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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that sea level rise and flooding are of urgent concern impacting Florida that require proactive measures for community planning and the States tourism-based economy to adapt.

Bill: 116-hres-112
Sponsor: Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2019-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Emergency planning and evacuation
Floods and storm protection
Florida
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Water resources funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: 
This resolution: (1) acknowledges the significance of sea-level rise and flooding throughout communities across the country and in Florida, and (2) affirms the need for greater adaptation funding and the incorporation of historical flooding and sea-level rise projections into planning.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-113
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ethics.

action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1482)
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1482)
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1482)
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the 17th day in May as "DIPG Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage research into cures for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) and pediatric cancers in general.

Bill: 116-hres-114
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health programs administration and funding
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of DIPG Awareness Day. (DIPG is diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, a terminal childhood brain cancer.)
 
 It also encourages public and private sources of research funding to elevate their consideration of the mortality rate of a type of cancer as well as the life years lost as factors considered during the grant application process.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-115
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
North Korea
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for health and wellness coaches.

Bill: 116-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the efforts of health and wellness coaches.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2263-2264)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical education
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Research administration and funding
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideas of Endometriosis Awareness Month. (Endometriosis is a painful condition in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside the uterus.)
 
It also recognizes the need for early detection and treatment of endometriosis, increased education for health care providers, and more culturally competent care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Career and Technical Education Month.

Bill: 116-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Employment and training programs
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate career and technical education across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1506)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of John David Dingell, Jr., and expressing condolences to his family on his passing.

Bill: 116-hres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution declares that the House of Representatives honors the life, achievements, and distinguished public service of John David Dingell, Jr., former Representative of Michigan, and expresses condolences to his family on his passing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1506)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1506)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1506)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Walter B. Jones.

Bill: 116-hres-121
Sponsor: Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution declares that (1) the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Walter B. Jones, a Representative from North Carolina; and (2) when the House adjourns on February 11, 2019, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution declares that (1) the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Walter B. Jones, a Representative from North Carolina; and (2) when the House adjourns on February 11, 2019, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1504)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1504)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1504)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2019, as "Darwin Day" and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 116-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Biological and life sciences
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Genetics

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Darwin Day. 
 
The resolution recognizes Charles Darwin as a worthy symbol on which to celebrate the achievements of reason, science, and the advancement of human knowledge. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. (text: CR S1218)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing opposition to banning service in the Armed Forces by openly transgender individuals.

Bill: 116-hres-124
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Military personnel and dependents
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.

action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution (1) strongly opposes President Trump's ban on transgender members of the Armed Forces, (2) rejects the scientific and medical claims upon which it is based, and (3) strongly urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate the ban and to maintain an inclusive policy allowing qualified transgender Americans to enlist and serve in the Armed Forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135). (text: CR H2891)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 238 - 185, 1 Present (Roll no. 135).(text: CR H2891)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 124.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 252. (consideration: CR H2891-2899)
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Rule H. Res. 252 passed House.
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 252 Reported to House. The resolution provides for one hour debate on H.R. 7 and H.Res. 124.
action_date: 2019-02-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives and ranking Members on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ethics
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Rules
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) the Budget, (2) Ethics, (3) Natural Resources, and (4) Rules.
 
In addition, the resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) the Budget, (2) Ethics, (3) Natural Resources, and (4) Rules.
 
In addition, the resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1558)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1558)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1558)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the necessity to publically exonerate the African-American sailors of the United States Navy who were tried and convicted of mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II in order to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-126
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military law
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that:
 
 
the trial and conviction of 50 African-American sailors for mutiny in connection with their service at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in Concord, California, during World War II were wrongfully pursued because of racial prejudice; and 
Congress should publicly exonerate the 50 sailors to further aid in healing the racial divide that continues to exist in the United States. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests.

Bill: 116-hres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Higher education
Human rights
International exchange and broadcasting
Japan
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
North Korea
Sanctions
South Korea
United Nations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-South Korea alliances in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea. It also states the importance of deepening diplomatic and security cooperation between the three countries. 

action_date: 2019-09-24
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the importance of the U.S.-Japan and U.S.-South Korea alliances in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacific region, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to defend both Japan and South Korea. It also states the importance of deepening diplomatic and security cooperation between the three countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7885-7886)
action_date: 2019-09-24
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 H7885-7886)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 127.
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7885-7886)
action_date: 2019-09-24
text: Mr. Levin (MI) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture.

Bill: 116-hres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Ethnic studies
New York City
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes Black History Month and the contributions of Harlem to American history and culture. The resolution also recognizes that there is improvement to be made to ensure full representation, equality, and fairness for all individuals regardless of race.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights activists.

Bill: 116-hres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crimes against women
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Human rights
Middle East
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations. 

action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)
action_date: 2019-07-15
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 H5800-5801)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House