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Supporting the designation of April 2022 as the "Month of the Military Child".

Bill: 117-hres-1032
Sponsor: Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Introduced: 2022-04-05 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Military personnel and dependents

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: 
This resolution supports a Month of the Military Child and urges the observation of the month with appropriate activities that show appreciation for military children.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-05
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3807) to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-1033
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3807) to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 3807 (expanding the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, extending the qualifying expenditure period for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, and establishing the Hard Hit Industries Award Program).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 120). (text: CR H4229)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 206 (Roll no. 120).(text: CR H4229)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 206 (Roll no. 119). (consideration: CR H4380-4381)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4380-4381)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1033.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H4229-4236)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 73.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3807 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-290, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-290, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-hres-1034
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all young children and families should have access to high-quality, affordable childcare and early education.

Bill: 117-hres-1036
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child care and development
Education programs funding
Labor standards
Poverty and welfare assistance
Preschool education
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution expresses support for legislation to
 
 
provide child care assistance to all working families that need it;
 
make childcare affordable and available to meet various job schedules; 
 
guarantee that all families eligible for childcare will receive it; 
 
improve the quality of childcare; 
 
expand access to Head Start and preschool services; and
 
provide sufficient federal, state, and local investment to ensure resources for both high-quality jobs and affordable childcare.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.

Bill: 117-hres-1037
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil disturbances
Congressional committees
Congressional oversight
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Evidence and witnesses
Federal officials
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Protest and dissent
Subversive activities
U.S. Capitol
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution finds Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino Jr. in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. The resolution also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related reports from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas.

action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution finds Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino Jr. in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with congressional subpoenas. The resolution also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related reports from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 118). (text: CR H4371)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 203 (Roll no. 118).(text: CR H4371)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1037.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1023. (consideration: CR H4371-4379)
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: By direction of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol, Mr. Thompson (MS) called up H. Res. 1037 and asked for its immediate consideration.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning the Russian Federation, President Vladimir Putin, members of the Russian Security Council, the Russian Armed Forces, and Russian military commanders for committing atrocities, including alleged war crimes, against the people of Ukraine and others.

Bill: 117-hres-1038
Sponsor: Rep. Spartz, Victoria [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military command and structure
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Russia
Ukraine
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution strongly condemns the ongoing violence, including war crimes and systematic human rights abuses, being carried out by Russia's military and its proxies at the direction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It also encourages the U.S. government and partner nations to use their influence and vote in international organizations to hold those responsible for such crimes and abuses accountable.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 72) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relating to "Requirement for Persons To Wear Masks While on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs".

Bill: 117-hres-1039
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution provides rules for consideration of H.J. Res. 72 (nullifying the rule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on February 3, 2021, that requires the use of face masks on planes, trains, buses, and other public conveyances and at transportation hubs to prevent the transmission of COVID-19).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the boycott of certain companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime.

Bill: 117-hres-1040
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Business ethics
Conflicts and wars
Consumer affairs
Europe
Foreign and international corporations
Military operations and strategy
Protest and dissent
Russia
U.S. and foreign investments
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports and encourages Americans who choose to exercise their free speech rights by boycotting companies that do not provide life-saving or health-related goods and services to the Russian people yet continue to operate in Russia.
 
 The resolution also condemns companies that continue to operate in Russia and provide financial benefits to the Putin regime that enable his ability to continue waging war in Ukraine.
 
Finally, the resolution commends companies that have already suspended operations in or withdrawn from markets in Russia in response to the Putin regime's unlawful invasion of Ukraine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of July 20, 2022, as "Glioblastoma Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1041
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Glioblastoma Awareness Day. Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense that there should be established a "National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month" in April to celebrate the great contributions of Americans of Garifuna immigrant heritage in the United States who have enriched the history of the Nation.

Bill: 117-hres-1042
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2022-04-06 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Garifuna Immigrant Heritage Month should be established to celebrate the significant contributions of Americans of recent Garifuna immigrant heritage to the history of the United States. 
 
The resolution also expresses the sense of the House that the people of the United States should observe the month with appropriate ceremonies, celebrations, and activities to recognize that Americans of recent Garifuna immigrant heritage enhance the rich diversity of and strengthen the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-06
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide.

Bill: 117-hres-1043
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes the discrimination that Sikhs have faced and continue to face in the United States and elsewhere and condemns all acts of bias and hatred against the Sikh community. The resolution also expresses respect and gratitude for the contributions of all Sikh Americans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of April 10, 2022 as "Venture Smith Freedom Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1044
Sponsor: Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Connecticut
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Venture Smith Freedom Day to recognize the 257th anniversary of Venture Smith purchasing his freedom from slavery.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1045
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and health-based discrimination
HIV/AIDS
Health care coverage and access
Health facilities and institutions
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of April 10, 2022, through April 23, 2022, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks".

Bill: 117-hres-1046
Sponsor: Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Arts, Culture, Religion
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Performing arts

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Weeks.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Reaffirming the economic partnership between the United States and the Caribbean nations and recognizing the need to strengthen trade and investment between the United States and the Caribbean nations, our "Third Border".

Bill: 117-hres-1047
Sponsor: Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Caribbean area
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Economic development
Haiti
Latin America
U.S. and foreign investments

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of enhancing trade and investment relations between the Caribbean and the United States. It also urges the President to prioritize trade engagement with the Caribbean region that promotes sustainable and resilient economic development.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
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: 2022-04-07
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: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing small business leadership in combating climate change.

Bill: 117-hres-1048
Sponsor: Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Climate change and greenhouse gases
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution encourages small businesses to contribute to environmental improvement and sustainability.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of California ricelands to wildlife conservation.

Bill: 117-hres-1049
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Mike [D-CA-5]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Agricultural conservation and pollution
California
Farmland
Land use and conservation
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of the California ricelands to the local habitat and supports stakeholders' preservation efforts.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Addressing the hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking.

Bill: 117-hres-1050
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Introduced: 2022-04-07 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Economic performance and conditions
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Minority employment
Policy sciences
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: 
This resolution supports the need for and use of certain policy frameworks to incorporate the experiences of Black women into public policies.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-07
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day.

Bill: 117-hres-1052
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2022-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: First responders and emergency personnel
Roads and highways
State and local government operations
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of a National Move Over Law Day and urges national, state, and regional incident management organizations to spread awareness of, and promote the existence of, and adherence to, state move over laws. 
Move over laws
 generally require motorists to move at least one lane over when an emergency or rescue activity is taking place on the shoulder or side of the roadway, or, if unable to do so safely, to slow down and pass the scene with caution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-11
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 celebrating passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill in the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-1053
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2022-04-11 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
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: 2022-04-11
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 residents for the same rights and freedoms afforded all state residents.
 
 The resolution also calls on the Senate to pass the Washington, D.C. Admission Act in 2022.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-11
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans.

Bill: 117-hres-1054
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2022-04-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration

Summary:
action_date: 2022-04-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the accomplishments and significant contributions of Vietnamese Americans in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-04-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E431-432)
action_date: 2022-04-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E384)
action_date: 2022-04-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-04-14
text: Introduced in House