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Recognizing the need to improve physical access to many federally funded facilities for all people of the United States, particularly people with disabilities.

Bill: 115-hconres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Building construction
Disability and paralysis
Government buildings, facilities, and property
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
Recognizes the immense hardships that people with disabilities in the United States must overcome every day.
 
Pledges to make universal and inclusive design a guiding principle for all infrastructure bills and projects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President does not have the authority under the Constitution to grant himself reprieve or pardon for offenses against the United States.

Bill: 115-hconres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-07-26 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the President does not have constitutional authority to grant himself a pardon or reprieve for offenses against the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating freedom of the press.

Bill: 115-hconres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-7]
Introduced: 2018-07-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: First Amendment rights
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: 
Endorses the role of a free press in a democratic society.
 
Urges President Trump to cease attacking the media and excluding journalists who ask questions critical of the President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 11, 2018, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 115-hconres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2018-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
National symbols
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: 
 
Calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to annually observe a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the nation.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act

Bill: 115-hconres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: 

Exposing Congressional Drug Abuse Act

 
Requires each Member of Congress, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner, to submit to random tests for illegal use of controlled substances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to improve and expand training for future physicians on properly treating pain and prescribing opioids, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hconres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Medical education
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that medical students and practitioners should receive additional training in pain management and opioid-prescribing practices. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations, and to creating solutions for restoring the climate.

Bill: 115-hconres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2018-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that the United States is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy climate for future generations and creating solutions for restoring the climate.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 115-hconres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except for Armed Forces engaged in operations authorized under the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force, within 30 days unless and until a declaration of war or specific authorization for such use has been enacted into law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the policy of the United States to pursue and enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence with the State of Israel.

Bill: 115-hconres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Iran
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses the policy of the United States to enter into a military treaty alliance of extended deterrence with Israel which would provide Israel with U.S. nuclear protection.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the life and work of Senator John S. McCain III in promoting the United States, human rights, and peace.

Bill: 115-hconres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2018-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Arizona
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Members of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Senate
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress honoring Senator John McCain's legacy as one of the greatest patriots and statesmen in U.S. history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 19, 2018.

Bill: 115-hconres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2018-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 115-hconres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Saudi Arabia
War and emergency powers
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, except those authorized in 2001 in response to the September 11 attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL).

Bill: 115-hconres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]
Introduced: 2018-11-29 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Professional sports
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: 
Honors the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-11-29
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the anniversary of United States recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of the State of Israel.

Bill: 115-hconres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2018-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: 
Celebrates the U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, and the subsequent relocation of the U.S. embassy to the city. Reaffirms the friendship between the United States and Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the honorable service of military working dogs and soldier handlers in the tactical explosive detection dog program of the Army and encouraging the Army and other government agencies, including law enforcement agencies, with former tactical explosive detection dogs to prioritize adoption of the dogs to former tactical explosive detection dog handlers.

Bill: 115-hconres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2018-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mammals
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: 
Recognizes the service of, and honors the sacrifices made by, military working dogs and soldier handlers from the tactical explosive detection dog program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to inform American consumers with more balanced purchasing information for prescription drugs through the disclosure of price information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

Bill: 115-hconres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Health care costs and insurance
Inflation and prices
Marketing and advertising
Medicaid
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that:
 
 
 the efficient administration of Medicare and Medicaid encompasses federal efforts to achieve good value for funds spent in those programs;
 
the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to require direct-to-consumer television advertisements of prescription drugs and biological products to include the drug or product's list price; and
 
the proposed rule by the CMS published in the Federal Register on October 18, 2018, when finalized, shall be codified without change.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
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: 2018-12-20
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: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling for an update to certain Occupational Safety and Health Regulations and certain Environmental Protection Agency programs relating to highly hazardous chemicals.

Bill: 115-hconres-147
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
California
Department of Labor
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Industrial facilities
Oil and gas
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the Occupational Safety and Health Administration should update regulations concerning refinery and chemical plant safety, and (2) the Environmental Protection Agency should update its Risk Management Plan rule pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of the bill S. 3628.

Bill: 115-hconres-148
Sponsor: Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Disaster relief and insurance
Floods and storm protection
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a correction in the enrollment of S. 3628 to amend the effective date.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8011)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8011)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 25 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H10582)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 344 - 25 (Roll no. 499).(text: CR H10582)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 148.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10582-10583)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. MacArthur moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make certain corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174.

Bill: 115-hconres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
 Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 4174 (Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act of 2018).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8037)
action_date: 2018-12-22
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8037)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Correct Enrollment
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 12 (Roll no. 483). (text: CR H10570)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 362 - 12 (Roll no. 483).(text: CR H10570)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 149.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10570, H10570-10571)
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Mr. Mitchell moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House