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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to support the repatriation of religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq to their ancestral homelands.

Bill: 116-hres-259
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the United States should support the safe return of displaced indigenous people of the Nineveh Plain and Sinjar to their ancestral homeland; and (2) the Iraqi Security Forces and the Kurdish Peshmerga should work to more fully integrate all communities, including religious minority communities, to counter current and future terrorist threats. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.

Bill: 116-hres-260
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Middle Level Education Month.
 
The resolution (1) recognizes the importance of middle level education and the contributions of those who educate this unique age group, and (2) encourages people to observe such month by visiting and celebrating schools that are responsible for educating the nation's young adolescents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Strongly condemning the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of India.

Bill: 116-hres-261
Sponsor: Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India
Pakistan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution condemns the February 2019 terrorist attack in India, offers deepest condolences to the family and friends of the victims and to India, reaffirms solidarity with the Indian people, and reaffirms the U.S. commitment to working with the government of India to combat terrorism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2019, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.

Bill: 116-hres-262
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Electric power generation and transmission
First responders and emergency personnel
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the efforts of linemen in keeping the electrical power on and protecting public safety.
 
 This resolution also expresses support for the designation of National Lineman Appreciation Day and recognizes linemen as first responders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 9, 2019, as National Yellow Ribbon Day.

Bill: 116-hres-263
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Introduced: 2019-03-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Yellow Ribbon Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-27
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-264
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.


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 without objection. (text: CR H2900)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2900)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2900)
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth.

Bill: 116-hres-265
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution commemorates the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth, who demonstrates the indomitable will of people who yearn to be free and overcome impossible odds to win freedom for themselves and others.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing March 31 as "César Chávez Day" in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of César Estrada Chávez.

Bill: 116-hres-266
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez. The resolution also encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, "Si, se puede!" (which means "Yes, we can!").


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Kidney Month.

Bill: 116-hres-267
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Kidney Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of Cesar Chavez's birthday, March 31, 2019, as National Border Control Day.

Bill: 116-hres-268
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign labor
Labor standards
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Border Control Day and expresses support for Cesar Chavez's fight to defend the interests of American farmworkers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 2, 2020, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance Day".

Bill: 116-hres-269
Sponsor: Rep. Latta, Robert E. [R-OH-5]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.

Bill: 116-hres-270
Sponsor: Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]
Introduced: 2019-03-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It also honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in Vietnam.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-28
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that all men and women are created equal.

Bill: 116-hres-272
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2019-03-29 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-29
text: 
This resolution recognizes that all men and women are created equal and honors the contributions of women that have led to a more equal society. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment to pursuing policies that achieve political and social equality for women, as well as supporting initiatives to put the Equal Rights Amendment in the Constitution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-03-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-03-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-29
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and to the implementation of the Taiwan Relations Act.

Bill: 116-hres-273
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Taiwan
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.) 

action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution affirms that the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances will remain cornerstones of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. It encourages increasing engagement between the United States and Taiwan and states that the President should conduct regular transfers of defense articles to Taiwan. (The United States made the Six Assurances to Taiwan in 1982, stating that it will not pressure Taiwan to negotiate with China and that it has not agreed to consult with China prior to any arms sales to Taiwan.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185). (text: CR H3457)
action_date: 2019-05-07
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): 414 - 0 (Roll no. 185).(text: CR H3457)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461)
action_date: 2019-05-07
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: 2019-05-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 273.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3457-3458)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Mr. Sires 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: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 116-hres-275
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing American Muslims' history and contributions to our Nation.

Bill: 116-hres-276
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic and valuable contributions of the American Muslim community to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of access to safe, quality education, including protection from attacks on education, for children in conflict settings.

Bill: 116-hres-277
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Conflicts and wars
Crimes against children
Education of the disadvantaged
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency planning and evacuation
Foreign aid and international relief
Multilateral development programs
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
 
 
This resolution condemns attacks on education settings, including violence against schools, sexual violence against children in schools, and recruitment of children into armed forces from schools. The resolution affirms U.S. government commitments to support education services for children affected by conflict and calls on the U.S. government to monitor attacks on education settings and to provide support for the inclusion of refugee children in host-country education systems. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to recognize the crisis of violence against Native women.

Bill: 116-hres-278
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Crime victims
Crimes against women
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the crisis of violence against Native women.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 116-hres-279
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2019-04-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health week, recognizes the efforts of public health professionals, and encourages strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-01
text: Introduced in House
Protecting the health care of all Americans, especially those with preexisting conditions.

Bill: 116-hres-280
Sponsor: Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Inflation and prices
Medicare
Prescription drugs
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) no American should lose protections for pre-existing conditions due to the enactment of an unconstitutional law, and (2) Congress should enact bipartisan legislation to guarantee affordable health insurance coverage if the Supreme Court decides the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act is unconstitutional.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-281
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2019-04-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1585) to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act of 1994.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 145). (text: CR H2993)
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 194 (Roll no. 145).(text: CR H2993)
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 193 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3001-3002)
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 281.
action_date: 2019-04-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2993-3002)
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1585 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-32, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-32, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-04-02
text: Introduced in House