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Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Bill: 116-hres-458
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-06-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Area studies and international education
Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Elementary and secondary education
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Foreign aid and international relief
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Higher education
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Smuggling and trafficking
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Travel and tourism
Tunisia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: 
This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.


Legislative actions:
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: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of title IX, applauding the increase in educational opportunities available to all people, regardless of sex or gender, and recognizing the tremendous amount of work left to be done to further increase those opportunities.

Bill: 116-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2019-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
School athletics
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Women's education
Women's health
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the increase in educational opportunities, including in sports, for women and girls since the passage of title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; and (2) encourages the Department of Education and Department of Justice to ensure that students have a safe learning environment by working to ensure schools prevent and respond to discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2722) to protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3351) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2722) to protect elections for public office by providing financial support and enhanced security for the infrastructure used to carry out such elections, and for other purposes; waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3351) making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 190 (Roll no. 404). (text: CR H5091)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 190 (Roll no. 404).(text: CR H5091)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 188 (Roll no. 403). (consideration: CR H5099-5100)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5099-5100)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 460, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays on ordering the previous question and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 460.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5091-5099)
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 32.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 2722 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. Also, the resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3351 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-126, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-126, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the 1969 New York Mets on the 50th Anniversary of their World Series victory.

Bill: 116-hres-461
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
New York City
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 1969 New York Mets on the 50-year anniversary of their first World Series championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3401) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-462
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3401) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 189 (Roll no. 410). (text: CR H5139)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 225 - 189 (Roll no. 410).(text: CR H5139)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 409). (consideration: CR H5145-5147)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 462.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5139-5147)
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 33.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3401 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-128, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-128, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Bill: 116-hres-463
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2019-06-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Historical and cultural resources
Music
Performing arts
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.
 
The resolution also recognizes Black History Month and African-American Music Appreciation Month as important times to celebrate this impact and to encourage greater access to music education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-25
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

Bill: 116-hres-464
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights are human rights and protected by the U.S. Constitution; (2) LGBTQ Pride Month should be celebrated; and (3) all Americans should be treated equally regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQ Equality Day".

Bill: 116-hres-465
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-26 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) equal rights and protections for all people, regardless of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity; and (2) the designation of LGBTQ Equality Day on June 26 to commemorate Supreme Court decisions handed down on that day in 2003, 2013, and 2015.
 
The resolution also acknowledges the need for further legislation to ensure that people in the United States are free from all forms of discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-26
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3401) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-466
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3401) making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 322 - 85 (Roll no. 426).
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 322 - 85 (Roll no. 426).
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: By the direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H. Res. 466 and asked for its immediate consideration. (consideration: CR H5223-5243; text: CR H5223)
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: WITHDRAWAL OF RESOLUTION - Mr. McGovern withdrew the resolution from consideration.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H.Res. 466.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 466.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: On consideration of the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 425).
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: POINT OF ORDER - Mr. Cole raised a point of order against the provisions of H.Res. 466 because it violates the Congressional Budget Act. The Chair announced the disposition of the point of order would be resolved by the question of consideration of H.Res. 466. The House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the point of order at at the end of which the Chair will put the question on consideration.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: By direction of the Committee on Rules, Mr. McGovern called up H.Res. 466 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 34.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Rule provides for consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 3401.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-130, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-130, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers to strengthening the United States national security and economic prosperity, sustaining and expanding progress on global health, and saving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world.

Bill: 116-hres-467
Sponsor: Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical education
Natural disasters
Worker safety and health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the important role of local frontline health workers in promoting global health, specifically in the aftermath of humanitarian and public health crises. The resolution calls on relevant federal agencies to implement certain measures in order to strengthen the frontline health workforce. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of Defense should review section 504 of title 10, United States Code, for purposes related to enlisting certain aliens in the Armed Forces.

Bill: 116-hres-468
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Foreign labor
Immigration status and procedures
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution urges the Department of Defense to review exceptions to citizenship, residency, and disqualification standards for enlistment in the Armed Forces to make a determination regarding the enlistment of aliens who possess an employment authorization document issued under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program established by the Department of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising.

Bill: 116-hres-469
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
New York City
Protest and dissent
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and commends the bravery and resiliency of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community in the face of violence and discrimination, past and present. 
 
The resolution also condemns violence and discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community and recommits the House of Representatives to securing justice, equality, and well-being for LGBTQ people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2019, as "National Health Literacy Day" to recognize the value of health literacy in transforming and improving health and healthcare for all people in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-470
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Health Literacy Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of 2019 as the "International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements".

Bill: 116-hres-471
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
International scientific cooperation
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution recognizes and applauds the United Nations for proclaiming the International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements.
 
The resolution also commends the global community of chemists for their efforts to recognize the International Year of the Periodic Table and to participate in events marking such year as an important scientific milestone and global celebration.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President to strongly condemn Jamal Khashoggi's killing, hold accountable individuals identified as culpable, and condemn imprisonment of and violence against journalists around the world.

Bill: 116-hres-472
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2019-06-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
News media and reporting
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Turkey
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: 
This resolution requests that the President condemn the killing of Jamal Khashoggi and take certain actions to encourage other countries to promote press freedom and cease violence against journalists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Introduced in House
To declare that space launch is a developmental activity, not a form of transportation, and that a process exists for investigating commercial space launch reentry activities.

Bill: 116-hres-473
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2019-07-02 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Space flight and exploration
Spacecraft and satellites

Summary:
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: 
This resolution declares that space launch is a developmental activity, not a form of transportation, and finds that a process exists for investigating commercial space launch and reentry activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-07-02
text: Introduced in House