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Expressing support for continued cooperation between Israel and the United States to ensure adequate capabilities to counter Iran's destabilizing activities and support shared interests, including stability and safety in the Middle East, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2018-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Iran
Israel
Licensing and registrations
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: 
Supports: (1) U.S.-Israel cooperation to counter Iran's destabilizing activities, (2) enhancing Israel's deterrence capabilities, (3) including Israel in the first tier of countries receiving strategic trade authorization, and (4) the U.S. declaration recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the chemical weapons attack on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer, and his daughter on March 4, 2018, and extending its sympathies to those affected by the attack, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-786
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Assault and harassment offenses
Chemical and biological weapons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
Russia
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: 
Condemns the attack in the United Kingdom on Sergei Skripal, a former Russian intelligence officer, and his daughter Yulia on March 4, 2018.
 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States stands in firm partnership with the United Kingdom, and (2) Russian aggression across all domains should not be accepted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter.

Bill: 115-hres-788
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2018-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, a Representative from New York.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on March 19, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.

action_date: 2018-03-19
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Louise McIntosh Slaughter, a Representative from New York.
 
Declares that when the House adjourns on March 19, 2018, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1680)
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1680)
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1680)
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 115-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2018-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of April 2018 as Second Chance Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 2193), a bill to grant States authority to enforce State and local sales and use tax laws on remote transactions, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-790
Sponsor: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2193 (Remote Transactions Parity Act of 2017).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez's birthday, March 31, as National Border Control Day.

Bill: 115-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2018-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Border Control Day, and (2) Cesar Chavez's efforts to educate Americans about the harmful effects of illegal immigration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Bill: 115-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2018-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Athletes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Professional sports
Puerto Rico

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: 
Honors the memory of Roberto Clemente as a great humanitarian and athlete.
 
Requests that the Department of the Interior recognize the crash site of Clemente's airplane and the adjacent land by adding such site to the National Register of Historic Places. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 426). (text: CR H9781)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 385 - 1, 2 Present (Roll no. 426).(text: CR H9781)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9802-9803)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 792.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9781-9782)
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Mr. Bishop (UT) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 189.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-988.
action_date: 2018-10-12
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-988.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Upper Delaware River in New York State.

Bill: 115-hres-793
Sponsor: Rep. Faso, John J. [R-NY-19]
Introduced: 2018-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Water Resources Development
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Lakes and rivers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the economic and ecological value of the Upper Delaware River, and (2) the importance of federal and state programs that will protect and restore that river and generate economic benefits for the people who rely on it for their livelihoods.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the national parks, national forests, and public lands and waters of the United States contribute greatly to the economic and physical well-being of Americans and can be further improved by public-private partnerships.

Bill: 115-hres-794
Sponsor: Rep. Ross, Dennis A. [R-FL-15]
Introduced: 2018-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Forests, forestry, trees
Infrastructure development
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: 
Expresses the sense that public-private partnerships should be utilized for expanding campgrounds, increasing access to recreational areas, improving infrastructure in public lands and waters, and conserving such lands and waters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2018-03-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2018-03-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E357)
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the United States role in the evolving energy landscape of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Bill: 115-hres-795
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Bahrain
China
Energy storage, supplies, demand
International organizations and cooperation
Kuwait
Middle East
Nuclear power
Oman
Qatar
Russia
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the need for a strategy to promote the peaceful use of U.S. energy in Gulf Cooperation Council member countries, and (2) the national security threat of Russian or Chinese dominance of nuclear power in the Gulf region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-796
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-03-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 124). (text: CR H1759)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 211 - 207 (Roll no. 124).(text: CR H1759)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 186 (Roll no. 123).
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 796.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1759-1767)
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 134.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on Appropriations or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment to H.R. 1625 consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-66. The resolution also provides for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018 through April 9, 2018
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-614, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-614, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 115-hres-797
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the contributions of the Montagnards who fought loyally and bravely with U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam as a result of this relationship, and (2) that eligible Montagnards should be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries.
 
Condemns actions taken by the government of Vietnam to suppress the basic human rights and civil liberties of its citizens.
 
 Calls on Vietnam to allow human rights groups access to all regions of the country and to end restrictions of basic human rights, including the right for Montagnards to practice their Christian faith freely, the right to land and property, freedom of movement, the right to retain ethnic identity and culture, and access to an adequate standard of living.
 
Urges the President and Congress to develop policies that: (1) support Montagnards and other marginalized ethnic minority and indigenous populations, and (2) reflect U.S. interests and commitment to upholding human rights and democracy abroad.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2018-03-22
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: 2018-03-22
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: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through the teaching of nonviolence.

Bill: 115-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
First Amendment rights
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Recognizes the lessons Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., sought to leave with us, both in his life and his death, that nonviolent action can be an important force for social and political change.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Bill: 115-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" ("Si, se puede!" is Spanish for "Yes, we can!")


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to replace the Speaker on the first day of the second session of a Congress if the most recent fiscal year ended with a significant Federal budget deficit, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-800
Sponsor: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional leadership
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Amends Rule I (The Speaker) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to declare that if, on the first day of the second session of a Congress, the most recent fiscal year ended with a federal budget deficit of 5% or more of the gross domestic product, then the position of Speaker of the House shall be declared vacant and the individual who served as Speaker as of the last day of the first session of the Congress is ineligible to serve as Speaker in the second session of that Congress.
 
Makes this provision inapplicable if the House determines that the budget deficit for a fiscal year was attributable to a national emergency or a recession.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
READ IT Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 

Review Every Act Diligently In Total Resolution or the READ IT Resolution

 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order to consider a bill, joint resolution, resolution, or conference report unless its text has been publicly available in electronic form for a number of minutes equal to two times the number of its pages.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House