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Recognizing the need for China to maintain its ban on rhinoceros and tiger parts.

Bill: 115-hres-1177
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Africa
Asia
China
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Endangered and threatened species
Hunting and fishing
Mammals
Medical research
Organized crime
Smuggling and trafficking
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
Recognizes China's postponement of its directive to allow rhinoceros horn and tiger bone to be used for medical and scientific research, and encourages China to maintain its ban on such use of rhinoceros and tiger parts.
 
Condemns: (1) the illegal killing, sale, or trade in the parts and product of rhinoceros and tigers from any source; and (2) the farming of rhinoceros and tigers to meet demand for their body parts.
 
Expresses support for the protection of rhinoceros and tiger populations to prevent extinction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the centennial of Romania's Great Union of 1918 and reaffirming the strategic partnership between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 115-hres-1178
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2018-12-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Romania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of Romania's unification, and honors the Romanian people's fight for freedom and unity. It also reaffirms the bonds between the United States and Romania. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Atlanta United FC for winning the 2018 Major League Soccer championship.

Bill: 115-hres-1179
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2018-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: 
Congratulates Atlanta United FC on winning the 2018 Major League Soccer Cup championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 24, 2018, through January 3, 2019.

Bill: 115-hres-1180
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 88) to modify the boundary of the Shiloh National Military Park located in Tennessee and Mississippi, to establish Parker's Crossroads Battlefield as an affiliated area of the National Park System, and for other purposes; providing for proceedings during the period from December 24, 2018, through January 3, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 170 (Roll no. 446). (text: CR H10340-10341)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 207 - 170 (Roll no. 446).(text: CR H10340-10341)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10344-10345)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1180, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. Sessions demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1180.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10340-10343)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 197.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Rule provides for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 88, that the House agree to the Senate amendment with an amendment consisting of the text printed in Rules Committee Print 115-87. The rule also provides for proceedings during the period of December 24, 2018, through January 3, 2019.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1084, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1084, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-1181
Sponsor: Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-32]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Waives a specified requirement of Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to allow consideration of any resolution reported from the Committee on Rules through the legislative day of December 24, 2018, on the same day it is presented to the House.
 
Makes it in order at any time through the calendar day of December 23, 2018, for the Speaker to suspend the rules as though under Rule XV (Business in Order on Special Days).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 350 - 30 (Roll no. 447). (text: CR H10343)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 350 - 30 (Roll no. 447).(text: CR H10343)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10345-10346)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 1181, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1181.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10343-10344)
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 198.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Rule waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII against any resolution reported from the Rules Committee thorugh the legislative day of December 24, 2018. The rule also provices that it shall be in order at any time through the calendar day of December 23, 2018, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1085, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1085, by Mr. Sessions.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Designating the National Center for Coastal Resilience, a partnership among Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary, as a national center of excellence for research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding.

Bill: 115-hres-1182
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, Scott [R-VA-2]
Introduced: 2018-12-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Floods and storm protection
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Research and development
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: 
Recognizes the National Center for Coastal Resilience as a partnership among Old Dominion University, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the College of William & Mary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a voluntary national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-1183
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the House amendment to the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 695) to amend the National Child Protection Act of 1993 to establish a voluntary national criminal history background check system and criminal history review program for certain individuals who, related to their employment, have access to children, the elderly, or individuals with disabilities.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 179 (Roll no. 469). (text: CR H10477)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 179 (Roll no. 469).(text: CR H10477)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 178 (Roll no. 468).
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 199.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1090, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1090, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1183.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10477-10483; text: CR H10482)
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the 15th anniversary of the creation of Health Savings Accounts should be remembered as a turning point in the history of health care in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1184
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-12-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care costs and insurance
Income tax deductions
Income tax exclusion
Medicaid
Medicare
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: 
Commemorates the 15th anniversary of the creation of health savings accounts (HSAs).
 
Expresses support for the expansion of HSAs in public insurance programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-20
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2322) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.

