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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all nations should permanently close live wildlife markets and that the People's Republic of China should cease spreading disinformation regarding the origins of coronavirus.

Bill: 116-hres-922
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2020-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Agricultural marketing and promotion
Animal and plant health
Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Meat
Medical research
Smuggling and trafficking
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: 
This resolution calls on all governments to permanently close live wildlife markets. 
 
The resolution also calls on the World Health Organization to advise member states to close live wildlife markets around the world. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the Chinese Communist Party officials and the propaganda organs of the Chinese Communist Party to cease spreading disinformation on the origins of, and initial response to, the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19).
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the contributions of distribution and warehousing workers during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-923
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2020-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care costs and insurance
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Retail and wholesale trades
Wages and earnings
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of distribution, delivery, and warehousing workers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic and calls upon the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to ensure that employers maintain safe workplaces for such workers. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Promoting minority health awareness and supporting the goals and ideals of National Minority Health Month in April 2020, which include bringing attention to the health disparities faced by minority populations of the United States during the novel coronavirus global pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-924
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2020-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Census and government statistics
Commemorative events and holidays
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of National Minority Health Month to bring attention to health disparities faced by minority populations and encourages federal and state governments to collect and publish racial and ethnic data related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the powers of the president remain limited by the Constitution and laws of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-925
Sponsor: Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7]
Introduced: 2020-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: 
This resolution affirms that the President's authority is not total.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2020, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the United States maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing persons.

Bill: 116-hres-926
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and health-based discrimination
Economic development
Environmental health
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Minority health
Nutrition and diet
Racial and ethnic relations
Sex and reproductive health
Violent crime
Wages and earnings
Water quality
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the significance of Black Maternal Health Week; (2) that Black Maternal Health Week is an opportunity to raise national awareness of the state of black maternal health in the United States; and (3) that black women experience high, disproportionate rates of maternal mortality and morbidity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the heroism of our Nation's essential employees, including drivers, tradesmen, convenience store workers, manufacturers, airport workers, restaurant employees, farmers, energy employees, public utility workers, and others during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 116-hres-927
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food industry and services
Health
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Manufacturing
Public utilities and utility rates
Retail and wholesale trades
Transportation employees
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes drivers, tradesmen, grocery store workers, manufacturers, airport workers, restaurant employees, farmers, energy employees, public utility workers, and other essential employees for their contributions during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus 2019) public-health emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designating the month of April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill: 116-hres-928
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Criminal justice information and records
Criminal procedure and sentencing

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for designating Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and celebrating attaining the requisite number of cosponsors for passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-929
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-04-17 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Human rights
Legislative rules and procedure
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its citizens for the same rights and freedoms afforded to all U.S. citizens.
 
The resolution recognizes that the Washington, D.C. Admission Act has more than the requisite number of cosponsors necessary to pass in the House of Representatives and that the House should pass that Act in 2020. 
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the resiliency of America's small businesses.

Bill: 116-hres-930
Sponsor: Rep. Balderson, Troy [R-OH-12]
Introduced: 2020-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Congressional tributes
Economic performance and conditions
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes all contributors to American small businesses, commends the innovation and prosperity that small businesses provide to the American people and economy, and acknowledges the need for continued congressional support for America's small businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1950)
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Turkey and Turkish Americans nationwide on Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

Bill: 116-hres-931
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2020-04-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Europe
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes Turkish National Sovereignty and Children's Day. The resolution expresses support for democracy in Turkey and commends the contributions of Turkish Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-05-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for honoring the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-932
Sponsor: Rep. McEachin, A. Donald [D-VA-4]
Introduced: 2020-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Commemorative events and holidays
Environmental education
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Members of Congress
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and addresses environmental challenges.
 
It urges (1) the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the anniversary; and (2) governments and people to continue building upon the Paris Agreement and other efforts to ensure that future generations inherit a livable, sustainable, and ecologically rich planet. 
 
The resolution reaffirms that immediate action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect our planet, public health, and overall well-being of all people and wildlife.
 
In addition, it encourages the American people to mark Earth Day by working to address environmental challenges, educate others about the need for year-round action, and honor the stewardship ethic for which Senator Gaylord Nelson stood.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing COVID-19 frontline workers.

Bill: 116-hres-933
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2020-04-21 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: 
This resolution recognizes and commends the contributions of frontline workers during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus 2019) public-health emergency.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-934
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2020-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Rules.

action_date: 2020-04-22
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the House Committee on Rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1904)
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H. Res. 934. (consideration: CR H1903-1904)
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of April 19-25, 2020, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Bill: 116-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2020-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: 
This resolution expresses strong support for the goals and theme of 2020 National Crime Victims' Rights Week&#8212;
Seek Justice, Ensure Victims' Rights, Inspire Hope
.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important role Victory Gardens played in America's World War efforts and reaffirming their purpose as essential to strengthening food security, health education, and community morale during the 2020 Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis.

Bill: 116-hres-937
Sponsor: Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]
Introduced: 2020-04-22 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Horticulture and plants
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Nutrition and diet

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes (1) the importance of the health consciousness, food security, and community morale that is spurred by planting of Victory Gardens; and (2) that the Department of Agriculture should collaborate with the House of Representatives to encourage citizens to plant Victory Gardens and to supply seeds, preserving materials, and manuals to help citizens grow and preserve crops from their Victory Gardens during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E379)
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-22
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H.Res. 935) establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Bill: 116-hres-938
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-04-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: 
This resolution adopts H.Res. 935 (establishes the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform).

action_date: 2020-04-23
text: 
This resolution adopts H.Res. 935 (establishes the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis as a select investigative subcommittee of the Committee on Oversight and Reform).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 182 (Roll no. 103). (text: CR H1907)
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 212 - 182 (Roll no. 103).(text: CR H1907)
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1952-1953)
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 938, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the resolution, and by voice vote, announced that ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on agreeing to the resolution until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 938.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1907-1920)
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 77.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 935 with 1 hour of general debate.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-419, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-419, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the World Bank Group to lead a worldwide COVID-19 economic recovery effort.

Bill: 116-hres-939
Sponsor: Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Introduced: 2020-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic development
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States (1) should support the World Bank Group to lead a global effort assisting areas that are economically impacted by the effects of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and (2) recognizes the need for global cooperation to overcome shared challenges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-23
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-940
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-04-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2020-04-23
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: 2020-04-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-04-23
text: Introduced in House