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Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the entry of the United States into World War I.

Bill: 115-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
France
International organizations and cooperation
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the official entry of the United States into World War I on April 6, 1917.
 
Expresses gratitude and appreciation to the members of: (1) the Armed Forces who participated in World War I operations alongside the countries of the Triple Entente, and (2) the Allied Forces who participated such operations alongside France from 1914 until the end of the war.
 
Commends centenary commemorations to honor people from France, the United States, and all countries involved in such war that aim to make future generations aware of the acts of heroism and sacrifice performed by the Armed Forces and the Allies.
 
Recognizes: (1) efforts undertaken by France to preserve the memory and celebrate the legacy of the involvement of the United States during World War I, and (2) plans by the French people to celebrate such anniversary and the 100th anniversary of the Armistice of November 11, 1918.
 
Encourages all countries involved in World War I to participate in the centennial of the Armistice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1628 (American Health Care Act of 2017).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-26
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 275, H. Res. 254 is laid on the table.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 39.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: The rule provides for further consideration of H.R. 1628. The rule also provides that the further amendment printed Rules Committee Report 115-88 shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-88, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-88, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of United States Special Operations Command.

Bill: 115-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military command and structure
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Special Operations Command by honoring the U.S. Special Operations Forces community for their service and commitment to keeping the United States safe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to prioritize the hiring of mental health professionals.

Bill: 115-hres-258
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Employee hiring
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health personnel
Mental health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Recognizes the critical shortage of mental health professionals working for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
 
Calls on the VA to prioritize the hiring of such professionals.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill: 115-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) plays an indispensable role in strengthening global nuclear security.
 
 Reaffirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials.
 
 Encourages the United States and other IAEA member states to ensure that the IAEA has the necessary resources carry out its duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination.

Bill: 115-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Hunter, Duncan D. [R-CA-50]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Japan
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Philippines

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses appreciation for the recent efforts by the Japanese government toward a historic apology for Imperial Japan's maltreatment of U.S. prisoners of war (POWs).
 
Asks the Department of State to work with that government and representatives of U.S. POWs to memorialize the 75th anniversary of the fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands by crafting a formal agreement establishing a permanent future fund to understand, preserve, and teach the history of the U.S. POW experience with Japan.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 115-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.
 
Promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs.
 
Urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible.
 
Commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and school-based health centers that are providing appropriate services to young people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
 
Declares that full implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy is required.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 4, 2017, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 115-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Day of Reason. Encourages people to observe such day by focusing on the employment of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to the resolution of human problems.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month to increase the visibility of mathematics and statistics as fields of study and to communicate the benefits of an education in mathematics and statistics.
 
Recognizes that mathematics and statistics underpin all of the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
 
Celebrates the role that mathematics and statistics play in the everyday lives of all Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24, 2017, through April 28, 2017, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week.

Bill: 115-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Awareness Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.
 
Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services.
 
Encourages: (1) policymakers to work together to raise awareness of the importance of such personnel in education reform efforts, and (2) experts to share best practices.
 
Urges: (1) the Department of Education to provide states and local educational agencies with guidance on effectively using such personnel to improve schools; and (2) the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to promote the involvement of such personnel in efforts to improve mental health, reduce drug use, and improve overall community safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Designating the week of April 15, 2017, through April 23, 2017, as "National Park Week".

Bill: 115-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Parks, recreation areas, trails

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
 Supports the designation of a National Park Week.
 
Encourages the people of the United States and the world to visit U.S. national parks. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division.

Bill: 115-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Roger [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the 1st Infantry Division.
 
Commends such division for continuing to exemplify its motto, &quot;No Mission Too Difficult. No Sacrifice Too Great. Duty First!&quot;
 
Honors the memory of the more than 13,000 soldiers of the division who lost their lives in battle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Bill: 115-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
 
Recognizes that National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month provides an opportunity for sexual violence education and sexual assault prevention, treatment, and prosecution. 
 
Calls for: (1) acknowledging survivors and commending volunteers and professionals who assist them; (2) recognizing and applauding national and community organizations and private sector supporters; and (3) recognizing and applauding public safety, law enforcement, and health professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 115-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.
 
Encourages increased efforts and resources to improve the health of individuals in the United States to create the healthiest nation in one generation through greater opportunities to improve community health and by strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should commence negotiations to enter into a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan.

Bill: 115-hres-271
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2017-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Asia
Taiwan
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Encourages the United States Trade Representative to commence negotiations to enter into a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States shall, with the help of the Congress, address comprehensive tax reform within the first 240 days of the President's administration.

Bill: 115-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2017-04-08 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: General taxation matters
Income tax rates
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President shall, with the help of Congress, address comprehensive tax reform within the first 240 days of the President's administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the principles and goals of the March for Science taking place in Washington, DC, and cities all over the world on Earth Day, April 22, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2017-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: General science and technology matters
Policy sciences
Protest and dissent
Research administration and funding
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-20
text: 
Supports the principles and goals of the March for Science and affirms the need for evidence-based policy in the public interest. 
 
Urges the government to support scientific research and science, technology, engineering, and math education throughout the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2017-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2017-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-20
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Bill: 115-hres-274
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2017-04-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. 
 
Urges the President and the Department of State to: (1) condemn the Iranian government's continued violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion, and (2) impose sanctions on Iranian officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10138-10139)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10138-10139)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10138-10140)
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2017-06-29
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-25
text: Introduced in House