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Supporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day.

Bill: 115-hres-802
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Research administration and funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Water Day. 

 
Recognizes the importance of conserving and managing water resources for sustainable development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
action_date: 2018-03-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and 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: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the weeks of March 25, 2018, through April 7, 2018, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks.

Bill: 115-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Lance, Leonard [R-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
 
Expresses support for the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks. (Young Audiences Arts for Learning is a nonprofit organization that presents arts-in-education programs to students and teachers.) 

 
Honors the contributions that Young Audiences Arts for Learning programs have made in enriching the lives of students, teachers, volunteers, families, and communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia should work within the framework of the United Nations process and in good faith with Greece to achieve longstanding United States and United Nations policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name that must apply for all internal and international uses (erga omnes), for the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.

Bill: 115-hres-804
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
European Union
Greece
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Macedonia
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Urges the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to work within the United Nations (U.N.) framework and with Greece to achieve longstanding U.S. and U.N. policy goals by finding a mutually acceptable name for itself.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 115-hres-805
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2018-03-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.
 
Recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, governments, tribes, and individuals in preventing disease and injury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 115-hres-806
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2018-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Honoring Bella Savitsky Abzug of New York, New York, for leading the way in creating a feminist presence in Congress.

Bill: 115-hres-807
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-03-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: 
Honors the achievements of: (1) Bella Savitsky Abzug, former Representative of New York, as a feminist and civil rights leader; and (2) all American women who have overcome adversity to play a contributing role in society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and legacy of the first woman to achieve the rank of general in the United States Military, Anna Mae Hays.

Bill: 115-hres-808
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2018-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: 
Recognizes the life and legacy of the first woman to achieve the rank of general in the U. S. military, Anna Mae Hays.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Bill: 115-hres-809
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2018-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history

Summary:
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: 
Expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.
 
 Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the trade and investment partnership between the United States and the European Union is critical to the economic and national security of the United States.

Bill: 115-hres-810
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2018-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alliances
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Metals
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: 
Reaffirms that the trade and investment partnership between the United States and the European Union is critical to the economic and national security of the United States.
 
Urges the President to prioritize the principles of fair trade in commercial relationships and to immediately issue a permanent exemption from steel and aluminum import tariffs for the European Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 115-hres-811
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4790) to amend the Volcker rule to give the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sole rulemaking authority, to exclude community banks from the requirements of the Volcker rule, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 134). (text: CR H3105)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 134).(text: CR H3105)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 186 (Roll no. 133). (consideration: CR H3110-3111)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3110-3112)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 811, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. McGovern demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of ordering the previous question until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 811.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3105-3110)
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 137.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Also, the rule provides for motions to suspend the rules relating to H.J. Res. 2 on the legislative day of April 12, 2018.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-629, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-629, by Mr. Buck.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Supporting quality of life for prostate cancer patients.

Bill: 115-hres-812
Sponsor: Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health technology, devices, supplies
Medicare
Neurological disorders
Sex and reproductive health
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 
Urges protection of Medicare or veterans' benefits for medical device treatments for male incontinence and impotence that result from treatment for prostate cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. Expresses that coverage decisions should be based on data and made after careful review by medical experts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that defense appropriations bills should be considered only as stand-alone measures.

Bill: 115-hres-813
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2018-04-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Appropriations
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: 
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that defense appropriations bills should be considered in the House only as standalone measures. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-10
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-814
Sponsor: Rep. Ratcliffe, John [R-TX-4]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3104)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3104)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3104-3105)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel and the opening of the United States Embassy in Jerusalem.

Bill: 115-hres-815
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Intergovernmental relations
Israel

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Commends: (1) Israel for maintaining friendly and meaningful relations with the United States over the past 70 years, and (2) the Trump Administration for recognizing Jerusalem as Israel's capital and relocating the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
action_date: 2018-04-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3319)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 115-hres-816
Sponsor: Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3112)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3112)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3112)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Promoting and supporting the goals and ideals of the Fair Housing Act and recognizing April 2018 as Fair Housing Month, which includes bringing attention to the discrimination faced by every-day Americans in the United States in housing and housing-related transactions on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and religion.

Bill: 115-hres-817
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and values of the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Act and the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, and (2) activities to celebrate the historical milestones represented by such anniversaries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3205-3207)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health care crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing the rate of maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women.

Bill: 115-hres-818
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health information and medical records
Minority health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Recognizes: (1) Black Maternal Health Week; and (2) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 110th anniversary of the American Association for Cancer Research, the world's first and largest professional organization dedicated to the conquest of cancer.

Bill: 115-hres-819
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Robert A. [D-PA-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Congressional tributes
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Recognizes the 110th anniversary of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
 
Expresses confidence that the AACR will honor its distinguished history by continuing to advance scientific progress in the fight against cancer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the life and significant contributions of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, and an icon in the international fight against apartheid and injustice in South Africa, for her leadership and her devotion to the cause of freedom for all South Africans.

Bill: 115-hres-820
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
South Africa
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
 Honors the life and achievements of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela as an activist and international leader who was pivotal in bringing an end to the long injustice of apartheid. 
 
Offers condolences to the people of South Africa for the loss of a national leader and icon.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-06-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, its replica which travels in "The Wall That Heals" exhibit, and the distinguished servicemembers the memorials honor and commemorate.

Bill: 115-hres-821
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2018-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Monuments and memorials

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
Recognizes the courage and honor of the service members who served during the Vietnam War.
 
 Commemorates the war's 50th anniversary.
 
 Commends the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and The Wall That Heals exhibit. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3155-3156)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2018-04-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 12, 2018, as "Reman Day".

Bill: 115-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2018-04-12 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Manufacturing
Solid waste and recycling

Summary:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: 
 Supports the designation of Reman Day. (Remanufacturing, or &quot;reman&quot;, involves the rebuilding of a manufactured product using reused, repaired, and new parts.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2018-04-12
text: Introduced in House