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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to authorize cash flow financing to Egypt and expand other areas of cooperation.

Bill: 115-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2017-02-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Crime victims
Egypt
Foreign aid and international relief
Government lending and loan guarantees
International exchange and broadcasting
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Student aid and college costs
Tariffs
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives:
 
 
 reaffirms its commitment to the U.S.-Egypt alliance and to the importance of the United States providing a $10 billion loan guarantee for five years,
 
 sends its thoughts and prayers to the victims of terrorism in Egypt,
 
 stands with the people and the government of Egypt in the face of terrorism,
 
 stresses the importance of continuing to provide Egypt with the current levels of military assistance, and 
 
supports greater academic cooperation between the United States and Egypt.
 
 
Calls for:
 
 
 an increase to pre-FY2009 levels of U.S. economic aid to Egypt; 
 
 the President to reinstate cash flow financing to Egypt in 2018 and afterwards; and 
 
 the expansion of the Qualified Industrial Zones Program.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Small Business in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Small Business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
 Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Small Business for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

Bill: 115-hres-116
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 66) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by States for non-governmental employees, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 67) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to savings arrangements established by qualified State political subdivisions for non-governmental employees.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H1139)
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H1139)
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 188 (Roll no. 90). (consideration: CR H1152-1154)
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1152-1154)
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 116, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 116.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1139-1145)
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Each joint resolution shall be considered as read. All points of order against provisions in each joint resolution are waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on each joint resolution without intervening motion except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-11, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-11, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Chaffetz, Jason [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries.

Bill: 115-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Food industry and services
Free trade and trade barriers
Government studies and investigations
Horticulture and plants
Human rights
Labor standards
Latin America
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Trade agreements and negotiations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of International Flower Workers' Day to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to practices that respect labor rights in other countries, and (2) the elimination of exploitative labor practices as a key U.S. policy goal.
 
Urges the governments of Colombia and other flower-producing countries to investigate and respond to the social and environmental impacts of the flower-producing industry. Notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights, signed on April 7, 2011, has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia.
 
 Recognizes that Colombian flower workers should not suffer harm from free trade but should share in its economic benefits.
 
Encourages the development and implementation of new measures to uphold and fulfill the strong labor commitments made under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Goodlatte, Bob [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on the Judiciary for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the courts' actions against President Trump's Executive order.

Bill: 115-hres-120
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Africa
Border security and unlawful immigration
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal appellate courts
Federal district courts
Immigration status and procedures
Iran
Iraq
Judges
Judicial review and appeals
Libya
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Somalia
Sudan
Syria
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports
Washington State
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Judge James L. Robart of the Western District of Washington ignored the Constitution, federal law, and court precedent in issuing a temporary restraining order against Executive Order 13769, entitled &quot;Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States&quot;; and (2) the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit erred in failing to reverse Judge Robart's order. Among the executive order's major provisions are restrictions on the entry of immigrants and nonimmigrants from seven countries (Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen) and additional limitations on refugee admissions to the United States. 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches and "National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week".

Bill: 115-hres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Health and Wellness Coach Recognition Week and for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1116)
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Lamar [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2017-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 43) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 69) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to "Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska"; and providing for proceedings during the period from February 17, 2017, through February 24, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 43) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 69) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of the Interior relating to "Non-Subsistence Take of Wildlife, and Public Participation and Closure Procedures, on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska"; and providing for proceedings during the period from February 17, 2017, through February 24, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 188 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR H1193)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 188 (Roll no. 94).(text: CR H1193)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 93). (consideration: CR H1199)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 123.
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1193-1200)
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 12.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on both H.J.Res. 43 and H.J.Res. 69; and provides for proceedings during the period from February 17, 2017, through February 24, 2017.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-12, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-12, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week.

Bill: 115-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2017-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. 
 
Recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2017-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: 
Provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on House Administration for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Financial Services in the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Hensarling, Jeb [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2017-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Financial Services

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: 
Provides amounts for expenses of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 115th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Ethics, (2) Oversight and Government Reform, and (3) Small Business.

action_date: 2017-02-15
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) Ethics, (2) Oversight and Government Reform, and (3) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1200)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1200)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1200)
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to increase competition and accountability in the health insurance marketplace, and to extend accessible, quality, affordable health care coverage to every American through the choice of a public insurance plan.

Bill: 115-hres-130
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2017-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: 
 Expresses support for efforts to build on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by ensuring that individuals have access to a public health insurance option.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and the Workforce, and (3) Ways and Means.

action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Education and the Workforce, and (3) Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1259)
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1259)
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1259)
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House