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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1039) to amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.

Bill: 115-hres-324
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1039) to amend section 3606 of title 18, United States Code, to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 264). (text: CR H4325)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 264).(text: CR H4325)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 263). (consideration: CR H4332)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4331-4332)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 324, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Polis demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H. Res. 324 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 324.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4325-4331)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 50.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of the bill under a structured rule with one hour of general debate equally divided between the chair and ranking member of the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-127, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-127, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should retain a protective pool of reporters for purposes of covering the official business of the President, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-325
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government information and archives
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Urges the President to: (1) allow the establishment of a protective press pool with access to sufficient information to ensure that the American people are informed accurately and in a timely way on the President's whereabouts and to ensure that the public has broad and honest information about issues of public concern, and (2) preserve the independence of press coverage of matters relating to the President.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 15 though 19, 2017, as Infrastructure Week.

Bill: 115-hres-326
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Infrastructure development
Public contracts and procurement
Roads and highways
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Infrastructure Week with appropriate advocacy, programs, and activities.
 
Celebrates the dedication and contributions of the contractors and small business owners that will take part in future infrastructure projects across the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-327
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Commends the international community, health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering health through vaccination.
 
Recognizes that the lack of vaccination can cause a public health crisis and that there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause life-threatening or disabling diseases in healthy children or adults.
 
Encourages a continued commitment to research to improve vaccines and develop new vaccines.
 Urges parents to follow the scientific evidence and consensus of medical experts in favor of timely vaccinations to protect their children and their community.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-328
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2017-05-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Egypt
Human rights
International law and treaties
Israel
Jordan
Middle East
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: 
Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. 
 
Expresses support for: (1) Israel's commitment to religious freedom and protection of holy sites in Jerusalem, and (2) strengthening the American-Israeli alliance.
 
Commends Egypt and Jordan for embracing a vision of peace and coexistence with Israel and continuing to respect their respective peace agreements.
 
Urges all parties in the Middle East to rededicate themselves to finding a sustainable solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4233-4234)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the hundredth anniversary of the soda Cheerwine.

Bill: 115-hres-329
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services
North Carolina
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Recognizes the significance of the 100th anniversary of the soda Cheerwine and acknowledges its contribution to North Carolina's vibrant food culture and unique local character.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing and directing certain authorizing committees to review laws within their jurisdiction and submit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform changes in such laws necessary to eliminate excessive Executive Branch discretion in the application of those laws.

Bill: 115-hres-330
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House Committee on Ways and Means
House Committee on the Budget
House Committee on the Judiciary
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Directs the following House Committees to review laws within their jurisdiction and submit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform changes in them sufficient to eliminate excessive executive branch discretion in their application:
 
 
Agriculture;
 
 Armed Services;
 
 the Budget;
 
 Energy and Commerce;
 
 Education and the Workforce;
 
 Financial Services;
 
 Foreign Affairs;
 
 the Judiciary;
 
 Natural Resources;
 
 Oversight and Government Reform;
 
 Science, Space, and Technology;
 
 Small Business;
 
Transportation and Infrastructure;
 
Veterans Affairs;
 
 Ways and Means; and
 
 Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
 
 
Requires the Committee, upon receiving all the recommendations, to expeditiously report legislation titled the &quot;Article One Restoration Act&quot; that carries out all such recommendations without any substantive revision. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the policy of the United States with respect to a two-state solution between the State of Israel and the Palestinian people.

Bill: 115-hres-331
Sponsor: Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Expresses that it is U.S. policy to: (1) oppose a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinian people if either party refuses to recognize the other party's right to exist; and (2) require Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority officials, if they seek the support of the United States in peace efforts, to fully recognize the 1993 Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles, or Oslo Accords, as legitimate and as the basis for the peace negotiations and to acknowledge Israel's right to exist and Israel's historical land claims.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.

Bill: 115-hres-332
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care quality
Higher education
Human rights
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia.
 
Encourages: (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances to achieve safer learning environments; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) the federal government, states, international funding organizations, and U.S. bilateral and multilateral aid efforts to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for States to adopt "Racheal's Law".

Bill: 115-hres-333
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Lawyers and legal services
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can file and obtain a restraining order against the guilty party for an indefinite period of time without the necessity of renewal or refiling. 

Encourages states to ensure that victims of rape or sexual assault can be represented by an attorney instead of being physically present during hearings involving their convicted attacker.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding grid modernization.

Bill: 115-hres-334
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Computer security and identity theft
Electric power generation and transmission
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Urges the United States to promote and advance the modernization of its energy delivery infrastructure and bolster the reliability, affordability, diversity, efficiency, security, and resiliency of domestic energy supplies through advanced grid technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-05-17
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: 2017-05-17
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: 2017-05-17
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: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day.

Bill: 115-hres-335
Sponsor: Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Purple Heart Recognition Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as Stroke Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-337
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Stroke Awareness Month.
 
Encourages: (1) support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of stroke; and (2) continued coordination and cooperation between government, researchers, families, and the public to improve treatments and prognoses for individuals who suffer strokes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4342-4343)
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-338
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
Recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 115-hres-339
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Affirms that it is in the U.S. national interest to become a formal signatory to the United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea.
 
 Urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the convention's ratification. 
 
Recommends that the ratification remain a top Administration priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
In support of baseball as the pastime of the United States and condemning racial slurs.

Bill: 115-hres-340
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2017-05-18 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Professional sports
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: 
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) opposes the use of any derogatory words, racial slurs, or other racially or ethnically insensitive acts at professional baseball games; and (2) condemns the history of racially motivated taunting at Fenway Park and in Major League Baseball. 
 
Commends: (1) the Boston Red Sox management for their quick action and denunciation of the incident at Fenway Park on May 1, 2017, involving individuals directing racial slurs and derogatory remarks at other fans and players; and (2) Major League Baseball for its denunciation of racial slurs and hateful acts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Introduced in House