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Urging Tom Flores be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Bill: 116-hres-822
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution urges that Tom Flores, one of only two people in National Football League history to win multiple Super Bowls as a player, assistant coach, and head coach, be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H573)
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of' the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Bill: 116-hres-823
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Higher education
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

action_date: 2020-12-07
text: 
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.


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 H6867-6868)
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 H6867-6868)
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.
action_date: 2020-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6867-6869)
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: Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism 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: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
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 the week beginning February 2, 2020, as "National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week".

Bill: 116-hres-824
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Higher education
Indian social and development programs
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Tribal Colleges and Universities Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United States to continue to be a leader in supporting the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the global nonproliferation regime to reap the benefits the NPT and such regime bring to United States and international security.

Bill: 116-hres-825
Sponsor: Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]
Introduced: 2020-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Military procurement, research, weapons development
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: 
This resolution reaffirms support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The resolution urges the United States to continue to be a leader in promoting nonproliferation through specified measures. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution reaffirms support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. The resolution urges the United States to continue to be a leader in promoting nonproliferation through specified measures. 


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 H5909)
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 H5909)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 825.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5909-5911)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Espaillat 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: 2020-01-30
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
Affirming that all Chinese companies, private and state-owned, are under the effective control of the Chinese Communist Party.

Bill: 116-hres-827
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2020-02-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Business ethics
China
Computer security and identity theft
Corporate finance and management
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Northern Ireland
Political movements and philosophies
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: 
This resolution encourages the United Kingdom to exclude high-risk telecommunications vendors, specifically Huawei, from involvement in the development of its 5G infrastructure. The resolution cautions that telecommunications networks that incorporate products developed by Chinese companies face technological and geopolitical risks. The resolution also urges the United States and its allies to develop a concerted strategy to counter Chinese companies' legal obligation to carry out potentially malign activities on behalf of the Chinese government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement.

Bill: 116-hres-828
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Environmental technology
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Tariffs
Trade agreements and negotiations
Trade restrictions

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Trade Representative should resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement, which would eliminate tariffs on a range of environmental goods such as wind turbines, water treatment filters, and solar water heaters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Acknowledging the history and lasting impact of the Federal Government-created problem of redlining and the responsibility of the Federal Government to address such impact.

Bill: 116-hres-829
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Credit and credit markets
Finance and Financial Sector
Financial services and investments
Housing discrimination
Housing finance and home ownership
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the impact of redlining (i.e., geographic discrimination) and states that the federal government has a responsibility to ameliorate its effects.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Kansas City Chiefs on their victory in Super Bowl LIV.

Bill: 116-hres-830
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Kansas City Chiefs on their win in Super Bowl LIV.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2020, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Bill: 116-hres-831
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2020-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Prevention Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-832
Sponsor: Rep. Granger, Kay [R-TX-12]
Introduced: 2020-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional leadership
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: 
This resolution disapproves of certain behavior of Speaker Pelosi during the joint session of Congress held on February 4, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 224 - 193 (Roll no. 38).
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H868-869; text: CR H868)
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE - Ms. Granger rose to a question of the privileges of the House and submitted a resolution. The Clerk reported the text of the resolution and the Chair determined that the resolution did constitute a question of the privileges of the House.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Granger notified the House of her intent to offer a privilege resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting policies that are a part of the "Best is Yet to Come" blueprint, outlined by President Trump during his historic, optimistic State of the Union Address.

Bill: 116-hres-834
Sponsor: Rep. Riggleman, Denver [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2020-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Community life and organization
Economic performance and conditions
Government information and archives
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: 
This resolution declares that the House of Representatives supports policies that expand the economic growth outlined by President Trump in his State of the Union address.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Federal Government should establish a national goal of conserving at least 30 percent of the land and ocean of the United States by 2030.

Bill: 116-hres-835
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2020-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Environmental regulatory procedures
Farmland
Federal-Indian relations
Forests, forestry, trees
Historical and cultural resources
Indian lands and resources rights
Intergovernmental relations
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Poverty and welfare assistance
Property rights
Scientific communication
State and local government operations
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: 
This resolution urges the federal government to establish a goal of conserving at least 30% of the land and 30% of the ocean within its territory by 2030.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-836
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2020-02-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional leadership
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: 
This resolution censures and condemns Speaker Pelosi for certain actions at the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4, 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe.

Bill: 116-hres-837
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2020-02-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Area studies and international education
Crime prevention
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
Hate crimes
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Teaching, teachers, curricula
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the longstanding alliance between the United States and Europe and recognizes the need for these entities to cooperatively combat anti-Semitism. The resolution encourages European governments and organizations to employ all necessary measures to address anti-Semitism. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-06
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Kleen Energy Systems natural gas explosion.

Bill: 116-hres-838
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2020-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accidents
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Oil and gas
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: 
This resolution honors the memories of the workers killed in the Kleen Energy Systems natural gas explosion in Middletown, Connecticut, in 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service.

Bill: 116-hres-839
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2020-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Atmospheric science and weather
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Commerce
Government information and archives

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes that the National Weather Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its predecessor agencies have been indispensable to the quality of life in the United States from the local to the federal level for 150 years. 
 
The resolution also honors the vital role the National Weather Service has played in the United States throughout 150 years of science and service. 
 
The resolution also celebrates the continued position of the National Weather Service as the nation's official government source for providing weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, and warnings for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 116-hres-840
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2020-02-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hereditary and development disorders
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E152-153)
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the recognition and observation of April as "International Parental Child Abduction Month" to raise awareness of, and opposition to, international parental child abduction.

Bill: 116-hres-841
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2020-02-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Crimes against children
Family relationships
International organizations and cooperation
Separation, divorce, custody, support

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the recognition and observation of International Parental Child Abduction Month to raise awareness of and opposition to this occurrence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-07
text: Introduced in House
Requiring an affirmative vote of a majority of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of House Joint Resolution 79.

Bill: 116-hres-842
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2020-02-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Legislative rules and procedure
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-02-10
text: 
This resolution requires a majority vote of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of H.J.Res. 79 (eliminating the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex).

action_date: 2020-02-11
text: 
This resolution requires a majority vote of the Members present and voting, a quorum being present, on final passage of H.J.Res. 79 (eliminating the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination based on sex).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 844, H. Res. 842 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H1044; text: CR H1044)
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 844, H. Res. 842 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H1044; text: CR H1044)
action_date: 2020-02-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-02-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-02-10
text: Introduced in House