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Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-1136
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Latin America
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month; and (2) the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 21 through September 25, 2020, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".

Bill: 116-hres-1137
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the number of Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States should remain at nine.

Bill: 116-hres-1138
Sponsor: Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Judges
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution condemns any attempt to expand the number of justices on the Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program that was established on July 29, 1970.

Bill: 116-hres-1139
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution honors the 50th anniversary of the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 70th anniversary of Impact Aid on September 30, 2020.

Bill: 116-hres-1140
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Property tax
State and local taxation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 70th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program. The program provides funding to local educational agencies that have lost property tax revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or to those that have experienced increased expenditures due to enrollment of federally connected children (e.g., children living on Indian lands or military bases). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1141
Sponsor: Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27]
Introduced: 2020-09-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Minority employment
Minority health
Nursing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Hispanic Nurses day and recognizes the contribution of these nurses to the U.S. health care system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 4, 2020, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day", and raising awareness and understanding of polycystic kidney disease.

Bill: 116-hres-1142
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Day and recognizes the need for additional research to find a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 2020 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-1143
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Broadband for All Resolution of 2020

Bill: 116-hres-1144
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic development
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Federal-Indian relations
First Amendment rights
Human rights
Indian lands and resources rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Telecommunication rates and fees
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 

Broadband for All Resolution of 2020

 
This resolution recognizes that equal access to affordable and reliable broadband service for all Americans is a civil and human right that protects and promotes the fair, equal, and impartial treatment of all people. It also asserts that affordable broadband access enables the promotion and propagation of human rights, recognizes that this access promotes equal access for engagement in democracy, and reaffirms that the global and open nature of the internet is a driving force in progress toward development.
 
Further, the resolution calls on the President to (1) preserve and build upon the technological leadership of the federal government and federal funding opportunities to provide all Americans with affordable broadband access, (2) ensure tribal sovereignty over access to electromagnetic spectrum on tribal lands, and (3) address the civil and human rights threats posed by a lack of affordable access to broadband in light of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 23, 2020, as "Mary Church Terrell Day", and calling on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's lasting contributions to the civil rights and women's rights movements.

Bill: 116-hres-1146
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Mary Church Terrell Day and calls on Congress to recognize Mary Church Terrell's legacy of civil rights and women's rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of taking a feminist approach to all aspects of foreign policy, including foreign assistance and humanitarian response, trade, diplomacy, defense, immigration, funding, and accountability mechanisms.

Bill: 116-hres-1147
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2020-09-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crimes against women
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of a feminist foreign policy and outlines the governmental efforts necessary to ensure that these goals are met. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-23
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-1148
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2020-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Library of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Political parties and affiliation
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: 
This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to (1) remove any item that names, symbolizes, or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such item or symbol to the Library of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 176 (Roll no. 207).
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Mr. Clyburn moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5035-5036; text: CR H5035-5036)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Mr. Gohmert rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Mr. Gohmert notified the House of his intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need for diapers and expressing support for donating generously to diaper banks, diaper drives, and organizations that distribute diapers to families in need.

Bill: 116-hres-1149
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2020-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Charitable contributions
Child health
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: 
This resolution expresses support for organizations that distribute diapers to families in need, particularly during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, and encourages donations to such organizations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, opposition leaders, and all citizens to respect democratic principles, refrain from violence, and hold free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections in October 2020.

Bill: 116-hres-1150
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2020-09-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civics education
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Ivory Coast
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: 
This resolution calls on C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire to publicly commit to free, fair, peaceful, and transparent elections, and it reaffirms that the United States will continue to stand with the people of C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire in support of peace, democracy, religious and ethnic tolerance, and stability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing violence against women in politics as a global phenomenon and supporting women's full and meaningful participation in political life.

Bill: 116-hres-1151
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2020-09-24 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Criminal justice information and records
Public participation and lobbying
Violent crime
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes violence against women in politics as a form of gender-based violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2020-09-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 25, 2020, as "Disabled American Veterans Day" to honor the 100th anniversary of Disabled American Veterans (DAV) for its service to the Nation's service-disabled veterans, their families, and survivors.

Bill: 116-hres-1152
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2020-09-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Disabled American Veterans Day and acknowledges that Disabled American Veterans chapters demonstrate their unending commitment to ill and injured veterans of all generations and conflicts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-25
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1155
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2020-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution and expresses the intention of the House that there be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people.

action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to the orderly and peaceful transfer of power called for in the Constitution and expresses the intention of the House that there be no disruptions by the President or any person in power to overturn the will of the people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 5 (Roll no. 208). (text: CR H5030-5031)
action_date: 2020-09-29
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): 397 - 5 (Roll no. 208).
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5037)
action_date: 2020-09-29
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: 2020-09-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1155.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5030-5035)
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Mr. Swalwell (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett.

Bill: 116-hres-1156
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2020-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Law
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Caribbean area
Family relationships
Haiti
Judges
Latin America
Religion
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution condemns any disparagement or attack on Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett based on her religious faith or her adoption of two children from Haiti and expresses support for the Senate's advice and consent process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of September 28, 2020, to October 2, 2020, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week.

Bill: 116-hres-1157
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2020-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution recognizes the achievements and goals of institutions of higher education that are designated as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions on Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week and encourages eligible institutions to obtain the designation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the recognition of October 8, 2020, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1158
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2020-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Commemorative events and holidays
Energy storage, supplies, demand

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution supports the recognition of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon all candidates for Federal office to respect the American tradition of the peaceful transfer of power and reject any efforts to prevent people from exercising their right to vote.

Bill: 116-hres-1159
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2020-09-29 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: 
This resolution calls upon all candidates for federal office to respect the American tradition of the peaceful transfer of power. It also rejects efforts to prevent people from exercising their right to vote.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-29
text: Introduced in House