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Recognizing June 19, 2020, as this year’s observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 116-hres-1001
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, June 19, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2682)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2682)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H2682)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Committee on Oversight and Reform discharged.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Ms. Jackson Lee asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Strongly condemning the recent acts of violence, riots, and looting in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-1002
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crimes against property
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Protest and dissent
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution condemns the violence, riots, and looting in the United States; recognizes that these violent acts do not diminish the rights of other Americans to peacefully protest; and expresses that those responsible for these violent acts should be held criminally responsible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding wasteful Pentagon spending and supporting cuts to the bloated defense budget.

Bill: 116-hres-1003
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Defense spending
Department of Defense
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Executive agency funding and structure
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress supports (1) reducing waste at the Department of Defense (DOD), (2) making cuts to DOD's budget while simultaneously improving support for members of the Armed Forces, (3) exercising aggressive oversight over DOD, (4) eliminating the Overseas Contingency Operations account, and (5) reallocating certain defense funds to instead support U.S. diplomacy and domestic programs.
 
The resolution encourages (1) DOD to complete its full audit before the end of the year and report back to Congress immediately; and (2) the Department of State and other agencies to ensure U.S. safety through diplomacy, foreign assistance, and a strong economy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 22, 2020, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1004
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Glioblastoma Awareness Day. (Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor.)



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the enhancement of unity in America.

Bill: 116-hres-1005
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Motor vehicles
National symbols
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Texas
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States can achieve a more perfect union
 
 
through avoidance of 
government speech
 (as the state of Texas did in 
Walker III v. Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Inc.
) that promotes or displays symbols, signs, and vestiges of racism, oppression, and intimidation;
 
 by abating the use of government speech through signs, actions, and words that promote division and tear at the fabric of American society; and
 
 by taking actions to ensure that government speech does not foster division, disharmony, or intolerance through government-issued or sponsored flags, signs, images, or other symbols.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2020 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2020, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1006
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress injury; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress injury.
 
The resolution also encourages the leadership of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress injury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
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: 2020-06-15
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: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing efforts to defund the police.

Bill: 116-hres-1007
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2020-06-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Minnesota
Racial and ethnic relations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: 
This resolution affirms that the House of Representatives calls for justice for George Floyd and opposes efforts to defund the police.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-15
text: Introduced in House
Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

Bill: 116-hres-1008
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Immigration status and procedures
Iran
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others.
 
The resolution, among other things
 
 
 encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community;
 
 calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity;
 
 urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and 
 
 calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

Bill: 116-hres-1009
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists.
 
Specifically, the resolution
 
 
calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers;
 
 calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; 
 
 stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and 
 
 reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating Juneteenth by calling for the implementation of safeguards to protect the integrity of United States elections and end voter suppression.

Bill: 116-hres-1010
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Licensing and registrations
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Telephone and wireless communication
U.S. history
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
This resolution commemorates June 19, 1865, or Juneteenth, as the end of slavery in the United States. It also reaffirms the commitment of Congress to honor Juneteenth by supporting the enactment of policies that ensure fair and secure elections for all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating 140 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania.

Bill: 116-hres-1011
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]
Introduced: 2020-06-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Romania
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: 
 This resolution celebrates the 140th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Romania; supports Romania's pursuit of democratic, political, social, and economic progress; and reaffirms and supports the U.S.-Romanian relationship, including the strategic partnership between the nations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic transformation of the United States-Republic of Korea alliance since the Korean War into a mutually beneficial, global partnership.

Bill: 116-hres-1012
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
South Korea
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean war and expresses support for the alliance between the United States and South Korea. The resolution also commends the two countries' cooperation with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the alliance between the United States and South Korea. The resolution also commends the two countries' cooperation with respect to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5884-5885)
action_date: 2020-11-18
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 H5884-5885)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1012.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5884-5886)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Resolving that jurisdictions seeking to dismantle or reduce funding for the jurisdiction's police force should not unduly burden residents who seek to defend themselves.

Bill: 116-hres-1013
Sponsor: Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
Law enforcement administration and funding
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution expresses that 
 
 
any jurisdiction that seeks to dismantle or reduce funding for a police force should review its local rules to ensure such rules do not place an undue burden on residents who seek to defend themselves, including through the legal purchase of a firearm and training services; 
 
 such a review should be based on standards set forth by the Supreme Court that confirmed the Second Amendment to the Constitution to be an individual right and that no law can prohibit an individual from possessing and using a firearm in the home for self-defense; and 
 
 any jurisdiction that seeks to dismantle or reduce funding for police agencies must remove rules that hinder individual gun ownership or access to firearms.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

Bill: 116-hres-1014
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Resolution recognizing all speedways as essential businesses and calling on local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to commence outdoor races immediately.

Bill: 116-hres-1015
Sponsor: Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Motor vehicles
Sports and recreation facilities
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes all speedways as essential businesses and calls on local authorities and governors to work with racetrack owners and stakeholders to commence outdoor races immediately.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 3rd anniversary of the passing of Otto Frederick Warmbier and condemning the North Korean regime for their continued human rights abuses.

Bill: 116-hres-1016
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2020-06-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign and international banking
Foreign loans and debt
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Human rights
Multilateral development programs
North Korea
Nuclear weapons
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: 
This resolution expresses remembrance for the life of Otto Frederick Warmbier on the third anniversary of his death. The resolution condemns North Korea for his death and calls for sanctions against North Korea to remain fully implemented until North Korea commits to the suspension of its proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-06-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-22
text: Introduced in House