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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the integrity of Medicare should be preserved by maintaining the current eligibility age of 65.

Bill: 115-hres-1096
Sponsor: Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health programs administration and funding
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the House has a duty to maintain, strengthen, and preserve Medicare.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting responsible middle class tax cuts.

Bill: 115-hres-1097
Sponsor: Rep. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Income tax rates
Medicaid
Medicare
Social security and elderly assistance
Tax reform and tax simplification

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
 
Expresses support for responsible middle class tax cuts and closing special interest loopholes rather than providing more tax cuts for corporations and the ultrawealthy. 

 
Opposes repealing any existing middle class tax cuts and paying for any tax cuts with cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commemorating the bicentennial of the State of Illinois.

Bill: 115-hres-1098
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-27 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Illinois

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: 
Recognizes the bicentennial of the founding of Illinois.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-27
text: Introduced in House
Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act

Bill: 115-hres-1099
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 6 (Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act or the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 8 (Roll no. 415). (text: CR H9174-9242)
action_date: 2018-09-28
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): 393 - 8 (Roll no. 415).(text: CR H9174-9242)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9256-9257)
action_date: 2018-09-28
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: 2018-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with further debate on H. Res. 1099.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9174-9255)
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1099.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Mr. Walden moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Designating September 2018 as "National Workforce Development Month" and recognizing the necessity of investing in workforce development to support workers and to help employers succeed in a global economy.

Bill: 115-hres-1100
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
 Celebrates National Workforce Development Month.
 
Commits to increasing the investment of federal funds to better address the employment and skills needs of workers and employers.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the historical relationship between the United States and the Kingdom of Morocco, condemning the recent provocative actions of the Polisario Front and its foreign supporters, and encouraging efforts by the United Nations to reach a peaceful resolution of the Western Sahara conflict.

Bill: 115-hres-1101
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Morocco
Terrorism
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Reaffirms support for Morocco as our oldest ally and as a partner in combating terrorism and promoting stability and prosperity in North Africa.
 
 Condemns the provocative actions taken by the Polisario Front in Western Sahara.
 
Calls for a peaceful agreement to ending the Western Sahara conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for digital currencies and blockchain technology.

Bill: 115-hres-1102
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Currency
Digital media

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should prioritize accelerating the development of blockchain technology to support transparency, security, and authentication in a way that recognizes its benefits and allows consumer protection while supporting future innovation.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Bill: 115-hres-1103
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
 Expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of October as "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-1104
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Designating Salt Lake City, Utah, as the western center of the centennial commemoration of the 19th amendment to the Constitution, in coordination with Better Days 2020, and designating Cheyenne, Wyoming, Denver, Colorado, Helena, Montana, and Seneca Falls, New York, as sister cities in those celebrations.

Bill: 115-hres-1105
Sponsor: Rep. Love, Mia B. [R-UT-4]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Colorado
Montana
New York State
Utah
Voting rights
Women's education
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Recognizes the crucial role that the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution played in advancing women's rights and promoting the democratic values at the core of the United States.
 
Designates Salt Lake City, Utah, as the western center of the centennial commemoration of the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment.
 
Commends the efforts of Better Days 2020.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of October 6, 2018, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Bill: 115-hres-1106
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health technology, devices, supplies
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day. (Ostomy is type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when an individual has lost normal functions of the digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and other medical conditions.)



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of National Secure Your Load Day.

Bill: 115-hres-1107
Sponsor: Rep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of a National Secure Your Load Day to honor the lives of those that have been impacted by unsecure loads and road debris.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blockchain has incredible potential that must be nurtured through support for research and development and a thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach.

Bill: 115-hres-1108
Sponsor: Rep. Schweikert, David [R-AZ-6]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Currency
Digital media
Research and development

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that blockchain has incredible potential that must be nurtured through support for future research and development and thoughtful and innovation-friendly regulatory approach.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the second Monday in October as "Columbus Day".

Bill: 115-hres-1109
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2018-09-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of the second Monday in October as Columbus Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-09-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of October 1, 2018, through October 7, 2018, as "Smart Cities Week" and supporting the further research, development, and adoption of technology designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation, infrastructure, and workforce opportunity in American cities and communities.

Bill: 115-hres-1110
Sponsor: Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Computers and information technology
Industrial policy and productivity
Infrastructure development
Public-private cooperation
Research and development
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Recognizes Smart Cities Week.
 
Expresses support for efforts to further research and develop and adopt technology in American cities designed to improve efficiency, connectivity, sustainability, and mobility in transportation and infrastructure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the Government of Cameroon, armed separatist groups, and all citizens to respect human rights and adopt nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution.

Bill: 115-hres-1111
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cameroon
Conflicts and wars
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Detention of persons
Due process and equal protection
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Government studies and investigations
Human rights
News media and reporting
Nigeria
Protest and dissent
Religion
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Condemns the abuses committed by the government of Cameroon, security forces, and armed separatist groups.
 
Urges all parties, including political opposition groups, to exercise restraint and to ensure that protests remain peaceful.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Mt. Zion Baptist Church upon the occasion of its 160th anniversary.

Bill: 115-hres-1112
Sponsor: Rep. Brat, Dave [R-VA-7]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Congratulates Mt. Zion Baptist Church on its 160th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 16 as World Food Day.

Bill: 115-hres-1113
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Nutrition and diet
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of World Food Day and encourages the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 7, 2018, through October 13, 2018, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

Bill: 115-hres-1114
Sponsor: Rep. Shea-Porter, Carol [D-NH-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2018, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

Bill: 115-hres-1115
Sponsor: Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy storage, supplies, demand

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of October 2018 as "National Principals Month".

Bill: 115-hres-1116
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
Recognizes school principals' and assistant principals' contributions to the success of elementary and secondary students, and encourages the observation of National Principals Month in a manner that promotes awareness of the importance of school leadership in ensuring that every child has access to a high-quality education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States assistance to Iraqi Christians, Yazidis, and other minority communities victimized by ISIS genocide must be combined with a clear plan for local security to facilitate the repatriation of these groups to their ancestral homelands.

Bill: 115-hres-1117
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Reconstruction and stabilization
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
States that: (1) it should be a U.S. policy priority to support the secure return of displaced indigenous people of the Nineveh Plain and Sinjar to their ancestral homeland, and (2) the United States should develop a related stabilization and security plan in cooperation with the government of Iraq and the Kurdish regional government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of S.M.A.R.T. Parent Day, and inviting State and local governments to recognize this day.

Bill: 115-hres-1118
Sponsor: Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14]
Introduced: 2018-10-05 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Crimes against children
Digital media
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of S.M.A.R.T. Parent Day.
 
Encourages families, children, and schools to recognize the importance of social media awareness and have conversations about its appropriate uses and timing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-10-05
text: Introduced in House