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Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-74
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
House Committee on Small Business
House Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Natural Resources, and (3) Small Business.

action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the following House Committees: (1) the Budget, (2) Natural Resources, and (3) Small Business.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1183)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1183)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1183)
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Strongly condemning the January 2019 terrorist attack on the 14 Riverside Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, offering condolences to the family and friends of the victims, and reaffirming solidarity with the people of Kenya.

Bill: 116-hres-75
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
First responders and emergency personnel
Human rights
Kenya
Somalia
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution condemns the January 15, 2019, attack by the Al Qaeda-affiliated extremist group Al Shabaab in Nairobi, Kenya, that resulted in the loss of 21 lives. It honors the memory of Jason Spindler, a U.S. citizen killed in the attack, and expresses support for Kenya's efforts to combat terrorism and violent extremism.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules,.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of a "Women's Health Research Day".

Bill: 116-hres-76
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a Women's Health Research Day. 

 
 It also supports efforts to (1) recognize the importance of biomedical and clinical research to women's health, (2) increase awareness of the value of sex- and gender-based biomedical research, and (3) encourage individuals to advocate on behalf of sex- and gender-inclusive research.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other entities should work proactively with their customers affected by the shutdown of the Federal Government who may be facing short-term financial hardship and long-term damage to their creditworthiness through no fault of their own.

Bill: 116-hres-77
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2019-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Banking and financial institutions regulation
Business records
Consumer affairs
Consumer credit
Debt collection
Financial crises and stabilization
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Landlord and tenant
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other companies should take steps to mitigate the financial hardships faced by customers as a result of the federal government shutdown that began on December 22, 2018.

action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that financial institutions and other entities should take steps to mitigate the financial hardships faced by customers and tenants as a result of any federal government shutdown, including the shutdown that began on December 22, 2018.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: On motion to table motion to reconsider Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 176 (Roll no. 59).
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table motion to reconsider.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Ms. Waters of California moved that the House reconsider the vote by which the motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 77 was adopted. (CR H1269)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Mr. Harris objected to the motion to reconsider laid on the table.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1264-1265)
action_date: 2019-01-29
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 H1264-1265)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 77.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1264-1267)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States postal facility network is an asset of significant value and the United States Postal Service should take appropriate measures to maintain, modernize and fully utilize the existing post office network for economic growth.

Bill: 116-hres-78
Sponsor: Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service
U.S. Postal Service

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should modernize and maintain a post office network.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Government shutdowns are detrimental to the Nation and should not occur.

Bill: 116-hres-79
Sponsor: Rep. Wexton, Jennifer [D-VA-10]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) government shutdowns cause substantial damage; (2) shutting down the government is not an acceptable tactic or strategy for resolving differences; and (3) Congress must ensure the continued, uninterrupted operations of the government and its duty to protect and promote the security of the American people.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 249 - 163 (Roll no. 65).
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1317)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 79.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1307-1313; text: CR H1307)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Ranking certain Members of a certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-80
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution ranks specified Members on the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor, and (2) Homeland Security.

action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution ranks specified Members on the following House Committees: (1) Education and Labor, and (2) Homeland Security.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1234)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1234)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1234)
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for State legislatures to pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reforms by 2021.

Bill: 116-hres-81
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations
Health information and medical records
Law enforcement administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex offenses
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that state legislatures should pass comprehensive sexual assault kit reform legislation that includes certain requirements, such as for the auditing and testing of backlogged sexual assault kits. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program for the placement in offices of Members of the House of Representatives of children, spouses, and siblings of members of the Armed Forces who are hostile casualties or who have died from a training-related injury.

Bill: 116-hres-82
Sponsor: Rep. Kelly, Trent [R-MS-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution establishes in the House of Representatives the Congressional Gold Star Fellowship Program under which an eligible individual may serve a 12-month fellowship in the office of a Member of the House of Representatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff.

Bill: 116-hres-83
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations. This resolution also encourages programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff and expresses commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must amend the United States Code to prevent any future lapse in appropriations, and to permanently end government shutdowns.

Bill: 116-hres-84
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-28 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Appropriations
Budget process
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: 
This resolution expresses the commitment of the House of Representatives to (1) take bipartisan action to amend the U.S Code to prevent lapses in appropriations and permanently end government shutdowns, and (2) ensure that no Americans have to suffer the consequences of future government shutdowns.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-28
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives and ranking Members on a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-85
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Administration and ranks specified Members on the House Committee on the Budget.

action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the House Committee on Administration and ranks specified Members on the House Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1270)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1270)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1270)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-86
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. These amounts shall be made available beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019.

action_date: 2019-02-07
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. These amounts shall be made available beginning at noon on January 1, 2019, and ending on March 31, 2019.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, H. Res. 86 is considered passed House.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 105, H. Res. 86 is considered passed House.
action_date: 2019-02-07
text: Rule H. Res. 105 passed House.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 790) to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 116-hres-87
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 790) to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the Federal Government, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 790 (Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019).
 
 It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 8, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 790 (Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019).
 
 It shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of February 8, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 61). (text: CR H1289)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 189 (Roll no. 61).(text: CR H1289)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 190 (Roll no. 60). (consideration: CR H1294)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 87.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1289-1295)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 5.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: The resolution provides for suspension authority through the legislative day of February 8, 2019.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-5, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-5, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

Bill: 116-hres-88
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Ireland
Northern Ireland

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' opposition to a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which could result from the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). 
 
(Northern Ireland is part of the UK, and the Republic of Ireland is an EU member state. There is currently an open border between them.) 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should grant asylum to Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and her immediate family, due to the persecution she has faced on account of her religion.

Bill: 116-hres-89
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for granting asylum to Pakistan citizen Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and her immediate family, due to religious persecution.
 
It also recognizes the importance of granting asylum to those individuals with legitimate claims of persecution for their religion, race, nationality, membership in a social group, or political belief.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the observation of "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" during January 2019 to promote efforts to prevent, eradicate, and raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Bill: 116-hres-90
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Human rights
Public-private cooperation
Smuggling and trafficking

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for observing National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House