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Acknowledging that the War on Drugs has been a failed policy in achieving the goal of reducing drug use, and for the House of Representatives to apologize to the individuals and communities that were victimized by this policy.

Bill: 116-hres-747
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2019-12-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of the Treasury
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Federal officials
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the War on Drugs has failed to achieve its goal of reducing drug use and that activities continuing the War on Drugs should end. Further, the House of Representatives apologizes to those harmed through the War on Drugs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 729) to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to Indian Tribes to further achievement of Tribal coastal zone objectives, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-748
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 729) to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 to authorize grants to Indian Tribes to further achievement of Tribal coastal zone objectives.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 729 (Tribal Coastal Resiliency Act).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 658). (text: CR H9956-9957)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 189 (Roll no. 658).(text: CR H9956-9957)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 226 - 188 (Roll no. 657). (consideration: CR H9968)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9968-9969)
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 748, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Lesko demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 748 until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 748.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9956-9960)
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-40 shall be considered as adopted in the House and in the Committee of the Whole and shall be considered as the original bill for the purpose of further amendment under the five-minute rule.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-330, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-330, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Taco John's and celebrating the contributions the company and its franchise owners provide to local communities across the country.

Bill: 116-hres-749
Sponsor: Rep. Axne, Cynthia [D-IA-3]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Food industry and services

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of Taco John's and celebrates the contributions of the company and its franchises to local communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that individual choice in health insurance should be protected.

Bill: 116-hres-750
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employee benefits and pensions
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Medicare

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution affirms that the federal government should protect individual choice in health insurance and prevent any Medicare for All proposal that would eliminate private health plans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the African Union and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations.

Bill: 116-hres-751
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and the African Union and encourages greater collaboration with the African Union to ensure socioeconomic transformation across the continent. The resolution also acknowledges the cultural and social contributions of Americans of African descent to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-752
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Licensing and registrations
Middle East
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the people in Iran engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive and corrupt regime. The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's serious human rights abuses and destabilizing activities abroad and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to clearly support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.

action_date: 2020-01-28
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the people in Iran engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive and corrupt regime. The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's serious human rights abuses and destabilizing activities abroad and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to clearly support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H590-591)
action_date: 2020-01-28
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 H590-591)
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 752.
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H590-594)
action_date: 2020-01-28
text: Mr. Phillips moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the life of William D. Ruckelshaus.

Bill: 116-hres-753
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of Justice
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal officials
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution expresses sorrow at the death of William Ruckelshaus (the founding administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency under President Nixon) and honors him for his principled service to our nation, his commitment to the rule of law, and his work to ensure a livable planet for future generations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Bill: 116-hres-754
Sponsor: Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8]
Introduced: 2019-12-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign loans and debt
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
News media and reporting
Nicaragua
Political movements and philosophies
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: 
This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

action_date: 2020-03-09
text: 
This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544)
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)
action_date: 2020-03-09
text: Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-09
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the resignation and disbarment of United States Attorney General William P. Barr, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-757
Sponsor: Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
District of Columbia
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Law enforcement administration and funding
Lawyers and legal services
New York State
Racial and ethnic relations
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution (1) condemns Attorney General William Barr for his comments and actions; (2) calls on Barr to resign; (3) calls on the Virginia State Bar, the New York State Bar Association, and the District of Columbia Bar to remove Barr from its rolls; and (4) reaffirms support for the diversity of the United States and for the 14th Amendment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian Federation interfered in the 2016 United States Presidential election and deliberately spread false information to implicate the Republic of Ukraine.

Bill: 116-hres-759
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-12-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Subversive activities
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia for its interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election and ongoing disinformation campaigns. The resolution reaffirms U.S. support for Ukraine in its efforts to combat Russian interference and military aggression. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 9.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2019-12-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the centennial of Houston Methodist Hospital.

Bill: 116-hres-760
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2019-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health care quality
Health facilities and institutions
Hospital care
Medical research
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Houston Methodist Hospital.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Permitting individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House in order to obtain footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.

Bill: 116-hres-761
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2019-12-11 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Television and film
Travel and tourism
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House of Representatives to designate individuals to be admitted to the Hall of the House and to certain rooms in order to obtain film footage of the House in session for inclusion in the orientation film to be shown to visitors at the Capitol Visitor Center.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 765, H. Res. 761 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H10316; text: CR H10316)
action_date: 2019-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 765, H. Res. 761 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H10316; text: CR H10316)
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 4th anniversary of the adoption of the international Paris Agreement on climate change.

Bill: 116-hres-762
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the fourth anniversary of the adoption of the Paris Agreement, an international agreement to keep global temperature from rising 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) above preindustrial levels, and recommends that the United States remain a signatory to the global warming agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty.

Bill: 116-hres-763
Sponsor: Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2019-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Health care quality
Social Sciences and History

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes the harmful effects of income inequality and poverty; and (2) expresses support for the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty, which is defined as an income below half of the federal poverty level. It also acknowledges the role of the federal government and the contributions of science in understanding and generating solutions to address deep poverty.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the priorities and goals of the Executive order on combating anti-Semitism.

Bill: 116-hres-764
Sponsor: Rep. Watkins, Steve [R-KS-2]
Introduced: 2019-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-12-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes and supports the executive order on combating anti-Semitism, signed on December 11, 2019. The resolution also expresses commitment to combating anti-Semitism through all levels of education and supports the freedom of Jewish individuals to practice their faith.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-12-14
text: Introduced in House