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Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.

Bill: 116-hconres-1
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to assemble the House and the Senate outside the District of Columbia whenever the public interest warrants it.

action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate to assemble the House and the Senate outside the District of Columbia whenever the public interest warrants it.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-04
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H197)
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H197)
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H197)
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Reclaiming Congress’s Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

Bill: 116-hconres-2
Sponsor: Rep. Griffith, H. Morgan [R-VA-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-03 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional agencies
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Executive agency funding and structure
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: 

Reclaiming Congress's Constitutional Mandate in Trade Resolution

 
This concurrent resolution establishes (1) a Joint Ad Hoc Committee on Trade Responsibilities to develop a plan under which the functions and responsibilities of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) shall be moved to the legislative branch, and (2) a Congressional Advisory Board on Trade Responsibilities to advise the committee in its development of the plan.
 
The USTR and the other heads of executive branch offices must make available to the committee and the board such information and assistance as the entities may reasonably require to carry out their activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules, 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: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should provide, on an annual basis, an amount equal to at least one percent of United States gross domestic product for nonmilitary foreign assistance programs.

Bill: 116-hconres-3
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-01-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Foreign aid and international relief

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses recognition that foreign assistance programs are critically important for promoting U.S. national security, demonstrating the United States' humanitarian spirit, and improving the country's international standing. The resolution also states that the goal should be to spend at least 1% of U.S. gross domestic product each year for nonmilitary foreign assistance. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-08
text: Introduced in House
Calling for credible, transparent, and peaceful elections in Nigeria, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hconres-4
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2019-01-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Law enforcement administration and funding
Nigeria
Political parties and affiliation
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses support for peace and democracy in Nigeria, and calls on Nigeria's government and political parties to take all actions to ensure that elections are credible, transparent, and peaceful in order to support the will of the people. It also calls on the government to respect the impartiality of the Independent National Electoral Commission and to expeditiously finalize the proposed reformed legal framework for the 2019 elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for temporary protected status for Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hconres-5
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2019-01-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Congressional tributes
Haiti
Immigration status and procedures
Latin America
Natural disasters

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses support for granting temporary protected status to Haitian nationals residing in the United States, and supports the Haitian people and government's efforts to rebuild from years of natural disasters, economic hardship, and political turmoil.
 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E60)
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-17
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Bill: 116-hconres-6
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2019-01-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: 
This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress on January 29, 2019, to receive a message from the President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-23
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar-producing and -consuming countries should be eliminated.

Bill: 116-hconres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-24 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural trade
Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek the elimination of all subsidies benefiting the production or export of sugar by certain foreign countries.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2019-01-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-24
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to improve and expand training for future physicians on properly treating pain and prescribing opioids, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hconres-8
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Employment and training programs
Health personnel
Medical education
Prescription drugs

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that medical students and practitioners should receive additional training in pain management and opioid-prescribing practices. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Bill: 116-hconres-9
Sponsor: Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]
Introduced: 2019-01-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress on February 5, 2019, to receive a message from the President.

action_date: 2019-01-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress on February 5, 2019, to receive a message from the President.

action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This concurrent resolution provides for a joint session of Congress on February 5, 2019, to receive a message from the President.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S839)
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S839)
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Received in the Senate.
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.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Considered as privileged matter.
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-29
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of the Second World War upon death.

Bill: 116-hconres-10
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Carol D. [R-WV-3]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This concurrent resolution authorizes the use of the rotunda of the Capitol to honor, upon death, the last surviving Medal of Honor recipient for acts performed during World War II, at the election of the individual or their next of kin.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment to the Constitution in the case of Buckley v. Valeo.

Bill: 116-hconres-11
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2019-01-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
First Amendment rights
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the Supreme Court misinterpreted the First Amendment when rendering its decision in 
Buckley v. Valeo
 (which held limits on election spending to be unconstitutional). 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E114)
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-01-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Buffalo Soldiers.

Bill: 116-hconres-12
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Postal service
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This concurrent resolution calls for the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend that the Postmaster General issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring the Buffalo Soldiers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation.

Bill: 116-hconres-13
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-04 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the difficult challenges black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a nation. The concurrent resolution also recognizes the need for the Department of Veterans Affairs to continue to work to eliminate any health and benefit disparities for minority veterans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-04
text: Introduced in House
Designating the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.

Bill: 116-hconres-14
Sponsor: Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
Introduced: 2019-02-05 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Libraries and archives
Military history
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: 
 This concurrent resolution designates the George C. Marshall Museum and George C. Marshall Research Library in Lexington, Virginia, as the &quot;National George C. Marshall Museum and Library.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the commitment of the Congress to the Paris Agreement.

Bill: 116-hconres-15
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2019-02-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: 
This resolution reaffirms Congress's commitment to the Paris Agreement to combat climate change and states that the United States is still in the agreement and should not withdraw. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the provision of a basic standard of humanitarian care to all individuals in U.S. Customs and Border Protection custody.

Bill: 116-hconres-17
Sponsor: Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-36]
Introduced: 2019-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Child safety and welfare
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Health care coverage and access
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United States must provide a basic standard of humanitarian care to all individuals in its custody. In particular, the resolution urges U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide adequate care, including health care, living accommodations, and sanitation to those in its custody.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1997-1998)
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the rich history, heritage, and strategic importance of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Marshallese population residing in the United States.

Bill: 116-hconres-18
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3]
Introduced: 2019-02-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Census and government statistics
Congressional tributes
International law and treaties
Marshall Islands
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: 
This concurrent resolution commends the rich history and heritage of the Marshall Islands, and encourages a continued commitment to improve census data to better serve citizens of the Marshall Islands living in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-02-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, Armed Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-13
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.

Bill: 116-hconres-20
Sponsor: Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]
Introduced: 2019-02-19 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Music
Sound recording
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Telecommunication rates and fees
User charges and fees

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: 
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress should not impose any new performance fee, tax, royalty, or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings on a local radio station for broadcasting sound recordings over the air, or on any business for such public performance of sound recordings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-19
text: Introduced in House