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Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "Pain Awareness Month" and recognizing the disproportionate impact of migraine disease and headache disorders on women.

Bill: 116-hres-1160
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2020-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and health-based discrimination
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Neurological disorders
Research administration and funding
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Pain Awareness Month to bring attention to migraine and headache disorders and their disproportionate impact on women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.

Bill: 116-hres-1161
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 925) to extend the authorization of appropriations for allocation to carry out approved wetlands conservation projects under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act through fiscal year 2024.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 925 (America's Conservation Enhancement Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 188 (Roll no. 213). (text: CR H5090)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 188 (Roll no. 213).
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 185 (Roll no. 212). (consideration: CR H5096)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1161.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5090-5097)
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Providing for the consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 925.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-556, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-556, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should drop all charges against Edward Snowden.

Bill: 116-hres-1162
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
National Security Agency
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Security Agency's bulk collection telephone records program was unconstitutional and that the federal charges against Edward Snowden for disclosing information about the program should be dropped.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2020-09-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords.

Bill: 116-hres-1163
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2020-09-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Collective security
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
European Union
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Ohio
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the Dayton Peace Accords, which ended the Bosnian War and brought peace to the region, and condemns human rights abuses that took place during the conflict 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

Bill: 116-hres-1164
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1153) condemning unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their full, informed consent, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1154) condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 1153 (condemning the performance of unwanted, unnecessary medical procedures on individuals without their informed consent) and H.Res. 1154 (condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 186 (Roll no. 216). (text: CR H5124)
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 186 (Roll no. 216).
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 187 (Roll no. 215). (consideration: CR H5435-5436)
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5435-5437)
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1164, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1164.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5123-5136)
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 1153 and H. Res. 1154 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-557, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-557, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict.

Bill: 116-hres-1165
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Azerbaijan
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's military operations in Nagorno-Karabakh, a disputed region also known as Artsakh, and denounces Turkey's participation in the conflict. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support of efforts to secure an agreement from Azerbaijan to cease military operations against Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of October 2020, as Filipino American History Month and celebrating the history and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-1166
Sponsor: Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Philippines
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the celebration of Filipino American History Month as a testament to the long and proud advancement of Filipino Americans and a time to renew efforts toward researching and examining the history of Filipino Americans to give all people of the United States an opportunity to learn about their contributions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Dr. Frank Erdman Boston as a World War I veteran, military surgeon, community doctor, and founder of the Elm Terrace/Abington Lansdale Hospital and the Volunteer Medical Service Corps (VMSC) ambulance corps.

Bill: 116-hres-1167
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Military history
Military medicine

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution honors the life of Dr. Frank Erdman Boston as a World War I veteran, military surgeon, community doctor, and founder of the Elm Terrace/Abington Lansdale Hospital and the Volunteer Medical Service Corps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2020

Bill: 116-hres-1168
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 

Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2020

 
This resolution expresses support for (1) National Domestic Violence Awareness Month; (2) continuing to raise awareness about domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities; and (3) developing programs designed to end domestic violence. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Bill: 116-hres-1169
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Aquaculture
Atmospheric science and weather
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Earth sciences
Emergency planning and evacuation
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental technology
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine and inland water transportation
Spacecraft and satellites
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes, among other things, that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a global leader in earth and environmental science and technology to help us better understand our planet; and (2) honors and celebrates NOAA's workforce and its continuing work to protect coastal and marine resources, forecast and respond to environmental disasters, and connect the American public to science.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.

Bill: 116-hres-1170
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Civics education
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
India
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution celebrates the life of Mahatma Gandhi and encourages the people of the United States to observe the International Day of Non-Violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the instrumental role United States global food security programs, particularly the Feed the Future program, have played in reducing global poverty, building resilience and tackling hunger and malnutrition around the world, and calling for continued investment in global food security in the face of the economic impact of COVID-19.

Bill: 116-hres-1171
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Farmland
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Insects
Natural disasters
Nutrition and diet
Pest management
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Water use and supply
Women's employment
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution supports continued investment in U.S. global food security programs such as Feed the Future, and it recognizes the need to deepen and extend these efforts to achieve the global goal of ending hunger by 2030. Further, it supports U.S. efforts to improve worldwide nutrition and health, and it calls on specified agencies to take certain actions to advance global food security as a U.S. foreign assistance priority.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the release of Cuban political prisoner Silverio Portal Contreras.

Bill: 116-hres-1172
Sponsor: Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Cuba
Detention of persons
Health care coverage and access
Human rights
Latin America
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution calls for the release of, and provision of medical attention to, Cuban political prisoner Silverio Portal Contreras, and it condemns the politically motivated imprisonment of dissidents in Cuba. Further, it calls for the release of all who have been arbitrarily detained due to their advocacy for human rights and democracy, and it urges the lifting of all legal restrictions that limit the freedoms of expression and association in Cuba.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his death.

Bill: 116-hres-1173
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution honors Yitzhak Rabin for his service to the Israeli people and extends the sympathy and condolences of the House of Representatives to his family and the people of Israel on the 25th anniversary of his death. Further, it expresses support for (1) the close ties and special relationship between the United States and Israel; (2) community leaders and government officials who work to encourage coexistence and cooperation between Israelis and Palestinians; and (3) a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 2020 as "National Co-Op Month" and commending the cooperative business model and the member-owners, businesses, employees, farmers, ranchers, and practitioners that use the cooperative business model to positively impact the economy and society.

Bill: 116-hres-1174
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2020-10-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions
Retail and wholesale trades
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Co-Op Month, commends the cooperative business model for its contributions to the economy, and expresses confidence in cooperatives to continue their successes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that newsgathering activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States should drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange.

Bill: 116-hres-1175
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
First Amendment rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
National Security Agency
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) newsgathering activities, including the publication of leaked classified information, are protected under the First Amendment to the Constitution; (2) freedom of the press is a vital function of a free society; and (3) the federal government should drop all espionage charges against Julian Assange.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of October 3, 2020, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Bill: 116-hres-1176
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health technology, devices, supplies
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 
This resolution 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, or other medical conditions.)



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and achievement of John Robert Thompson Jr., the legendary Georgetown University men's basketball coach.

Bill: 116-hres-1177
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-10-02 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: 
This resolution (1) honors the life and achievement of John Robert Thompson Jr. and his service as an educator, community leader, and coach; and (2) expresses condolences to his family on his passing.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-10-02
text: Introduced in House