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Expressing support for the designation of 2018 as the "Year of the Anacostia" and recognizing the Washington metropolitan area's efforts and partnerships to restore the Anacostia River watershed.

Bill: 115-hres-921
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
District of Columbia
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Maryland
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
Regional and metropolitan planning
Urban and suburban affairs and development
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of the Year of the Anacostia and urges the National Park Service to commit to implementing a plan of action to make its holdings in the Anacostia River watershed into a signature urban park.
 
Encourages the Anacostia Watershed Restoration Partnership to: (1) continue advocating for improved water quality in the Washington metropolitan area, and (2) continue efforts to improve environmental justice.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Defining presidential wars not declared by Congress under Article I, section 8, clause 11 (Declare War Clause) as impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors" within the meaning of Article II, section 4 of the Constitution and defining the meanings of war and cobelligerency for purposes of the Declare War Clause and Impeachment provisions.

Bill: 115-hres-922
Sponsor: Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Declares that if the President initiates wars without prior congressional declarations, such action shall constitute impeachable "high crimes and misdemeanors," which shall cause the House of Representatives to vote articles of impeachment.
 
Prohibits the President from making the United States a co-belligerent in an ongoing war without a congressional declaration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5895) making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3) to rescind certain budget authority proposed to be rescinded in special messages transmitted to the Congress by the President on May 8, 2018, in accordance with title X of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act 1974.

Bill: 115-hres-923
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 5895 (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019) and H.R. 3 (Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4862)
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 225 - 187 (Roll no. 241).(text: CR H4862)
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 185 (Roll no. 240).
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 923.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4862-4869)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 151.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: The resolution provides for further consideration of H.R. 5895 under a structured rule. Also, the rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3 under a closed rule with one hour of debate. The resolution provides for one motion
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-712, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-712, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Commending Turkish Americans nationwide for their rich contributions to American cultural, social, economic, and civic life, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-924
Sponsor: Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Commends Turkish Americans for their contributions to American cultural, social, economic, and civic life.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.

Bill: 115-hres-925
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Census and government statistics
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Cultural exchanges and relations
Department of State
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government trust funds
Hate crimes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.
 
 Recognizes that many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E782-783)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Russian transgressions against international law and FIFA values during the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Bill: 115-hres-926
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Athletes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Professional sports
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: 
Condemns Russia's destabilizing behavior in Ukraine and the region.
 
 Calls on the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and its associated international community to: (1) continue investigations into illicit Russian efforts to secure the World Cup, and (2) condemn Russia's transgressions against international law and FIFA values.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E785)
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-06
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy.

Bill: 115-hres-927
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2018-06-07 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Detention of persons
Domestic violence and child abuse
Family relationships
Immigration status and procedures
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: 
Condemns the Trump Administration's zero tolerance policy that is separating children from their parents at the U.S. border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.

Bill: 115-hres-929
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2018-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Research administration and funding
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: 
Recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild the ocean and its resources.
 
Expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging reunions of divided Korean-American families.

Bill: 115-hres-930
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Family relationships
Human rights
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: 
Calls on the United States and North Korea to reunite Korean-American divided family members with their immediate relatives as a humanitarian priority of immediate concern.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-1933, known as the Holodomor, should serve as a reminder of repressive Soviet policies against the people of Ukraine.

Bill: 115-hres-931
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2018-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: 
Recognizes the 85th anniversary of the Ukrainian Famine (Holodomor) of 1932-1933 and extends sympathies to the victims, survivors, and families of that tragedy. 
 
Condemns the systematic violations of human rights of the Ukrainian people by the Soviet government and recognizes the 1988 findings of the Commission on the Ukraine Famine that Joseph Stalin committed genocide against the Ukrainians in 1932-1933. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (CR text: H10079-10080)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(CR text: H10079-10080)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10079-10080)
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Mr. Royce (CA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
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: 2018-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing solidarity with the Tuidang Movement whereby Chinese citizens renounce their ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its affiliates, and calling for an immediate end to the campaign to persecute Falun Gong practitioners.

Bill: 115-hres-932
Sponsor: Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48]
Introduced: 2018-06-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: 
 Calls upon the Chinese Communist Party to cease its persecution of Falun Gong.
 
 Supports the Tuidang Movement and its pursuit of a free and democratic government in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-08
text: Introduced in House
To acknowledge that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.

Bill: 115-hres-933
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the War on Drugs has failed to achieve its goal of reducing drug use.
 
Apologizes to those harmed through the War on Drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Washington Capitals for winning the 2018 Stanley Cup hockey championship.

Bill: 115-hres-935
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: 
Congratulates the Washington Capitals for becoming the 2018 National Hockey League Stanley Cup champions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2018, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day.

 
Recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress, that within 7 days of enactment, that the Department of Justice shall provide certain documents in its possession to the House of Representatives relating to the ongoing congressional investigation of certain prosecutorial and investigatory decisions made by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation surrounding the 2016 election.

Bill: 115-hres-937
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government information and archives
House Committee on the Judiciary
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Judicial procedure and administration
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
Compels the Department of Justice to fully comply with the March 22, 2018, subpoena issued by the House Committee on the Judiciary and with the April 30, 2018, subpoena issued by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to provide certain documents in the Attorney General's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the ongoing congressional investigation related to certain prosecutorial and investigatory decisions made by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation surrounding the 2016 election.

Bill: 115-hres-938
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Government information and archives
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Judicial procedure and administration
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 

 
Directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to transmit to the House of Representatives documents and records, including specified communications with the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court and certain internal DOJ management requests, involving the 2016 presidential campaign. 

action_date: 2018-07-10
text: 
Compels the Department of Justice to fully comply with the March 22, 2018, subpoena issued by the House Committee on the Judiciary and with the April 30, 2018, subpoena issued by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 164.
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-813.
action_date: 2018-07-10
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-813.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
action_date: 2018-06-26
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of H.R. 4796.

Bill: 115-hres-939
Sponsor: Rep. Hurd, Will [R-TX-23]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 4796 (Uniting and Securing America Act of 2018 [USA Act of 2018])

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Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their dominant back-to-back championship victory in the 2018 National Basketball Association Finals.

Bill: 115-hres-940
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2018-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: 
Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2018 National Basketball Association Championship.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-06-13
text: Introduced in House