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Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-708
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 3055) making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3055 (Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019).

action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to H.R. 3055 (Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health Extenders Act of 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 629). (text: CR H8967)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 194 (Roll no. 629).(text: CR H8967)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 192 (Roll no. 628).
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8970-8971)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 708, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 708 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 708.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8967-8969)
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 54.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: The resolution makes in order a motion that the House concur in the Senate amendment with an amendment inserting the text of Rules Committee Print 116-38, in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the Senate.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-297, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-297, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of "GivingTuesday" and strong incentives for all people of the United States to volunteer and give generously.

Bill: 116-hres-709
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 
This resolution supports (1) the designation of Giving Tuesday, and (2) strong incentives for giving generously to charitable organizations and volunteering. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.

Bill: 116-hres-710
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-11-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
State and local government operations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: 
This resolution condemns the use by states and political subdivisions of specified voter suppression laws and techniques.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the twenty-second State.

Bill: 116-hres-711
Sponsor: Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 200th anniversary of the entry of Alabama into the Union as the 22nd state.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8965)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives and ranking Members on certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-712
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Armed Services
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) Armed Services, and (2) Transportation and Infrastructure.
 
 In addition, the resolution ranks specified Members on the House Committees on (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Veterans Affairs.

action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committees on (1) Armed Services, and (2) Transportation and Infrastructure.
 
 In addition, the resolution ranks specified Members on the House Committees on (1) Science, Space, and Technology; and (2) Veterans Affairs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9041)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9041)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9041)
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing addiction as a disease and supporting efforts to prevent, treat, and destigmatize substance use disorder and addiction.

Bill: 116-hres-714
Sponsor: Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Genetics
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes addiction as a treatable, chronic medical disease and supports evidence-based treatment for substance use disorder and efforts to prevent and destigmatize addiction.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma.

Bill: 116-hres-715
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, John R. [R-TX-31]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Mental health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Designating the National Center of Excellence for research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding, a partnership among Old Dominion University and William & Mary, including the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Virginia Coastal Policy Center at William & Mary Law School.

Bill: 116-hres-716
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-19 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Educational facilities and institutions
Floods and storm protection
Higher education
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Research and development
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes each of the following schools as a National Center of Excellence for research in coastal flooding and recurrent flooding: Old Dominion University's Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience, William & Mary, the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and the Virginia Coastal Policy Center at William & Mary Law School. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the internet.

Bill: 116-hres-717
Sponsor: Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the first internet message as well as the efforts of various stakeholders that have helped to establish and grow the internet.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of "GivingTuesday" and strong incentives for all people of the United States to volunteer and give generously.

Bill: 116-hres-718
Sponsor: Rep. Gabbard, Tulsi [D-HI-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Income tax deductions
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution supports (1) the designation of Giving Tuesday, and (2) strong incentives for giving generously to charitable organizations and volunteering. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Rural Health Day.

Bill: 116-hres-719
Sponsor: Rep. Finkenauer, Abby [D-IA-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Rural conditions and development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Rural Health Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should correct Jim Thorpe's Olympic records for his unprecedented accomplishments during the 1912 Olympic Games.

Bill: 116-hres-720
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
International organizations and cooperation
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the International Olympic Committee should officially recognize Jim Thorpe's athletic achievements as the sole Gold Medalist in the 1912 pentathlon and decathlon events and correct these inaccuracies in the official Olympic books.


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: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the establishment of an app ratings board to enforce consistent and accurate age and content ratings of apps on internet-ready devices and calling on technology companies to ensure the implementation of user-friendly and streamlined parental controls on devices used by minors.

Bill: 116-hres-721
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Consumer affairs
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution calls for (1) technology and application (app) development companies to establish an app rating board to establish new criteria for age-appropriate app ratings, and (2) technology companies to manufacture internet-ready devices with user-friendly parental controls and default safety settings. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Bill: 116-hres-722
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crimes against women
Criminal justice information and records
Government studies and investigations
Hate crimes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance, memorializing the lives lost to anti-transgender violence this year. The resolution also recognizes that current trends of increased violence, particularly against transgender women of color, are unacceptable.
 
The resolution supports efforts to study, respond to, and prevent violence against transgender people.
 
Finally, the resolution affirms the principle that every person is endowed with basic human rights and also recognizes the bravery and resilience of the transgender community as it fights for equal dignity and respect.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations.

Bill: 116-hres-723
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Africa
Assault and harassment offenses
Child safety and welfare
Crime prevention
Crimes against children
Crimes against women
Domestic violence and child abuse
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Mental health
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Research administration and funding
Sex offenses
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Violent crime
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes sexual violence against girls as a serious global issue. The resolution encourages the implementation of certain measures to protect girls from abuse, including (1) increased international efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation and cutting, and (2) the widespread dissemination of surveys that measure levels of sexual violence. 


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: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-20
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiri self-determination.

Bill: 116-hres-724
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-13]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Health care coverage and access
Human rights
India
International organizations and cooperation
Pakistan
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Kashmiri self-determination and calls on India to uphold human rights standards in Kashmir and Jammu. The resolution also urges India and Pakistan to settle territorial disputes without the use of force.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-725
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H9155)
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H9155)
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9155)
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-726
Sponsor: Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Stomach Cancer Awareness Month, supports efforts to increase awareness and education about stomach cancer, and recognizes the need for further research into early diagnosis, screening, and treatment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks.

Bill: 116-hres-727
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arab-Israeli relations
Conflicts and wars
Firearms and explosives
Foreign aid and international relief
Gaza Strip
Israel
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Palestinians
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the commitment of the United States to Israel's security and expresses support for Israel's right to defend itself against terrorist groups. The resolution also expresses concern for the humanitarian situation in Gaza.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the decision of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark A. Calabria to remove the borrower's preferred language question and the housing counseling question from the Universal Residential Loan Application.

Bill: 116-hres-728
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2019-11-21 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional oversight
Federal Housing Finance Agency
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Housing finance and home ownership
Housing industry and standards

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the decision of Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Mark A. Calabria to remove the preferred language question from the Universal Residential Loan Application and urges the restoration of that question and the question regarding housing counseling on the application. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-21
text: Introduced in House