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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6147) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-996
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6147) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 184 (Roll no. 332). (text: CR H6274-6275)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 184 (Roll no. 332).(text: CR H6274-6275)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 183 (Roll no. 331).
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 996.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6274-6282)
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 168.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6147 under a structured rule. Rule makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-830, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-830, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of July 28 as National Dance Day.

Bill: 115-hres-997
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Dance Day to celebrate and encourage the national commitment to dance and dance education. 

 
 Acknowledges that dance is making an important contribution to health by encouraging physical fitness and reducing obesity. 
 
Commends Nigel Lythgoe for his leadership in promoting dance and National Dance Day. 
 
Thanks the Dizzy Feet Foundation for their continuing efforts in spreading awareness of National Dance Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Navy's total readiness remains in a perilous state due to high operational demands, increased deployment lengths, shortened training periods, and deferred maintenance all while the Navy is asked to "do more with less" as financial support for critical areas waned in the era of sequestration and without consistent Congressional funding.

Bill: 115-hres-998
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2018-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: 
Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority.
 
Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.


action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
Recognizes the U.S. Navy's need for congressional support to address readiness, training, and modernization challenges that threaten to weaken naval superiority.
 
Finds that failing to provide the U.S. Navy with stable and predictable funding negatively affects its ability to project power, reassure critical allies, and defeat adversaries.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6289-6290)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6289-6290)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 998.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6289-6293)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing agreement with the statements of the Speaker of the House of Representatives made on July 16, 2018, regarding Russian Federation interference in the 2016 United States elections and related matters.

Bill: 115-hres-999
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional leadership
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Russia
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
 
Expresses the agreement of the House of Representatives with the statements made by the Speaker of the House on July 16, 2018, regarding Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6277)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives:.

Bill: 115-hres-1000
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.

action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
Elects specified Members to the House Committees on: (1) Oversight and Government Reform; and (2) Science, Space, and Technology.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6282)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6282)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6282)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Bill: 115-hres-1001
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 119) expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 340). (text: CR H6478)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 183 (Roll no. 340).(text: CR H6478)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 186 (Roll no. 339).
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6496-6497)
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1001, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H.Res. 1001 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1001.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6478-6486)
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 169.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Con. Res. 119 with 1 hour of general debate. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-834, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-834, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing congratulations to the towns of Camden, Bethune, Elgin, and Kershaw County, South Carolina, for being named 1 of 10 All-American Cities winners.

Bill: 115-hres-1002
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2018-07-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: 
Recognizes Kershaw County, South Carolina, and its towns for having won a prestigious award.
 
Commends the work accomplished by its citizens to create a better community for all South Carolinians. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-17
text: Introduced in House
Prohibiting Members of the House of Representatives from soliciting campaign funds on any day on which the House is in session.

Bill: 115-hres-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2018-07-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: 
Amends Rule XXIII (Code of Official Conduct) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner from soliciting any funds in connection with an election for federal, state, or local office on any day that the House is in session. Excludes days on which the House convenes solely in a pro forma session.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day.
 
 Encourages: (1) clinicians to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS services and by educating clinicians and the public about the benefits of HIV testing; and (3) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the border security policies, procedures, and activities as such relate to the interdiction of families by the U.S. Border Patrol between ports of entry.

Bill: 115-hres-1005
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Congressional oversight
Crimes against children
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Family relationships
Government information and archives
Human trafficking
Immigration status and procedures
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
 
Directs the Department of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of U.S. Border Patrol records or communications that relate to the interdiction of families between ports of entry, including: (1) the ages of interdicted children and actions taken with respect to such children; and (2) the number of criminal referrals made, including for trafficking children. 
 

action_date: 2018-07-26
text: 

 
Directs the Department of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of U.S. Border Patrol records or communications that relate to the interdiction of families between ports of entry, including: (1) the ages of interdicted children and actions taken with respect to such children; and (2) the number of criminal referrals made, including for trafficking children. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 178.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-877.
action_date: 2018-07-26
text: Reported adversely by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 115-877.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirming support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urging further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.

Bill: 115-hres-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]
Introduced: 2018-07-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Venezuela
Visas and passports
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: 
Condemns the deteriorating situation in Venezuela and the regional humanitarian crisis it has caused, affirms support for the legitimate National Assembly and the Supreme Court, and urges further regional action in support of democracy in Venezuela.
 
Calls on the President to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Venezuela, impose targeted sanctions on Venezuelan officials, increase public diplomacy efforts to expose corruption among Venezuelan officials, and support democratic actors in Venezuela.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that not fully resourcing the United States Army in a timely manner erodes the Army's ability to maintain readiness and poses risk to the Army's ability to conduct military operations.

Bill: 115-hres-1007
Sponsor: Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5]
Introduced: 2018-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: 
Finds that not resourcing the U.S. Army in a timely manner erodes readiness and puts the U.S. Army at a disadvantage.
 
Affirms that Congress should resource all U.S. warfighters prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year.


action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 

 
Finds that not resourcing the U.S. Army in a timely manner erodes readiness and puts the U.S. Army at a disadvantage. 
 
Affirms that Congress should resource all U.S. warfighters prior to the beginning of a new fiscal year.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7650)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7650)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1007.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7650-7651)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the United States commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and condemning President Donald Trump's failure to confront Vladimir Putin for Russia's election interference and worldwide aggression, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1008
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2018-07-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: 
Affirms U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. 
 
Expresses agreement with the intelligence community's assessment concerning Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, and condemns President Trump for his efforts to undermine such assessment and for his failure to fulfill his duty to place U.S. interests first.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2018-07-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the lack of timely and predictable funding unnecessarily undermines the mission of the United States Special Operations Command and jeopardizes the security of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1009
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2018-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military personnel and dependents
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: 
Finds that not providing the Department of Defense with stable, predictable, and on-time funding unnecessarily jeopardizes the safety and security of the United States.
 
Expresses commitment to meeting the needs of the U.S. Special Operations Command.

 
Expresses a sense of gratitude for the sacrifices made by both Special Operators and their families.

action_date: 2018-07-25
text: 

 
Finds that not providing the Department of Defense with stable, predictable, and on-time funding unnecessarily jeopardizes the safety and security of the United States. 
 
Expresses commitment to meeting the needs of the U.S. Special Operations Command.

 
Expresses a sense of gratitude for the sacrifices made by both Special Operators and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7645)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7645)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1009.
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7645-7647)
action_date: 2018-07-25
text: Ms. Cheney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-07-23
text: Introduced in House