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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Bill: 116-hres-666
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2019-10-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Human rights
International law and treaties
Senate
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for bipartisan subpoena authority during the 116th Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-667
Sponsor: Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
Introduced: 2019-10-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Evidence and witnesses
House Committee on the Judiciary
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: 
This resolution provides that in all matters referred to by the Speaker of the House in her announcement on September 24, 2019, of an impeachment inquiry of the President, the chairmen and ranking minority members of all committees involved shall have coequal subpoena power.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 660) directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-668
Sponsor: Rep. Cole, Tom [R-OK-4]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 660) directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald John Trump, President of the United States of America.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of November 3 through 9, 2019, as National Family Service Learning Week.

Bill: 116-hres-669
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Family relationships
Public-private cooperation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of National Family Service Learning Week, (2) recognizes the importance of family service learning in cultivating civic engagement and community investment, and (3) encourages the public to support family service learning and community development programs. Family service learning is a multigenerational problem-solving approach that utilizes active participation to meet community needs and develop the skillsets of children and families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 30th annual event of the All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona, and calling for an end to migrant deaths along the United States-Mexico border.

Bill: 116-hres-670
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Arizona
Border security and unlawful immigration
Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
Immigrant health and welfare
Latin America
Mexico

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 30th annual All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona, and urges the United States to promote policies that preserve human dignity and end migrant deaths along the U.S.-Mexico border. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-11-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any activities enabling money laundering in violation of United States sanctions against Iran.

Bill: 116-hres-671
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Foreign and international corporations
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
Trade restrictions
United Arab Emirates

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution condemns the failure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to counter money-laundering activities conducted to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran and urges the UAE to resolve the shortcomings in its laws against money laundering. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support of the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity thereby strengthening the United States and European national security.

Bill: 116-hres-672
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Alternative and renewable resources
Business investment and capital
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic performance and conditions
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution supports the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to (1) increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity across Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) further the process of building a Europe that is undivided, secure, prosperous, and free.

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution supports the Three Seas Initiative in its efforts to (1) increase energy resilience and infrastructure connectivity across Central and Eastern Europe; and (2) further the process of building a Europe that is undivided, secure, prosperous, and free.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5902-5903)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5902-5903)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 672.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5902-5904)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Espaillat moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment Discharged.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8707)
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation during "National Domestic Violence Awareness Month" to all providers working tirelessly to educate communities, provide shelter and assistance to victims, and end the scourge of domestic violence.

Bill: 116-hres-673
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Domestic violence and child abuse

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and those who provide resources, shelter, and assistance to victims of domestic violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the achievements of Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bill: 116-hres-674
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Guatemala
Latin America
Music
Performing arts
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, congratulates Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales, commonly known as Ricardo Arjona, on his musical achievements. 
 
The resolution also commends Arjona for his commitment to addressing inequality and improving opportunities for Guatemalans.
 
Finally, the resolution celebrates the achievements of all Guatemalan-American musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of Guatemalan culture and heritage. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that socialist proposals such as Medicare for All, student loan forgiveness, and the Green New Deal with a guaranteed job for all, are antithetical to American foundational values of self-responsibility and opportunity, and by guaranteeing these programs as "rights", we risk abandoning our actual rights.

Bill: 116-hres-675
Sponsor: Rep. Walker, Mark [R-NC-6]
Introduced: 2019-10-31 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Economic theory
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that socialist proposals undermine the American founding principles of individual freedom and liberty and that the House should continue to focus on policies that promote self-responsibility and fostering opportunities through the free market and a healthy economy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2019-10-31
text: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-10-31
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should formally withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Bill: 116-hres-676
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Introduced: 2019-11-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the formal withdrawal of the United States from the Paris Agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Bill: 116-hres-677
Sponsor: Rep. Crow, Jason [D-CO-6]
Introduced: 2019-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Small Business Administration
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States&#8212;especially veterans and their spouses&#8212;who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Commending the performance of the Special Operations Forces and a military working dog in the eradication of the terrorist leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria.

Bill: 116-hres-678
Sponsor: Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-01 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Iraq
Mammals
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: 
 This resolution recognizes the value of military working dogs and specifically honors the military working dog assigned to the raid of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. It also honors and celebrates the actions of the U.S. Special Operations Forces on October 26, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of November 7 as annual "Victims of Communism Memorial Day".

Bill: 116-hres-679
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: 
This resolution recognizes the victims of communist regimes and requests that the President issue a yearly proclamation declaring the National Day for the Victims of Communism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historical, cultural, and religious significance of the 550th birthday of Guru Nanak and the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-680
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions and sacrifices made by Sikhs of the United States and expresses respect for all Sikhs who practice their faith.
 
The resolution also recognizes the historical, cultural, and religious significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday.
 
Additionally, the resolution recognizes the discrimination Sikhs of the United States have faced.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the National Peanut Festival held annually in Dothan, Alabama, and the importance of the peanut industry in the State of Alabama and the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-681
Sponsor: Rep. Roby, Martha [R-AL-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Alabama
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the National Peanut Festival held in Dothan, Alabama, is of remarkable importance to the state of Alabama and the peanut industry.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing National Native American Heritage Month and celebrating the cultures and contributions of Native Americans to the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-682
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General Native American affairs matters

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes National Native American Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the spread of democracy around the world.

Bill: 116-hres-683
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
European Union
Germany
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall as the start of German reunification and democratic change in much of the rest of the world. It values the efforts of German and European citizens to reinvigorate the united Germany and recognizes Germany for its steadfast alliance and friendship with the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series.

Bill: 116-hres-684
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Washington Nationals on winning the 2019 Major League Baseball World Series.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the passage of H.R. 51, particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war.

Bill: 116-hres-685
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional districts and representation
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the service of all District of Columbia veterans, (2) condemns the denial of voting rights in Congress and full equality as American citizens for veterans and their families who are District residents, and (3) calls for statehood for the District through the passage of H.R. 51 (Washington, D.C. Admission Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House