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Congratulating the people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan on the centennial of the founding of the Jordanian state.

Bill: 117-hres-305
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Jordan
Middle East
Military assistance, sales, and agreements

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution commemorates the centennial of the establishment of the state of Jordan, expresses admiration and gratitude for the friendship of the Jordanian people, and looks forward to continued cooperation with Jordan on shared national priorities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-306
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historic, cultural, and religious significance of the festival of Vaisakhi and expresses its respect for all communities that celebrate Vaisakhi.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E378)
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to support the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft program, also known as the Warthog and A-10C or OA-10C.

Bill: 117-hres-307
Sponsor: Rep. Kirkpatrick, Ann [D-AZ-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Alliances
Aviation and airports
Military procurement, research, weapons development

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to support the A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft program for national security reasons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-308
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on House Administration

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House Administration for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
No IRRESPONSIBLE Spending Act

Bill: 117-hres-309
Sponsor: Rep. Turner, Michael R. [R-OH-10]
Introduced: 2021-04-13 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Appropriations
Aviation and airports
Dams and canals
Educational facilities and institutions
House of Representatives
Infrastructure development
Legislative rules and procedure
Navigation, waterways, harbors
Railroads
Roads and highways

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: 

No Irresponsible Recovery or Reinvestment Expenditures Supporting Priorities Outside Necessary Surface Infrastructure Built Legitimately and Expediently Spending Act or the No IRRESPONSIBLE Spending Act

 
This resolution provides that it shall not be in order for the House of Representatives to consider a bill containing an appropriation or authorization of more than $100 billion relating to infrastructure if the bill does not provide at least 50% of those funds to specified programs, initiatives, or projects (e.g., the construction or maintenance of highways, railways, airports, and waterways). A question of order on this percentage may be raised at any time.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-13
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-310
Sponsor: Rep. Aguilar, Pete [D-CA-31]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Mike Quigley to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Mike Quigley to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-311
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House Committee on Education and Labor
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Julia Letlow to the House Committee on Education and Labor and the House Committee on Agriculture.

action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Julia Letlow to the House Committee on Education and Labor and the House Committee on Agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1745)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings.

Bill: 117-hres-312
Sponsor: Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-25]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Florida
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution mourns the death of Representative Alcee L. Hastings and provides for the appointment of Members of the House to attend the funeral. 

action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution mourns the death of Representative Alcee L. Hastings and provides for the appointment of Members of the House to attend the funeral. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1786)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1786)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1786)
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of April 18-24, 2021, as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.

Bill: 117-hres-313
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution expresses strong support for the goals and theme of 2021 National Crime Victims' Rights Week: 
Support Victims. Build Trust. Engage Communities.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Commending the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their service and sacrifice amidst a growing crisis at the southern border.

Bill: 117-hres-314
Sponsor: Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Border security and unlawful immigration
Congressional tributes
Homeland security
Law enforcement officers

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection for their work to defend American sovereignty, uphold law and order, and mitigate the threat at the southern border.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the birth of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar.

Bill: 117-hres-315
Sponsor: Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
India
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution celebrates the life and accomplishments of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, an Indian politician and jurist who campaigned against social discrimination and drafted the Constitution of India. The resolution also recognizes equality, justice, and liberty as essential rights. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity being committed against Uyghurs and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups by the People’s Republic of China.

Bill: 117-hres-317
Sponsor: Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Political parties and affiliation
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Sanctions
United Nations
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.

action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This resolution states that the Chinese government is responsible for ongoing abuses against the Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups and that these abuses constitute genocide and crimes against humanity. The resolution also condemns such genocide and crimes against humanity and calls on the President to take certain actions to put an end to these atrocities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414). (text: CR H7507)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 427 - 1 (Roll no. 414).(text: CR H7507)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7534-7535)
action_date: 2021-12-08
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: 2021-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 317.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7507-7509)
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Mr. Meeks moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-04-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that clean water is a national priority and that the April 21, 2020, Navigable Waters Protection Rule should not be withdrawn or vacated.

Bill: 117-hres-318
Sponsor: Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Army Corps of Engineers
Department of Defense
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Environmental regulatory procedures
Water quality

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that (1) clean water is a national priority, and (2) the 2020 final rule titled 
The Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of &quot;Waters of the United States&quot;
 should not be withdrawn or vacated.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the Seventh Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims.

Bill: 117-hres-319
Sponsor: Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24]
Introduced: 2021-04-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Family relationships
Foreign aid and international relief
Government information and archives
Human rights
Human trafficking
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Missing persons
Nigeria
Political movements and philosophies
Smuggling and trafficking
Terrorism
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: 
This resolution calls for the immediate release of all Boko Haram captives, specifically the remaining Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu. The resolution also urges both Nigeria and the United States to take certain actions to address the abduction of women by Boko Haram.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-30
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the critical importance of access to reliable, clean drinking water for Native Americans and Alaska Natives and confirming the responsibility of the Federal Government to ensure such water access.

Bill: 117-hres-320
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-04-15 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Alaska Natives and Hawaiians
Congressional oversight
Economic development
Federal-Indian relations
Indian claims
Indian lands and resources rights
Indian social and development programs
Infrastructure development
State and local government operations
Water quality
Water resources funding
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that access to reliable and clean drinking water is critically important to the health and welfare of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Further, the resolution calls upon the federal government to provide water access to tribal members and communities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change.
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-15
text: Introduced in House
Electing Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.

Bill: 117-hres-321
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2021-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Joint Committee on Printing
Joint Committee on the Library
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: 
This resolution elects specified Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing. 

action_date: 2021-04-16
text: 

 
 This resolution elects specified Members to the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library and the Joint Committee on Printing.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1873)
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1873)
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Ms. Scanlon asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1873)
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the Sense of Congress that the Eagle Staff shall be recognized as the first flag of the sovereign Native American Tribal nations and the first flag of the Americas, and to encourage programs promoting the cultural significance of the Eagle Staff.

Bill: 117-hres-322
Sponsor: Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]
Introduced: 2021-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Native Americans
Subjects: Federal-Indian relations
Indian social and development programs
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes the Eagle Staff as the first flag of the sovereign Native American tribal nations and the First Nations. The resolution also encourages programs promoting cultural education of the significance of the Eagle Staff and expresses commitment to inclusiveness for all Native Americans and the traditions and symbolism of the Eagle Staff.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the enduring cultural and historical significance of emancipation in the Nation's capital on the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's signing of the District of Columbia Compensated Emancipation Act, which established the "first freed" on April 16, 1862, and calling upon the House of Representatives and Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.

Bill: 117-hres-323
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Due process and equal protection
Legislative rules and procedure
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes District of Columbia Emancipation Day, marking the anniversary of the end of slavery in the District of Columbia and symbolizing the aspirations of its citizens for the same rights and freedoms afforded all U.S. citizens.
 
 The resolution also calls upon Congress to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the historic abolitionist events surrounding the Pearl, and honoring its legacy in American history.

Bill: 117-hres-324
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-04-16 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: 
This resolution honors the legacy of all those who furthered freedom from slavery and were involved in the Pearl Incident and recognizes their historical importance. (On April 15, 1848, 77 slaves attempted to flee the District of Columbia and Alexandria, Virginia, on the ship the 
Pearl
.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-04-16
text: Introduced in House