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Expressing support for designation of the first Saturday in October as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of adoption and to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals and the encouragement of animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-34
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2019 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-35
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2019-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.
 
It acknowledges that mentoring is beneficial in that it supports educational achievement; encourages self-confidence; supports young people in setting career goals and expanding social capital; and improves positive personal, professional, and academic outcomes.
 
The resolution expresses support for (1) the creation and expansion of quality mentoring programs across the United States, and (2) initiatives to increase the percentage of young people who have a mentor. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.

Bill: 116-hres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2019-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that congressional redistricting should be reformed to remove political gerrymandering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Richard Arvin Overton.

Bill: 116-hres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 
This resolution (1) extends heartfelt sympathies to the family of Richard Arvin Overton, who was the oldest surviving veteran; and (2) honors his life and his service to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day.

Bill: 116-hres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
North Korea
Racial and ethnic relations
South Korea
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Korean American Day, and honors the 116th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H664)
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2019, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day".

Bill: 116-hres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-11
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: 2019-01-11
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: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-11
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring Representative Steve King of Iowa.

Bill: 116-hres-40
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2019-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Iowa
Members of Congress
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: 
This resolution censures Representative Steve King of Iowa for certain comments made on January 20, 2019, in an interview published by the New York Times.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Ryan notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution in the form of H. Res. 40 pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX.
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Rejecting White nationalism and White supremacy.

Bill: 116-hres-41
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2019-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Hate crimes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: 
This resolution rejects white nationalism and white supremacy as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States.

action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution rejects white nationalism and white supremacy as hateful expressions of intolerance that are contradictory to the values that define the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H572)
action_date: 2019-01-15
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): 424 - 1 (Roll no. 32).(text: CR H572)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H579-580)
action_date: 2019-01-15
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: 2019-01-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 41.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H572-578)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H535)
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-42
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
House Committee on Ways and Means
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) Armed Services, (3) Education and Labor, (4) Energy and Commerce, and (5) Ways and Means.

action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Appropriations, (2) Armed Services, (3) Education and Labor, (4) Energy and Commerce, and (5) Ways and Means.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H556)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H556)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H556)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Bill: 116-hres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 268) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes, and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 35). (text: CR H618)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 193 (Roll no. 35).(text: CR H618)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 34). (consideration: CR H624-625)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 43.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H618-626)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: The resolution waives all points of order against consideration of the bill. The resolution waives clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to resolutions reported from the Rules Committee through the legislative day of January 23, 2019, making or continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-2, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-2, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 20 through January 26, 2019, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 116-hres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of as National School Choice Week, and encourages all parents to learn more about the educational options available. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H665-667)
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the American Farm Bureau Federation for a long tradition of advocacy on behalf of agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.

Bill: 116-hres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2019-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
General agriculture matters

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: 
This resolution congratulates the American Farm Bureau Federation for its long tradition of advocacy for agriculture and rural America and for holding its 100th annual convention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H617)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H617)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H617)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning all forms of anti-Semitism.

Bill: 116-hres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Wright, Ron [R-TX-6]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Hate crimes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and calls on federal law enforcement officials, working with state and local officials, to expeditiously investigate all credible reports of hate crimes, incidents, and threats against the Jewish community.
 
This resolution also condemns all expressions of racism and ethnic or religious intolerance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observation of "National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month" during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on February 1, 2019, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery.

Bill: 116-hres-48
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Human rights
Human trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for observing National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Bill: 116-hres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Egypt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It also urges the Egyptian government to enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, and to take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H607-608)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Memorializing the unborn by lowering the United States flag to half-staff on the 22d day of January each year.

Bill: 116-hres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Abortion
Commemorative events and holidays
National symbols

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution supports the recognition of January 22 each year as the Day of Tears in the United States, and encourages citizens to lower their flags to half-staff to memorialize the unborn.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 116-hres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) the goals of Catholic Schools Week, an event cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers toward academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting a brighter future. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 116-hres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 28) making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 28 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019).
 
 It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 25, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.J.Res. 28 (Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019).
 
 It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 25, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190 (Roll no. 40). (text: CR H683)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 190 (Roll no. 40).(text: CR H683)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H687-688)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 52, the Chair put the question on agreeing to resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to H. Res. 52 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 52.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H683-687)
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 28 under a closed rule with one motion to recommit. Also, the resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of January 25, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-3, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-3, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House