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Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to inform American consumers with more balanced purchasing information for prescription drugs through the disclosure of price information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

Bill: 116-hconres-55
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2019-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Department of Health and Human Services
Health care costs and insurance
Marketing and advertising
Medicaid
Medicare
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that (1) the efficient administration of Medicare and Medicaid encompasses federal efforts to achieve good value for funds spent in those programs; (2) the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has the authority to require direct-to-consumer television advertisements of prescription drugs and biological products to include the drug or product's list price; (3) the final rule by the CMS published in the Federal Register on May 10, 2019, makes substantial progress in improving drug pricing transparency; and (4) such rule should be enacted into law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-07-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued honoring Martha Matilda Harper, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 116-hconres-56
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2019-07-25 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cosmetics and personal care
Postal service
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that a commemorative stamp honoring the businessperson Martha Matilda Harper should be issued.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-25
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall for an event to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.

Bill: 116-hconres-57
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2019-08-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on September 10, 2019, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.

action_date: 2019-08-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on September 10, 2019, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.

action_date: 2019-09-09
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event on September 10, 2019, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first African slaves to the territory that would become the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-10
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-09-09
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5364)
action_date: 2019-09-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5364)
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H7503)
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H7503)
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H7503)
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Con. Res. 57.
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-08-16
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-08-09
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy.

Bill: 116-hconres-58
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Introduced: 2019-08-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Abortion
Commemorative events and holidays
Family planning and birth control
Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the 35th anniversary of the Mexico City policy, which prohibits foreign nongovernmental organizations that receive U.S. global-health assistance from performing or promoting abortion as a method of family planning. The resolution expresses support for the codification of this policy in U.S. law. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-08-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men.

Bill: 116-hconres-59
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2019-08-23 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-08-23
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 11, 2019, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 116-hconres-60
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2019-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
District of Columbia
First responders and emergency personnel
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
National symbols
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2019, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 11 to September 17 as "Patriot Week".

Bill: 116-hconres-61
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2019-09-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-11
text: Introduced in House
Requiring the supervisors of employees of Congressional offices to submit reports on the outside compensation earned by such employees, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hconres-62
Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]
Introduced: 2019-09-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional oversight
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: 
This concurrent resolution requires supervisors of congressional employees who receive outside compensation for their congressional work to report to congressional ethics committees on that compensation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should take action to ensure that home infusion therapy services are accessible to all Medicare beneficiaries.

Bill: 116-hconres-63
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Drug therapy
Home and outpatient care
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should issue regulations that require Medicare coverage of home infusion therapy services regardless of whether or not a skilled professional is present in the beneficiary's home on the day on which a home infusion drug physically enters the beneficiary's body.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of AmeriCorps.

Bill: 116-hconres-64
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2019-09-18 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Corporation for National and Community Service
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the significant impact and value of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners over the past 25 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the clean vehicle emissions standards of the United States and defending the authority of States under the Clean Air Act to protect the people of those States from harmful air pollution.

Bill: 116-hconres-65
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2019-09-19 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental health
Environmental regulatory procedures
Intergovernmental relations
Motor fuels
Motor vehicles
Oil and gas
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: 
This concurrent resolution supports existing regulations with the goals of (1) reducing greenhouse gas emissions and oil usage, and (2) protecting national security and human health and welfare. The concurrent resolution also supports policies that will help meet these goals, such as policies that achieve maximum feasible reductions in oil use.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-19
text: Introduced in House
Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

Bill: 116-hconres-66
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
International organizations and cooperation
Mammals
Meat
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the International Day of Peace.

Bill: 116-hconres-67
Sponsor: Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the 38th anniversary of the International Day of Peace and urges all U.S. citizens to reflect upon the importance of peace and nonviolence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

Bill: 116-hconres-68
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2019-09-26 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Executive agency funding and structure
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on the Budget
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: 

Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

 
This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-09-26
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Portland Trail Blazers on the 50th anniversary of their inaugural season.

Bill: 116-hconres-69
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2019-10-23 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Oregon
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Portland Trail Blazers for embarking upon their 50th season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-23
text: Introduced in House
Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Syrian Arab Republic that have not been authorized by Congress.

Bill: 116-hconres-70
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Syria
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove the Armed Forces from hostilities in Syria within 30 days, except for forces engaged in operations authorized by Congress on September 18, 2001. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade.

Bill: 116-hconres-71
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Mammals
Meat
Trade restrictions
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This concurrent resolution calls for an end to the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat and urges nations to adopt and enforce laws banning that trade.
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House to make a correction in the enrollment of H.R. 2423.

Bill: 116-hconres-72
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Currency
Legislative rules and procedure
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2423 (the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act). 

action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2423 (the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act). 

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This concurrent resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make technical corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 2423 (the Women's Suffrage Centennial Commemorative Coin Act). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6586)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6586)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8811)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H8811)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Ms. Garcia (TX) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8811)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that public health professionals should be commended for their dedication and service to the United States on Public Health Thank You Day, November 25, 2019.

Bill: 116-hconres-73
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that public health professionals are to be celebrated, commended, and thanked on Public Health Thank You Day for their profoundly important contributions to the nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House