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Supporting the understanding that climate change is real.

Bill: 115-hres-549
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2017-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Disaster relief and insurance
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: 
States that the House of Representatives supports the reentry of the United States into the Paris Climate Accord; stands with the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose, and Maria; and will move effectively to aid in their recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2017-10-02
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: 2017-10-02
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: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2020.

Bill: 115-hres-550
Sponsor: Rep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]
Introduced: 2017-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex offenses
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that state legislatures should pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reform legislation that includes certain requirements, such as for the auditing and testing of backlogged sexual assault kits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence.

Bill: 115-hres-551
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-10-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Political movements and philosophies
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the United States-Liberia partnership, and calling for free, fair, and peaceful elections in Liberia in October 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-552
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2017-10-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Liberia
Political parties and affiliation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: 
Welcomes the visit of President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf to the U.S. Congress for her final address as President of Liberia.
 
Commends Sirleaf's efforts to consolidate post-conflict peacebuilding and democratic gains, promote social and economic development, and foster ties with the international community and her work to advance international gender equality.
 
Urges the government, people, and political parties of Liberia to:
 
 
 hold free, fair, credible, and peaceful elections in October 2017 and in the future; 
 
 adhere to the objectives set out in the Ganta and Farmington River Declarations and promote and ensure peaceful conduct among candidates, their supporters, and Liberian citizens; 
 
 ensure that there is robust civic education and electoral campaign outreach to politically marginalized groups; and 
 
 raise awareness of, and express zero tolerance for, violence against women, gender discrimination, or social bias in the electoral process.
 
 
Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to assist in election preparations.
 
Calls on Liberian citizens to fully participate in the general elections and to pursue legal avenues to resolve any disputes over the results. Encourages Liberian civil society organizations to intensify civic and voter education. Condemns any external interference in the election.
 
Encourages President Trump to appoint an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
 
 Calls upon the U.S. government and international partners to support successful elections and Liberia's anticipated historic democratic post-electoral transition of executive power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.

Bill: 115-hres-553
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 71) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2018 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2019 through 2027.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 552). (text: CR H7764)
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 552).(text: CR H7764)
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 551). (consideration: CR H7776)
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 553.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7764-7777)
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 71 with 4 hours of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-339, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-339, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Gregory and honoring his contributions to the civil rights movement and to American comedy.

Bill: 115-hres-554
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-10-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of Richard (Dick) Gregory, and acknowledges his contributions to civil rights and to American comedy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of the Interior to transmit, respectively, certain documents and other information to the House of Representatives relating to the executive order on the review of designations under the Antiquities Act.

Bill: 115-hres-555
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of the Interior
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Historic sites and heritage areas
Monuments and memorials
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: 
Requests the President and directs the Department of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and communications that refer or relate to Executive Order 13792, dated April 26, 2017, which requires Interior to review designations or expansions of certain national monuments under the Antiquities Act since 1996.

action_date: 2017-10-23
text: 
Requests the President and directs the Department of the Interior to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of all documents and communications that refer or relate to Executive Order 13792, dated April 26, 2017, which requires Interior to review designations or expansions of certain national monuments under the Antiquities Act since 1996.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 93.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-364.
action_date: 2017-10-23
text: Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 115-364.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 17.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President of the United States to allow for the full public release of all remaining records pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy that are held by the National Archives and Records Administration and to reject any claims for the continued postponement of the full public release of those records.

Bill: 115-hres-556
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: 
Urges the President to: (1) permit the full public release of all remaining National Archives and Records Administration records pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and (2) reject any claims for the continued postponement of such release.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Commending the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy by October 26, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-557
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Freedom of information
Government information and archives
National Archives and Records Administration
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: 
Commends the National Archives and Records Administration and its staff for working to comply with the President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992 and release all records related to President Kennedy's assassination by October 26, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing October 7th as National Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.

Bill: 115-hres-558
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-13]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. (Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic neurological condition that causes episodes of extreme pain in the face.)
 
Recognizes and reaffirms the commitment of the United States to ending trigeminal neuralgia by promoting awareness and education programs, supporting research, and expanding access to medical treatment.
 
Expresses gratitude to the family members and friends of individuals living with trigeminal neuralgia.
Salutes the health care professionals and medical researchers who provide assistance to individuals affected by trigeminal neuralgia and continue to work to find ways to end trigeminal neuralgia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Navy Pier as a public community resource and treasured Chicago landmark.

Bill: 115-hres-559
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
Illinois
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
Recognizes Navy Pier as a public community resource and treasured Chicago landmark.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week with appropriate events and activities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-560
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2017-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Birds
Commemorative events and holidays
Department of the Interior
Economic development
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Land use and conservation
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Wilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: 
 Encourages the observance of National Wildlife Refuge Week.
 
Acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Reaffirms support for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Commending the cooperative business model and the businesses, employees, and practitioners nationally and internationally who use it for their contributions to the economy and social impacts they make on their communities.

Bill: 115-hres-561
Sponsor: Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2017-10-06 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Community life and organization
Competition and antitrust
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Economic development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: 
Commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the nation's and the world's economy, the jobs it creates, and its social impacts on communities.
 
Expresses confidence in and support for cooperatives continuing their successes.
 
Declares that the House of Representatives will: (1) seek to enact legislation ensuring that cooperatives won't be adversely affected; (2) be mindful that proposed legislation affecting other business models does not adversely affect the cooperative business model's competitive position; and (3) seek to enact legislation studying, supporting, encouraging, and promoting the use of the cooperative business model across all policy areas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-562
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-10-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 585) to provide greater whistleblower protections for Federal employees, increased awareness of Federal whistleblower protections, and increased accountability and required discipline for Federal supervisors who retaliate against whistleblowers, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 561). (text: CR H7930)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 234 - 185 (Roll no. 561).(text: CR H7930)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 560). (consideration: CR H7936)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7935-7936)
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 562, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Polis 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: 2017-10-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 562.
action_date: 2017-10-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7930-7935)
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from October 16, 2017, through October 20, 2017; and provides for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-345, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-345, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments of the 9 historically Black colleges and universities that celebrated their sesquicentennial the week of September 24, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-563
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2017-10-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Georgia
Higher education
Maryland
Minority education
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: 
Honors the accomplishments of the nine historically black colleges and universities that celebrated their 150th anniversary during the week of September 24, 2017.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the constitutional power of Congress over the Nation's debts.

Bill: 115-hres-564
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2017-10-10 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Constitution and constitutional amendments
House of Representatives
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: 
Affirms that: (1) the Constitution gives Congress power over the nation's debts; (2) limiting the debt is an essential exercise of this authority; and (3) removing limitations on the debt would inappropriately cede this authority, remove a critical check on future increases in deficit spending and the national debt, and potentially exacerbate the already unsustainable fiscal position of the United States and its national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of October 9, 2017, as "World Post Day".

Bill: 115-hres-565
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2017-10-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: 
Supports the recognition of World Post Day, which acknowledges the importance and contributions of postal services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-10-10
text: Introduced in House