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Recognizing that in the 25 years since normalizing diplomatic relations, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America have worked toward increased stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Southeast Asian region.

Bill: 116-hres-1018
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military personnel and dependents
Poverty and welfare assistance
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for ongoing cooperation between the United States and Vietnam, (2) recognizes Vietnam's increased role in certain multilateral institutions, and (3) reiterates the importance of promoting human rights and democracy in Vietnam and throughout the Indo-Pacific. 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that for 50 years, the Kingdom of Tonga has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.

Bill: 116-hres-1019
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Multilateral development programs
Oceania
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tonga
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: 
This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Tonga and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Tonga in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Tonga's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that for 45 years, Papua New Guinea and the United States have shared a close friendship based on shared goals of stability, prosperity, and peace in the region, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.

Bill: 116-hres-1020
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Asia
Australia
Competition and antitrust
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Energy efficiency and conservation
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
Japan
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Multilateral development programs
New Zealand
Oceania
Papua New Guinea
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: 
This resolution commends the subsistence of democratic institutions in Papua New Guinea and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Papua New Guinea in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Papua New Guinea's participation in multinational organizations and applauds the country's multilateral efforts to ensure access to electricity throughout the region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that for 50 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.

Bill: 116-hres-1021
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Fiji
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Multilateral development programs
Oceania
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: This resolution applauds free and fair elections in Fiji and encourages deepened U.S. cooperation with Fiji in areas of mutual interest. The resolution also recognizes Fiji's participation in multinational security forces and multilateral institutions.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and the invaluable service of the Stars and Stripes as the "hometown newspaper" for members of the Armed Forces, civilian employees, and family members stationed across the globe.

Bill: 116-hres-1022
Sponsor: Rep. Young, Don [R-AK-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the commencement of continuous operations of the Stars and Stripes newspaper in the Pacific and congratulates and honors the men and women of Stars and Stripes who have served the U.S. military community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Calling for justice for George Floyd and others, and condemning violence and rioting.

Bill: 116-hres-1023
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2020-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Minnesota
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: 
This resolution calls for justice for George Floyd and others who have suffered from violence. It also (1) condemns violence, riots, and looting; and (2) opposes any efforts to establish autonomous areas within the United States or to defund, dismantle, or disband police forces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations.

Bill: 116-hres-1024
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2020-06-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Central African Republic
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Food assistance and relief
HIV/AIDS
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Somalia
South Sudan
Syria
United Nations
World health
Yemen

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes the United Nations (U.N.) for its role in maintaining international peace and security, applauds the U.N. for its leadership in responding to global health and humanitarian crises, and urges the President to call on Americans to observe the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the U.N.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as "National Homeownership Month", honoring the critical importance of increased homeownership to overall affordable housing goals, and acknowledging the necessity of using comprehensive resources within the legislative and policy toolbox, together with vital public-private partnerships, to allow communities across the United States to provide access to safe and secure housing for all Americans, regardless of income level, while promoting diversity consistent with the ideal of the American Dream during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-1025
Sponsor: Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2020-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Housing finance and home ownership

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Homeownership Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that responses to the COVID-19 pandemic by the education system must be narrowly tailored to protect the well-being of children in different parts of the country.

Bill: 116-hres-1026
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2020-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
School administration
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: 
This resolution states that the (1) consequences of remaining out of school are different for children of varying geographic regions or economic status, and (2) decisions related to opening and operating school districts should be made at the local level and be informed by expert opinion and data. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the wrongs and hardships of Black women are often equal to those experienced by Black men yet receive less attention and justice, and that any legislation passed in the House of Representatives to remedy racial inequities in the United States, especially those present in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for Black women.

Bill: 116-hres-1027
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2020-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Crimes against women
Due process and equal protection
Government studies and investigations
Law enforcement administration and funding
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that
 
 
 the harm, trauma, and deaths of black women must be recognized alongside those of black men; 
 
 the position of black women is unique in this country and therefore deserves specific, focused intervention to bring about equality of access, opportunity, and justice; 
 
 any legislation passed in the House to remedy racial inequities, especially those in the criminal justice system, must include reforms to address concerns for black women; and 
 
 the creation of a commission to study the status of black women and girls would aid in reducing social and systemic barriers and identifying reforms that would encourage more fair and equal treatment.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1028
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2020-06-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 2 (Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act or the INVEST in America Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 183 (Roll no. 131). (text: CR H2682-2683)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 222 - 183 (Roll no. 131).(text: CR H2682-2683)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 180 (Roll no. 130).
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1028.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2682-2694)
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 82.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2 with 2 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-438, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-438, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Bill: 116-hres-1029
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2020-06-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Evidence and witnesses
Federal officials
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: 

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

 
This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to enforce congressional subpoenas by holding noncomplying individuals in contempt and levying monetary penalties against them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Public Health Week.

Bill: 116-hres-1030
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2020-06-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Public Health week, recognizes the efforts of public health professionals in preventing infectious and other diseases and injuries, and encourages strengthening the public health system.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the cyber attacks on American persons and organizations conducting research related to COVID-19 and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that those responsible for perpetrating such belligerent acts should face consequences.

Bill: 116-hres-1031
Sponsor: Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Computer security and identity theft
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution condemns the cyberattacks perpetrated against American persons and organizations engaged in COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) research. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administration should respond to such attacks using existing authorities to punish those responsible and dissuade future attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Instructing the Committee on the Judiciary to further its inquiry into the misconduct of William P. Barr, Attorney General of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-1032
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Department of Justice
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution directs the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire into specified instances to determine whether the House of Representatives should impeach Attorney General William Barr.
 
The resolution authorizes the committee, or any subcommittee or task force designated by the committee, to take affidavits and depositions by a member, counsel, or consultant of the committee, pursuant to notice or subpoena.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2681-2682)
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Condemning acts by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region that violate fundamental rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents as well as acts that undermine Hong Kong's high degree of autonomy.

Bill: 116-hres-1033
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution condemns the advancement of China's national security legislation for Hong Kong. The resolution also advises the United States to coordinate with allies to respond to developments in Hong Kong, including by providing Hong Kong residents who face well-founded fears of persecution an opportunity to emigrate from Hong Kong. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution condemns the advancement of China's national security legislation for Hong Kong. The resolution also advises the United States to coordinate with allies to respond to developments in Hong Kong, including by providing Hong Kong residents who face well-founded fears of persecution an opportunity to emigrate from Hong Kong. 


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 H5877-5878)
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 H5877-5878)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1033.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5877-5878)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the need for a Senior Security Promise.

Bill: 116-hres-1034
Sponsor: Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2020-06-30 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Aging
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Health care coverage and access
Social security and elderly assistance

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must work in a bipartisan manner, and on bicameral basis, to ensure the health and financial well-being of older Americans.
 

 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-30
text: Introduced in House