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Calling on the President to initiate renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and further calling on the President to consider withdrawing the United States from NAFTA if the renegotiations are not satisfactorily completed within one year.

Bill: 115-hres-132
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitration
Buy American requirements
Canada
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Consumer affairs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
Intellectual property
International law and treaties
International monetary system and foreign exchange
Labor standards
Labor-management relations
Land use and conservation
Latin America
Licensing and registrations
Manufacturing
Mexico
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Prescription drugs
Right of privacy
Roads and highways
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Service industries
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions
Transportation safety and security
U.S. and foreign investments
Water quality
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) initiate renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by June 1, 2017; (2) ensure that specified provisions are included in the core text of such new agreement with Canada and Mexico that is to replace NAFTA before finalizing the agreement; and (3) consider withdrawing the United States from NAFTA if each such provision is not included in the core text within one year of the beginning of NAFTA's renegotiation.
 
Calls for negotiations for such new agreement to take place in a transparent, participatory, and democratic manner, ensuring adequate congressional and stakeholder input throughout the process.
 
Sets forth requirements for such new trade agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 11 as "National Pet Adoption Day" and the month of April as "National Pet Adoption Month" to highlight the important role pets play in the lives of United States citizens.

Bill: 115-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Supports the designation of April 11 as National Pet Adoption Day and the month of April as National Pet Adoption Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill: 115-hres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Recognizes Black History Month as an important time to acknowledge and reflect on the significant contributions of African-Americans in U.S. history.
 
Honors the contributions of African-American members of the Armed Forces, including the 88 who have been awarded the Medal of Honor for military bravery, heroism, and valor.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Urging North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries to meet or exceed the two percent gross domestic product commitment to spending on defense.

Bill: 115-hres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Defense spending
Europe

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Calls on North Atlantic Treaty Organization member countries to meet or exceed: (1) the 2% gross domestic product commitment to defense spending, and (2) the 20% commitment to defense expenditures on major equipment spending.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Equality for All Resolution of 2017

Bill: 115-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 

Equality for All Resolution of 2017

 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals are valuable, contributing members of society who deserve equal treatment under the law.
 
Declares that: (1) discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity is a serious problem; (2) existing federal protections are inadequate to ensure nondiscrimination; and (3) Congress should pass legislation that prohibits such discrimination in areas including credit, employment, education, federally funded programs, housing, jury service, and public accommodations.
 
Encourages states to prohibit such discrimination and to reject laws that undermine nondiscrimination protections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E213)
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Shimon Peres.

Bill: 115-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Honors the life of Shimon Peres and his dedication to serving his country and preserving Israel's security, prosperity, and peace.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-29
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2017-03-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists.

Bill: 115-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Transportation employees
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the 40th anniversary of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), and (2) the important contributions that the public servants represented by PASS make daily to ensure the safety and efficiency of the nation's aviation system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on February 19, 2017, as "American Birkebeiner Week".

Bill: 115-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Economic performance and conditions
Outdoor recreation
Wisconsin

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of American Birkebeiner Week. The American Birkebeiner is North America's largest cross-country ski race. 
 
Recognizes the importance of such race to the economy of northwest Wisconsin.
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the appointment of Steve Bannon to the National Security Council and urging his immediate removal.

Bill: 115-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Executive Office of the President
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military command and structure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Condemns the permanent position of Steve Bannon on the National Security Council (NSC).
 
Urges: (1) President Trump to remove Bannon from the NSC, and (2) Congress to expend any necessary resources to protect U.S. national security and remove Bannon from such position.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Bill: 115-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Historical and cultural resources
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".

Bill: 115-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week.
 
Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II.

Bill: 115-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Italy
Japan
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Recognizes the historical significance of February 19, 1942, the date Executive Order 9066 was signed by President Roosevelt, restricting the freedom of Japanese Americans, German Americans, and Italian Americans, and legal resident aliens through required identification cards, travel restrictions, seizure of personal property, and incarceration.
 
Expresses support for the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of such events.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution".

Bill: 115-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2017-02-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Detention of persons
Japan
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: 
Recognizes the importance of establishing a national Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.
 
Encourages all people to reflect on the importance of political leadership and vigilance and on the values of justice and civil rights during times of uncertainty and emergency.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-03-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 22, 2017, as "National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day", coinciding with American Heart Month.

Bill: 115-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2017-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
 Expresses support for: (1) the designation of National Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day, and (2) the efforts of the Department of Health and Human Services and the entire medical community to educate people about heart valve disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing concern regarding the prevalence of hexavalent chromium in drinking water in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2017-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Cancer
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Metals
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
Recognizes the importance of protecting the American people from drinking water polluted with carcinogens.
 
Urges state and local governments and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set standards for hexavalent chromium in drinking water. Encourages the consideration of a tax break for purchase of a filtration system to mitigate the effects of hexavalent chromium.
 
Urges government agencies to determine the causes of harmful levels of hexavalent chromium and take appropriate mitigation actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-02-17
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: 2017-02-17
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: 2017-02-17
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: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-148
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26]
Introduced: 2017-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the House to meet 5 days a week for 39 weeks each year.

Bill: 115-hres-149
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2017-02-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: 
Amends Rule XIV (Order and Priority of Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require votes to be held in the House or in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union for five consecutive days each week, except during any recess or during any week in which there is a holiday (when the number of consecutive days on which votes shall be held is four).
 
Limits to 13 the number of recess weeks during each calendar year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-02-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 998) to provide for the establishment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".

Bill: 115-hres-150
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-02-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 998) to provide for the establishment of a process for the review of rules and sets of rules, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Clarification of Employer's Continuing Obligation to Make and Maintain an Accurate Record of Each Recordable Injury and Illness".

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 188 (Roll no. 104). (text: CR H1363)
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 188 (Roll no. 104).(text: CR H1363)
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 191 (Roll no. 103). (consideration: CR H1369)
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1368-1370)
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 150, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Hastings demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 150.
action_date: 2017-02-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1363-1368)
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 13.
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Provides for consideration of H.R. 998 and H.J.Res. 83.
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-20, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-20, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-02-27
text: Introduced in House