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Encouraging the President to expand the list of the Department of Veterans Affairs of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.

Bill: 116-hres-729
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-10]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cancer
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Military medicine
Neurological disorders
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution encourages the President to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs list of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition and celebration of the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration to help Americans start, build, and grow businesses.

Bill: 116-hres-730
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates small businesses by (1) acknowledging the importance of promoting a business-friendly environment for small business owners, (2) encouraging young entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more startup businesses, and (3) conveying appreciation for the ways small businesses support their communities and workers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the inflammatory and racially offensive statement of the President of the United States suggesting falsely a moral equivalence between the domestic terrorist act of lynching and the constitutionally provided congressional impeachment power.

Bill: 116-hres-731
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-11-22 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Civics education
Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Hate crimes
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Terrorism
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: 
This resolution (1) condemns the tweet made by the President on October 22, 2019, drawing a moral equivalence between the exercise of the impeachment power conferred on the House of Representatives by the Constitution and lynching; and (2) calls upon all Americans to read, celebrate, and revere the Constitution.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and recognizing transnational White supremacist extremism as a major global threat.

Bill: 116-hres-732
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2019-11-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
First responders and emergency personnel
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement officers
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes transnational white supremacist extremism as a major global threat. The resolution calls upon the United States and other countries to strengthen and prioritize efforts to combat transnational white supremacist extremism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-11-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the importance of the United States relationship with the Dominican Republic.

Bill: 116-hres-733
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2019-11-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Dominican Republic
Latin America
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Purple Star Families Week".

Bill: 116-hres-734
Sponsor: Rep. Riggleman, Denver [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2019-11-26 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available.

Bill: 116-hres-735
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-26 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Indian social and development programs
Minority health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women that has led to high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.
 
The resolution calls for urgent funding increases for the Indian Health Service, Tribally Operated Health Centers, Urban Indian Organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care programs to improve access to high-quality maternal health, prenatal care, and family planning services.
 
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the federal government's failure to uphold tribal treaty rights pertaining to the provision of adequate health care services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
 
Finally, the resolution calls for the prioritization of policy for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women to reduce long-standing barriers to maternal health and family planning services.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-11-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-11-26
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-11-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-26
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members from voting "present" on any question on which a record vote is taken.

Bill: 116-hres-736
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Introduced: 2019-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: 

Stand For Something Resolution

 
This resolution requires Members of the House of Representatives to vote only in the affirmative or the negative and not &quot;present&quot; on any question on which a recorded vote is taken in the House, including in committees or in the Committee of the Whole on the State of the Union.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the efforts of the Federal Government to address the public health and environmental crisis on the Navajo Nation caused by abandoned uranium mines.

Bill: 116-hres-737
Sponsor: Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1]
Introduced: 2019-12-03 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Indian lands and resources rights
Mining

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Environmental Protection Agency should take all necessary steps to ensure that cleanup actions for all abandoned uranium mines and related environmental pollution on the Navajo Nation and other tribal lands are implemented expeditiously.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the goals and ideals of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Bill: 116-hres-738
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2019-12-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and health-based discrimination
Disability and paralysis
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: 
This resolution recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and expresses support for U.S. efforts to promote the rights of individuals with disabilities both domestically and internationally. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of December 3, 2019, as the "National Day of 3D Printing".

Bill: 116-hres-740
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2019-12-03 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: 2019-12-03
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: 2019-12-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-03
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act.

Bill: 116-hres-742
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2019-12-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Child health
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Health promotion and preventive care
Natural disasters
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Women's health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes Food for Peace as a critical component of global food security efforts and calls for the prioritization of funding for Food for Peace programs. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-03-10
text: Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Discharged.
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: 2019-12-11
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-12-05
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: 2019-12-05
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: 2019-12-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1547)
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's formal notification to the United Nations of his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

Bill: 116-hres-743
Sponsor: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Introduced: 2019-12-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Higher education
International law and treaties
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Public-private cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: 
This resolution expresses disapproval for the President's notification to the United Nations of his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement and commends the entities that have expressed their support for the Paris Agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9263)
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should amend its rules to require a sitting United States Senator actively seeking election to the Presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President of the United States who is serving his or her first term in office.

Bill: 116-hres-744
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2019-12-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: 
This resolution urges the Senate to amend its rules to require a sitting Senator actively seeking election to the presidency of the United States to recuse himself or herself from the impeachment trial of an incumbent President who is serving his or her first term in office.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-05
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Republic of India to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents.

Bill: 116-hres-745
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2019-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
Human rights
India
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: 
This resolution recognizes the security challenges faced by India in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution urges India to employ certain measures to uphold human rights and refrain from the use of violence against minority groups, protestors, and detainees. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reaffirm its commitment as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and work with other WTO members to achieve reforms at the WTO that improve the speed and predictability of dispute settlement, address longstanding concerns with the WTO’s Appellate Body, increase transparency at the WTO, ensure that WTO members invoke special and differential treatment reserved for developing countries only in fair and appropriate circumstances, and update the WTO rules to address the needs of the United States and other free and open economies in the 21st century.

Bill: 116-hres-746
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2019-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Administrative remedies
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Free trade and trade barriers
International organizations and cooperation
Normal trade relations, most-favored-nation treatment
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to lead reform efforts and urge member cooperation at the World Trade Organization in order to address barriers to trade, improve living standards across the world, and enhance accountability and dispute settlement mechanisms.

action_date: 2020-12-02
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to lead reform efforts and urge member cooperation at the World Trade Organization in order to address barriers to trade, improve living standards across the world, and enhance accountability and dispute settlement mechanisms.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 99.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-614.
action_date: 2020-12-02
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-614.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House