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Expressing support for the designation of the last week in October as "Black Women's Health Week".

Bill: 115-hres-583
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Black Women's Health Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the International Day of Rural Women on October 15, 2017, in celebration of women farmers around the world.

Bill: 115-hres-584
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
General agriculture matters
Rural conditions and development
Women in business
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 
Recognizes the International Day of Rural Women.
 
Calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to:
 
 
 celebrate rural women as integral members of societies and economies around the world;
 
 recognize women farmers for their role in feeding their families and fellow countrymen and for their productivity which helps maintain economic stability and stronger democracies;
 
 ensure rural women have access to the tools and productive resources they need to engage in entrepreneurship; and
 
 recommit to reducing limitations, breaking down barriers to success, and prioritizing initiatives that wholly support rural women farmers at the local level.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8132, E1416)
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution of 2017

Bill: 115-hres-585
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2017-10-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: 

Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution of 2017

 
Amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require: (1) the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to carry out an annual information security training program for Members, officers, and employees of the House; and (2) new Members, officers, and employees to receive such training within 30 days after beginning service.
 
Requires each officer and employee of the House to file with the CAO by January 31 of each year a certification that he or she completed such program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the growth and importance of minority women-owned businesses.

Bill: 115-hres-586
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
 
Recognizes:
 
 
 the growth and importance of minority women-owned businesses;
 
 that minority women often work in low-paying jobs in the traditional workforce;
 
that minority women entrepreneurs are paving the way for women-owned businesses and are an important segment to the U.S. domestic and world's global economy; and
 
that, in order to sustain the U.S. economy, we must fully support and encourage the growth of minority women-owned businesses.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the deduction for State and local taxes is beneficial and should remain intact.

Bill: 115-hres-587
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax deductions
Property tax
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal income tax deduction for state and local taxes is beneficial to American taxpayers and should remain intact.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Bill: 115-hres-588
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8]
Introduced: 2017-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Small Business Administration
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week. 
 
Celebrates the millions of people in the United States, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from Small Business Administration programs.
 
Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8390)
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Portland Thorns FC, the 2017 champions of the National Women's Soccer League.

Bill: 115-hres-589
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2017-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Oregon
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
Honors the Portland Thorns FC as the 2017 champions of the National Women's Soccer League.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study assessing the effectiveness of treating chronic pain in veterans with cannabis in comparison to opioids.

Bill: 115-hres-590
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2017-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alternative treatments
Drug therapy
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Government studies and investigations
Medical research
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the urgency and importance of finding alternative successful treatments to opioids to address veterans' health care, and (2) that it is imperative to the health and safety of our veterans that a study be conducted on the medicinal applications of marijuana for treating wounds resulting from their service.
 
Calls on the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a clinical study and further research to evaluate the effects of cannabis in comparison to opioids in treating veterans' service-related health conditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma.

Bill: 115-hres-591
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2017-10-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Burma
Conflicts and wars
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
Denounces: (1) the ongoing violence perpetrated by the Burmese (Myanmar) government and military against the Rohingya, and (2) all violent actions taken by the Arkan Rohingya Salvation Army.
 
Calls on: (1) the Burmese government to allow all members of the media, international aid groups, and a United Nations fact-finding mission unfettered access into and throughout the state of Rakhine in Burma; and (2) the international community to do everything possible to help Bangladesh continue to provide life-saving assistance to Rohingya refugees.


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: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the violent attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on a police officer and offering thoughts and prayers to the victim and the victim's family, and commending the efforts of law enforcement and airport personnel in their response.

Bill: 115-hres-592
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2017-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Michigan
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attack at Flint Bishop International Airport on June 21, 2017.
 
Offers thoughts and prayers to Lieutenant Jeff Neville and his family.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.

Bill: 115-hres-593
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-10-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Sexually transmitted diseases
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: 
Recognizes that prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide, and that the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV worldwide has been a priority for more than 13 years.
 
Supports providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and scaling up pediatric treatment of HIV.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-10-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-26
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-594
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2936) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-595
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2017-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2936 (the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 593). (text: CR H8309)
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 593).(text: CR H8309)
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 184 (Roll no. 592). (consideration: CR H8316-8317)
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 595.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8309-8318)
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2936 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-378, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-378, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Commending the heroism and achievements of Team USA at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-596
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2017-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Disability and paralysis
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: 
Commends the mission of the Invictus Games and supports their continued growth. 
 
Honors the heroism of all those participating in such games.
 
Celebrates the accomplishments of Team USA at the Invictus Games Toronto 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2017-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 500 years since the Protestant Reformation and its significance for many Americans.

Bill: 115-hres-597
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2017-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Religion
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: 
Recognizes the 500 years since the Protestant Reformation and its significance for many Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and legacy of Isaac "Ike" Fulwood, Jr., Police Chief for the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia from 1989 to 1992.

Bill: 115-hres-598
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: 
 Honors the life and legacy of Isaac Fulwood, Jr., and acknowledges his contributions to the District of Columbia, to law enforcement, to community policing, and to creating a more peaceful and stable society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 849) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Bill: 115-hres-600
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 849) to repeal the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act providing for the Independent Payment Advisory Board.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 178 (Roll no. 601). (text: CR H8395)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 178 (Roll no. 601).(text: CR H8395)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 600). (consideration: CR H8402, H8411)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8411-8412)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 600, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 600.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8395-8402)
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 849 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-381, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-381, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-601
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3922) to extend funding for certain public health programs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 603). (text: CR H8402)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 603).(text: CR H8402)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 602). (consideration: CR H8410, H8412)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8412-8413)
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 601, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 601.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8402-8410)
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 97.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3922 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-382, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-382, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 115-hres-602
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2017-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 115-hres-603
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2017-11-02 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: 
Recognizes and encourages the observance of Small Business Saturday.
 
Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-02
text: Introduced in House