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Expressing support for the designation of May as "National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-341
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation, and the goals and ideals, of National Bladder Cancer Awareness Month.
 
It also calls on the people of the United States, interested groups, and affected persons to (1) promote awareness of bladder cancer and to foster understanding of the impact of the disease on patients and their families and caregivers, and (2) take an active role in the fight to end bladder cancer. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day.

Bill: 116-hres-342
Sponsor: Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Building construction
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) the goals and ideals of National Healthy Schools Day, and (2) a national commitment to preventing the deterioration of our schools and to fixing our crumbling school facilities.
 
The resolution (1) recognizes the importance of improving our children's aging school buildings; and (2) encourages state and local governments to coordinate their efforts to assist local schools, and to publicize the importance of healthful learning environments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.

Bill: 116-hres-343
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Islamic faith as one of the great religions of the world, acknowledges the onset of Ramadan (the holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal for Muslims), and expresses respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world on this occasion. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3507)
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2, 2019, as a "National Day of Reason" and recognizing the central importance of reason in the betterment of humanity.

Bill: 116-hres-344
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
General science and technology matters
Policy sciences
Science and engineering education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of a National Day of Reason; and (2) encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to focus on the central importance of reason, critical thought, the scientific method, and free inquiry to resolving social problems and promoting human welfare.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Responding to widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, 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 on World Press Freedom Day.

Bill: 116-hres-345
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Human rights
News media and reporting
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Nations
Violent crime
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution expresses concern about threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also commends journalists and media workers around the world and pays tribute to those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.

action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution condemns threats to freedom of the press around the world. It also remembers the bravery of journalists and media workers around the world and those who have died carrying out their work. It calls on the President and the Department of State to build upon U.S. leadership on press freedom issues.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5794-5795)
action_date: 2019-07-15
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 H5794-5795)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 345.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5793-5796)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-05-22
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the devastating April 21, 2019, terrorist bombings in Sri Lanka and observing 10 years since the end of Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war, which ended on May 18, 2009.

Bill: 116-hres-346
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Human rights
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Religion
Sri Lanka
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution offers condolences to the families and friends of the victims of the April 21, 2019, terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka and expresses support for efforts to advance reconciliation, religious and ethnic protection, human rights, and security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2019, through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-347
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2019-05-01 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: 
This resolution (1) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every U.S. community, and (2) supports the designation of National Small Business Week.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-01
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 336) to make improvements to certain defense and security assistance provisions and to authorize the appropriation of funds to Israel, to reauthorize the United States-Jordan Defense Cooperation Act of 2015, and to halt the wholesale slaughter of the Syrian people, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-348
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 336 (Strengthening America's Security in the Middle East Act of 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-15
text: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Mast. Petition No: 116-3. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/116/lrc/pd/petitions/DisPet0003.xml">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the vital role of the United States-Japan alliance in promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.

Bill: 116-hres-349
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Japan

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace and stability and calls for further strengthening of ties. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the vital role of the U.S.-Japan alliance in promoting peace and stability and calls for further strengthening of ties. 
 
The resolution calls for the continued robust cooperation between the United States and Japan in the global fight against COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and supports the Japanese government's commitment to hosting the Olympic Games in 2021.
 
Additionally, the resolution reaffirms the vital role of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue as a platform to facilitate further collaboration between the United States, Australia, India, and Japan on matters related to protecting freedom of navigation and promoting democratic values in the Indo-Pacific.


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 H5882)
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 H5882)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 349.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5882-5883)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-05-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the value and importance of the Electoral College.

Bill: 116-hres-350
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Intergovernmental relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution recognizes the electoral college as vital to the preservation of federalism and the U.S. government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating and honoring Rodney Robinson on receiving the 2019 National Teacher of the Year Award.

Bill: 116-hres-351
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Teaching, teachers, curricula
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution (1) congratulates Rodney Robinson on receiving the 2019 National Teacher of the Year Award, and (2) celebrates all four finalists for the award for their service and commitment to America's youth.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Building Safety Month and the work of building and fire service officials in educating and protecting the communities of this Nation.

Bill: 116-hres-352
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Building construction
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Emergency planning and evacuation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Building Safety Month. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the essential service provided by federal, state, and local building departments, fire prevention bureaus, and federal agencies in the protection of lives and property. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week, the week of May 5 through 12, 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-353
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Introduced: 2019-05-02 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: 
 This resolution supports the designation of Public Service Recognition Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-02
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the 19th Amendment, providing for women's suffrage, to the Constitution of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-354
Sponsor: Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14]
Introduced: 2019-05-03 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
U.S. history
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, providing for women's suffrage. The resolution also reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation.

action_date: 2019-05-21
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 100th anniversary of the passage and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution, providing for women's suffrage. The resolution also reaffirms the desire of Congress to continue strengthening democratic participation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4024)
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4024)
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Ms. Dean asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4024)
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-21
text: Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
action_date: 2019-05-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-03
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to direct the Chief Administrative Officer to carry out an annual information security training program for Members, officers, and employees of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-355
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Computer security and identity theft
Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 

Congressional Cybersecurity Training Resolution of 2019

 
This resolution amends Rule II (Other Officers and Officials) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require (1) the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to carry out an annual information security training program for Members, officers, and employees of the House; and (2) new Members, officers, and employees to receive such training within 30 days after beginning service.
 
Officers and employees of the House must file with the CAO by January 31 of each year a certification that they completed such program.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May as "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month".

Bill: 116-hres-356
Sponsor: Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, and (2) investment in asthma research.
 
It also salutes health care professionals and researchers who work on asthma and allergies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-357
Sponsor: Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27]
Introduced: 2019-05-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 986) to provide that certain guidance related to waivers for State innovation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act shall have no force or effect, and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2157) making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 986 (Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019) and H.R. 2157 (Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3510)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 191 (Roll no. 190).(text: CR H3510)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 227 - 190, 1 Present (Roll no. 189). (consideration: CR H3518)
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 357.
action_date: 2019-05-09
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3510-3519)
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 22.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Provides for consideration of H.R. 986 and H.R. 2157 both under structured rules. One hour of general debate provided for each measure.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-51, by Ms. Shalala.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-51, by Ms. Shalala.
action_date: 2019-05-07
text: Introduced in House