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Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week.

Bill: 116-hres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Commemorative events and holidays
Research and development
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. 
 
The resolution recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 31) making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, and for other purposes, and providing for proceedings during the period from February 15, 2019, through February 22, 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Perlmutter, Ed [D-CO-7]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).

action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the conference report on H.J.Res. 31 (FY2019 Department of Homeland Security appropriations).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 86). (text: CR H2008)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 196 (Roll no. 86).(text: CR H2008)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 195 (Roll no. 85). (consideration: CR H2015-2016)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 131.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2008-2016)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-10, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-10, by Mr. Perlmutter.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 109) recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.

Bill: 116-hres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.Res. 109 (calling for the creation of a Green New Deal with specified goals).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Hice (GA). Petition No: 116-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/116/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0002.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of the designation of January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2024, as the "International Decade for People of African Descent".

Bill: 116-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Organization of American States
Racial and ethnic relations
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of the International Decade for People of African Descent and calls on the United States, in cooperation with African descent communities and organizations, to develop strategies to combat racism domestically and globally.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent.

Bill: 116-hres-134
Sponsor: Rep. Delgado, Antonio [D-NY-19]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Iraq
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Syria

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution honors the life of Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent and her meritorious service in combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.
The resolution urges the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense to review medical eligibility rules that may deny a servicemember opportunities even though the servicemember is otherwise combat-ready.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of February 14 as World Bonobo Day.

Bill: 116-hres-135
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mammals

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Bonobo Day and encourages participation in activities that help to educate the public about the need to protect bonobos as endangered great apes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Affirming that the Government of Cuba's foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking.

Bill: 116-hres-136
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Brazil
Caribbean area
Congressional oversight
Cuba
Health personnel
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
Latin America
Wages and earnings
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives's sense that Cuba is engaging in state-sponsored human trafficking through Mais Medicos, a Brazilian government program that brings doctors from other countries, including Cuba, to serve in Brazil. The resolution also urges the Department of State to downgrade Cuba to Tier 3 in its annual Trafficking in Persons report and to reestablish the Cuban Medical Professionals Parole program, which allowed certain Cuban medical personnel in countries other than Cuba to apply for parole to enter the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) nuclear security role.

Bill: 116-hres-137
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
International organizations and cooperation
Nuclear power
Nuclear weapons

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in strengthening global nuclear security, (2) affirms that the United States has a vital interest in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons and securing nuclear materials, and (3) encourages the United States and other IAEA member states to ensure that the IAEA has the necessary resources carry out its duties.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for addressing the Arab-Israeli conflict in a concurrent track with the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and commending Arab and Muslim-majority states that have improved bilateral relations with Israel.

Bill: 116-hres-138
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-02-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Israel
Middle East
Palestinians
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: 
This resolution reaffirms U.S. policy to support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The resolution urges Palestine and other Arab and Muslim-majority states to engage in negotiations with Israel in order to advance the Israeli-Palestinian peace process and improve bilateral relations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education.

Bill: 116-hres-139
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-19 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Historical and cultural resources
Language arts

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to resume the interpretation of section 1 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution as originally intended and applied as law for a century.

Bill: 116-hres-140
Sponsor: Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36]
Introduced: 2019-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Citizenship and naturalization
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Immigration status and procedures
Judicial review and appeals

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: 
This resolution expresses disapproval of birthright citizenship, under which a person born in the United States is deemed to be a U.S. citizen.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the leadership of the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to dismantle its labor camp system, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-141
Sponsor: Rep. Conaway, K. Michael [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2019-02-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Labor standards
North Korea
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: 
This resolution calls for the international community to demand that North Korea dismantle its labor camp system and for North Korea to cease human rights abuses and release political prisoners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the anniversary of the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Bill: 116-hres-142
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2019-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Florida
International law and treaties
Land transfers
Spain
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should acknowledge the great decision made by the United States in acquiring the territory of Florida from Spain under the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1819 and acknowledge the great contributions the State of Florida has given to the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Electing the Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-143
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
This resolution elects Cheryl L. Johnson as Clerk of the House of Representatives.

action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
This resolution elects Cheryl L. Johnson as Clerk of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2066)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H2066)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2066)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-144
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 46) relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H2112)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 193 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR H2112)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 193 (Roll no. 92). (consideration: CR H2128)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2128-2130)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 144, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Woodall demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 144.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2112-2119)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 9.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 46 with 1 hour 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. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-13, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-13, by Mrs. Torres (CA).
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1112) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Bill: 116-hres-145
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8) to require a background check for every firearm sale, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1112) to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to strengthen the background check procedures to be followed before a Federal firearms licensee may transfer a firearm to a person who is not such a licensee.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 194 (Roll no. 91). (text: CR H2119)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 194 (Roll no. 91).(text: CR H2119)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 90). (consideration: CR H2127)
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 145.
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2119-2128)
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 10.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Provides for one hour of debate on each measure. Only those amendments printed in the report shall be in order and the previous question shall be considered ordered without intervening motions except one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-14, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-14, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-146
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, David [D-GA-13]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Awareness Month. PCOS is caused by a hormone imbalance. Symptoms can include infertility, weight gain, excess hair growth, and acne.
 
It recognizes the need for further research, improved treatment and care options, and a cure for PCOS.
 
It also acknowledges the struggles affecting all women and girls afflicted with PCOS.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of March 3, 2019, as World Hearing Day.

Bill: 116-hres-147
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2019-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health promotion and preventive care
Hearing, speech, and vision care
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of World Hearing Day.
 
It also recognizes the importance of preventing hearing loss through self-protective behavior and the importance of patient access to early detection and intervention by health care professionals in the process of identification, treatment, and rehabilitation of hearing loss.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-25
text: Introduced in House