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Of inquiry directing the Secretary of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the tax returns and other specified financial information of President Donald J. Trump.

Bill: 115-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2017-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Corporate finance and management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: 
Directs the Department of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the full tax returns of President Donald J. Trump for tax years 2006-2015, financial documentation, and any information in its possession that specifies President Trump's:
 
 
debts held by foreign governments and foreign companies; 
 
investments in foreign countries and foreign enterprises; and 
 
use of any tax shelters, corporate structures, tax avoidance maneuvers, abatements, or other loopholes to reduce or eliminate tax liability. 


action_date: 2017-03-30
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Directs the Department of the Treasury to provide to the House of Representatives the full tax returns of President Donald J. Trump for tax years 2006-2015, financial documentation, and any information in its possession that specifies President Trump's:
 
 
debts held by foreign governments and foreign companies; 
 
investments in foreign countries and foreign enterprises; and 
 
use of any tax shelters, corporate structures, tax avoidance maneuvers, abatements, or other loopholes to reduce or eliminate tax liability. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 30.
action_date: 2017-03-30
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-73.
action_date: 2017-03-30
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-73.
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 16.
action_date: 2017-03-28
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.

Bill: 115-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2017-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Evidence and witnesses
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and for denying the evidence of crimes against humanity.
 
Urges: (1) the Administration and U.S. allies to condemn the massacre and pressure the Iranian government to provide detailed information to the victims' families about their loved ones and their final resting places; and (2) the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran and the U.N. Human Rights Council to create a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the massacre, gather evidence, identify the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-189
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Religion
South Asia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
Recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi and its significance to Sikh communities in the United States and around the world.
 
Expresses respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Lake of the Woods Association of Orange County, Virginia.

Bill: 115-hres-190
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Housing finance and home ownership
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Lake of the Woods Association in Orange County, Virginia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Opposing fake news and alternative facts.

Bill: 115-hres-191
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
News media and reporting
Presidential administrations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
 it is Congress's duty to uphold the U.S. Constitution and all of the fundamental rights, including the freedom of the press; 
 
 the President must immediately acknowledge his support of the First Amendment and express his support for U.S. democracy; 
 
 the United States should continue being a democracy, not an autocracy; 
 
 White House spokespersons should not issue fake news; and 
 
 White House spokespersons who offer alternative or inaccurate facts should retract their statements immediately.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, as well as to Alok Madasani, Ian Grillot, and all victims of hate crime throughout the United States, and calling on the Department of Justice and the President to take appropriate actions.

Bill: 115-hres-192
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Hate crimes
Kansas
Law enforcement administration and funding
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
Expresses sympathy and condolences to the families of Srinivas Kuchibhotla, as well as to Alok Madasani, Ian Grillot, and all victims of hate crime throughout the United States. (Kuchibhotla, Madasani, and Grillot were shot in Olathe, Kansas, on February 22, 2017. Kuchibhotla was killed; Madasani and Grillot were injured.)
 
Urges the Department of Justice to carry out a full hate crime investigation into these attacks and ensure that adequate funding and resources are available to carry out other hate crimes investigations, including additional funding for Civil Rights Division prosecutors and Community Relations Service professionals.
 
Calls on the President to end his inflammatory rhetoric and policies. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Protecting health coverage for all Americans.

Bill: 115-hres-193
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that any replacement for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act must keep costs to health care consumers at or below their current rates and keep the uninsured rate at or below its current level.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote American energy security and develop the abundant resources of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-194
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2017-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alternative and renewable resources
Coal
Consumer affairs
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Nuclear power
Oil and gas
Public-private cooperation
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that, in order to meet our nation's long-term energy demands, any comprehensive energy bill must address specific aspects, including: (1) encouraging technological innovations to exploit our vast supply of natural gas; (2) increasing our domestic oil production, infrastructure, and refining capacity; (3) exploring and investing in the current nuclear fleet and advanced reactor technologies; (4)taking advantage of our domestic coal supply; (5) using expanded renewable and alternative energy sources; and (6) promoting increased conservation and energy efficiency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-03-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to conservative environmental stewardship.

