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Expressing support for the designation of June 12, 2019, as "Women Veterans Appreciation Day".

Bill: 116-hres-438
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Veterans' organizations and recognition
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Women Veterans Appreciation Day to recognize the service and sacrifices of women veterans who have served valiantly on behalf of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Maintaining North Korea's seizure of the vessel USS Pueblo and its detention of the crew were in violation of international law and seeking the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-439
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Introduced: 2019-06-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Detention of persons
International law and treaties
Military facilities and property
Military personnel and dependents
North Korea

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: 
This resolution condemns North Korea's seizure of the USS 
Pueblo
 as a violation of international law and demands that the USS 
Pueblo
 be returned to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the critical importance of military aviation training in the State of Colorado, including training conducted at the High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site.

Bill: 116-hres-440
Sponsor: Rep. Tipton, Scott  R. [R-CO-3]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Colorado
Military education and training
Military facilities and property
Military readiness
National Guard and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the critical importance of military aviation training in Colorado, including training conducted at the High-Altitude Army National Aviation Training Site, to the national security interests of the United States and to military readiness.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
A resolution condemning the attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in July 1994 and expressing the concern of the United States regarding the continuing, 25-year-long delay in the resolution of this case and encouraging accountability for the attack.

Bill: 116-hres-441
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Argentina
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Iran
Latin America
Middle East
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution condemns the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and expresses sympathy for the victims' relatives. It also expresses concern for the continuing 25-year-long delay in the proper resolution of the case and supports accountability for the attack, including the Iranian and Hezbollah operatives involved.

action_date: 2019-07-15
text: 
This resolution condemns the 1994 attack on the AMIA Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and expresses sympathy for the victims' relatives. It also expresses concern for the continuing 25-year-long delay in the proper resolution of the case and supports accountability for the attack, including the Iranian and Hezbollah operatives involved.


Legislative actions:
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 Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5787)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5787)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 441.
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5787-5789)
action_date: 2019-07-15
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans.

Bill: 116-hres-442
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Reconstruction and stabilization
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sri Lanka
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the 10th anniversary of the end of the war in Sri Lanka.
 
It expresses condolences to all those affected, honors the memory of those who died, and reaffirms solidarity with the Sri Lankan people in their search for reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-07-17
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-443
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2019-06-13 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Space flight and exploration
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: 
This resolution celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing and expresses support for continued U.S. leadership in space.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-13
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming German-American friendship and cooperation under the Wunderbar Together-Germany and the U.S. initiative.

Bill: 116-hres-446
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Germany
International organizations and cooperation
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the alliance and friendship between the United States and Germany and the strong ties between the populations and governments, including cooperation under the 
Wunderbar Together-Germany and the U.S. 
initiative
.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2019-10-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation's capital.

Bill: 116-hres-447
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-06-18 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Department of the Interior
District of Columbia
Music
Performing arts
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes and commends (1) the SummerSet DC Music Series for enhancing urban life and musical culture in the nation's capital and appreciation of the outdoors; (2) the local performers who bring their talents to the series; and (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the National Park Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improvement District for providing live music performances at no charge to the public. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of June 19, 2019, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which slavery legally came to an end in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Juneteenth Independence Day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey.

Bill: 116-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses the recognition of the House of Representatives of the benefits of legitimate elections and strong and resilient democracies; and (2) states that, to restore confidence in democratic electoral institutions, Turkey should make every effort to ensure that the June 23, 2019, election complies with Turkish law and international standards for a fair, transparent, and competitive process. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-27
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing June 19, 2019, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.

Bill: 116-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historical significance and supports the continued celebration of Juneteenth Independence Day, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 16 through June 23, 2019, as National GI Bill Commemoration Week and Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944.

Bill: 116-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1]
Introduced: 2019-06-19 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Student aid and college costs
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: 
This resolution honors the achievements of the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 in democratizing higher education and affirms Congress's responsibility to ensure that veterans' educational assistance endures as an honorable investment of public dollars.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-19
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. Pallone, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-6]
Introduced: 2019-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This resolution celebrates U.S.-Armenia relations and honors the people of Armenia on their peaceful and constitutional leadership transition and the December 9, 2018, democratic parliamentary elections. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the month of June as "Immigrant Heritage Month", a celebration of the accomplishments and contributions immigrants and their children have made in shaping the history, strengthening the economy, and enriching the culture of the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]
Introduced: 2019-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Historical and cultural resources
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This resolution recognizes Immigrant Heritage Month in honor of the accomplishments of immigrants and their children in shaping the history and culture of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Bill: 116-hres-454
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Introduced: 2019-06-20 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
International law and treaties
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Pacific Ocean

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea as a priority for the United States and urges the U.S. Senate to consent to its ratification. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2019 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month" and June 27, 2019, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day".

Bill: 116-hres-455
Sponsor: Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-52]
Introduced: 2019-06-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Department of Veterans Affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health promotion and preventive care
Mental health
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
Neurological disorders
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month and National Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day.
 
The resolution supports (1) the education of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, their families, and the public about post-traumatic stress injury; and (2) efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to foster cultural change around the issue of post-traumatic stress injury.
 
The resolution also encourages officers of the Armed Forces to support treatment of members of the Armed Forces who suffer from post-traumatic stress injury.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2019-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' 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: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-20
text: Introduced in House
Emphasizing the importance of grassroots investor protection and the investor education missions of State and Federal securities regulators, calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission to collaborate with State securities regulators in the protection of investors, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-456
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2019-06-21 in the House
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Consumer affairs
Financial literacy
Financial services and investments
Intergovernmental relations
Securities
Small business
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the efforts of state securities regulators to promote capital investment and educate investors, and (2) urges collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators.

action_date: 2019-07-09
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the efforts of state securities regulators to promote capital investment and educate investors, and (2) urges collaboration between the Securities and Exchange Commission and state securities regulators.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5280)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 456.
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5280-5282)
action_date: 2019-07-09
text: Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

Bill: 116-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Cox, TJ [D-CA-21]
Introduced: 2019-06-24 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Historical and cultural resources
Portugal

Summary:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Portuguese National Heritage Month. 
 
The bill also esteems the integral role of the Portuguese-American community and the manifold heritage of Portugal in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-06-24
text: Introduced in House