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Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017".

Bill: 115-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Department of Defense
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Research administration and funding
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Supports the designation of the Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017 in celebration of the work and accomplishments of the national network of Defense laboratories.
 
Commits to finding ways to increase investment in such network in order to increase support of federally sponsored research and development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4323-4324)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers to strengthening the United States national security and economic prosperity, sustaining and expanding progress on global health, and saving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world.

Bill: 115-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical education
Natural disasters
Women's health
Worker safety and health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Reaffirms the critical role of frontline health workers in achieving core global health goals. 
 
Commends U.S. progress in helping to build local capacity and save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting such workers.
 
Urges greater global attention and support for such workers to ensure their protection and their ability to respond effectively during humanitarian and public health crises and to safeguard the health of the world's most vulnerable populations.
 
Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a health workforce strengthening action plan with concrete targets for increasing equitable access to qualified health workers in low- and middle-income countries to support the Global Strategy on Human Resources for Health: Workforce 2030 and recommendations of the High-Level Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of senior volunteers.

Bill: 115-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2017-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Corporation for National and Community Service
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: 
Encourages the people of the United States to recognize the contributions of senior volunteers and join in the celebration of National Senior Corps Week.
 
 Supports adequately funding and growing the proven Senior Corps programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Urging the President to faithfully carry out the Affordable Care Act.

Bill: 115-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Government information and archives
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: 
Urges the President to take care that the laws are faithfully executed by: (1) ensuring cost sharing reduction payments under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) are paid; (2) enforcing PPACA's individual mandate provisions; (3) working with states and insurers to make sure that consumers have options; and (4) providing adequate funding for specified PPACA activities.
 Discourages the President from using executive actions to undermine PPACA.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that specialty crops are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, and that Congress should fund programs that support specialty crops.

Bill: 115-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Fruit and vegetables

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) specialty crops (fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops, including floriculture) are a vital part of agriculture in the United States, and (2) Congress should pass legislation funding programs that support specialty crops. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 2017 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2017-05-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month; (2) research to develop better treatments for brain tumors that will improve the quality of life and the long-term prognosis for those with brain tumors; and (3) those who are battling brain tumors and their families, friends, and caregivers.
 
Encourages increased public awareness of brain tumors to honor individuals who are living with or who have lost their lives to brain tumors.
 
Urges a collaborative public-private approach to brain tumor research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 953) to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to clarify Congressional intent regarding the regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 272). (text: CR H4433)
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 272).(text: CR H4433)
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 271). (consideration: CR H4439-4440)
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 348.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4433-4440)
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 51.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-21.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-145, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-145, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.

Bill: 115-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
Calls on the President and the Department of State to: (1) make the repeal of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy laws a priority in the bilateral relationships of the United States with all countries that have such laws; and (2) designate countries that enforce such laws as &quot;countries of particular concern for religious freedom&quot; under the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
 
Urges the governments of countries that: (1) enforce such laws to amend or repeal such laws; and (2) have prosecuted, imprisoned, and persecuted people on charges of blasphemy, heresy, or apostasy to release such people unconditionally and ensure their safety.
 
Encourages the President and the State Department to oppose: (1) any efforts by international or multilateral fora to create an international anti-blasphemy norm, and (2) any attempts to expand the international norm on incitement to include blasphemy or defamation of religions. 
 
Supports United Nations efforts to combat intolerance, discrimination, or violence against persons based on religion or belief without restricting expression. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 115-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Harper, Gregg [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2017-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4553)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Mr. Harper asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2017-05-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1973) to prevent the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1761) to amend title 18, United States Code, to criminalize the knowing consent of the visual depiction, or live transmission, of a minor engaged in sexually explicit conduct, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017, through June 5, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 276). (text: CR H4520-4521)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 239 - 179 (Roll no. 276).(text: CR H4520-4521)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 275). (consideration: CR H4525)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4525-4527)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 352, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Slaughter demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 352.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4520-4523)
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 52.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1973 and H.R. 1761. The resolution provides for proceedings during the period from May 26, 2017 through June 5, 2017.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-152, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-152, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-05-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting a democratic Hungary and reaffirming the long-standing and mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and Hungary.

Bill: 115-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Europe
Human rights
Hungary
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Reaffirms the mutually-beneficial relationship between the United States and Hungary.
 
Condemns Hungary's movement toward a less free and democratic society.
 
Urges Hungary to reverse laws and policies that curtail individual rights and basic freedoms.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.

Bill: 115-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2017-05-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Human rights
International law and treaties
Senate
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the full realization of the rights of women is vital to the development and well-being of people of all nations; and (2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E712)
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 25 as "National Moonshot Day" and recognizing the importance of conquering scientific challenges from medicine to space and beyond.

Bill: 115-hres-358
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Moonshot Day.
 
Recognizes the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in inspiring future Moonshot projects.
Encourages parents and educators to inspire children to make direct connections between their classwork and potential solutions to the most pressing problems.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 100th anniversary of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Bill: 115-hres-360
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Honors the soldiers and families of the 82nd Airborne Division for their service and commitment to protecting the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-361
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2017-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
 
Calls on the people of the United States to: 
 
 
promote greater awareness of gun violence and gun safety;
 
wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day;
 
concentrate heightened attention on gun violence during the summer months, when gun violence typically increases; and
 
bring citizens and community leaders together to discuss ways to make the communities safer. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-25
text: Introduced in House