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Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz.

Bill: 117-hres-237
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes Nowruz (the Iranian New Year) and expresses support for Iranian Americans.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Oversight and Reform in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Bill: 117-hres-238
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Oversight and Reform

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution provides amounts for the expenses of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform for the 117th Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh's independence.

Bill: 117-hres-239
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Bangladesh
Commemorative events and holidays
Foreign aid and international relief
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution recognizes the people of Bangladesh on the 50th anniversary of their independence and the historical significance of this milestone to those of Bangladeshi heritage. It also recognizes the contributions of Bangladesh for hosting Rohingya refugees fleeing genocide in Burma (Myanmar).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians.

Bill: 117-hres-240
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-28]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armenia
Asia
Azerbaijan
Conflicts and wars
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
International law and treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution calls on the government of Azerbaijan to immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. The resolution also urges the Department of State to engage with Azerbaijani authorities to bring about this result.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-04-02
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that reopening schools for in-person instruction should be a critical priority for local, State, and Federal policymakers, and that funding for K-12 schools under the American Rescue Plan and State vaccination guidelines should be used to help get children back in the classroom.

Bill: 117-hres-241
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
State and local government operations
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that school districts should use certain COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) relief funds to reopen elementary and secondary schools for in-person instruction as soon as possible.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.

Bill: 117-hres-242
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-16 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: 
This resolution acknowledges racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer, particularly in the Black community, and encourages actions to address those disparities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-16
text: Introduced in House
Removing a certain Member from a certain committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-243
Sponsor: Rep. McCarthy, Kevin [R-CA-23]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: California
Congressional committees
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution removes Representative Eric Swalwell from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 200, 3 Present (Roll no. 94).
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Mr. Hoyer moved to table the measure.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1570-1571; text: CR H1570)
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1505)
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a certain Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-244
Sponsor: Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on Agriculture
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Sanford Bishop to the House Committee on Agriculture.

action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Sanford Bishop to the House Committee on Agriculture.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1482)
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1482)
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1482)
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Calling for renewed, decisive, and robust international collaboration and coordination to fight COVID-19 across Africa.

Bill: 117-hres-245
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional tributes
Education programs funding
Educational technology and distance education
Electric power generation and transmission
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign loans and debt
Health care quality
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Multilateral development programs
Public contracts and procurement
Public participation and lobbying
Rule of law and government transparency
United Nations
Women's health
Women's rights
Worker safety and health
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution declares that decreasing the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in Africa is in the national interest of the United States, commends the work of Africa's frontline health workers, and calls on the United States and the international community to support African countries' responses to the pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute.
action_date: 2021-03-25
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-246
Sponsor: Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution congratulates the people of Greece as they celebrate the 200th anniversary of Greece's independence. The resolution also expresses support for the principles of democratic governance to which the people of Greece are committed. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Ronald Wright and commending him for his devotion to the Nation and its ideals.

Bill: 117-hres-247
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution honors the life and legacy of former Representative Ronald Wright and extends the condolences of the House of Representatives to his wife and family.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of March 28, 2021, through April 3, 2021, as "National Cleaning Week".

Bill: 117-hres-248
Sponsor: Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-18]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Manufacturing
Service industries
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution recognizes the essential services provided by the cleaning industry in maintaining sanitary conditions and supports the designation of National Cleaning Week to promote safe and clean environments at work, in schools, and at home.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not impose a financial transaction tax on individuals or market intermediaries in connection with trades executed on the National Market System or alternative trading systems.

Bill: 117-hres-249
Sponsor: Rep. McHenry, Patrick T. [R-NC-10]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Taxation
Subjects: Financial services and investments
Sales and excise taxes
Securities

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
 This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should not impose a financial transaction tax on individuals or market intermediaries in connection with trades executed on the National Market System or alternative trading systems.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of emergency preparedness training during each Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-250
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2021-03-17 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Emergency communications systems
Emergency planning and evacuation
Employment and training programs
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Personnel records
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: 
This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of emergency preparedness training during each Congress.
 
 This program must include (1) training in the use of emergency equipment; (2) reviewing protective actions, emergency notifications, and office-level emergency preparedness; and (3) reviewing safe haven protocols.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-17
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming bilateral and multilateral relations between the United States and African countries and recognizing the importance of diplomatic, security, and trade relations.

Bill: 117-hres-251
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Farmland
Food supply, safety, and labeling
International organizations and cooperation
Land use and conservation
Mining
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Trade agreements and negotiations
U.S. and foreign investments
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution reaffirms and recognizes the importance of partnerships between the United States and African countries, encourages greater and more strategic collaboration to achieve and sustain socioeconomic transformation in Africa, and encourages the United States to advance interests in Africa to reach specified goals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 100-year anniversary of the fall of Kronstadt, which took place on March 18, 1921.

Bill: 117-hres-252
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution commemorates the fall of the Russian city of Kronstadt on March 18, 1921, which marked the end of an uprising against the communist Russian government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Celebrating the heritage of Romani Americans.

Bill: 117-hres-253
Sponsor: Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Cultural exchanges and relations
Detention of persons
Europe
Germany
Historical and cultural resources
India
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution expresses remembrance for the genocide of Roma by Nazi Germany and its Axis partners and commemorates the anniversary of the destruction of the 
Gypsy Family Camp
 where Romani people were interned at Auschwitz. 
 
The resolution commends the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum for its role in promoting the remembrance of the Holocaust and education about the genocide of Roma. 
 
The resolution also expresses support for International Roma Day as an opportunity to honor the culture, history, and heritage of the Romani people in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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: 2021-03-18
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E267)
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Parthenon Marbles should be returned to Greece.

Bill: 117-hres-254
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Greece
Historical and cultural resources
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with Greece to facilitate the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any bill or resolution that is not reported from a committee of subject-matter jurisdiction requires a two-thirds vote to be considered as passed.

Bill: 117-hres-255
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-22]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution prohibits any House measure that is not reported by the committee of subject-matter jurisdiction from being considered as passed or agreed to unless so determined by a two-thirds vote (a quorum being present).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the fencing installed around the perimeter of the United States Capitol should be removed and the mission of the National Guard in the District of Columbia in response to the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, 2021, should be ended.

Bill: 117-hres-256
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2021-03-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Architecture
Assault and harassment offenses
Building construction
Crimes against property
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Protection of officials
Protest and dissent
Terrorism
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: 
This resolution urges the U.S. Capitol Police Board to direct the Architect of the Capitol to remove the fencing installed around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol complex in response to the attacks of January 6, 2021, and it recommends the end of the National Guard's mission in the District of Columbia in response to those attacks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2021-03-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-18
text: Introduced in House
Requiring each Member, officer, and employee of the House of Representatives to complete a program of training in workplace rights and responsibilities each session of each Congress, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-257
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2021-03-19 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Assault and harassment offenses
Congressional officers and employees
Employment and training programs
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
House Committee on House Administration
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 
This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.

action_date: 2021-03-19
text: 
This resolution directs the Committee on House Administration to require Members, officers, and employees of the House of Representatives to complete a training program on workplace rights and responsibilities, including anti-discrimination and anti-harassment training, during each congressional session.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1602-1603)
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1602-1603)
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Ms. Lofgren asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H1602-1603)
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-03-19
text: Introduced in House