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Recognizing the rise of cardiovascular disease as the world's leading cause of preventable death and disability and as the global public health crisis of our generation and supporting the recognition of February 2019 as "American Heart Month".

Bill: 116-hres-167
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2019-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the recognition of American Heart Month to bring awareness to the cardiovascular disease public health crisis in the United States and abroad. 
 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-02-28
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of March 6, 2019, as "National Beauty and Wellness Education Day" by promoting awareness of the goals and ideals of institutions of higher education that educate the Nation's licensed beauty and wellness professionals.

Bill: 116-hres-168
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2019-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employment and training programs
Health promotion and preventive care
Higher education
Licensing and registrations
Vocational and technical education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Beauty and Wellness Education Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need for increased diversity and inclusion in the tech sector, and increased access to opportunity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education.

Bill: 116-hres-169
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Computers and information technology
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
General science and technology matters
Higher education
Minority education
Minority employment
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This resolution supports efforts to increase diversity and inclusion in the technology sector and ensure all students have access to science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the men and women who carry out the essential mission of the U.S. Border Patrol, the Office of Field Operations, and Air and Marine Operations of the Department of Homeland Security.

Bill: 116-hres-170
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2019-03-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Department of Homeland Security
Executive agency funding and structure
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: 
This resolution declares that the House of Representatives (1) supports the U.S. Border Patrol, the Office of Field Operations, and Air and Marine Operations of the Department of Homeland Security; and (2) denounces calls for the Border Patrol to be defunded and abolished.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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: 2019-03-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month.

Bill: 116-hres-171
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month and recognizes the women and organizations that continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.

Bill: 116-hres-172
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2019).
 
The resolution makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of March 7, 2019, or March 8, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.

action_date: 2019-03-06
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 1 (For the People Act of 2019).
 
The resolution makes it in order at any time on the legislative day of March 7, 2019, or March 8, 2019, for the Speaker of the House to suspend the rules.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 192 (Roll no. 107). (text: CR H2379-2380)
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 192 (Roll no. 107).(text: CR H2379-2380)
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 191 (Roll no. 106). (consideration: CR H2387-2388)
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 172.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2379-2388)
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 11.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: The resolution provides that an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 116-7, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the resolution is considered as adopted. The resolution provides that it shall be in order at any time through the legislative day of March 8, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-16, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 116-16, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-173
Sponsor: Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional tributes
Indian social and development programs
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's employment
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution celebrates and honors the successes of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and recognizes that policy and societal changes are needed to ensure these women can live safely and freely to realize their full potential.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the self-determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory.

Bill: 116-hres-174
Sponsor: Rep. Holding, George [R-NC-2]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Europe
Military facilities and property
Military history
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution honors Gibraltar's contribution to advancing U.S. security interests in the Mediterranean region and expresses support for the people of Gibraltar. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 1, 2019, through June 9, 2019, as National Fishing and Boating Week.

Bill: 116-hres-175
Sponsor: Rep. Joyce, David P. [R-OH-14]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Hunting and fishing
Marine and inland water transportation
Outdoor recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Fishing and Boating Week and recognizes that the recreational boating community and the boating industry should be commended for their numerous contributions to the economy, the well-being of citizens, and responsible environmental stewardship of water resources.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 19, 2019.

Bill: 116-hres-176
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to support the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.

Bill: 116-hres-177
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Aviation and airports
Homeland security
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program (a next-generation jet fighter program) and finds that the program is imperative to national security. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice Paul for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the United States Capitol or an office building of the House, and directing the Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent location.

Bill: 116-hres-178
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architect of the Capitol
Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
U.S. Capitol
U.S. history
Voting rights
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution directs (1) the Fine Arts Board to accept the gift of a portrait of Alice Paul (a leader in the women's suffrage movement) for placement in the House of Representatives wing of the U.S. Capitol or a House office building, and (2) the Architect of the Capitol to place the portrait in a suitable permanent location.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States.

Bill: 116-hres-179
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2019-03-05 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Congressional tributes
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: 
This resolution commends the international community, health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering health through vaccination.
 
It also recognizes that the lack of vaccination can create an environment in which a public health crisis could emerge, and that there is no credible evidence that vaccines cause life-threatening or disabling diseases in healthy children or adults.
 
The resolution also encourages a continued commitment to vaccine research, and urges everyone to follow the scientific evidence and consensus of medical experts in favor of timely vaccinations. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-05
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of March 2019 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-180
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2019-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2608)
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of May 30 as "National Bartter Syndrome Day".

Bill: 116-hres-181
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Introduced: 2019-03-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Hereditary and development disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Bartter Syndrome Day. (Bartter syndrome is caused by genetic defects that affect kidney function. Symptoms include muscle weakness and growth delay.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-182
Sponsor: Rep. Neal, Richard E. [D-MA-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Ways and Means

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Ways and Means for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Natural Resources in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-184
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-3]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One Hundred Sixteenth Congress.

Bill: 116-hres-185
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Rules

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Rules for the 116th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund, Inc.

Bill: 116-hres-186
Sponsor: Rep. Byrne, Bradley [R-AL-1]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education of the disadvantaged
Higher education
Minority education
Student aid and college costs
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 75th anniversary of the United Negro College Fund, Inc. and celebrates its successes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Calling for the unconditional release of United States citizens and legal permanent resident aliens being held for political purposes by the Government of Iran.

Bill: 116-hres-187
Sponsor: Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Iraq
Middle East

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
This resolution calls on Iran to release detained U.S. citizens and other foreign nationals. The resolution urges the United States to make the release of such individuals a high priority. 
 
 
 
 
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of July as National Sarcoma Awareness Month.

Bill: 116-hres-188
Sponsor: Rep. Duffy, Sean P. [R-WI-7]
Introduced: 2019-03-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: 
 This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Sarcoma Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2019-03-07
text: Introduced in House