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Commemorating and acknowledging veteran-owned small businesses.

Bill: 115-hres-1141
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2018-11-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: 
 Recognizes veterans for their service to the United States.
 
 Celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and work of veterans who are small-business owners. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-09
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6784) to provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-1142
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6784) to provide for removal of the gray wolf in the contiguous 48 States from the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife published under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and providing for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018, through November 26, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 187 (Roll no. 418). (text: CR H9515)
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 201 - 187 (Roll no. 418).(text: CR H9515)
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1142.
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9514-9522)
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 191.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Provides for consideration of H.R. 6784 under a closed rule, with one motion to recommit allowed. Rule also provides for proceedings during the period from November 19, 2018 through November 26, 2018.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1022, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1022, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century.

Bill: 115-hres-1143
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Immigration status and procedures
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: 
Expresses disapproval of birthright citizenship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing November 24, 2018, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.

Bill: 115-hres-1144
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
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: 2018-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for bold climate action in response to the release of the United Nations report titled "Global Warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius, an IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty".

Bill: 115-hres-1145
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: 
Recognizes and accepts the findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change in the special report on the impacts of global warming. 
 
Expresses the sense that immediate action by Congress and the Administration is needed to reduce greenhouse gases. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
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: 2018-11-13
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: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning on November 12, 2018, as "National School Psychology Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1146
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2018-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National School Psychology Week, and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their advocacy on behalf of the millions who have suffered from sexual violence as a result of conflict, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1147
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2018-11-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sex offenses
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for receiving the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their work helping those affected by sexual violence during conflict. It also denounces governments and militaries that engage in crimes against humanity and calls for continued efforts and funding to prevent the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and to hold individuals accountable for such actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideas of "Stomach Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1148
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2018-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the United States-Republic of Korea alliance serves as a linchpin of regional stability and bilateral security, and exemplifies the broad and deep military, diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties shared between the United States and the Republic of Korea.

Bill: 115-hres-1149
Sponsor: Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
South Korea
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes the U.S.-South Korea alliance as a linchpin of regional stability and security, and reaffirms the need for the two countries to continue applying economic and financial pressure to help peacefully end North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10065-10066)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10065-10066)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1149.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10065-10068)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Commending Korean and Korean-American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict.

Bill: 115-hres-1150
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Commends Korean and Korean American veterans for their service to the United States during the Vietnam conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of November 18 through 24, 2018, as National Family Service Learning Week.

Bill: 115-hres-1151
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Family relationships
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Supports the designation of National Family Service Learning Week to raise awareness about the importance of family service learning, family literacy, community service, and two-generational learning experiences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
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-1152
Sponsor: Rep. Aderholt, Robert B. [R-AL-4]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Jacob Anthony deGrom, starting pitcher for the New York Mets, for winning the 2018 National League Cy Young Award.

Bill: 115-hres-1153
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New York State
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Honors Jacob Anthony deGrom for being awarded the National League Cy Young Award for the 2018 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of the Orphan Drug Act, applauding its lifesaving contributions over its 35-year history, and recognizing the need to continue supporting research and development for rare diseases.

Bill: 115-hres-1154
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Congressional tributes
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug therapy
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Applauds the growth in research and development into new therapies for rare diseases and the resulting number of FDA-approved therapies for those living with rare diseases, and affirms the need to continue supporting such research and development.
 
Recognizes that significant research and development efforts and related investments are needed to develop therapies to treat and cure thousands of rare diseases for which no treatment options are currently available. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Boston Red Sox on winning the 2018 World Series.

Bill: 115-hres-1155
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Introduced: 2018-11-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: 
Congratulates the Boston Red Sox for winning the World Series and the Los Angeles Dodgers for winning the National League Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern about the threat posed to democracy and the democratic process by theocratic groups operating in Bangladesh.

Bill: 115-hres-1156
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2018-11-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Conflicts and wars
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: 
This resolution calls on the government of Bangladesh to heed the Bangladesh Election Commission's request to ensure security for minorities and maintain communal harmony for a peaceful election, and to stop radical organizations from threatening the country's stability and secular democracy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the strong commitment of the United States to the countries and territories of the Pacific Islands region.

Bill: 115-hres-1157
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-11-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: American Samoa
Asia
Australia
France
Guam
International organizations and cooperation
Kiribati
Marshall Islands
Micronesia
Nauru
New Zealand
Northern Mariana Islands
Pacific Ocean
Palau
Papua New Guinea
Samoa
Solomon Islands
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tonga
Tuvalu
U.S. territories and protectorates
Vanuatu

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: 
This resolution affirms the United States' commitment to engaging with all countries and territories of the South Pacific region, and calls for increasing the frequency of high-level visits with leaders of the Pacific Islands. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H10068)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H10068)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1157.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10068-10070)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Royce (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 12, 2018, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1158
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2018-11-20 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: 2018-11-20
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: 2018-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.

Bill: 115-hres-1159
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-11-27 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Introduced in House