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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2792) to amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act; and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-533
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2824) to amend title V of the Social Security Act to extend the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2792) to amend the Social Security Act to make certain revisions to provisions limiting payment of benefits to fugitive felons under titles II, VIII, and XVI of the Social Security Act.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 190 (Roll no. 533). (text: CR H7499-7500)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 190 (Roll no. 533).(text: CR H7499-7500)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 189 (Roll no. 532). (consideration: CR H7504)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question and adoption of H.Res. 533, all of which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7504-7505)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 533, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Hastings 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: 2017-09-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 533.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7499-7503)
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: The resolution provides a structured rule for H.R. 2824, and closed rule for H.R. 2792. It provides for 1 hour of general debate for both bills.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-331, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-331, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the people of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have the right to determine their status as a sovereign country.

Bill: 115-hres-534
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the sacrifices, commitment to human rights, and legal and moral case for self-determination of the residents of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq; and (2) that such residents have the freedom to decide without outside coercion. Calls on the international community and domestic institutions to recognize such right. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Republic of India should be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Bill: 115-hres-535
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 
Supports India's inclusion as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
 
Urges the Administration to work with U.N. members to effect such inclusion.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2017, as "National Lobster Day".

Bill: 115-hres-536
Sponsor: Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]
Introduced: 2017-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food industry and services
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Seafood

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: 
Encourages the observance of National Lobster Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Promoting United States national security and foreign policy objectives through consolidation and strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

Bill: 115-hres-537
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2017-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Azerbaijan
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Travel and tourism
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: 
Affirms the importance of the U.S. partnership with the government of Azerbaijan in the areas of international security, European energy security, and economic development.
 
Calls on the U.S. government:
 
 
in its diplomatic engagement and delivery of bilateral assistance, to prioritize as a matter of strategic importance its response to Azerbaijan's violations of universally recognized human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law to ensure the long-term sustainability of the U.S.-Azerbaijani bilateral partnership;
 
to closely evaluate reporting to identify and impose travel and financial restrictions on Azerbaijan officials responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights, pursuant to the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act; and 
 
to closely evaluate reporting to identify and impose travel restrictions on Azerbaijan officials responsible for severe violations of religious freedom, pursuant to the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998.
 
 
Calls on the government of Azerbaijan to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, rehabilitate their records, lift travel bans, and cease harassment, intimidation, and mistreatment of citizens engaged in political speech, independent journalism, and other forms of advocacy on behalf of government accountability, democratic values, and universally recognized human rights.
 
Supports the peaceful efforts of the people of Azerbaijan ito achieve democratic reform and exercise their fundamental freedoms.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-11-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-538
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3823) to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to provide disaster tax relief, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 539). (text: CR H7540)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 190 (Roll no. 539).(text: CR H7540)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 187 (Roll no. 538). (consideration: CR H7551-7552)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7551-7552)
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 538, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes 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: 2017-09-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 538.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7540-7547)
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 87.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: The amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules shall be considered as adopted. The rule also provides for suspension authority on the legislative day of September 28, 2017.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-333, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-333, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Calling for sickle-cell trait research, surveillance, and public education and awareness.

Bill: 115-hres-539
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: 
Recognizes the challenges in addressing health outcomes among people with sickle-cell trait and sickle-cell disease. (Sickle-cell disease refers to blood disorders resulting from abnormal red blood cells.)
 
Encourages the medical community to make individuals aware of their sickle-cell trait status.
 
Urges the Department of Health and Human Services to develop a public awareness campaign regarding the importance of individuals knowing their sickle-cell trait status and to expand access for screening and counseling.
 
Commits to supporting research on sickle-cell trait and sickle-cell disease. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "Campus Fire Safety Month".

Bill: 115-hres-540
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2017-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Fires
Higher education
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: 
Supports the establishment of Campus Fire Safety Month.
 
Encourages schools and municipalities across the country to provide educational programs to all students throughout the school year.
 
Encourages schools and municipalities to evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on- and off-campus student housing and take the necessary steps to ensure fire-safe living environments. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the achievements of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on the 10th anniversary of their establishment.

Bill: 115-hres-541
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on the 10th anniversary of their establishment and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 1 through 7, 2017, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-hres-542
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Northeastern Illinois University on the sesquicentennial of the University.

Bill: 115-hres-543
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2017-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: 
Congratulates the Northeastern Illinois University on the sesquicentennial (150th anniversary) of the university.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.

Bill: 115-hres-544
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (on the first legislative day of each month) a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.
 
Prohibits the Speaker of the House from reading the name of any such member if any family member informs the Speaker that he or she does not wish to have the name of that individual read.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the violence and other challenges faced by transgender women of color in America.

Bill: 115-hres-545
Sponsor: Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Elementary and secondary education
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Health care coverage and access
Higher education
Housing supply and affordability
Law enforcement administration and funding
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Encourages the development of policies that support transgender women of color and the transgender community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, and 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: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, and 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: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, and 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: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Financial Services, and 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: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week.

Bill: 115-hres-546
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural practices and innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Fruit and vegetables
Horticulture and plants
Urban and suburban affairs and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Community Gardening Awareness Week, including:
 
 
raising awareness about the importance of community gardens and urban agriculture; 
 
improving access to public land for the creation of sustainable food projects;
 
 encouraging growth of community gardens; and 
 
supporting cooperative efforts among federal, state, and local governments and nonprofit organizations to promote the development and expansion of community gardens and to increase accessibility to disadvantaged population groups.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 3, 2018, as "United States Missing Persons Day".

Bill: 115-hres-547
Sponsor: Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2017-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of United States Missing Persons Day to bring awareness to the issue of missing persons. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-548
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 36) to amend title 18, United States Code, to protect pain-capable unborn children.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 547). (text: CR H7686)
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 547).(text: CR H7686)
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 184 (Roll no. 546). (consideration: CR H7693-7694)
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 548.
action_date: 2017-10-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7686-7694)
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 89.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 36 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-338, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-338, by Ms. Cheney.
action_date: 2017-10-02
text: Introduced in House