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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017.

Legislative actions:
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 by recorded vote: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 633). (text: CR H9269)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 191 (Roll no. 633).(text: CR H9269)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 193 (Roll no. 632). (consideration: CR H9279-9280)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 619.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9269)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 102.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: The rule also provides that on any legislative day during the period from November 17, 2017, through November 27, 2017: the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-410, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-410, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the victims of the attack and their families.

Bill: 115-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2017-11-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Somalia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: 
Condemns the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 14, 2017. Honors the memories of Ahmed AbdiKarin Eyow, Mohamoud Elmi, and Abukar Dahie, who were murdered in such attack.
 
Recognizes the efforts to combat terrorism by the government of Somalia, the countries contributing troops to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and U.S. forces in Somalia. Reaffirms U.S. support for that government's efforts to achieve peace, security, and prosperity and to combat terrorism in Somalia.
 
Renews the solidarity between the people and governments of the United States and Somalia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 115-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2017-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Argentina
Asia
Business ethics
Business investment and capital
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Corporate finance and management
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Executive Office of the President
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Federal officials
Georgia (Republic)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Judges
Judicial procedure and administration
Latin America
Law enforcement officers
Lease and rental services
Middle East
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: 
 Impeaches President Donald J. Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors. Sets forth articles of impeachment for offenses related to: 
 
 
 obstruction of justice,
 
violation of the foreign emoluments clause of the Constitution,
 
violation of the domestic emoluments clause of the Constitution,
 
abuse of power by undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and the rule of law, and
 
undermining freedom of the press.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 13, 2017, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

Bill: 115-hres-622
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2017-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of National Apprenticeship Week; (2) the expansion of apprenticeships in in-demand industry sectors and occupations; (3) the development and expansion of effective preapprenticeship programs that lead to success in a registered apprenticeship program; and (4) a closer alignment between registered apprenticeship programs, the workforce development system, career and technical education, and postsecondary education. 
 
Calls for increased awareness about the value of the registered apprenticeship program model as an effective earn-and-learn model. 
 
Recognizes the importance of apprenticeships in developing a well-trained, highly skilled, and more diverse workforce.
 
Commends organizations and employers that actively support apprenticeship programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of providing services to children of incarcerated parents.

Bill: 115-hres-623
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2017-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Family relationships
Health care coverage and access
Law enforcement administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: 
Expresses support for various programs that benefit children of incarcerated parents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1573)
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of room G2-24 of the Rayburn House Office Building as the "Stephen D. Vermillion, III, Room".

Bill: 115-hres-624
Sponsor: Rep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]
Introduced: 2017-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: 
Supports the designation of room G2-24 of the Rayburn House Office Building as the &quot;Stephen D. Vermillion, III, Room.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of Prematurity Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-625
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2017-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: 
Expresses support for the recognition of Prematurity Awareness Month and for efforts to improve the care and treatment of infants born preterm. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-11-16
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: 2017-11-16
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: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Commending Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to the diversity of society, culture, economy, and civic life in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-626
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2017-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: 
Commends Turkish Americans for their rich contributions to the diversity of the society, culture, economy, and civic life in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas of the United States is essential to the survival and success of communities in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-627
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Hospital care
Medicare
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: 
Recognizes that: (1) access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas is essential to the survival and success of communities, (2) strengthening access to hospitals and other health care providers for patients in rural areas makes Medicare more cost-effective and improves health outcomes for patients, and (3) rural health care providers are integral to the local economies and are one of the largest types of employers in rural areas.
 
Celebrates the many dedicated medical professionals who work hard each day to deliver quality care to people living in rural areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Bill: 115-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2017-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Crime prevention
Crime victims
Criminal justice information and records
Government studies and investigations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: 
Recognizes the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, supports an increase in the amount and accuracy of federal collection and reporting of data for violence against transgender people, and calls on federal and state governments to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing November 19, 2017, as "A Day in Honor of Women Entrepreneurs".

Bill: 115-hres-629
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: 
 Recognizes A Day in Honor of Women Entrepreneurs and the contributions of women-owned businesses to the American economy.
 
Calls on the Department of Labor, the Department of Commerce, and the Small Business Administration to further commit to supporting women-owned businesses.
 
Commits to pursuing additional policies and creating new programs that support women entrepreneurs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1586)
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3017) to amend the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 to reauthorize and improve the brownfields program, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3905) to require congressional approval of any mineral withdrawal or monument designation involving the National Forest System lands in the State of Minnesota, to provide for the renewal of certain mineral leases in such lands.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 186 (Roll no. 641). (consideration: CR H9479)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 186 (Roll no. 641).(consideration: CR H9479)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 189 (Roll no. 640). (consideration: CR H9490)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 631.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9479-9491)
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 105.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: The rules provides 1 hour of general debate on both bills. For H.R. 3017, the bill is closed to amendments. For H.R. 3905, the rule provides for a specified amendment. The rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-429, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-429, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-632
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2017-11-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: 
Condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by the government of Syria and the Russian Federation, and calls on all parties to: (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas.
 
Calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian law related to attacks on medical personnel and facilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of "#GivingTuesday" and supporting strong incentives for all people of the United States to give generously.

Bill: 115-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2017-11-28 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: 
Recognizes that the United States needs a strong and vibrant charitable and philanthropic sector to enable communities to meet local needs.
 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of #GivingTuesday as a way to encourage charitable giving, and (2) strong incentives for all Americans to give generously to charitable organizations by protecting the charitable deduction and incentives that encourage philanthropy and volunteering. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-634
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Homeland Security
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Foreign Affairs, (2) Homeland Security, and (3) Small Business.

action_date: 2017-11-29
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) Foreign Affairs, (2) Homeland Security, and (3) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H90478)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H90478)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9478)
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the exercise of the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill: 115-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: 
Declares that until otherwise provided by the House of Representatives, the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary shall be exercised by the committee's minority member who, before the adoption of this resolution, ranked immediately below the ranking minority member.

action_date: 2017-11-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Declares that until otherwise provided by the House of Representatives, the authority of the ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judiciary shall be exercised by the committee's minority member who, before the adoption of this resolution, ranked immediately below the ranking minority member.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9559)
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9559)
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9559; text: CR H9559)
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Bill: 115-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2017-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
First Amendment rights
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: 
Recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
 
Disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas.
 
Expresses support for the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2017-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Arkansas
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: 
Recognizes the Aviation Cadet Museum in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, as the national aviation cadet museum of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-12-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-11-30
text: Introduced in House