017, through January 7, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 705). (text: CR H10349)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 705).(text: CR H10349)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 704). (consideration: CR H10359)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 670.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10349-10360)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-477, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-477, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong disapproval of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22, which rejects United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

Bill: 115-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
Disapproves of the adoption of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/ES-10/L.22 on December 21, 2017, which rejects U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
 
Affirms the December 6, 2017, presidential proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and directing the Department of State to prepare to move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
 
Urges the President to direct the State Department to report to Congress on the status of U.S. assistance provided to countries that voted to adopt such resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Edgar Martínez for excellence in his career as a professional baseball player and for his entrepreneurship, humanitarian work, and philanthropy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
Honors Edgar Martinez for excellence in his career as a professional baseball player and a professional baseball hitting coach, and for his entrepreneurship, humanitarian work, and philanthropy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern over attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Bill: 115-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Egypt
Human rights
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: 
Acknowledges: (1) the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership in advancing common interests, and (2) Egypt's regional role as a partner in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
 
Recognizes the necessity for Egypt's leaders to take steps toward education reform that prioritizes impartial instruction of all religions and political reform that prioritizes human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law.
 
Urges the government of Egypt to: (1) enact reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians are given the same rights and opportunities as all other Egyptian citizens; (2) end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians; and (3) arrest, prosecute, and convict individuals who carry out such attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H165-166)
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Alan Rabinowitz for his immeasurable contributions to the city of Seattle as a leading philanthropist, educator, community organizer, and public servant.

Bill: 115-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2018-01-02 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-02
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Alan Rabinowitz and acknowledges his contributions to economic justice, education, civil rights, social justice, and the arts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-01-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-02
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.

Bill: 115-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2018-01-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-03
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. 
 
Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2018-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.

action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Provides for appointment of a House of Representatives committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled.

Bill: 115-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2018-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.

action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to inform the Senate that a quorum of the House is present and that the House is ready to proceed with business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the hour of meeting of the House.

Bill: 115-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2018-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 115th Congress.

action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Fixes the daily hour of meeting for the House of Representatives for the second session of the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Keiser University and recognizing the university as a vital institution of higher education, developing a diverse student population that impacts numerous aspects of the State of Florida and the global economy.

Bill: 115-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2018-01-08 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Florida
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: 
Congratulates Keiser University in Florida on its 40th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

Bill: 115-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2018-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 140) to amend the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010 to clarify the use of amounts in the WMAT Settlement Fund.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 181 (Roll no. 10). (text: CR H114)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 181 (Roll no. 10).(text: CR H114)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 181 (Roll no. 9).
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H113-114)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 681, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 681.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H96-103)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 115.
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: The amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-54 shall be considered as adopted
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-503, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-503, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 139) to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2018-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 139) to implement the use of Rapid DNA instruments to inform decisions about pretrial release or detention and their conditions, to solve and prevent violent crimes and other crimes, to exonerate the innocent, to prevent DNA analysis backlogs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 181 (Roll no. 8). (text: CR H103)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 181 (Roll no. 8).(text: CR H103)
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 682.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H103-112)
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 116.
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-53 shall be considered as adopted. The further amendment printed in the report accompanying the rule, if offered by the Member designated in the report shall be debatable for the time printed in the report.
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-504, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-504, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2018-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2018 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-683
Sponsor: Rep. Renacci, James B. [R-OH-16]
Introduced: 2018-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: 
Recognizes: (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
Acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement, encourages self-confidence, reduces juvenile delinquency, improves life outcomes, and strengthens communities.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Objecting to the United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19, which criticizes the United States' recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

Bill: 115-hres-684
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Affirms the President's December 6, 2017, proclamation recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and announcing the relocation of the U.S. Embassy to Israel as soon as practicable.
 
Opposes and calls for the repeal of United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/ES-10/19 of December 21, 2017, which criticizes U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. 
 
Reaffirms that a sustainable peace agreement will only result from direct, bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians and cannot be imposed by international organizations.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-685
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services, (2) the Budget, and (3) Ethics.

action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services, (2) the Budget, and (3) Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H163)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H163)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H163)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Bill: 115-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
North Korea
Racial and ethnic relations
South Korea
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. 
 
Recognizes the 115th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H137)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal, State, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.

Bill: 115-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that federal, state, and local taxes, fees, regulations, and permitting policies should be coordinated and reconciled to maximize the benefits of broadband investment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House