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Encouraging public schools to design and teach a curriculum about the history of anti-Semitism and the Holocaust, and the vital and historic importance of the Jewish State of Israel.

Bill: 116-hres-782
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Criminal procedure and sentencing
Elementary and secondary education
Hate crimes
Israel
Law enforcement officers
Middle East
Religion
U.S. history
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution condemns the rise of anti-Semitic attacks and calls on law enforcement officials to hold perpetrators accountable. The resolution also encourages public schools to teach about the history of anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and the historic importance of the creation of the Jewish State of Israel.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H215)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the members of the military and intelligence community who carried out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-783
Sponsor: Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Iran
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution commends the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces and the intelligence community for carrying out the mission that killed Qasem Soleimani, and it reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to defeating terrorist organizations that threaten U.S. national security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and censuring Nancy D'Alessandro Pelosi, Representative of California's 12th Congressional District.

Bill: 116-hres-784
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional leadership
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution censures and condemns Speaker Pelosi for abuse of power regarding the impeachment of President Trump.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of February 1, 2020, as "Blue Star Mother's Day".

Bill: 116-hres-785
Sponsor: Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Blue Star Mother's Day, which honors the contributions of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of January 11, 2020, as "National Martha Hughes Cannon Day".

Bill: 116-hres-786
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
State and local government operations
U.S. history
Utah
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes the value that women bring to good governance and supports the designation of National Martha Hughes Cannon Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H171)
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing January 2020 as "National Mentoring Month", and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-787
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2020-01-09 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational guidance
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) National Mentoring Month, and (2) the staff and volunteers at quality mentoring programs who help young people reach their full potential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Office of the Speaker of the House is vacant.

Bill: 116-hres-788
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2020-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional leadership
Congressional operations and organization
Federal officials
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: 
This resolution states that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi is unable to perform an essential part of her administrative duties and is consequently incapacitated.
 
Furthermore, such incapacity creates a vacancy in the office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-789
Sponsor: Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4]
Introduced: 2020-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Members of Congress
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: 
This resolution requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives to revise the Congressional Record from January 15, 2019, to reflect that the following was stated and then reiterated on the House floor: &quot;White Nationalist, White Supremacist,&mdash;Western Civilization, how did THAT language become offensive? Why did I sit in classes teaching me about the merits of our history and our civilization?&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H294)
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-10
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the actions of the Government of Iran and supporting the protesters in Iran, their demands for accountability, and their desire for the Government of Iran to respect freedom and human rights.

Bill: 116-hres-791
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2020-01-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Europe
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Transportation safety and security
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: 
This resolution condemns the actions of Iran with respect to Ukraine International Airlines Flight 752. It also expresses support for the protestors in Iran and condemns Iran for killing citizens protesting their government. In addition, it calls on Iran to refrain from using violence and to protect the rights of freedom of expression and peaceful assembly.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Bill: 116-hres-792
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Religion
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution supports (1) the goals of National Catholic Schools Week, cosponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and established to recognize the contributions of Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States; and (2) the continued dedication of Catholic schools, students, parents, and teachers to academic excellence and the key role they play in promoting a brighter future. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H646)
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-793
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H223)
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H223)
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H223)
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of January 2020 as "National One Health Awareness Month" to promote awareness of organizations focused on public health, animal health, and environmental health collaboration throughout the United States and to recognize the critical contributions of those organizations to the future of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-794
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Animal and plant health
Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental health
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National One Health Awareness Month and recognizes the importance of the One Health approach to protecting the health of people, animals, plants, and the environment. One Health is a collaborative, transdisciplinary approach with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the commitment of the United States to lawfully protect international cultural sites.

Bill: 116-hres-795
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Historical and cultural resources
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) targeting or destroying cultural property in the absence of imperative military necessity violates the law of armed conflict and is counter to U.S. values, (2) the United States is committed to following the law of armed conflict and the international agreements to which it is a party, and (3) the President should not threaten or order the commission of war crimes or other violations of the law of armed conflict.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.

Bill: 116-hres-796
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Dakota
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution congratulates the North Dakota State University Bison football team for winning the 2019 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Football Championship Subdivision title.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the Environmental Protection Agency to maintain and strengthen requirements under the Clean Water Act and reverse ongoing administrative actions to weaken this landmark law and protections for United States waters.

Bill: 116-hres-797
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2020-01-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Lakes and rivers
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Water quality
Water use and supply
Wetlands

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: 
This resolution encourages the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain and strengthen requirements that keep waterways clean. It also encourages the EPA to end or reverse administrative actions that weaken requirements protecting the nation's waters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-14
text: Introduced in House
Appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial of Donald John Trump, President of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-798
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2020-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: 
This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Schiff, Nadler, Lofgren, Jeffries, Demings, Crow, and Garcia of Texas as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against the President; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointment; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.

action_date: 2020-01-15
text: 
This resolution (1) appoints Representatives Schiff, Nadler, Lofgren, Jeffries, Demings, Crow, and Garcia of Texas as managers to conduct the impeachment trial against the President; (2) requires the Senate to be informed of the appointment; and (3) authorizes the managers to exhibit the articles of impeachment to the Senate and take other necessary actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 18). (text: CR H252)
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 18).
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with ten minutes of debate on H. Res. 798.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 755 with 6 hours of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions. Bill is closed to amendments. The question of adoption of the resolution, as amended shall be divided between the two articles. The amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted After adoption of H. Res. 755, it shall be in order without intervention of any point of order to consider in the House a resolution appointing and authorizing managers for the impeachment trial if offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 767. (consideration: CR H252-258)
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Supporting efforts to preserve Vietnamese and Vietnamese-American heritage and history and recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Bill: 116-hres-799
Sponsor: Rep. Rouda, Harley [D-CA-48]
Introduced: 2020-01-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Immigration status and procedures
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: 
This resolution (1) supports preserving Vietnamese-American history and heritage, (2) recognizes the U.S. Refugee Admission Program for facilitating entry into the United States and permanent status for many Vietnamese Americans, and (3) condemns human rights violations by Vietnam and calls on that government to end such violations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2020-01-15
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: 2020-01-15
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: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Commending the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship.

Bill: 116-hres-800
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6]
Introduced: 2020-01-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Louisiana
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: 
This resolution commends the Louisiana State University Tigers football team for winning the 2019 College Football Playoff Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-801
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-01-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Education and Labor
House Committee on Financial Services
House Committee on Homeland Security
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor, (2) Financial Services, and (3) Homeland Security.

action_date: 2020-01-16
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor, (2) Financial Services, and (3) Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H315)
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H315)
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-01-16
text: Introduced in House