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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should issue a commemorative postage stamp honoring Lewis Howard Latimer, in recognition of his distinctive life, scientific achievements, and his civic contributions to technological advancement, to commemorate the upcoming 175th year anniversary of his birth and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.

Bill: 117-hres-1417
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2022-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative stamp should be issued by the U.S. Postal Service honoring the life and legacy of Lewis Howard Latimer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2022, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-1418
Sponsor: Rep. Norcross, Donald [D-NJ-1]
Introduced: 2022-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness for animal rescue programs throughout the year and address the challenge of pet overpopulation through continued spaying and neutering.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and the contributions of United States certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives in providing high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective health care services to women and childbearing families.

Bill: 117-hres-1419
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2022-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes National Midwifery Week and the contributions of certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-03
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on October 9, 2022, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1420
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2022-09-30 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week. 
 
The resolution acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies. 
 
Finally, the resolution reaffirms the support of the House for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-09-30
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "Latex Allergy Awareness Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1421
Sponsor: Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-12]
Introduced: 2022-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Latex Allergy Awareness Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of October 1, 2022, as National Ostomy Awareness Day.

Bill: 117-hres-1422
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2022-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Ostomy Awareness Day. (Ostomy is a type of surgery that creates an opening in the abdomen that allows for the removal of bodily waste when an individual has lost normal functions of the digestive or urinary systems due to birth defects, colorectal cancer, bladder cancer, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, or other medical conditions.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for October 2, 2022, through October 8, 2022, as "National Student Athlete Mental Health Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1423
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2022-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the goals of Mental Illness Awareness Week and supports the designation of a National Student Athlete Mental Health Week. It also encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe National Student Athlete Mental Health Week with appropriate awareness and educational activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2022 as "National Dyslexia Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-hres-1424
Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4]
Introduced: 2022-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Dyslexia Awareness Month and calls on Congress, schools, and educational agencies to recognize that dyslexia has significant educational implications that must be addressed.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Nonviolence Week" to raise awareness of youth violence in the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-1425
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2022-10-04 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Nonviolence Week to raise awareness of youth violence and the benefits of practicing nonviolence principles.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-04
text: Introduced in House
Urging the people of the United States to observe the month of October 2022 as Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month.

Bill: 117-hres-1426
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2022-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: 
This resolution urges the people of the United States to acknowledge an Italian and Italian-American Heritage Month in recognition of the contributions Italians and Italian Americans have made to this country and the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Thanking and promoting the profession of perinatal nurses by encouraging participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.

Bill: 117-hres-1427
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2022-10-07 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to perinatal nurses and encourages participation in National Perinatal Nurses Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Condemning, in the strongest terms, cyberattacks carried out by the Government of Iran.

Bill: 117-hres-1428
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2022-10-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: 
This resolution condemns, in the strongest terms, the cyberattacks carried out by the Iranian government. 
 
The resolution also encourages continued coordination with Albania to ensure its cybersecurity defenses are equipped to defend against future cyber intrusions and attacks. 
 
Finally, the resolution urges continued accountability of those who commit cybercrimes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 2022 as "National Youth Justice Action Month".

Bill: 117-hres-1429
Sponsor: Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]
Introduced: 2022-10-11 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Youth Justice Action Month. It acknowledges that the collateral consequences normally applied in the adult criminal justice system should not automatically apply to youth arrested for crimes before the age of 18.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971.

Bill: 117-hres-1430
Sponsor: Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution condemns the atrocities committed by the Armed Forces of Pakistan against the people of Bangladesh from March-December 1971.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michael Odeh.

Bill: 117-hres-1431
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution honors the life of the activist Alexander Odeh, who was killed in the 1985 Santa Ana bombing, and offers the condolences of the House of Representatives regarding his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant human rights activism and baseball stardom legacy of Roberto Clemente, and calling on Major League Baseball to retire the number 21 in honor of his legendary life and career.

Bill: 117-hres-1432
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments of Roberto Clemente, the first Puerto Rican to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, and urges Major League Baseball to retire the number 21 in honor of his life and legacy.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 12, 2022, as "National Loggers Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1433
Sponsor: Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Loggers Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Punishment of the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine.

Bill: 117-hres-1435
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Europe
International law and treaties
Russia
Specialized courts
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, supports the people of Ukraine in their fight for freedom, and urges the President to support the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that New York State's Concealed Carry Improvement Act is unconstitutional.

Bill: 117-hres-1436
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Constitution and constitutional amendments
Firearms and explosives
Judicial review and appeals
New York State

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the courts should find New York's Concealed Carry Improvement Act unconstitutional and that all states should pass legislation supporting Second Amendment rights.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals of "World Sight Day" by promoting the importance of accessible, affordable, and inclusive eye care.

Bill: 117-hres-1437
Sponsor: Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33]
Introduced: 2022-10-14 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of World Sight Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of afterschool programs held on October 20, 2022.

Bill: 117-hres-1438
Sponsor: Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
Introduced: 2022-10-18 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for Lights On Afterschool, a national celebration of after-school programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Robert "Bob" A. Hand for 40 years of service to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Bill: 117-hres-1439
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-10-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes Robert A. Hand's 40 years of dedicated service to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (U.S. Helsinki Commission).
 
The resolution congratulates him on his successes as Secretary of the U.S. delegation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
 
The resolution also wishes him all the best in the next chapters of his personal and professional endeavors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 16 through October 22, 2022, as "National Chemistry Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1440
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2022-10-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Chemistry
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Minority employment
Science and engineering education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Chemistry Week. 
 
The resolution also recognizes the need to promote the fields of science, including chemistry, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and to encourage youth, including from underrepresented groups, to pursue careers in these fields. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on November 7, 2022, as "National School Psychology Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1441
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 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: 2022-10-21
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: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 50th anniversary of the National Marine Sanctuary System.

Bill: 117-hres-1442
Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: 
This resolution (1) recognizes and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972; and (2) acknowledges the importance of national marine sanctuaries to supporting community resilience, protecting biodiversity, and increasing access to nature.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to condemn the atrocities, war crimes, and crimes against humanity being perpetrated against Ukrainian children by the Government of Russia.

Bill: 117-hres-1443
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: 
This resolution condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including the resulting loss of life, injury, and suffering of the children of Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's inhumane treatment of Salma al-Shehab and other women's rights defenders.

Bill: 117-hres-1444
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: 
This resolution denounces Saudi Arabia's treatment of journalists and activists, including Salma al-Shehab (a human rights defender who was detained for protesting the guardianship system).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing that the irresponsible withdrawal of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is a threat to the security of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-1445
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Energy storage, supplies, demand
Oil and gas
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: 
This resolution calls on President Biden to stop the sale of petroleum products from the Strategic Petroleum Reserves and instead prioritize the replenishment of the Strategic Petroleum Reserves.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2022, to October 31, 2022, as "Bat Week".

Bill: 117-hres-1446
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-10-21 in the House
Policy area: Animals

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Bat Week and acknowledges the important role bats play as pollinators and pest control for agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-21
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.

Bill: 117-hres-1447
Sponsor: Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]
Introduced: 2022-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Pramukh Swami Maharaj, the spiritual leader of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha.
 
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is a spiritual, volunteer-driven faith dedicated to improving society through individual growth by fostering the Hindu ideals of faith, unity, and selfless service.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation.

Bill: 117-hres-1448
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2022-10-25 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: 
This resolution (1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation; and (2) commemorates its history, effective advocacy, and contributions to agriculture in Mississippi.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-10-25
text: Introduced in House