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Know Debt Resolution

Bill: 116-hres-686
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Budget deficits and national debt
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
House Committee on Appropriations
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 

Know Debt Resolution

 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to place a real-time display of the gross national debt in the main hearing rooms of the House Appropriations Committee and the House Budget Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of July 16 as "National Atomic Veterans Day".

Bill: 116-hres-687
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2019-11-08 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Nuclear weapons
Radiation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the important role of atomic veterans (i.e., veterans who participated in nuclear testing, were part of the military forces in Hiroshima or Nagasaki, or were held as prisoners of war near Hiroshima or Nagasaki). The resolution also supports the designation of National Atomic Veterans Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the ICPD Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights.

Bill: 116-hres-688
Sponsor: Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Economic development
Egypt
Family planning and birth control
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Kenya
Sex and reproductive health
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the goals of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development, which include ensuring international reproductive rights and the right to bodily autonomy for all people. The resolution urges the United States to demonstrate its commitment to these goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.

Bill: 116-hres-689
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Guru Nanak's 550th birthday to Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Commending Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism.

Bill: 116-hres-690
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Congressional tributes
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution commends Alice Allison Dunnigan for her barrier-breaking career in journalism.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the accomplishments and charitable contributions of Peter Morgan Alonso of the New York Mets upon his being named the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year.

Bill: 116-hres-691
Sponsor: Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
New York City
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and example of Peter Morgan Alonso of the New York Mets and honors him for his record-breaking year and commitment to his community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 11, 2019, as "National School Psychology Week".

Bill: 116-hres-692
Sponsor: Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-12 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National School Psychology Week and recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-12
text: Introduced in House
Authorizing the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Director of the Office of the Whistleblower Ombudsman to each appoint and fix the pay of employees of their respective Offices.

Bill: 116-hres-693
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives and the Director of the Office of the Whistleblower Ombudsman of the House to each appoint and fix the pay of employees of their respective offices.

action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution authorizes the Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion of the House of Representatives and the Director of the Office of the Whistleblower Ombudsman of the House to each appoint and fix the pay of employees of their respective offices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 695, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.(consideration: CR H8845; text: CR H8845)
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and the laws derived therefrom.

Bill: 116-hres-694
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Contracts and agency
Due process and equal protection
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes and honors the importance of statutes giving all persons within the jurisdiction of the United States the full and equal benefit of all laws and proceedings for the security of persons and property as well as the right to enforce contracts, sue and be sued, and give evidence in court. The resolution also reaffirms commitment to the Thirteenth Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, and Fifteenth Amendment and the laws declaring that all persons born in the United States are citizens and are equally protected by the law.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Ordered to be Reported.
action_date: 2020-02-12
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2020-02-11
text: Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties Discharged.
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Establishing the Elijah E. Cummings Room.

Bill: 116-hres-696
Sponsor: Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This resolution designates room 2154 of the Rayburn House Office Building as the Elijah E. Cummings Room in honor of the life and legacy of Elijah E. Cummings, late a Representative of Maryland.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the significance of' the advocacy for genuine autonomy for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.

Bill: 116-hres-697
Sponsor: Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
House of Representatives
Human rights
Members of Congress
Protest and dissent
Religion
Senate
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also presses for the assembly of a bipartisan, bicameral forum between Members of Congress and the Dalai Lama to discuss peaceful solutions to international conflicts. 

action_date: 2020-11-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also calls on the United States to increase support for Tibet in a number of areas, including the succession of the Dalai Lama and environmental policy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5878-5879)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
action_date: 2020-11-18
text: Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2020-10-01
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the importance of assisting justice-involved veterans.

Bill: 116-hres-698
Sponsor: Rep. Horn, Kendra S. [D-OK-5]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Judicial procedure and administration
Mental health
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution supports the expansion of the veterans treatment court program, encourages deeper studies into the efficacy of such programs and best practices, and reaffirms the commitment to helping veterans reintegrate to civilian life. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Poland.

Bill: 116-hres-699
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of relations between the United States and Poland. The resolution honors the contributions of Polish Americans and the Polish veterans who fought in World War II, Afghanistan, and Iraq.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-12-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of December 10, 2019, as "Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day".

Bill: 116-hres-700
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
U.S. history
Voting rights
Women's rights
Wyoming

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Wyoming Women's Suffrage Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for policies that maintain a robust, fully funded and staffed Veterans Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs and do not jeopardize care for veterans by moving essential resources to the for-profit private sector.

Bill: 116-hres-701
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of Veterans Affairs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Labor-management relations
Veterans' medical care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for policies that provide necessary resources to maintain a robust Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and create integrated veterans health care networks.
 
The resolution also expresses opposition to policies that would move resources from the VHA to the private sector.
 
Additionally, the resolution supports the right to form, join, and operate independent labor unions in the government and private sector and opposes efforts against unionizing and collective bargaining procedures.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 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: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week beginning November 11, 2019, as "National Apprenticeship Week".

Bill: 116-hres-703
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Employment and training programs
Higher education
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Apprenticeship Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children waiting for adoption, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging the people of the United States to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.

Bill: 116-hres-704
Sponsor: Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for National Adoption Month and National Adoption Day and encourages people to consider adoption. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS.

Bill: 116-hres-705
Sponsor: Rep. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI-8]
Introduced: 2019-11-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Military operations and strategy
Syria
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: 
This resolution lauds the contributions of the partner nations and institutions that have participated in the Global Coalition to Defeat the Islamic State (ISIS). The resolution reaffirms the U.S. commitment to combating ISIS and recognizes the critical importance of alliances. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8833)
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of November 9, 2019, as "Gold Star Father's Day".

Bill: 116-hres-706
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2019-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Family relationships
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Gold Star Father's Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating Seattle Sounders FC on winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup.

Bill: 116-hres-707
Sponsor: Rep. DelBene, Suzan K. [D-WA-1]
Introduced: 2019-11-15 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Professional sports
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Washington State
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes Seattle Sounders FC for winning the 2019 Major League Soccer Cup, and (2) supports equity in men's and women's professional sports.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-11-15
text: Introduced in House