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Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable John Lewis.

Bill: 116-hres-1054
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Sanford D., Jr. [D-GA-2]
Introduced: 2020-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Georgia
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: 
This resolution declares that (1) the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable John Lewis, a Representative of Georgia; and (2) when the House adjourns on July 20, 2020, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

action_date: 2020-07-20
text: 
This resolution declares that (1) the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable John Lewis, a Representative of Georgia; and (2) when the House adjourns on July 20, 2020, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3108)
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3108)
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 6395.

Bill: 116-hres-1055
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2020-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Department of State
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 6395 (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) to change the title of the division relating to Department of State authorities and activities to the Eliot L. Engel Department of State Authorization Act of 2020.

action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a correction in the engrossment of H.R. 6395 (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) to change the title of the division relating to Department of State authorities and activities to the Eliot L. Engel Department of State Authorization Act of 2020.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3607)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3607)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H3607)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Committee on House Administration discharged.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Mr. Smith (WA) asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-07-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of a National Day of Civility.

Bill: 116-hres-1056
Sponsor: Rep. Crist, Charlie [D-FL-13]
Introduced: 2020-07-20 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Community life and organization
Political movements and philosophies

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a National Day of Civility.
 
The resolution encourages a national campaign to promote civility and calls on all Americans to practice civility. 

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to effectively address the high prevalence of those suffering from mental health conditions and substance use disorders, the United States needs to make historic financial investments into mental health and substance use disorder care and finally acknowledge such care as a priority in health care equal to physical health, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1057
Sponsor: Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., III [D-MA-4]
Introduced: 2020-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Community life and organization
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Disability and health-based discrimination
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Employment and training programs
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Insurance industry and regulation
Licensing and registrations
Medical education
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Mental health
Minority health
Rural conditions and development
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Veterans' medical care
Worker safety and health
Youth employment and child labor

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that investments in mental health care and substance use disorder care are necessary to address the high prevalence of those suffering from behavioral health conditions. It also recognizes the need for health care reform to integrate mental health care and substance use disorder treatment in the health care system. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 116-hres-1058
Sponsor: Rep. Cheney, Liz [R-WY-At Large]
Introduced: 2020-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the following House committees: (1) Agriculture, and (2) the Budget.

action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution elects a specified Member to the following House committees: (1) Agriculture, and (2) the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H3608)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H3608)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3608)
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1059
Sponsor: Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43]
Introduced: 2020-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7608) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1060
Sponsor: Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27]
Introduced: 2020-07-22 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7608) making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 7608 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 158). (text: CR H3708)
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 188 (Roll no. 158).
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 189 (Roll no. 157).
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1060.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3708-3715)
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 85.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: The resolution provide that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-59 shall be considered as adopted and the bill, as amended, shall be considered as read.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-459, by Ms. Shalala.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-459, by Ms. Shalala.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Condemning war crimes committed in Idlib, Syria, by the regime of Bashar Al-Assad and its backers and calling for a political solution to the Syrian civil war.

Bill: 116-hres-1061
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2020-07-22 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Middle East
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Syria
Turkey
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: 
This resolution condemns the Assad regime, Russia, and associated forces for violating ceasefire agreements and for attacking medical personnel and institutions, targeting civilians, or committing other war crimes and gross violations of human rights. Further, it expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) the United States and the international community should support the ceasefire and work to ensure humanitarian assistance to Syrian refugees and vulnerable populations in Syria, and (2) Syria should seek a political solution that promotes a road map for peace in the country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-22
text: Introduced in House
Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Bill: 116-hres-1063
Sponsor: Rep. Gohmert, Louie [R-TX-1]
Introduced: 2020-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Library of Congress
Monuments and memorials
Political parties and affiliation
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: 
This resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to (1) remove any item that names, symbolizes, or mentions any political organization or party that has ever held a public position that supported slavery or the Confederacy, from any area within the House wing of the Capitol or any House office building; and (2) donate any such item or symbol to the Library of Congress. In addition, the resolution directs such organization or party to either change its name or be barred from participation in the House.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black, indigenous, and people of color ("BIPOC") Mental Health Awareness Month in July 2020.

Bill: 116-hres-1064
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30]
Introduced: 2020-07-23 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Mental health
Minority health

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, including bringing attention to the mental health disparities faced by communities of color.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-23
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.

Bill: 116-hres-1065
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Introduced: 2020-07-24 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-24
text: 
This resolution requires (on the first legislative day of each month) a reading of the names of members of the Armed Forces who died in the previous month as a result of combat.
 
In addition, this resolution prohibits the Speaker of the House from reading the name of any such member if any family member informs the Speaker that he or she does not wish to have the name of that individual read.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-24
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2020-07-24
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-24
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7617) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, and for other purposes.

Bill: 116-hres-1067
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2020-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7617) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 7617 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2021).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 169). (text: CR H3890-3891)
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 182 (Roll no. 169).
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on adoption of H. Res. 1067, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3963-3964)
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further proceedings on H. Res. 1067 were postponed.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 230 - 181 (Roll no. 168).
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was the question on ordering the previous question on H. Res. 1067, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3962-3963)
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 1067, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Cole demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1067.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3890-3897)
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 86.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 7617 with 1 hour and 30 minutes of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-461, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-461, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Slovenia and the enduring friendship between the American and Slovenian peoples is critical to United States interests.

Bill: 116-hres-1068
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2020-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Slovenia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the bilateral relationship between the United States and Slovenia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-08-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Declaring racism a public health crisis.

Bill: 116-hres-1069
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Introduced: 2020-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: 
This resolution declares racism a public health crisis and supports efforts to address health disparities and inequities across all sectors. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-29
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: 2020-07-29
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: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-1070
Sponsor: Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]
Introduced: 2020-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Library of Congress
Military history
U.S. history
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: 
This resolution commemorates the work that the Veterans History Project of the American Folklife Center of the Library of Congress has done to honor the lives of veterans. Additionally, the resolution encourages veterans and their families to participate in the Veterans History Project.
 
The resolution supports the work of the Library and encourages it to continue providing materials for educators seeking to teach the history of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, 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: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement officers.

Bill: 116-hres-1071
Sponsor: Rep. Buck, Ken [R-CO-4]
Introduced: 2020-07-30 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement administration and funding
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: 
This resolution offers sincere thanks and appreciation for the nation's law enforcement officers. It also recognizes the sacrifices of law enforcement officers and rejects efforts to defund and dismantle law enforcement agencies.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2020-07-30
text: Introduced in House