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Reaffirming the robust commitment of the House of Representatives to the importance of the United States-Greek strategic partnership.

Bill: 116-hres-91
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Collective security
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Greece

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for relations between the United States and Greece and encourages a collaborative focus by the two countries on specific areas, including defense and energy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-92
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Cuba
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Latin America

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution calls for (1) the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales and Joanne Chesimard and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or rendering of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the territories of Abkhazia and South Ossetia are a part of the sovereign state of Georgia and condemning the decision by the Syrian Arab Republic to recognize these territories as independent of Georgia.

Bill: 116-hres-93
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, including over the Russian-occupied regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia;and (2) condemns Syria's decision to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2019 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-94
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-31 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Additionally, it does the following:
 
 
applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
 
encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
 
urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2019, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Bill: 116-hres-95
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Congressional Medal of Honor recipients.

Bill: 116-hres-96
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes Black History Month as an important time to reflect on the significant contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States, including in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Justice for All Resolution

Bill: 116-hres-97
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 

Justice for All Resolution

 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the crime of lying to Congress must be prosecuted equitably without regard to politics or elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-98
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Pig, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a need to rebuild the Navy and ensure that it is prepared to engage with adversaries around the world through an increased investment in the United States naval power.

Bill: 116-hres-99
Sponsor: Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Marine and inland water transportation
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the need for the U.S. Navy to increase its long-term capabilities.
 
The resolution recommends a Navy force structure by 2050 to include specified numbers of various types of submarines and ships. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the need for constant innovation and analysis. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Easterseals, a leading advocate and service provider for children and adults with disabilities, veterans, older adults, caregivers, and their families.

Bill: 116-hres-100
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Child care and development
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the organization Easterseals for its impact over the past 100 years and its commitment to helping children and adults with disabilities, veterans, seniors, and others to live, learn, work, and play in communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-02-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E134)
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Lindsborg, Kansas.

Bill: 116-hres-101
Sponsor: Rep. Marshall, Roger [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Cultural exchanges and relations
Europe
Kansas
Sweden
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
This resolution honors Lindsborg, Kansas, on the 150th anniversary of its establishment, and the immigrants of the V&auml;rmland province of Sweden for settling in Lindsborg.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 962) to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion.

Bill: 116-hres-102
Sponsor: Rep. Scalise, Steve [R-LA-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 962 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act).
 
Rule XIX (Motions Following the Amendment Stage) of the Rules of the House of Representatives shall not apply to consideration of H.R. 962, with respect to certain motions for previous questions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Scalise. Petition No: 116-1. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/116/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0001.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-103
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the Committee on House Administration.

action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the Committee on House Administration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1378)
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1378)
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1378-1379)
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week beginning February 3, 2019, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 116-hres-104
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Denouncing female genital mutilation/cutting as a violation of the human rights of women and girls and urging the international community and the Federal Government to increase efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.

Bill: 116-hres-106
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices. 

action_date: 2019-05-20
text: 
This resolution denounces female genital mutilation and cutting as human rights violations. It also urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to incorporate efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting and calls on the international community to increase efforts to eliminate such practices. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 393 - 0 (Roll no. 219). (text: CR H3976)
action_date: 2019-05-20
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 - 0 (Roll no. 219).(text: CR H3976)
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3996)
action_date: 2019-05-20
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: 2019-05-20
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 106.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3976-3978)
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Mr. Castro (TX) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-04-09
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act

Bill: 116-hres-107
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 

SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act

 
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program under which certain family members of a member of the Armed Forces who is a hostile casualty or died from a training-related injury may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House.

action_date: 2019-10-29
text: 

SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act

 
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program under which certain family members of deceased members of the Armed Forces or deceased veterans may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8580)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8580)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8585)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Davis, Rodney objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 107.
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8580-8583)
action_date: 2019-10-29
text: Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 12 as Collector Car Appreciation Day and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-108
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Collector Car Appreciation Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a specific oath be administered to any witness appearing before a committee.

Bill: 116-hres-110
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: 
This resolution amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (currently, authorize) the chair of a committee to administer a specified oath to any witness appearing before the committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 116-hres-111
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Research administration and funding
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House