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Expressing support for the designation of July as "American Grown Flower Month".

Bill: 116-hres-379
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Horticulture and plants
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of American Grown Flower Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 13 through May 20, 2019, as Infrastructure Week.

Bill: 116-hres-380
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Infrastructure development
Public contracts and procurement
Roads and highways
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution (1) calls upon the people of the United States to observe Infrastructure Week with appropriate advocacy, programs, and activities; and (2) celebrates the dedication and contributions of the contractors and small business owners that will take part in future infrastructure projects across the Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3772)
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the REALTORS Land Institute on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 116-hres-381
Sponsor: Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business education
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Land use and conservation
Real estate business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the REALTORS&reg; Land Institute. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 65th anniversary of the landmark decision of the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education (347 U.S. 483 (1954)).

Bill: 116-hres-382
Sponsor: Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Kansas
Minority education
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: 
This resolution honors the 65th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in 
Brown v. Board of Education
. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for recognizing the week of May 13 through May 19, 2019, as "National Police Week".

Bill: 116-hres-383
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for members of law enforcement and the mission of law enforcement agencies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th.

Bill: 116-hres-384
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2019-05-15 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Crime victims
Delaware
District of Columbia
Maryland
Monuments and memorials
New Jersey
New York City
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Pennsylvania
Terrorism
Virginia
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: 
Recognizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail that will pass through the states of Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Columbia, as an important trail and greenway honoring the heroes of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for "Bike to Work Day" on May 17, 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-385
Sponsor: Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4]
Introduced: 2019-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Commuting
Pedestrians and bicycling

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes and supports Bike to Work Day in which companies, organizations, and individuals are encouraged to participate in a Bike to Work event.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Honoring retired Representative John Conyers, Jr., and extending to him the best wishes of the House of Representatives on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Bill: 116-hres-386
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-05-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Michigan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: 
This resolution honors retired Representative John Conyers, Jr., on the occasion of his 90th birthday and extends congratulations and best wishes from the House of Representatives to Representative Conyers in celebration of a distinguished legislative career.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E616-617)
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Condemning continued violence against civilians by armed groups in the Central African Republic and supporting efforts to achieve a lasting political solution to the conflict.

Bill: 116-hres-387
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Central African Republic
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Human rights
Reconstruction and stabilization
Russia
Sanctions
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: 
This resolution condemns violence against civilians in the Central African Republic and expresses support for efforts to combat the threat posed by armed groups. The resolution also urges relevant federal departments and agencies to provide humanitarian assistance to these civilians and take steps to prioritize a stronger partnership between the United States and the Central African Republic. 

action_date: 2019-05-16
text: 
This resolution condemns violence against civilians in the Central African Republic and expresses support for efforts to combat the threat posed by armed groups. The resolution also urges relevant federal departments and agencies to provide humanitarian assistance to these civilians and take steps to prioritize a stronger partnership between the United States and the Central African Republic. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 7 (Roll no. 81). (text: CR H1448-1449)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 378 - 7 (Roll no. 81).
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1456-1457)
action_date: 2020-03-03
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: 2020-03-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 387.
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1448-1450)
action_date: 2020-03-03
text: Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-09-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia.

Bill: 116-hres-388
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-05-17 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care quality
Higher education
Human rights
School administration
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-17
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of an International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. The resolution encourages (1) health care providers to offer culturally and clinically competent care to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community; (2) schools to support the creation of gay-straight alliances; (3) individuals to learn about national resources for those who identify as LGBT; and (4) funding organizations, aid efforts, and governments to prioritize the health and human rights of LGBT people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, 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: 2019-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, 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: 2019-05-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Labor, 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: 2019-05-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-17
text: Introduced in House
Opposing the lifting of sanctions imposed with respect to Iran without addressing Iran's nuclear program, ballistic missile development, support for terrorism, and other destabilizing activities.

Bill: 116-hres-390
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2019-05-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Chemical and biological weapons
International law and treaties
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Oil and gas
Sanctions
Terrorism
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: 
This resolution affirms U.S. policy not to allow Iran to develop or acquire nuclear weapons capability and rejects certain sanctions relief. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend and National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-391
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Firearms and explosives
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Gun Violence Awareness Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 116-hres-392
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Works Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the victims of the violent suppression of democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and elsewhere in China on June 3 and 4, 1989, and calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to respect the universally recognized human rights of all people living in China and around the world.

Bill: 116-hres-393
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Human rights
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution. 

action_date: 2019-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the leaders of the peaceful Tiananmen pro-democracy demonstrations in the spring of 1989 in Beijing, and expresses sympathy and solidarity with the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for their participation. It also calls on the Chinese government to (1) support a full and transparent accounting of its violent suppression of the protests, (2) cease censoring information about the massacre, and (3) allow the protesters to return to China without risk of retribution. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238). (text: CR H4231-4232)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 0 (Roll no. 238).(text: CR H4231-4232)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4291-4292)
action_date: 2019-06-04
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: 2019-06-04
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 393.
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4231-4236)
action_date: 2019-06-04
text: Mr. Malinowski moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 36th anniversary of National Missing Children's Day.

Bill: 116-hres-394
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against children

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 36th anniversary of National Missing Children's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the senseless attacks on hospitals and medical personnel in Syria, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-395
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Disaster relief and insurance
Emergency medical services and trauma care
First responders and emergency personnel
Foreign aid and international relief
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 
This resolution condemns the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel, and emergency responders by Syria and Russia and calls on all parties to (1) end the attacks on medical facilities; (2) cease targeting medical workers; and (3) allow unhindered medical assistance, humanitarian assistance, and medical evacuation of urgent cases to besieged areas.
 
Additionally, the resolution calls on the Department of State to work with the international community to conduct full, prompt, impartial, and effective investigations of violations of international humanitarian law related to attacks on medical personnel and facilities. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing and directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise the power vested by article 1, section 2, clause 5 of the Constitution in respect to acts of misconduct by Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-396
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-05-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Evidence and witnesses
Family relationships
Federal officials
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives
Immigrant health and welfare
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Law enforcement administration and funding
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: 
This resolution directs the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to impeach the President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E669)
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Introduced in House