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Expressing support for the designation of March 4, 2020, as "National Assistive Technology Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-hres-885
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2020-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and paralysis
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. 
 
It also commends assistive technology specialists, program coordinators, organizations, and researchers for their assistance in helping people with disabilities to access such technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Charles "Chuck" Schumer, Senator of New York.

Bill: 116-hres-886
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2020-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Judges
Members of Congress
New York State
Senate
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: 
This resolution condemns Senator Schumer of New York for certain comments made on March 4, 2020, at a rally outside of the Supreme Court.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing a Space Coast Symbol of Kindness and urging acts of kindness throughout our Nation.

Bill: 116-hres-887
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2020-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Florida

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the recognition of the Symbol of Kindness created by the transitional kindergarten students of Tropical Elementary School in Brevard County, Florida.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E268)
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2020 as Endometriosis Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-888
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2020-03-09 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: 2020-03-09
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: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence.

Bill: 116-hres-889
Sponsor: Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15]
Introduced: 2020-03-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Estonia
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Latvia
Lithuania
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: 
This resolution ensures continued U.S. support for Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania on the 30th anniversary of their independence. The resolution also reaffirms the commitment of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
MOBILE Resolution

Bill: 116-hres-890
Sponsor: Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]
Introduced: 2020-03-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: 

Members Operating to Be Innovative and Link Everyone Resolution or the MOBILE Resolution

 
This resolution provides for remote voting for certain House floor votes and remote participation in committee hearings.
 
The House Clerk, Chief Administrative Officer, and Sergeant at Arms shall work together to develop and implement a secure remote voting system that gives members who are absent from the floor permission to cast a vote remotely on a motion to suspend the rules if the vote is taken by electronic device. A member who casts such a vote using the remote voting system shall be treated as present for purposes of determining the existence of a quorum for considering the motion.
 
Each House committee must permit its absent committee members or other participants in the committee's hearing to use video conferencing and related technologies in order to participate in the hearing to the same extent as members of the committee and other participants who are present at the site of the meeting. A committee must adopt a rule under which a member who participates in a hearing remotely shall be included in determining the number of members constituting a quorum at the hearing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Introduced in House
Resolution to honor the life and legacy of Jack Repp.

Bill: 116-hres-892
Sponsor: Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]
Introduced: 2020-03-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Europe
Germany
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Jack Repp, a Holocaust survivor and human rights advocate. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 21, 2020, as "National Rosie the Riveter Day".

Bill: 116-hres-893
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2020-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
U.S. history
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Rosie the Riveter Day and acknowledges the important role played by women in World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the continued commitment of the House of Representatives to condemn and prevent the use of sexual and gender-based violence in armed conflict as a weapon of war and fully implement the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda.

Bill: 116-hres-894
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2020-03-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Conflicts and wars
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Sex and reproductive health
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is the policy of the United States to (1) ensure and promote the meaningful and effective participation of women in all aspects of overseas conflict prevention, management, and resolution; and (2) work toward preventing the use of gender-based violence in armed conflict and ensuring accountability for victims and survivors of such violence. 
 
It is further the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should (1) adopt a feminist foreign policy that places the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls at its center; and (2) respect, protect, and fulfill the rights of women and girls. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National School Breakfast Week from March 2nd through March 6th, 2020, and expressing the sense of Congress that providing breakfast in schools through the National School Breakfast Program has a positive impact on classroom performance.

Bill: 116-hres-895
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Introduced: 2020-03-10 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the School Breakfast Program and its positive impact on the classroom performance of participating students.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming support of fundamental United States principles at the United Nations and encouraging the World Health Organization to embrace technological advancements in tobacco control.

Bill: 116-hres-896
Sponsor: Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14]
Introduced: 2020-03-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Alliances
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care
International organizations and cooperation
United Nations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: 
This resolution directs the Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services to encourage the United Nations and the World Health Organization to adopt policies to advance technology and innovation that can reduce the burden of death and disease caused from cigarette smoking.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be a direct emergency economic stimulus for individual Americans in response to COVID-19.

Bill: 116-hres-897
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Income tax exclusion
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the federal government should create and provide an emergency Universal Basic Payment of $1,000 per month for all Americans until the Department of Health and Human Services declares that the COVID-19 (a respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus) outbreak no longer presents a public health emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 108th birthday and celebrating its legacy of building changemakers in Gold Award Girl Scouts, including the 2019 National Gold Award Girl Scouts.

Bill: 116-hres-898
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Women's education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes Girl Scouts of the United States of America for 108 years of supporting the leadership development of girls.
 
The resolution congratulates the Girl Scouts who earned the Gold Award in 2019 and encourages Girl Scouts of the United States of America to continue to champion the ambitions, cultivate the talents, and develop the skills of future women leaders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni to the lives of the people of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-899
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
National and community service
Social Welfare
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This resolution encourages (1) the people of the United States to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and to raise awareness about the importance of national and community service, and (2) all individuals to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps. The resolution also acknowledges the accomplishments of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners, and recognizes their important contributions to the lives of the people of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of OPERA America.

Bill: 116-hres-900
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
 This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of OPERA America. 
 
The resolution also congratulates OPERA America for advancing the art form and elevating the visibility of opera and opera companies across the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the Union as the 23d State.

Bill: 116-hres-901
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-12 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Maine
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the entry of Maine into the United States as the 23rd state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-12
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating March 17, 2020, as the 40th anniversary of the Refugee Act of 1980, and the amendments made by that Act, at a time when the need for bipartisan support of the refugee resettlement program of the United States is critical to the survival of the program.

Bill: 116-hres-902
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2020-03-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: 
This resolution affirms the House of Representatives' commitment to abide by domestic and international legal obligations to protect refugees and to recognize the importance of the refugee resettlement program as a function of U.S. global leadership. Further, it calls upon the U.S. government to (1) provide funding for refugee protection and resettlement, (2) work with the international community to find solutions to existing conflicts and prevent new conflicts from beginning, and (3) ensure the U.S. refugee resettlement program is equipped to protect and support refugees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-13
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: 2020-03-13
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: 2020-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Ranking a Member of a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-903
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-03-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: 
This resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on the Judiciary.

action_date: 2020-03-14
text: 
This resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on the Judiciary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1692)
action_date: 2020-03-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1691-1692)
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-13
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201.

Bill: 116-hres-904
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Introduced: 2020-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201 (Families First Coronavirus Response Act), including modifications to provisions regarding requirements and tax credits for paid sick leave.

action_date: 2020-03-16
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6201 (Families First Coronavirus Response Act), including modifications to provisions regarding requirements and tax credits for paid sick leave.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1698-1707)
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1698-1707)
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: RESERVATION OF OBJECTION - Mr. Gohmert reserved the right to object. Subsequently, his reservation was withdrawn.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Res. 904.
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-03-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-03-16
text: Introduced in House