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Affirming the United States vital interest in liberty in Europe and resolute support for Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression and continue its trajectory among the community of democracies.

Bill: 116-hres-802
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2020-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
European Union
Foreign aid and international relief
Germany
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military education and training
Oil and gas
Pipelines
Protest and dissent
Religion
Rural conditions and development
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine
United Nations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Women in business
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: 
This resolution 
 
 
expresses support for increased U.S. assistance to Ukraine and the integration of Ukraine into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO);
 
condemns Russia's military incursions and ongoing malicious activities toward Ukraine; 
 
reaffirms opposition to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline and Russian threats to U.S. energy security, and 
 
calls upon the U.S. government and its allies to continue to pressure Russia to uphold its international obligations towards Ukraine. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H224)
Recognizing the longstanding partnership between the United States and Australia to share critical firefighting resources during times of crisis.

Bill: 116-hres-803
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2020-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Australia
Congressional tributes
Fires
First responders and emergency personnel
Forests, forestry, trees
International organizations and cooperation
Oceania

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Australia, as well as greater collaboration between the United States and Australia to promote wildfire mitigation and prevention. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H203-204)
Recognizing the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women's suffrage and celebrating the sesquicentennial of the first votes by women under the equal suffrage law of Utah on February 14, 1870.

Bill: 116-hres-804
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Rob [R-UT-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Protest and dissent
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history
Utah
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of women's suffrage in Utah.
 
It also recognizes the leading role of Utahns in the fight for women's suffrage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 116-hres-805
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Canada
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Great Lakes
Radioactive wastes and releases
Water quality
Watersheds

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Canada should not allow a permanent nuclear waste repository to be built within the Great Lakes Basin and that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to (1) prevent the construction of such a repository, and (2) craft a solution for the long-term storage of nuclear waste that is safe, responsible, and does not threaten the Great Lakes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact the Voters with Disabilities Bill of Rights to fulfill the promises of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and other civil rights laws which demand equal access to the ballot box for people with disabilities and to reaffirm and ensure that voters with disabilities have equal access to the ballot box.

Bill: 116-hres-806
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2020-01-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should enact the Voters with Disabilities Bill of Rights to ensure that voters with disabilities have equal access to the ballot box.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of America's certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing quality health care for the public.

Bill: 116-hres-807
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2020-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel
Hospital care
Licensing and registrations
Nursing
Surgery and anesthesia

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: 
This resolution thanks and promotes the profession of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and encourages patients, health care professionals, policymakers, and others to participate in National CRNA Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2020.

Bill: 116-hres-808
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2020-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Rat, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E72)
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-809
Sponsor: Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
South Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in promoting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for further strengthening of ties between the countries. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance in promoting peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region and calls for further strengthening of ties between the countries. 


Legislative actions:
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 H5883)
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 H5883)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 809.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5883-5884)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-04
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Free File program has made vital contributions to the public.

Bill: 116-hres-810
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2020-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Public-private cooperation
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of the Free File program and supports its continued success. The Free File program is a public-private partnership between tax preparation software companies and the Internal Revenue Service to offer free online tax preparation and e-filing services to low- and moderate-income taxpayers at no cost to the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H540)
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Making a technical correction to the SFC Sean Cooley and SPC Christopher Horton Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program Act.

Bill: 116-hres-812
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2020-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Family relationships
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: 
This resolution modifies eligibility provisions to allow a parent of a deceased service member or veteran to participate in the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, under which an individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.
 
The program currently allows participation by a child, stepchild, spouse, or sibling of (1) an individual who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, or (2) a veteran who dies of a service-connected disability.

action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 
This resolution modifies eligibility provisions to allow a parent of a deceased service member or veteran to participate in the Congressional Gold Star Family Fellowship Program, under which an individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.
 
The program currently allows participation by a child, stepchild, spouse, or sibling of (1) an individual who dies in the line of duty while serving as a member of the Armed Forces, or (2) a veteran who dies of a service-connected disability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H835)
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Bill: 116-hres-813
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2020-01-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Human rights
Military personnel and dependents
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Poland
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Veterans' organizations and recognition
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: 
This resolution commemorates the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp and honors survivors of the Holocaust, as well as members of the Allied forces who liberated Auschwitz. The resolution urges the United States to improve efforts to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry and intolerance. 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Natural Resources, and 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: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Natural Resources, and 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: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Natural Resources, and 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: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Natural Resources, and 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: 2020-01-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E80-81)
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 26 through February 1, 2020, as "National School Choice Week".

Bill: 116-hres-814
Sponsor: Rep. Mitchell, Paul [R-MI-10]
Introduced: 2020-01-27 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National School Choice Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-27
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Minor League Baseball, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-815
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: 
This resolution supports the preservation of Minor League Baseball in 160 American communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four sit-in.

Bill: 116-hres-816
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2020-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
North Carolina
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contribution of the Greensboro Four to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the mobilization of college students coalescing in the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee.
 
The resolution (1) recognizes that ethnic and racial diversity of the United States enriches and strengthens the nation, and (2) encourages states to include the history and contributions of the Greensboro Four in their educational curricula.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2020-01-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H579)
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness and encouraging the prevention of stalking by expressing support for the designation of January 2020 as "National Stalking Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-817
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Stalking Awareness Month.
 
Additionally, it does the following:
 
 
applauds the efforts of service providers, police, prosecutors, national and community organizations, campuses, and private sector supporters to promote awareness of stalking;
 
encourages increased awareness of stalking and the availability of services for stalking victims; and
 
urges national and community organizations, private businesses, and the media to promote awareness of the crime of stalking through National Stalking Awareness Month.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a balanced budget.

Bill: 116-hres-818
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution opposes raising the debt ceiling without significant fiscal and spending reforms that would put the United States on a path to a balanced budget. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Authorization for Use of Military Force and the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 do not provide legal justification for war with Iran.

Bill: 116-hres-819
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Iran
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that specified authorizations for the use of military force do not provide legal justification for war with Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 2020 as National Citizenship Month.

Bill: 116-hres-820
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a National Citizenship Month.
 
The resolution also honors the contributions our immigrant community makes to our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.

Bill: 116-hres-821
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Aging
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution establishes a Permanent Select Committee on Aging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House