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Expressing the sense of the Congress that temporary protected status for Haitian nationals should be extended until that country has demonstrably recovered from the 2010 earthquake, the cholera epidemic, Hurricane Matthew, and other disasters.

Bill: 115-hconres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Foreign labor
Haiti
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Natural disasters
Reconstruction and stabilization
Solid waste and recycling
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the people of the United States stand in solidarity with the people of Haiti and support efforts to help Haiti recover and develop into a prosperous democracy; (2) Haiti has not recovered from the natural and man-made disasters that prompted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate Haiti as a temporary protected status (TPS) country; (3) DHS should extend Haiti's TPS designation; (4) the Department of State should urge the United Nations to fulfill its pledge to treat and eliminate cholera, improve long-term access to clean water and sanitation, and assist victims; and (5) a prosperous and democratic Haiti will be better positioned to provide opportunities for its citizens, address crises, meet its obligations, and advance shared U.S.-Haiti interests and values. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that temporary protected status for Haitian nationals should be extended until that country has demonstrably recovered from the 2010 earthquake, the cholera epidemic, Hurricane Matthew, and other disasters.

Bill: 115-hconres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2017-10-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Foreign labor
Haiti
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Immigration status and procedures
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Latin America
Natural disasters
Reconstruction and stabilization
Solid waste and recycling
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the people of the United States stand in solidarity with the people of Haiti and support efforts to help Haiti recover and develop into a prosperous democracy; (2) Haiti has not recovered from the natural and man-made disasters that prompted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate Haiti as a temporary protected status (TPS) country; (3) DHS should extend Haiti's TPS designation; (4) the Department of State should urge the United Nations to fulfill its pledge to treat and eliminate cholera, improve long-term access to clean water and sanitation, and assist victims; and (5) a prosperous and democratic Haiti will be better positioned to provide opportunities for its citizens, address crises, meet its obligations, and advance shared U.S.-Haiti interests and values. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-10-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to United States policy toward Tibet and that the treatment of the Tibetan people should be an important factor in the conduct of United States relations with the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 115-hconres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2017-11-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Federal officials
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Tibet
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that it should be U.S. policy to:
 
 
 make the treatment of the Tibetan people an important factor in the conduct of U.S. relations with the People's Republic of China; 
 
consistent with the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002, encourage the Chinese government to enter into a dialogue with the Dalai Lama leading to a negotiated agreement on Tibet, publicly call for the release of those held prisoner for expressing their political or religious views in Tibetan areas, and establish an office in Lhasa, Tibet, to assist visiting U.S. citizens and monitor political, economic, and cultural developments in Tibet;
 
 appoint the Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues at the highest levels of government; 
 
 revoke appropriate privileges of any Chinese official found responsible for impeding access of U.S. citizens to Tibet and ensure that reciprocal visa processing measures are occurring;
 
 continue to designate China as a country of particular concern pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998; and 
 
 engage with appropriate Chinese officials to stop the demolition of Tibetan Buddhist religious institutions, revise religious and travel regulations to conform with international human rights standards, and ensure that Tibetan nomads are allowed to continue their way of life on the Tibetan Plateau and are not forcibly relocated into &quot;socialist villages.&quot;
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-11-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States on "Public Health Thank You Day", November 20, 2017.

Bill: 115-hconres-91
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the deep and abiding friendship between the United States and Israel.

Bill: 115-hconres-92
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Tom [R-GA-14]
Introduced: 2017-11-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: 
Affirms the commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with Israel.
 
Recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern state of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people, without prejudice to the rights of all people to live within or alongside Israel in peace.
 
Supports efforts to continue to increase economic, security, and cultural ties between the United States and Israel.

action_date: 2017-11-15
text: 
Affirms the commitment to maintaining the strongest of bilateral ties with Israel.
 
Recognizes the importance of the establishment of the modern state of Israel as a secure and democratic homeland for the Jewish people that upholds full and equal rights for all of its citizens.
 
Supports efforts to continue to increase economic, security, and cultural ties between the United States and Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9302)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9302)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H9302)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.(consideration: CR H9302)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the only museum of its size and scope in the world devoted exclusively to the Bible.

Bill: 115-hconres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2017-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: 
Celebrates the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the opening of the nonsectarian Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., the only museum of its size and scope in the world devoted exclusively to the Bible.

Bill: 115-hconres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Pittenger, Robert [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2017-11-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: 
 Recognizes the opening of the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more K-12 classrooms.

Bill: 115-hconres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Elementary and secondary education
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: 
Expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more primary and secondary schools.

action_date: 2017-12-18
text: 
Expresses support for the use of public-private partnerships to bring computer science education to more primary and secondary schools.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-19
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10152)
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10152)
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 95.
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10152-10154)
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Mr. Estes (KS) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.

Bill: 115-hconres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-12-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
News media and reporting
Research administration and funding
State and local government operations
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day and recognizes its 29th anniversary.
 
Commends the President and state and local governments for recognizing such day and encouraging individuals to undergo testing for HIV.
 
Supports:
 
 
 the goal of ending HIV/AIDS;
 
 continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States;
 
 the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020 (NHAS) and achieving the goals within the NHAS Federal Action Plan;
 
 continued funding for the President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; 
 
 the goal of improving access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, care, and support programs; 
 
 the goal of protecting human rights for all people; and 
 
 efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by combatting poverty and hunger, expanding educational opportunities for children, and empowering women and girls.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-04
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1.

Bill: 115-hconres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2017-12-18 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Alcoholic beverages
Currency
Digital media
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Food industry and services
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Legislative rules and procedure
Public contracts and procurement
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: 
Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1 (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) to add a new subtitle that includes specified provisions regarding: (1) an expansion of the limitation on deductions for lobbying expenditures, (2) a tax exemption for the production of kombucha, (3) an exclusion from gross income for certain gains from the sale or exchange of virtual currency, (4) and deductions and credits for expenditures in connection with marijuana sales conducted in compliance with state law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-12-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-12-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-12-18
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 139.

Bill: 115-hconres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Nunes, Devin [R-CA-22]
Introduced: 2018-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 139 to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-01-11
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 139 to amend the title.

action_date: 2018-01-18
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 139 to amend the title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S270)
action_date: 2018-01-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S270)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Received in the Senate.
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 H162)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H162)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H162)
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Mr. Nunes asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic, and reaffirming the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic.

Bill: 115-hconres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Blum, Rod [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2018-01-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Czech Republic
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Slovakia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 100th anniversary of the proclamation of independence of Czechoslovakia, as well as the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic; and (2) the importance of the alliance between the United States and the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic in common defense, the enduring commitment to a free and unified Europe, and an expanding and deepening economic prosperity under the rule of law.
 
Commends the peoples of the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic for their achievements over the past 25 years in building free, democratic, and prosperous societies.
 
Expresses appreciation for the contributions of such republics as members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union to the promotion and defense of common values of freedom, democracy, and liberty and for their support in the fight against violent extremism.
 
Reaffirms the bonds of friendship and close cooperation with such republics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-01-19
text: Introduced in House