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Recognizing the impact of tribology on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in manufacturing, energy production and use, transportation vehicles and infrastructure, greenhouse gas emissions, defense and homeland security, health care, mining safety and reliability, and space exploration, among others, and recognizing the need for increased research and development investments in tribology and related fields.

Bill: 115-hres-306
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2017-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy research
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Health technology, devices, supplies
Homeland security
Infrastructure development
Manufacturing
Materials
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Mining
Motor vehicles
Public-private cooperation
Research administration and funding
Research and development
Space flight and exploration
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: 
Recognizes the impact of tribology (a study that deals with the design, friction, wear, and lubrication of interacting surfaces in relative motion)on the United States economy and competitiveness in providing solutions to critical technical problems in various industries. 
 
Encourages federal agencies to develop and implement programs related to tribology.
 
Encourages the formation of public-private partnerships to advance fundamental research and accelerate the development of tribology-related products.
 
Encourages the National Academy of Engineering to conduct a survey on the status of tribology research in academia and government laboratories and to recommend a course of action to accelerate innovations in tribology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives relating to protecting freedom of speech, thought, and expression at institutions of higher education.

Bill: 115-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
First Amendment rights
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that free speech zones and restrictive speech codes are inherently at odds with the freedom of speech guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution. Urges institutions of higher education to facilitate and recommit themselves to protecting the free and open exchange of ideas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2192) to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff, and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2192) to amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff, and providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 192 (Roll no. 253). (text: CR H4114-4115)
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 192 (Roll no. 253).(text: CR H4114-4115)
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 235 - 193 (Roll no. 252). (consideration: CR H4137)
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 308.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 308.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4114-4138)
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 46.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2192 under a closed rule, with one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit. Rule also provides for further consideration of H.R. 1628 and provides that further amendments printed in House Report 115-109 be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-109, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-109, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day.

Bill: 115-hres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Horticulture and plants
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day to honor members of the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-17]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Supports the designation, and the goals and ideals, of National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
 
Calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons to: (1) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families and caregivers, and (2) take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of America's teachers to building and enhancing the Nation's civic, cultural, and economic well-being.

Bill: 115-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 
Thanks and promotes the teaching profession by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to participate in National Teacher Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
REPAIR Resolution

Bill: 115-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Thomas J. [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2017-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Legislative rules and procedure
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: 

Responsible Environmental Preservation and American Infrastructure Restoration Resolution or the REPAIR Resolution

 
Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to exclude from the definition of &quot;congressional earmark&quot; a provision or report language that provides, authorizes, or recommends an amount of discretionary budget authority for a project of the Corps of Engineers or the Bureau of Reclamation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system, and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.

Bill: 115-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2017-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: 
Supports designation of National Foster Care Month, and recognizes it as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges that children face in the foster care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 6 through May 12, 2017, as National Nurses Week.

Bill: 115-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2017-05-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: 
 Expresses support for the goals and ideals, and the designation, of National Nurses Week. Recognizes the contributions of nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the success of the Marshall Plan in fostering peace and prosperity in the seven decades since its conception and affirming the continued relevance of the Marshall Plan for the United States and its global allies and the values for which it stood.

Bill: 115-hres-316
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2017-05-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Europe
International organizations and cooperation
Reconstruction and stabilization
U.S. history
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: 
Acknowledges that the spirit of magnanimity and innovation with which the Marshall Plan was enacted are as essential to U.S. foreign policy now as they were in 1947.
 
Calls upon all Americans to rededicate themselves to the ideals that inspired the Marshall Plan: international cooperation, democracy, free enterprise, and respect for all.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-04
text: Introduced in House
Promoting awareness of motorcycle profiling and encouraging collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement officials to prevent instances of profiling.

Bill: 115-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2017-05-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Motor vehicles

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-08
text: 
Promotes increased public awareness of motorcycle profiling.
 
Encourages collaboration and communication with the motorcycle community and law enforcement to engage in efforts to end motorcycle profiling.
 
Urges state law enforcement officials to include statements condemning motorcycle profiling in written policies and training materials. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2017-05-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-05-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-08
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2017-05-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Department of Defense
Department of State
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Executive Office of the President
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
International law and treaties
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iraq
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Terrorism
Trade agreements and negotiations
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting religious freedom globally.
 
 Calls on the President to: 
 
 
strengthen U.S. religious freedom diplomacy;
 
appoint a new Ambassador-at-Large for International Religious Freedom;
 
name a Special Advisor for International Religious Freedom at the National Security Council;
 
develop a national security strategy on international religious freedom;
 
support international religious freedom in United Nations institutions; 
 
 leverage the growing network of foreign international religious freedom focused institutions; 
 
develop a strategic plan for U.S. diplomatic missions to promote and protect international religious freedom;
 
 direct grants to specified groups engaged in innovative programs to build and strengthen pluralistic societies, protect freedom of religion, reduce conflict, and counter violent religious extremism and terrorism; 
 
develop a comprehensive and multiyear strategy that partners with specified entities to achieve rapid levels of closed society access to the Internet in promotion of democracy and human rights; and 
 
develop a comprehensive response to protect war crimes victims and to provide assistance to affected individuals from religious and ethnic groups in Iraq and Syria.
 
 
Urges the Department of State to: (1) implement Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act provisions that direct the George P. Shultz National Foreign Affairs Training Center to conduct training on religious freedom for all Foreign Service officers and all outgoing deputy chiefs of mission and ambassadors, (2) develop a training curriculum for American diplomats in international religious freedom policy, and (3) reestablish the Religion and Foreign Policy Working Group.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2017 as "Mental Health Month".

Bill: 115-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18]
Introduced: 2017-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: 
Supports the designation of Mental Health Month to remove the stigma associated with mental illness and to place emphasis on scientific findings regarding mental health recovery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 115-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
Railroads
Transportation employees
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the Chinese railroad workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce.

Bill: 115-hres-322
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-05-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) federal employees should be applauded for their tireless work and extensive efforts on behalf of the people of the United States and recognized for the benefits they bring to the public welfare, the progress of democracy, and the United States as a whole; and (2) federal employees' salaries and benefits should not be uniquely targeted for deficit reduction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-05-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

Bill: 115-hres-323
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
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. 115) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 184 (Roll no. 260). (text: CR H4237)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 233 - 184 (Roll no. 260).(text: CR H4237)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 189 (Roll no. 259). (consideration: CR H4244-4245)
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 323.
action_date: 2017-05-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4237-4245)
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 49.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-17 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-126, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-126, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-05-16
text: Introduced in House