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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Bill: 116-hres-416
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Estonia
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Latvia
Lithuania
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, and expresses concerns over Russia's increasingly aggressive military maneuvering near their borders and airspace. The resolution encourages the United States to further enhance defense cooperation efforts with these countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on support for Georgia.

Bill: 116-hres-417
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-06-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Georgia (Republic)
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity and does not recognize the independence of the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions currently occupied by Russia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for recognition of June 2019 as National Orca Protection Month.

Bill: 116-hres-418
Sponsor: Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10]
Introduced: 2019-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Endangered and threatened species
Mammals
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for recognizing National Orca Protection Month. Orcas are commonly known as killer whales.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the contributions of America's addiction professionals and their commitment to delivering evidence-based practice to individuals with substance use disorders through recognized standards of education, training, and competencies.

Bill: 116-hres-419
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2019-06-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health care quality
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: 
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for recognized standards of education, training, and skills to deliver substance use disorder counseling and recognizes the addiction professionals who provide these services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-03
text: Introduced in House
Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Bill: 116-hres-420
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Photography and imaging
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.

action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This resolution authorizes official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session, on a date designated by the Speaker.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7443)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7443)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7443)
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the International Year of the Salmon in 2019 as a framework of collaboration across the Northern Hemisphere to sustain and recover salmon stocks through research, partnerships, and public action.

Bill: 116-hres-421
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Fishes
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the International Year of the Salmon, a unique, hemispheric-level collaboration bringing people together in order to ensure that healthy wild salmon populations persist into the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the first Tuesday in June as "National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day".

Bill: 116-hres-422
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Cosmetics and personal care
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Survivor Beauty and Support Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 200th anniversary of the founding of Colgate University.

Bill: 116-hres-423
Sponsor: Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution honors the 200th anniversary of Colgate University in New York.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, commending a month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and extending best wishes to Muslims in the United States and across the globe for a joyous and meaningful observance of Eid al-Fitr.

Bill: 116-hres-424
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the Islamic faith and expresses deep respect for Muslims in the United States and worldwide in honor of Eid al-Fitr (the conclusion of Ramadan).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Bill: 116-hres-425
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Caribbean-American Heritage Month. 
The resolution also affirms that (1) the contributions of Caribbean Americans are a significant part of the history, progress, and heritage of the United States; and (2) the ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to engage with and support the people and governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in order to improve security and prosperity and address the root causes of migration to the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-426
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2019-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Economic development
El Salvador
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Guatemala
Honduras
Latin America
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the importance of U.S. engagement in Central America and U.S. support to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, specifically. The resolution also urges the U.S. government to address the root causes of migration. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing World Oceans Day and the necessity to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources.

Bill: 116-hres-427
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Marine pollution
Research administration and funding
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes World Oceans Day and affirms the individual and collective duty, both nationally and internationally, to protect, conserve, maintain, and rebuild our oceans and its resources; and (2)expresses commitment to increasing the investment of federal funds into scientific research and monitoring to better understand the changing oceans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Bill: 116-hres-428
Sponsor: Rep. Luria, Elaine G. [D-VA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
First responders and emergency personnel
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution mourns the deaths and celebrates the lives of the 12 victims who were killed in the shooting at the Virginia Beach Municipal Center on May 31, 2019. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.

Bill: 116-hres-429
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-06-05 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing discrimination
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Infrastructure development
Landlord and tenant
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for
 
 
robustly funding programs to increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness, 
 
including in any infrastructure package housing investments to serve families with the lowest incomes, and 
 
expanding renters' rights. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-431
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 430) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 246). (text: CR H4402)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 246).(text: CR H4402)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190 (Roll no. 245). (consideration: CR H4409-4410)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 431.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4402-4411)
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 28.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2740, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.Res. 430, under a closed rule.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-109, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-109, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that trade is an integral part of the United States economy and the importance of the United States-Mexico economic relationship.

Bill: 116-hres-433
Sponsor: Rep. Stanton, Greg [D-AZ-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Free trade and trade barriers
Mexico
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution affirms the importance of the United States' economic relationship with Mexico as an essential trading ally and opposes the implementation of tariffs on all goods imported from Mexico.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the appreciation of the House of Representatives for Robert E. Wallace, retiring Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Washington Office.

Bill: 116-hres-434
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2019-06-10 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: 
This resolution celebrates the leadership, guidance, and friendship of Robert E. Wallace as the Executive Director of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Washington Office for the past 23 years and wishes him the best in his retirement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill: 116-hres-435
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2019-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople who fought loyally and bravely alongside U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War and who continue to suffer persecution in Vietnam.
 
The resolution condemns Vietnamese suppression of basic human rights and civil liberties and urges that the Montagnard tribespeople be provided access to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for resettlement in the United States and in other countries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-436
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2740 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 265). (text: CR H4445)
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 232 - 189 (Roll no. 265).(text: CR H4445)
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 184 (Roll no. 264). (consideration: CR H4583-4584)
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4583-4584)
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 436, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question, and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on H.Res. 436 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 436.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4445-4452)
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 29.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Providing for further consideration of H.R. 2740.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-111, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-111, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of November 20 through December 20 as "National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-437
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Mental health
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Survivors of Homicide Victims Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-11
text: Introduced in House