Bill: 115-hres-1185
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (S. 2322) to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 201.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Rule provides for consideration of S. 2322 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: 2018-12-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1103, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-1103, by Mr. Newhouse.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that Fort San Juan holds a significant place in the early history of North Carolina and of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1186
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Social Sciences and History
Subjects: Archaeology and anthropology
Congressional tributes
Historic sites and heritage areas
North Carolina
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Recognizes the importance of Fort San Juan to the early history of North Carolina and the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.

Bill: 115-hres-1187
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2018-12-21 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Gambling
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: 
Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-12-21
text: Introduced in House
Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-2
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Chemical and biological weapons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 

Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2018

 
This bill revises the criminal prohibition on the shipment, transport, possession, or receipt of a biological agent or toxin by a restricted person. Specifically, it updates references to the lists of agents and toxins covered by the prohibition.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Held at the desk.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Received in the House.
action_date: 2018-12-19
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7821)
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7821)
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7820-7821)
action_date: 2018-12-18
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7820-7821)
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
Anti-Pyramid Promotional Scheme Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-3
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Financial services and investments
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Marketing and advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: 

Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the Federal Trade Commission Act to make it unlawful for any person to establish, operate, or promote a pyramid promotional scheme. "Pyramid promotional scheme" means any plan or operation in which individuals pay consideration for the right to receive compensation that is based upon recruiting other individuals into the plan or operation rather than primarily related to the sale of products or services to ultimate users.
 
Furthermore, any person who establishes, operates, or promotes any plan or operation that sells or solicits the sale of consumer products or services in the home or otherwise outside of a permanent retail establishment, and that sells products or services to independent salespeople, shall have a bona fide inventory repurchase agreement.
 
A violation of the bill shall be treated under the Act as an unfair or deceptive act or practice in, or affecting, commerce.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
action_date: 2018-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
Acquitted Conduct Reform Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-4
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2018-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
State and local courts

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: 

Acquitted Conduct Reform Act of 2018

 
This bill amends the federal criminal code to prohibit a federal court from considering acquitted conduct at sentencing. Acquitted conduct means acts for which a person was criminally charged and adjudicated not guilty after trial or acts underlying dismissed criminal charges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
Fix IOUs for Student Veterans Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-5
Sponsor: Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO]
Introduced: 2018-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Department of Veterans Affairs
Executive agency funding and structure
Government studies and investigations
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: 

Fix Immediately Outstanding Underpayments for Student Veterans Act of 2018 or the Fix IOUs for Student Veterans Act of 2018

 
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay the difference to individuals who received a deficient monthly educational assistance stipend during a specific time span due to difficulties encountered in implementing amendments made to the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act , commonly known as the Forever GI Bill. Among other things, changes made to the act affected the calculation of the housing stipend amount based on campus location. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act of 2018

Bill: 115-s-6
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Introduced: 2018-11-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Education programs funding
Employee benefits and pensions
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Income tax exclusion
Licensing and registrations
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: 

Lifelong Learning and Training Account Act of 2018 

 
This bill establishes tax-preferred savings accounts that may be used to pay for training expenses and will be managed by state programs known as Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs.
 
Tax-exempt distributions from an account may be used for training that results in a recognized postsecondary credential, such as an industry-recognized certificate or certification, a license recognized by the federal government or a state, or an associate or baccalaureate degree. 
 
The bill specifies contribution limits, age restrictions, and income limits that apply to beneficiaries of the accounts. Accounts that meet the requirements are eligible to receive certain federal matching funds for contributions made by the beneficiary or an employer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
action_date: 2018-11-26
text: Introduced in Senate
Timely Review of Infrastructure Act

Bill: 115-s-8
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Introduced: 2018-11-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Employee hiring
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Public contracts and procurement

Summary:
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: 

Timely Review of Infrastructure Act 

 
This bill amends the Department of Energy Organization Act to authorize the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)to address insufficient compensation of its personnel.FERC must consult with the Office of Personnel Management when making a determination of the appropriate compensation for its personnel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
action_date: 2018-11-27
text: Introduced in Senate