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Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2020, as national "Chuck Brown Day" and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

Bill: 116-hres-1091
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-08-21 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Music
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Chuck Brown Day and honors Brown's contributions to music and to the District of Columbia. 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-08-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-08-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID–19 health emergency, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1092
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8015) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 health emergency.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8015 (Delivering for America Act) to maintain prompt and reliable postal services during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 180). (text: CR H4256-4257)
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 180).
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 171 (Roll no. 179). (consideration: CR H4269-4270)
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1092.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4256-4270)
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8015 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-480, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-480, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities.

Bill: 116-hres-1093
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2020-08-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes all law enforcement agencies and officers for their tireless work to protect us and make our communities safer.
 
The resolution condemns calls to defund, disband, dismantle, or abolish the police.
 
Finally, the resolution encourages dialogue between law enforcement and their respective communities to improve public safety and engage all of society's stakeholders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-08-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning QAnon and rejecting the conspiracy theories it promotes.

Bill: 116-hres-1094
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2020-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Political movements and philosophies
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: 
This resolution condemns QAnon and rejects the conspiracy theories it promotes. 
 
The resolution encourages the Federal Bureau of Investigation and all federal law enforcement agencies to continue to strengthen their focus on preventing violence, threats, harassment, and other criminal activity by extremists motivated by fringe political conspiracy theories. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-1095
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-08-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against women
Higher education
Sex offenses

Summary:
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-08-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2020, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal child health crisis in the Black community and the important role that breastfeeding plays in improving maternal and infant health outcomes.

Bill: 116-hres-1096
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Employee leave
Environmental health
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Housing supply and affordability
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Water use and supply
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the negative effects of systemic and institutional racism on the ability of Black women to meet breastfeeding guidelines. It also recognizes that the barriers created by racism contribute to health disparities and identifies policies to mitigate these barriers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong opposition to the imposition of digital services taxes by other countries that discriminate against United States companies.

Bill: 116-hres-1097
Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Digital media
France
Free trade and trade barriers
Government studies and investigations
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Sales and excise taxes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
This resolution supports investigations into digital services taxes (i.e., taxes imposed by a foreign government on companies providing digital services in that country), and it calls on relevant U.S. agencies to use all available methods and resources to protect U.S. companies from the discriminatory effects of these taxes.
 
 Further, it calls on all countries to continue working toward consensus with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development to address the tax challenges of a global, digitized economy, and it expresses commitment to free and fair trade between the United States and other countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Commending the United States military servicemembers and NATO allies who successfully planned, coordinated, deployed, and trained as part of the DEFENDER-EUROPE 2020 Exercise.

Bill: 116-hres-1098
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2020-09-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alliances
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Collective security
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Europe
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Military readiness

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: 
This resolution reaffirms U.S. commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and commends U.S. service members and NATO allies who planned and participated in the DEFENDER-EUROPE 2020 training exercise.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2020-09-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2020, as "National Voter Registration Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1099
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2020-09-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Voter Registration Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the importance of the strategic partnership between the United States and Mongolia.

Bill: 116-hres-1100
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2020-09-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Infrastructure development
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Mongolia
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tariffs

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the relationship between the United States and Mongolia, as well as the continued democratic development of Mongolia. The resolution also encourages expanded U.S. efforts to support Mongolia in certain areas, particularly with respect to economic development.

action_date: 2020-12-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the relationship between the United States and Mongolia, as well as the continued democratic development of Mongolia. The resolution also encourages expanded U.S. efforts to support Mongolia in certain areas, particularly with respect to economic development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6862-6863)
action_date: 2020-12-07
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 H6862-6863)
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1100.
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6862-6864)
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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: 2020-09-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2020 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 116-hres-1101
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2020-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Kinship Care Month and encourages Congress to work to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as National Student Sleep Health Week.

Bill: 116-hres-1103
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2020-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Student Sleep Health Week and recognizes the importance of policies to improve sleep health in children and adolescents.
 
It also encourages public health officials, educators, parents, and others to promote adequate sleep.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill: 116-hres-1104
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: 
This resolution honors the legacy of those who furthered freedom in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the 
Pearl
.)
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events which occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas.

Bill: 116-hres-1105
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2020-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations
Texas
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: 
This resolution honors the Buffalo Soldiers who were dishonorably discharged and ultimately had their honorable service restored following events that occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas, and recognizes the dedication and courage of these individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support to designate the week of September 21 through September 27, 2020, Rail Safety Week in the United States, and to support the goals and ideals of Rail Safety Week to reduce rail-related accidents, fatalities, and injuries.

Bill: 116-hres-1106
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2020-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Railroads
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Rail Safety Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2020, through September 20, 2020, as "Balance Awareness Week".

Bill: 116-hres-1108
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of Balance Awareness Week and recognizes the importance of raising public awareness about vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society.

Bill: 116-hres-1109
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 40th anniversary of the founding of The Planetary Society for its commitment to exploring the cosmos and understanding our place in it, searching for life elsewhere in the universe, and protecting Earth from asteroids and comets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the announcements of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1110
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Bahrain
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Palestinians
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Arab Emirates
West Bank

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution supports the announcements of (1) the establishment of full diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and between Israel and Bahrain, and (2) the suspension of Israeli actions to apply sovereignty in parts of the West Bank. Further, it calls on each of these countries to encourage greater people-to-people normalization, and it calls on other Arab and Muslim countries to establish full relations with Israel. It also reaffirms the House of Representatives' support for a negotiated, two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the people of Belarus and their democratic aspirations and condemning the election rigging and subsequent violent crackdowns on peaceful protestors by the Government of the Republic of Belarus.

Bill: 116-hres-1111
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2020-09-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Belarus
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
European Union
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health personnel
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: 
This resolution:
 
 
finds the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus to be undemocratic; 
 
expresses support for the people of Belarus in their pursuit of democracy and human rights; 
 
calls on Belarus to cease human rights violations and violence against demonstrators; and 
 
urges the United States and the European Union to respond to the events in Belarus, including through targeted sanctions. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-09-15
text: Introduced in House