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Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-983
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Twitter's partisan censorship of President Donald J. Trump.

Bill: 116-hres-984
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 
This resolution condemns Twitter's censorship of President Donald Trump, disapproves of Twitter's content moderation, and demands that Twitter protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the moral responsibility of Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-985
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Air quality
Alternative and renewable resources
Budget process
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Comprehensive health care
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Employee leave
Food assistance and relief
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Housing and community development funding
Immigration status and procedures
Income tax credits
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Low- and moderate-income housing
Poverty and welfare assistance
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Tax treatment of families
Unemployment
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 
This resolution acknowledges that child poverty prevents children from reaching healthy development and an economically secure future. It also encourages all levels of government to enact and support anti-poverty policies and programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Katyn Massacre.

Bill: 116-hres-986
Sponsor: Rep. Lipinski, Daniel [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Europe
Poland
Russia
U.S.S.R.
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 
This resolution honors the Polish soldiers and civilians whose lives were lost at the hands of the Soviet People's Commissariat for Internal Affairs (also known as the NKVD) during the Katyn Massacre. The resolution condemns Russia's efforts to spread disinformation about the Katyn Massacre and World War II.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness regarding period poverty.

Bill: 116-hres-987
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2020-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Charitable contributions
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Cosmetics and personal care
Detention of persons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local government operations
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: 
This resolution encourages the observation of National Period Awareness Week and Menstrual Hygiene Day. It also recognizes the efforts of individuals and entities to support those struggling with period poverty prior to and during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. (Period poverty refers to a lack of access to menstrual products, which can adversely affect a person's health and well-being.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E497)
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Condemning all acts of police brutality, racial profiling, and the use of excessive and militarized force throughout the country.

Bill: 116-hres-988
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Community life and organization
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employee performance
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government liability
Government studies and investigations
Intergovernmental relations
Judicial procedure and administration
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
Military civil functions
Military facilities and property
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 
This resolution condemns acts of brutality, racial profiling, and the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers. It also calls for the end of militarized policing practices.
 
The resolution supports strengthening efforts to promote accountability for individual law enforcement officers and police departments.
 
Finally, it calls for the adoption of sound and unbiased law enforcement policies at all levels of government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies in the United States should be equitable and based on science.

Bill: 116-hres-989
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2020-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blood and blood diseases
Organ and tissue donation and transplantation

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that blood donation policies should be grounded in science, minimize deferral periods, and allow donations by all those who can safely make them.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing racism as a national crisis and the need for a truth and reconciliation process.

Bill: 116-hres-990
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2020-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Health promotion and preventive care
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes racism as a national public health crisis and supports the creation of a truth and reconciliation process to address historic, enduring systemic and structural racism against black people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 1 as "National Healthcare Professional Appreciation Day" in commemoration of the day the first American healthcare professional became infected with COVID-19 while caring for a patient.

Bill: 116-hres-991
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2020-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Healthcare Professional Appreciation Day and acknowledges health care professionals for their heroism and sacrifice in response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Declaring unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination and providing for the establishment of a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation charged with eliminating racism and invidious discrimination.

Bill: 116-hres-992
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2020-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional oversight
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 
 This resolution condemns racism and invidious discrimination as evil and antithetical to the U.S. Constitution and declares unconditional war on racism and invidious discrimination in America.
 
The resolution declares that the House of Representatives shall pass legislation establishing a Cabinet-level Department of Reconciliation.
 
 The department shall be charged with ending racism and invidious discrimination, developing and coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to eliminate racism and invidious discrimination, with a budget the equivalent of at least 10% of the Defense Department's budget. The department shall be headed by a Secretary of Reconciliation, who shall make semi-annual progress reports to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 2020 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month", and calling on Congress to address gun violence.

Bill: 116-hres-993
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Licensing and registrations
Retail and wholesale trades

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Gun Violence Awareness Month.
 
It calls on the Senate to pass legislation to prevent gun violence, including the following:
 
 
H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019; and
 
H.R. 1112, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning threats to Hong Kong's freedoms and autonomy on the 31st anniversary of the violent repression of the peaceful protests centered in Beijing's Tiananmen Square.

Bill: 116-hres-994
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2020-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: 
This resolution
 
 
calls on China to allow exiled Tiananmen demonstrators to return to China;
 
condemns the imposition of national security legislation with respect to Hong Kong, as well as the use of violence and imprisonment as means of repression;
 
urges the United States to protect its interests in Hong Kong and the freedom of the people of Hong Kong;
 
calls upon the Hong Kong Chief Executive to allow the people of Hong Kong to exercise their rights, and
 
encourages the formation of an international coalition to demand that China adhere to its international obligations. 
 
 
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-26
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Ranking a Member on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-995
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2020-06-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: 
This resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

action_date: 2020-06-08
text: 
This resolution ranks a specified Member on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H2373)
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Res. 995. (consideration: CR H2373)
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interests and security of the United States and of its allies and partners.

Bill: 116-hres-996
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2020-06-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
European Union
Foreign and international corporations
Militias and paramilitary groups
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Subversive activities

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's attempts to harmfully influence domestic politics and stimulate unrest in the United States and allied countries. The resolution calls on the United States, as well as the European Union, to consider imposing additional sanctions against Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities. 
(Prigozhin is a Russian businessman accused of interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the 2018 U.S. midterm elections).
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's attempts to harmfully influence domestic politics and stimulate unrest in the United States and allied countries. The resolution calls on the United States, as well as the European Union, to continue sanctions against Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities. 
(Prigozhin is a Russian businessman accused of interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and the 2018 U.S. midterm elections).

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6083-6084)
action_date: 2020-12-03
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 H6083-6084)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 996.
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6083-6084)
action_date: 2020-12-03
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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: 2020-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Fourth of July, America's birthday, and the hundreds of businesses and workers that make up the fireworks industry.

Bill: 116-hres-997
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic importance of fireworks displays in the United States and the joy the fireworks industry brings to communities and neighborhoods across the country, and it urges cities, towns, counties, and other municipalities to reconsider postponing or canceling their Fourth of July celebrations so that Americans can celebrate while adhering to appropriate social distancing guidelines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 10 as "Collector Car Appreciation Day" and recognizing that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-998
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2020-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Games and hobbies
Historical and cultural resources
Motor vehicles
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of Collector Car Appreciation Day, (2) recognizes that the collection and restoration of historic and classic cars is an important part of preserving the technological achievements and cultural heritage of the United States, and (3) encourages the people of the United States to engage in events and commemorations of Collector Car Appreciation Day in accordance with public health guidelines.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the threats to press freedom in the United States in the wake of protests following the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by police in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance.

Bill: 116-hres-999
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2020-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for freedom of the press and opposes the targeting of journalists.
 
Specifically, the resolution
 
 
calls on law enforcement to protect freedom of the press and refrain from targeting journalists and media workers;
 
 calls on government entities to clarify that credentialed press are exempt from curfews enacted in response to protests and public demonstrations; 
 
 stresses the need for accountability where law enforcement entities or protesters violate the Constitution, laws, or regulations in their treatment of journalists and media crews during protests; and 
 
 reaffirms the centrality of freedom of the press to supporting democracy, exposing corruption, and promoting good governance. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2020, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-hres-1000
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2020-06-11 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-06-11
text: Introduced in House