Bill: 115-hres-195
Sponsor: Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]
Introduced: 2017-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Public-private cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: 
Expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to work constructively on creating and supporting economically viable and broadly supported solutions to measured changes in global and regional climates. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2090)
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 14, 2017, as "National Pi Day".

Bill: 115-hres-196
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2017-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Science and engineering education
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: 
Supports the designation of a Pi Day and its celebration around the world.
 
Recognizes the continuing importance of the math and science education programs of the National Science Foundation. 
 
Encourages schools and educators to observe the day with appropriate activities that teach students about Pi and engage them in the study of mathematics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Canadian Government does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 115-hres-197
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2017-03-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Great Lakes
Radioactive wastes and releases
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Canadian government should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin, (2) the President and the Secretary of State should take appropriate action to work with the Canadian government to prevent a permanent nuclear waste repository from being built there, and (3)the President and the Secretary of State should work together with their Canadian government counterparts on a safe and responsible solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 115-hres-199
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2]
Introduced: 2017-03-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Military facilities and property
Military history
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: 
Honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region.
 
 States that the views and rights of Gibraltarians should always be imperative in any discussion of Gibraltar's status as a British Overseas Territory.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should develop and adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy.

Bill: 115-hres-200
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Conflicts and wars
Military operations and strategy

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a comprehensive cybersecurity policy that clearly defines acts of aggression, acts of war, and other related events in cyberspace, including any commensurate responses to any such act or event.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support to the Government of Argentina for its investigation into the terrorist bombing of the Embassy of Israel in Buenos Aires on March 17, 1992.

Bill: 115-hres-201
Sponsor: Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Iran
Israel
Latin America
Middle East
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
Calls on the U.S. government to assist the government of Argentina so that the perpetrators of the attacks on the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires in 1992 and the Argentine-Israeli Mutual Association in Buenos Aires in 1994 may be brought to justice.
 
Determines that such attacks constitute an affront to humanity and the values of civilized society and remind us that the international community must work together to defeat international terrorism and its state sponsors, such as Iran.
 
Urges the government of Iran to take steps toward fully complying with investigations by the government of Argentina, including immediately providing all available information from the Iranian government regarding such attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-05-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2086)
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

Bill: 115-hres-202
Sponsor: Rep. Delaney, John K. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Defense spending
Europe
Military operations and strategy
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as the foundation of transatlantic security and defense, (2) NATO serves as a critical coalition in preserving transatlantic peace and stability, and (3) NATO's continuing development of new capabilities and technologies to combat terrorism and a changing international security environment are crucial to enhancing national security and strengthening the ability of the United States to combat security threats. 
 
 Encourages each NATO member country to meet or exceed the commitment to spend 2% of its gross domestic product on defense.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President, and directing the Attorney General, to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to certain communications by the President of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-203
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Department of Justice
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Department of Justice, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication in their possession that refers or relates to specified statements of President Donald J. Trump communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, regarding alleged wiretapping in Trump Tower by former President Barack Obama.

action_date: 2017-04-06
text: 
Requests the President, and directs the Department of Justice, to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any document, correspondence, or other communication in their possession that refers or relates to specified statements of President Donald J. Trump communicated via Twitter on March 4, 2017, regarding alleged wiretapping in Trump Tower by former President Barack Obama.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 35.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-83.
action_date: 2017-04-06
text: Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-83.
action_date: 2017-03-29
text: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 15.
action_date: 2017-03-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2090-2091)
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Declaring support for Brain Awareness Week.

Bill: 115-hres-204
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2017-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: 
Declares support for Brain Awareness Week. Calls upon Americans to recognize and support brain and spinal cord research.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-03-16
text: Introduced in House