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Expressing support for celebrating the fourth week in April as Every Kid Healthy Week.

Bill: 115-hres-290
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2017-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
Encourages schools, communities, and organizations to conduct Every Kid Healthy Week activities.
 
Recognizes the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and healthy learning environments for all children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Promoting and supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and recognizing April 2017 as Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by every-day Americans in the United States in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and religion.

Bill: 115-hres-291
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2017-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
Supports: (1) the goals and values of the 49th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Act and the 29th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and (2) activities to celebrate the historical milestones represented by such anniversaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Designating April 30, 2017, as El Dia de Los Ninos-Celebrating Young Americans.

Bill: 115-hres-292
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2017-04-27 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Cultural exchanges and relations
Family relationships

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: 
Supports the designation of "El Dia de Los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans."


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.

Bill: 115-hres-293
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
 
 Honors: 
 
 
the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the United States over the last 42 years and their tireless commitment to upholding freedom and democracy in Vietnam; 
 
 the service of members of the U.S. Armed Forces and of the South Vietnamese forces who fought in Vietnam, including those who gave their lives; and 
 
the memory of the Vietnamese who lost their lives while attempting to flee Vietnam. 
 
 
Encourages all U.S. citizens to join in remembering the Fall of Saigon, honoring the contributions of the Vietnamese American community, and calling for freedom and democracy in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-04-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2962)
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and honoring the essential role of classified school education support employees through the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award.

Bill: 115-hres-294
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Supports the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees Award program. Urges the Department of Education, states, state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, and residents to join in this observance.
 
Congratulates the honorees of the program.
 
Congratulates classified school education support employees for their ongoing contributions to education and for their role in promoting and ensuring student achievement, student safety and well-being, and building a brighter, stronger future for the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to honor the vital role of small business and the passion of entrepreneurs in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-295
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small Business Administration
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Supports: (1) the designation of National Small Business Week, (2) efforts to encourage consumers to shop locally, and (3) efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of locally owned small business on the U.S. economy. 
 
Honors the vital role of small business and entrepreneurs in the United States during such week. 
 
Recognizes: (1) the important role of the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for the U.S. entrepreneur, (2) the importance of creating policies that promote a business friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations, and (3) the National Small Business Person of the Year and the National Lender of the Year.
 
Encourages young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam should provide former members of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam, who served alongside the United States Armed Forces in defense of their nation during the Vietnam War, with appropriate levels of support and services.

Bill: 115-hres-296
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Disability and paralysis
Historic sites and heritage areas
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Calls upon Vietnam to:
 
 
provide aid to Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) veterans and support disabled veterans,
 
recognize the service of South Vietnam's veterans as a means to heal the scars of war, and 
 
provide for the maintenance and upkeep of the Binh An Cemetery and designate it as a protected historic site. 

 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-297
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Birth defects
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Month. (Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is a birth defect that occurs when the diaphragm fails to fully form, allowing abdominal organs to migrate into the chest cavity and preventing lung growth.)
 
Encourages that steps should be taken to:
 
 
raise awareness of and increase public knowledge about congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH);
 
inform people about the dangers of CDH;
 
disseminate information on the importance of quality neonatal care for CDH patients;
 
promote quality prenatal care and the use of ultrasounds to detect CDH in utero; and
 
support research funding of CDH to improve screening and treatment, discover its causes, and develop a cure. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

Bill: 115-hres-298
Sponsor: Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]
Introduced: 2017-04-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-04-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; providing for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017; and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-299
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide compensatory time for employees in the private sector; providing for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 193 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H3013)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 231 - 193 (Roll no. 241).(text: CR H3013)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 190 (Roll no. 240). (consideration: CR H3024-3025)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3024-3026)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 299, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis (CO) 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: 2017-05-02
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 299.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3013-3019)
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 44.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: The rules also provides for proceedings during the period from May 5, 2017, through May 15, 2017.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-106, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-106, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.

Bill: 115-hres-300
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2017-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Consumer affairs
Employment and training programs
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Government studies and investigations
Higher education
Minority employment
Public-private cooperation
Temporary and part-time employment
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: 
Reaffirms the purposes of specified provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act that direct federal financial agencies to partner with organizations focused on developing opportunities to place talented young minorities and women in industry internships, summer employment, and full-time positions.
 
Expresses support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's efforts to provide consumers with relevant information and decisionmaking tools regarding important financial decisions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".

Bill: 115-hres-301
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2017-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: 
Supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day. (Bartter syndrome is caused by genetic defects that affect kidney function. Symptoms include muscle weakness and growth delay.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "Health and Fitness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-302
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2017-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Health and Fitness Month and for efforts to educate Americans on the importance of a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-303
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and the Workforce
House Committee on Small Business
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.

action_date: 2017-05-02
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on: (1) Education and the Workforce, and (2) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3013)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3013)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3013)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-304
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research.
 
Salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-305
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2017-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 244) to encourage effective, voluntary investments to recruit, employ, and retain men and women who have served in the United States military with annual Federal awards to employers recognizing such efforts.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H3080)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 240 - 186 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H3080)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 192 (Roll no. 246). (consideration: CR H3087)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 305.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3080-3089)
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Rule provides for one hour of general debate. The resolution makes in order a single motion that the House concur in the Senate amendments numbered 2 and 3, and that the House concur in the Senate amendment numbered 1 with an amendment consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-16 modified by the amendment printed in House Report 115-108.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-108, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-108, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House