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Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt.

Bill: 117-hres-117
Sponsor: Rep. Hill, J. French [R-AR-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Egypt
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Human rights
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egypt partnership and Egypt's role in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. It also urges the Egyptian government to (1) enact serious and legitimate reforms to ensure that Coptic Christians have the same rights and opportunities as other Egyptian citizens, (2) complete the process of church certification, and (3) take steps to end the culture of impunity for attacks on Christians.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.

Bill: 117-hres-118
Sponsor: Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Albania
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
France
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Nuclear weapons
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 
This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens and officials and Iranian dissidents and expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime.
 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012.

Bill: 117-hres-119
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Postal service

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. Postal Service should restore mail delivery service standards to those of July 1, 2012.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2021.

Bill: 117-hres-120
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-11 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: 
This resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of the Lunar New Year.
 
The resolution expresses, in observance of this Lunar New Year, the Year of the Ox, the deepest respect of the House of Representatives for Asian Americans and all individuals throughout the world who celebrate this significant occasion. 
 
The resolution wishes Asian Americans and all individuals who observe this holiday a happy and prosperous new year. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E125-126)
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-11
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-122
Sponsor: Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Trent Kelly to the House Committee on the Budget.

action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Trent Kelly to the House Committee on the Budget.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H507)
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H507)
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H507)
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing appreciation and recognition for the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community in the historic development of the COVID-19 vaccine in record time.

Bill: 117-hres-123
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health personnel
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution expresses gratitude to the scientific, medical, and pharmaceutical community for its efforts to end the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
To oppose the use of the National Emergencies Act to declare a national emergency relating to climate change.

Bill: 117-hres-125
Sponsor: Rep. Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Asia
China
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional-executive branch relations
Europe
Inflation and prices
Oil and gas
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
War and emergency powers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution opposes the use of the National Emergencies Act to declare a climate emergency and states that any policy-making actions taken to address global climate conditions should be undertaken by the legislative branch.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 14 of each year as International Flower Workers' Day, in acknowledgment of workers in flower-producing countries and to demonstrate the commitment of the United States to practices that respect labor rights in other countries.

Bill: 117-hres-126
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Colombia
Commemorative events and holidays
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Environmental assessment, monitoring, research
Food industry and services
Free trade and trade barriers
Government studies and investigations
Horticulture and plants
Human rights
Labor standards
Latin America
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Trade agreements and negotiations
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution expresses support for (1) the designation of International Flower Workers' Day to demonstrate the U.S. commitment to practices that respect labor rights in other countries, and (2) the elimination of exploitative labor practices as a key U.S. policy goal.
 
Further, the resolution urges the governments of Colombia and other flower-producing countries to investigate and respond to the social and environmental impacts of the flower-producing industry, and it notes that the Colombian Action Plan Related to Labor Rights has not adequately strengthened or improved working conditions in Colombia. 
 
The resolution also encourages the development and implementation of new measures to uphold and fulfill the strong labor commitments made under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Requesting the President transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in his possession relating to the amount of funding previously enacted and currently unspent in certain public laws.

Bill: 117-hres-127
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Executive agency funding and structure
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution requests that the President transmit to the House of Representatives documents related to the amount of funding that was provided in specified laws regarding COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) and is currently unspent. 
 
The specified laws include
 
 
the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020; 
 
the Families First Coronavirus Response Act;
 
the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act);
 
the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; and 
 
Division N of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
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 2021, as "American Heart Month".

Bill: 117-hres-128
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Minority health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
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: 2021-02-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Urging the United States Olympic Committee, the International Olympic Committee, and the Olympic Committees of other countries to take certain actions with respect to the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Bill: 117-hres-129
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2021-02-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
China
Congressional tributes
International organizations and cooperation
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: 
This resolution urges the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to transfer the 2022 Winter Olympic Games to a site outside of China and urges the United States and other countries to withdraw from the games if the IOC does not take this action. The resolution also urges recognition and celebration of the 2022 U.S. Winter Olympic athletes, coaches, trainers, and staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People’s Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Bill: 117-hres-130
Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
Introduced: 2021-02-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Judicial procedure and administration
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. and foreign investments
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: 
This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but, by agreement, has operated a legal and economic system largely separate from China's.)

action_date: 2021-04-19
text: 
This resolution condemns the actions taken by the governments of China and Hong Kong to put in place national security legislation that violates the freedoms and rights guaranteed to the people of Hong Kong. (Hong Kong is a part of China but, by agreement, has operated a legal and economic system largely separate from China's.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121). (text: CR H1927)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 418 - 1 (Roll no. 121).(text: CR H1927)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1943-1944)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 130.
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1927-1930)
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-02-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary on February 19, 2021, and recognizing the vital contributions its members have made to the United States over the past 100 years.

Bill: 117-hres-131
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Introduced: 2021-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: 
This resolution congratulates and honors the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing people of African descent and Black Europeans.

Bill: 117-hres-132
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2021-02-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Census and government statistics
Congressional oversight
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Cultural exchanges and relations
Department of State
Europe
Executive agency funding and structure
Federal officials
Government trust funds
Hate crimes
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: 
This resolution encourages the recognition of the collective history and achievements of people of African descent and reaffirms the importance of their equal participation in all aspects of political, economic, social, and cultural life.
 
The resolution also recognizes that many Black Europeans have experienced injustices in the public and private sector and welcomes European efforts to promote racial equality and combat discrimination.
 
Further, the resolution urges the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to support efforts to promote equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E141-142)
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Rush Limbaugh and commending Rush Limbaugh for inspiring millions of radio listeners and for his devotion to our country.

Bill: 117-hres-133
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2021-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Congressional tributes
News media and reporting

Summary:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of Rush Limbaugh and commends him for his devotion to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-02-18
text: Introduced in House