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Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 16, 2018, through April 20, 2018, as National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week.

Bill: 115-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Academic performance and assessments
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Education of the disadvantaged
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Health personnel
Mental health
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Specialized Instructional Support Personnel Appreciation Week. Recognizes that such personnel implement evidence-based practices to improve student outcomes.
 
Commends the National Alliance of Specialized Instructional Support Personnel for its efforts to promote and improve the availability of specialized instructional support services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Opposing the detention and deportation of Iraqi Chaldean Christians.

Bill: 115-hres-824
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Child safety and welfare
Detention of persons
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: 
Opposes the detention and possible removal of Iraqi Chaldeans living in the United States and urges President Trump to use his executive authority and discretion to defer their deportation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the impacts of climate change on outdoor recreation and supporting policies that address the causes and effects of climate change.

Bill: 115-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Economic development
Land use and conservation
Outdoor recreation
Travel and tourism
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
Recognizes the harmful impact of climate change on the lands, waters, and ecosystems used for outdoor recreation.
 
Expresses support for policies that address the causes and effects of climate change.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Noting the Baltic States of Estonia's, Latvia's, and Lithuania's 100th anniversary of independence.

Bill: 115-hres-826
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Estonia
International organizations and cooperation
Latvia
Lithuania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
Recognizes Estonia's, Latvia's, and Lithuania's 100th anniversary of independence, the 27th anniversary of their independence from the Soviet Union, and their political, economic, social, and military progress. 
 
Reiterates support for the European Deterrence Initiative as a means to enhance deterrence and increase military capabilities on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's eastern flank.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month".

Bill: 115-hres-827
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Donate Life Month and for promoting awareness of organ donation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E456)
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of science diplomacy, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-828
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International scientific cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
Reaffirms that international scientific engagement furthers U.S. diplomatic and security interests.
 
Calls on the Department of State to establish a Science and Technology Advisory Board to provide technical proficiency on science and technology issues related to foreign policy priorities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of "National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month".

Bill: 115-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]
Introduced: 2018-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: 
Expresses support for National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5192) to authorize the Commissioner of Social Security to provide confirmation of fraud protection data to certain permitted entities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3353)
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3353)
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 830.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3353-3356)
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 139.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means, and provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-640, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-640, by Mr. Byrne.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5444) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modernize and improve the Internal Revenue Service, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5445) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve cybersecurity and taxpayer identity protection, and modernize the information technology of the Internal Revenue Service.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 144). (text: CR H3405)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 239 - 177 (Roll no. 144).(text: CR H3405)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 143). (consideration: CR H3405)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 831.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3405-3411)
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 140.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of both H.R. 5444 and H.R. 5445 under closed rules with one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ways and Means for each measure. Rule also provides for one motion to recommit with or without instructions for each measure.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-641, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-641, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2018, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 115-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Handel, Karen C. [R-GA-6]
Introduced: 2018-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: 
Recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-833
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2018-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Natural Resources; (2) Science, Space, and Technology; and (3) Veterans' Affairs.

action_date: 2018-04-17
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Natural Resources; (2) Science, Space, and Technology; and (3) Veterans' Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3381)
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3381)
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3381)
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing no confidence in the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and calling for the immediate resignation of the Administrator.

Bill: 115-hres-834
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2018-04-18 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: 
Calls for the immediate resignation of Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2018-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and 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: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and 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: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and 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: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Agriculture, and 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: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting robust relations with the State of Israel bilaterally and in multilateral fora upon seventy years of statehood, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-835
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2018-04-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: 
Celebrates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the state of Israel.
 
Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora and the diplomatic recognition of Israel from governments worldwide.
 
Reiterates support for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement leading to a two-state solution.


action_date: 2018-05-10
text: 
Encourages equitable treatment of Israel in international fora and the diplomatic recognition of Israel from governments worldwide.
 
Reiterates support for a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement leading to a two-state solution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged. (consideration: CR H3912-3913; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3912-3913)
action_date: 2018-05-10
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.(consideration: CR H3912-3913; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3912-3913)
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of April 24, 2018, as "National Business Traveler Day".

Bill: 115-hres-836
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: 
 Supports the designation of National Business Traveler Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of Southwest Flight 1380 for their bravery, knowledge, and dedication to the safety of passengers on board.

Bill: 115-hres-837
Sponsor: Rep. McSally, Martha [R-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: 
Commends Captain Tammie Jo Shults and the crew of Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 for their courage and heroism.
 
Praises Captain Shults not only for her commitment to the safety of the passengers on her plane, but for her determination to further the role of women in military and commercial aviation. 
 
Mourns the loss of passenger Jennifer Riordan and expresses condolences to her family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of First Lady Barbara Bush.

Bill: 115-hres-838
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2018-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: 
Honors the life and contribution to the United States of Barbara Bush and extends sympathies to her family.
 
 

action_date: 2018-04-24
text: 
Honors the life and contribution to the United States of Barbara Bush and extends sympathies to her family.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3493)
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3493)
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3493)
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Mr. Hurd asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Committee on Oversight and Government discharged.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3144) to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018.

Bill: 115-hres-839
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2018-04-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4) to reauthorize programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3144) to provide for operations of the Federal Columbia River Power System pursuant to a certain operation plan for a specified period of time, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from April 30, 2018, through May 4, 2018.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 151). (text: CR H3513-3514)
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 228 - 184 (Roll no. 151).(text: CR H3513-3514)
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 190 (Roll no. 150).
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 839.
action_date: 2018-04-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3513-3520)
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 141.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: The rule provides for consideration of H.R. 4, under a structured rule, and H.R. 3144, under a closed rule. The rule makes in order only those amendments printed in Part A of the committee report for H.R. 4. The rule provides for 1 hour of general debate for both H.R. 4 and H.R. 3144. The rule provides for one motion to recommit for both bills. And, the rule provides that on any legislative day during the period from April 30, 2018 through May 4, 2018, the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-650, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-650, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2018-04-24
text: Introduced in House