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Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station.

Bill: 116-hres-1243
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2020-11-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International scientific cooperation
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Space flight and exploration

Summary:
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 20th anniversary of the International Space Station (ISS).
 
The resolution commends the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for its achievements as part of the ISS program and the Americans who have given to it so much of their skill, effort, and passion.
 
Finally, the resolution recognizes the importance of the ISS for scientific discovery, human exploration, and international cooperation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-11-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1244
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3884) to decriminalize and deschedule cannabis, to provide for reinvestment in certain persons adversely impacted by the War on Drugs, to provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 160 (Roll no. 231). (text: CR H6061)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 160 (Roll no. 231).(text: CR H6061)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 160 (Roll no. 230). (consideration: CR H6134-6135)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6134-6136)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1244, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1244.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6061-6068)
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 98.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-67, modified by the amendment printed in the Rules Committee report, shall be considered as adopted.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-607, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-607, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine for members of the military.

Bill: 116-hres-1245
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Introduced: 2020-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Military education and training
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the support of the House of Representatives for a policy that prioritizes vaccination of military personnel and trainees against COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933.

Bill: 116-hres-1246
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2020-12-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Iraq
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that it is U.S. policy to officially recognize and remember the Semele Massacre (the 1933 killing of up to 3,000 Assyrian Christian men, women, and children by the government of Iraq), to reject efforts to associate the U.S. government with denial of the massacre, and to encourage education and public understanding of the massacre and its relevance to modern-day crimes against humanity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations.

Bill: 116-hres-1247
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-02 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional oversight
Ecology
Endangered and threatened species
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Federal-Indian relations
Intergovernmental relations
International law and treaties
Land use and conservation
Research and development
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This resolution calls for the federal government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy, which must include a goal of protecting at least 30% of U.S. lands and waters to conserve biodiversity and address climate change by 2030 and other goals necessary to reduce the threats to biodiversity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2020, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 116-hres-1248
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2020-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Computers and information technology
Digital media
Manufacturing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of 3D Printing.
 
The resolution also recognizes the economic impact of 3D printing and its positive implications for the U.S. advanced manufacturing sector. 
 
Finally, the resolution encourages the promotion and celebration of 3D printing technology. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for frontline workers, residents of long-term care facilities, individuals with preexisting conditions, and K-12 educators to receive priority access to a COVID-19 vaccine.

Bill: 116-hres-1249
Sponsor: Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-7]
Introduced: 2020-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Department of Health and Human Services
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Nursing
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
This resolution encourages efforts to give priority access to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccines to frontline workers, residents of long-term care facilities, individuals with preexisting health conditions, and teachers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of December 19, 2020, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1251
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Wreaths Across America Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2020-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for efforts across the country to count every legal vote and to investigate and punish election fraud in the 2020 Presidential election.

Bill: 116-hres-1252
Sponsor: Rep. Mooney, Alexander X. [R-WV-2]
Introduced: 2020-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: 
This resolution supports efforts to count every legal vote and to investigate and punish election fraud in the 2020 presidential election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Designating room H-150 of the United States Capitol as “The Joseph H. Rainey Room” to honor the historic life, career, and legacy of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina on the 150th anniversary of his seating as a member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-1253
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2020-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
South Carolina
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 
This resolution designates room H-150 of the U.S. Capitol as The Joseph H. Rainey Room in honor of Representative Rainey's life, career, and legacy.

action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution designates room H-150 of the U.S. Capitol as The Joseph H. Rainey Room in honor of Representative Rainey's life, career, and legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7129-7130)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7129-7130)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Mr. Brown (MD) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7129-7130)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Committee on Transportation discharged.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Establishing a task force to recommend an appropriate recognition of the historic life and career of Representative Joseph Rainey of South Carolina on the 150th anniversary of his becoming a Member of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-1254
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2020-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Racial and ethnic relations
South Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 
This resolution establishes a task force in the House of Representatives to recommend an appropriate recognition for the life and career of Representative Joseph Rainey, the first African American to serve as a Member of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Bill: 116-hres-1255
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2020-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting President Trump's efforts to ensure that every legal vote is counted in the November 2020 Presidential election and to investigate and bring to justice those who perpetrate election fraud.

Bill: 116-hres-1256
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2020-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fraud offenses and financial crimes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution supports President Trump's efforts to (1) ensure that every legal vote is counted in the November 2020 presidential election, and (2) investigate and bring to justice those individuals who perpetrate election fraud.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing International Human Rights Day.

Bill: 116-hres-1257
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2020-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
Lawyers and legal services
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of promoting human rights throughout the world, celebrates progress toward greater respect for human rights, and honors and remembers those dedicated to promoting and advocating for human rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Declaring that public transit is a national priority which requires funding equal to the level of highway funding.

Bill: 116-hres-1258
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Jesus G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]
Introduced: 2020-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Public transit
Roads and highways
Transportation programs funding
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution declares that public transit benefits all Americans and is a national priority. It finds that prioritizing public transit requires the federal government to provide funding to public transit that is equal to the level of highway funding.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1132-1133)
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1259
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2020-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, supports the designation of Human Rights Day, and encourages the observation of Human Rights Day and a continued commitment to upholding human rights around the globe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the international Paris Agreement on climate change.

Bill: 116-hres-1260
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2020-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: 
This resolution recognizes the fifth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement, an international agreement to keep global temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels. It also recommends that the United States rejoins the global warming agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on addressing the reckless and unsustainable national debt while committing necessary resources to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-1261
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Budget process
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the relief measures to address COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) were required, (2) additional relief measures are required, and (3) further efforts to address COVID-19 must include measures and reforms to help Congress restore the federal government's long-term fiscal health once the pandemic ends and the economy regains its strength.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Thanking all election officials and workers for the tireless energy and sacrifice they made to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-1262
Sponsor: Rep. Bustos, Cheri [D-IL-17]
Introduced: 2020-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: 
This resolution thanks election officials and workers for their efforts to ensure that the November 2020 election ran smoothly during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies.

Bill: 116-hres-1263
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority employment
Minority health
Policy sciences
Racial and ethnic relations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: 
This resolution honors the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to working alongside the center and others to advance ideas and policies that promote, uplift, and enrich the Black community and all of America.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-12-15
text: Introduced in House