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Require a Score Before the Floor Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-441
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2017-07-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget process
Congressional Budget Office (CBO)
Government information and archives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-12
text: 

Require a Score Before the Floor Resolution

 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a bill (including any reconciliation bill reported by the Committee on the Budget) or joint resolution, an amendment thereto (including an amendment offered in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union or an amendment adopted pursuant to adoption of a rule providing for consideration of the legislation), or a conference report thereon until an estimate of the costs of carrying out such measure prepared by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has been made available to the public on the CBO's website.
 
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order for the Committee on the Budget to report or discharge from consideration any reconciliation bill or joint resolution unless and until an estimate of the cost of carrying out such measure prepared by the CBO has been made available to the public on the CBO's website.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5771)
action_date: 2017-07-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-07-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance and effectiveness of trauma-informed care.

Bill: 115-hres-443
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2017-07-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health programs administration and funding
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: 
 Recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among existing federal programs and agencies. (Trauma-informed care takes into account a patient's history of trauma in the design of the patient's treatment.) Encourages the use of trauma-informed care within the federal government.
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Trauma Awareness Month and National Trauma-Informed Awareness Day.

action_date: 2018-02-26
text: 
 Recognizes the importance, effectiveness, and need for trauma-informed care among existing federal programs and agencies. (Trauma-informed care takes into account a patient's history of trauma in the design of the patient's treatment.) Encourages the use of trauma-informed care within the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1244-1245)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1244-1245)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 443.
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1244-1246)
action_date: 2018-02-26
text: Mr. Burgess moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the courts of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son.

Bill: 115-hres-444
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2017-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Europe
Human rights
International law and treaties
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: 
Urges the courts of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland and the European Court of Human Rights to allow Charles William Gard and Constance Rhoda Keely Yates to pursue innovative medical care for their son, Charles Matthew William Gard, in any country where such care may be available.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 115-hres-445
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2017-07-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: 
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo.
 
Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Bill: 115-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2017-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E992)
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Kenya and Kenya's political parties to respect democratic principles and hold credible, peaceful, and transparent elections in August 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2017-07-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Department of State
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hate crimes
International organizations and cooperation
Kenya
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: 
Calls upon: (1) Kenya to hold free and fair presidential elections in August 2017 and to condemn the use of hate speech and the incitement of violence by political candidates, the media, or any Kenyan citizens; (2) Kenyan citizens to peacefully participate in the general elections and seek to resolve any disputes over results through the legal system; and (3) Kenyan political candidates to respect the Electoral Code of Conduct and the Political Party Code of Conduct.
 
Encourages: (1) Kenyan political parties, civil society, and the media to act responsibly with their parallel vote tabulations; (2) Kenyan civil society organizations to continue providing early warning and response measures to mitigate election-related violence and strengthen democratic processes; and (3) the Trump Administration to appoint an Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs.
 
Commends the key role the faith-based community has played in ensuring a peaceful pre- and post-election environment through periodically convening the Multi-Sectoral Forum to deliberate on matters of governance, election management, and looming insecurity. 
 
Supports efforts by the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to assist election-related preparations in Kenya.
 
Calls upon the United States and Kenya's other international partners to continue to support Kenya's efforts to address the remaining electoral preparation challenges and identify gaps in which additional resources or diplomatic engagement could make important contributions to the conduct of the elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-07-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the power of Congress to protect the right to vote.

Bill: 115-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2017-07-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress:
 
 
has the power to prohibit voter suppression activities, 
should require every state to create and maintain an online voter registration system and automatically register eligible voters whose information is contained in the state's motor vehicle license registration system (with a 21-day opt-out period for those who wish to be taken off the registry), and 
should make Election Day a legal public holiday. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 806) to facilitate efficient State implementation of ground-level ozone standards.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 188 (Roll no. 383). (text: CR H5927)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 188 (Roll no. 383).(text: CR H5927)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 188 (Roll no. 382). (consideration: CR H5940)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5940-5941)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 451, 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: 2017-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 451.
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5927-5935)
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 65.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 806 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-229, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-229, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2017-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military law
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and 
Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2017-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform.

action_date: 2017-07-18
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 Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5943)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H5943)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5943)
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day.

Bill: 115-hres-455
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2017-07-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Political movements and philosophies
South Africa
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: 
Applauds the United Nations General Assembly for uniting to honor President Mandela's contribution to international peace and freedom.
 
Recognizes the global impact of President Mandela's legacy and commitment to nonviolence, respect, and dialogue.
 
 Supports the international community's recognition of United Nations Nelson Mandela International Day.
 
 Urges all U.S. citizens to reflect on the importance of peace, tolerance, democracy, human rights, and reconciliation in honor of Nelson Mandela International Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 169th anniversary of the first women's rights convention held in the United States in Seneca Falls, New York.

Bill: 115-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the 169th anniversary of the first women's rights convention and supports policies that promote the empowerment of women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-458
Sponsor: Rep. Garrett, Thomas A., Jr. [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1436) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-08-11
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Garrett. Petition No: 115-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should support the development of programs that better prepare students for careers in cybersecurity by actively promoting ethical hacking skills.

Bill: 115-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Public-private cooperation
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Supports public and private partnerships and collaboration across industry, government, and the academic community to provide students with cybersecurity skills.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1017)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the rich history of the logging industry and the importance of lumberjack sports by adding the Lumberjack Bowl to the National Register of Historic Places.

Bill: 115-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Forests, forestry, trees
Historic sites and heritage areas
Sports and recreation facilities
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Recognizes the importance of lumberjack sports to the culture and economy of Wisconsin.
 
Supports the growth of lumberjack sports around the United States.
 
Requests that the Department of the Interior add the Lumberjack Bowl, the site of the Lumberjack World Championships, to the National Register of Historic Places.
 
 

action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Requests that the Department of the Interior add the Lumberjack Bowl, the site of the Lumberjack World Championships, to the National Register of Historic Places.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8861-8862)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8861-8862)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8861-8862)
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Mr. McClintock asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-09-05
text: Subcommittee on Federal Lands Discharged.
action_date: 2017-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Urging Tom Flores be inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bill: 115-hres-461
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Urges that Tom Flores, one of only two people in National Football League history to win multiple Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6525)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the patriotism and contributions of veterans service organizations.

Bill: 115-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2017-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: 
Honors the patriotism of, and contributions to the United States by, generations of veterans service organizations.
 
Commends members of such organizations for their dedicated service to, and support of, members of the Armed Forces. 
 
Calls on the people of the United States to follow the example of such organizations by volunteering support and services to those who have served this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-07-20
text: Introduced in House