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Honoring the lives of Lance Corporal Ruben Velasco of West Covina, California, Corporal Nathaniel Ordway of Wichita, Kansas, and Captain Benjamin Cross of Bethel, Maine, who perished on August 5, 2017, during military operations off the coast of Australia.

Bill: 115-hres-498
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2017-08-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accidents
Australia
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2017-08-29
text: 
Extends the deepest sympathies of the House of Representatives to the families and friends of fallen Marines Lance Corporal Ruben Velasco of West Covina, California, Corporal Nathaniel Ordway of Wichita, Kansas, and Captain Benjamin Cross of Bethel, Maine, in their bereavement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-08-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-08-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-08-29
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Covina Pony League Baseball Team of Covina, California, for winning the 2017 Pony League World Series Championship.

Bill: 115-hres-499
Sponsor: Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32]
Introduced: 2017-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-01
text: 
Congratulates the Covina Pony League Baseball Team of Covina, California, for their victory in the 2017 Pony League World Series championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 115-hres-500
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2017-09-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 443). (text: CR H6678)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 191 (Roll no. 443).(text: CR H6678)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 187 (Roll no. 442). (consideration: CR H6694)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 500.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6678-6694)
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 79.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: The rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of September 9, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-295, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-295, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Voting Rights Month".

Bill: 115-hres-501
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2017-09-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Higher education
Marketing and advertising
Postal service
Protest and dissent
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: 
Supports the designation of September as National Voting Rights Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-09-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-09-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 601, with an amendment.

Bill: 115-hres-502
Sponsor: Rep. Frelinghuysen, Rodney P. [R-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 601 (the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act [READ Act] and the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017).

action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 601 (the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development Act [READ Act] and the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2017).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 441). (text: CR H6667)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 3 (Roll no. 441).(text: CR H6667)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6677-6678)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 502.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6660-6667)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Mr. Frelinghuysen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of cancer program accreditation in ensuring comprehensive, high-quality, patient-centered cancer care.

Bill: 115-hres-503
Sponsor: Rep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
Recognizes the importance of accreditation of cancer programs by the American College of Surgeons to ensure patient access to high quality, comprehensive cancer care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 3354) making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-504
Sponsor: Rep. Woodall, Rob [R-GA-7]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 3354 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 458). (text: CR H7106)
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 190 (Roll no. 458).(text: CR H7106)
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 186 (Roll no. 457). (consideration: CR H7114)
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 504.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7106)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 80.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: The rule makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report, amendments en bloc described in section 3 of the resolution, and available pro forma amendments described in section 4 of House Resolution 500.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-297, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-297, by Mr. Woodall.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-505
Sponsor: Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alaska
Alliances
American Samoa
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Guam
Hawaii
Military operations and strategy
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Pacific Ocean
Sanctions
U.S. territories and protectorates

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
Condemns North Korea's threats against Guam.
 
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to Guam's security and its U.S. territorial waters. 
 
Supports evaluating needed investments in defensive capabilities to further safeguard Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Alaska, and Hawaii. 
 
Reaffirms U.S. support for forward deployment of missile defense systems to protect the territorial integrity of the United States and its Asia-Pacific allies. 
 
Urges enhanced strategic diplomatic engagement and military cooperation by the United States to address the growing North Korean threat. 
 
Demands that the international community fully enforce sanctions against the North Korean regime. 
 
Condemns any further escalation that endangers Guam and our citizenry or that could lead to a military conflict with North Korea. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7097)
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-09-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month", in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the quality care provided by trained rheumatologists.

Bill: 115-hres-506
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
Musculoskeletal and skin diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month in recognition of the costs imposed by rheumatic diseases, the need for increased medical research, and the care provided by rheumatologists.
 
Encourages people to celebrate the contributions of researchers and health care providers in serving those living with rheumatic diseases and to support efforts to find a cure.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2017 as "National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-507
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-09-06 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against women
Higher education
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1084) to address slow economic growth and spur investment and development in underserved communities across America.

Bill: 115-hres-508
Sponsor: Rep. Lujan Grisham, Michelle [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2017-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1084) to address slow economic growth and spur investment and development in underserved communities across America.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-25
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Lujan Grisham, M.Petition No: 115-5. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/115/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0005.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-509
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2017-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 601) to enhance the transparency and accelerate the impact of assistance provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to promote quality basic education in developing countries, to better enable such countries to achieve universal access to quality basic education and improved learning outcomes, to eliminate duplication and waste.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7187)
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7187)
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 509.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7187-7191)
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 81.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill H.R. 601 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled between the Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-299, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-299, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service and celebrating the Air Force for 70 years of serving and defending the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-510
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Sam [R-TX-3]
Introduced: 2017-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: 
Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the Air Force as an independent military service.
 
Honors and commends the achievements of the Air Force in serving and defending the United States through global vigilance, global reach, and global power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of September as "National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month".

Bill: 115-hres-511
Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11]
Introduced: 2017-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 

Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule".

Bill: 115-hres-512
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2017-09-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: 
Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) redesignate Rule XXIX (General Provisions) as Rule XXX; and (2) insert after Rule XXVIII (Reserved) new Rule XXIX (Statutory Limit on Public Debt) to reinstate the &quot;Gephardt rule,&quot; repealed by H.Res. 5 (adopting the Rules of the House for the 112th Congress).
 
The Gephardt rule: (1) provided for an automatic engrossment and transmittal to the Senate of a joint resolution changing the public debt limit, upon the adoption of a budget resolution; and (2) avoided a separate vote in the House on public debt-limit legislation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-09-08
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 2017.

Bill: 115-hres-513
Sponsor: Rep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]
Introduced: 2017-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3697) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens associated with criminal gangs, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from September 15, 2017, through September 22, 2017.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 487). (text: CR H7325)
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 186 (Roll no. 487).(text: CR H7325)
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 184 (Roll no. 486). (consideration: CR H7332-7333)
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 513.
action_date: 2017-09-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7325-7334)
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83.
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3697 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-307, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-307, by Mr. Collins (GA).
action_date: 2017-09-12
text: Introduced in House