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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hres-378
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2017-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2581) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the provision of social security numbers as a condition of receiving the health insurance premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1094) to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the accountability of employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 190 (Roll no. 303). (text: CR H4867-4868)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 190 (Roll no. 303).(text: CR H4867-4868)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 189 (Roll no. 302). (consideration: CR H4873)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 378.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4867-4874)
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 55.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2581 and S. 1094, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on H.R. 2581, and a motion to commit on S. 1094. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-177, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-177, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.

Bill: 115-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2017-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2372) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the rules relating to veteran health insurance and eligibility for the premium tax credit, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2579) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the premium tax credit with respect to unsubsidized COBRA continuation coverage.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4924)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4924)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 379.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4924-4925)
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 56.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2372 and H.R. 2579, with 1 hour of general debate for each bill. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except a motion to recommit with or without instructions on each bill. Both measures will be considered read and are closed to amendments.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-178, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-178, by Mr. Cole.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.

Bill: 115-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]
Introduced: 2017-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Florida
Hate crimes
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: 
Expresses that the House of Representatives:
 
 
remembers the victims, their families, the survivors, and the community one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest mass shooting in the history of the United States;
 
acknowledges the scars are still fresh and the community is still recovering from this tragedy;
 
offers support to the brave men and women of the emergency response teams, law enforcement agencies who responded to the scene of the shooting, and the medical personnel who treated victims and survivors;
 
acknowledges the threat of homegrown terrorists and will work together to ensure such a tragedy is not repeated;
 
stands united together against terrorism and hatred, and will not permit prejudice, violence, and fear to diminish the U.S. ideals of compassion, liberty, equality, and freedom.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2017-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Judiciary, and (2) Oversight and Government Reform.
 
Declares that Representative Jason Chaffetz shall rank after Representative Jim Jordan on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

action_date: 2017-06-13
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Judiciary, and (2) Oversight and Government Reform.
 
Declares that Representative Jason Chaffetz shall rank after Representative Jim Jordan on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4867)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4867)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4867)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

Bill: 115-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2017-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1215) to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 326). (text: CR H5193)
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 235 - 186 (Roll no. 326).(text: CR H5193)
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 234 - 184 (Roll no. 325). (consideration: CR H5200)
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 382.
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5193-5201)
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: The resolution makes in order as original text for purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-10. The resolution makes in order only those amendments printed in the report.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-179, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-179, by Mr. Burgess.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Introduced in House
To express support for recognition of June 2017 as National Orca Protection Month.

Bill: 115-hres-383
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2017-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: 
Expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. (Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Webster University chess team for winning a record-breaking fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City.

Bill: 115-hres-384
Sponsor: Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]
Introduced: 2017-06-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Games and hobbies
Higher education
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: 
Congratulates Webster University for winning its fifth consecutive national title at the President's Cup collegiate chess championship in New York City. Encourages the university to continue promoting the educational benefits of chess among its students and the larger community. 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing gratitude for the heroic actions of the United States Capitol Police and other first responders in the attack on Members of Congress on June 14, 2017, and expressing hope for a full recovery for the injured.

Bill: 115-hres-385
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Health personnel
Law enforcement officers
Members of Congress
Protection of officials
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
 Expresses:
 
 
 gratitude to U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, David Bailey, and Henry Cabrera who placed themselves in harm's way to protect individuals when an armed gunman opened fire at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14, 2017;
 
 appreciation for the courage and dedication of the U.S. Capitol Police; and
 
thanks to the Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff's Office, Alexandria Fire Department and other first responders to the scene.
 
 
 Reaffirms that an attack on any Member of Congress is an attack on every Member, on the institution, and on representative democracy.
 
Stands firm in the belief that violence has no place in a pluralistic society.

action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
Expresses:
 
 
 gratitude to U.S. Capitol Police Special Agents Crystal Griner, David Bailey, and Henry Cabrera who placed themselves in harm's way to protect individuals when an armed gunman opened fire at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on June 14, 2017;
 
 appreciation for the courage and dedication of the U.S. Capitol Police; and
 
thanks to the Alexandria Police Department, Alexandria Sheriff's Office, Alexandria Fire Department and other first responders to the scene.
 
 
 Reaffirms that an attack on any Member of Congress is an attack on every Member, on the institution, and on representative democracy.
 
Stands firm in the belief that violence has no place in a pluralistic society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4931)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4931)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Mr. McCarthy asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4931)
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2017, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 115-hres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 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: 2017-06-15
text: 
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: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Golden State Warriors for their historic championship victory in the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.

Bill: 115-hres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
California
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Congratulates the Golden State Warriors for winning the 2017 National Basketball Association Finals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and honoring Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory on 50 years of groundbreaking discoveries.

Bill: 115-hres-388
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Energy research
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Illinois
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Congratulates and honors the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) on its semicentennial. 
 
Wishes Fermilab success in continuing to help the people of the United States understand the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to reduce the influence of money in politics.

Bill: 115-hres-389
Sponsor: Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8]
Introduced: 2017-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional elections
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Political advertising

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the case of 
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission 
opened the door to the corrupting influence of money in politics, (2) Congress should have the power to regulate the raising and spending of money and in-kind equivalents with respect to federal elections, and (3) all political contributions should be publicly disclosed so that voters have complete information about who is paying for political advertisements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

Bill: 115-hres-390
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2017-06-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Higher education
International law and treaties
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: 
Expresses strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on climate change.
 
Commends the group of states, cities, colleges and universities, businesses, investors, and individuals who have publicly expressed their support for such agreement.
 
Urges the President to reverse his decision and maintain U.S. participation in such agreement.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the month of June 2017 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month'' and June 27, 2017, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day''.

Bill: 115-hres-391
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2017-06-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: 
Expresses support for: 
 
 
the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day; and
 
 efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense, as well as the medical community, to educate members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury/injuries (PTSI). 
 
 
Encourages Armed Forces commanders to support appropriate treatment of personnel diagnosed with PTSI.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2017-06-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2017-06-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel.

Bill: 115-hres-393
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2017-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: 
Reaffirms that it is U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict negotiated between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
 
Commends: (1) Israel's efforts to improve bilateral relations with Arab and Muslim-majority states in the region, and (2) steps taken by such states to improve bilateral relations with Israel.
 
Urges: (1) such states and the Palestinian Authority to engage in bilateral and multilateral negotiations with Israel to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and support the normalization of bilateral relations, and (2) the resumption of bilateral negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian Authority.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2017-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E855)
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2017-06-20
text: Introduced in House