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Establishing the Joint Select Committee on the Events and Activities Surrounding China's Handling of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Bill: 117-hconres-36
Sponsor: Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Freedom of information
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government information and archives
Health promotion and preventive care
Health technology, devices, supplies
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Manufacturing
Public contracts and procurement
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This concurrent resolution establishes the Joint Select Committee on the Events and Activities Surrounding China's Handling of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus to investigate and report to Congress and the executive branch specified information related to the coronavirus (i.e., the virus that causes COVID-19) pandemic.
 
This report must include 
 
 
the origins and causes of the coronavirus;
 
certain coronavirus-related policies, decisions, and activities by the government of China;
 
accountability for policies, decisions, and activities related to influencing the World Health Organization's response to the coronavirus outbreak;
 
vulnerabilities of the U.S. domestic and global supply chain to a global pandemic due to reliance on Chinese manufacturing; 
 
information related to lessons learned from China's handling of the coronavirus; and
 
 recommended actions the federal government should take in response to China's handling of the coronavirus.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the men and women who paid the ultimate price for the Nation's freedom and recommitting the people of the United States to remember and renew the legacy of Memorial Day.

Bill: 117-hconres-37
Sponsor: Rep. Budd, Ted [R-NC-13]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This concurrent resolution urges all Americans to continue to observe the National Moment of Remembrance to honor the approximately 1.3 million members of the Armed Forces who have lost their lives in war from 1775 to 2021.
 
The concurrent resolution also recognizes (1) that Memorial Day is a day to commemorate and honor military personnel who never returned home, and (2) that representative governance of the people of the United States would not be possible without the bravery of those members of the Armed Forces who are honored on Memorial Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the NATO alliance and increased alliance cooperation on opportunities and challenges.

Bill: 117-hconres-38
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-06-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Collective security
Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Russia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the contributions of international treaties and alliances to the national security of the United States and other alliance members. It also calls for robust U.S. leadership within NATO and continued U.S. engagement to assist NATO allies in meeting their burden-sharing targets.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA), and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) should work to prevent discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities.

Bill: 117-hconres-39
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-06-29 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Higher education
School athletics
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 applies to the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and that the NCAA should work to prevent sex-based discrimination in its programs and activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the victims of the Port Chicago explosion of July 17, 1944, the 77th anniversary of the greatest homeland loss of life of World War II, and exonerating the 50 African-American sailors unjustly court-martialed by the Navy.

Bill: 117-hconres-40
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-11]
Introduced: 2021-07-16 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Criminal procedure and sentencing
Fires
Military facilities and property
Military history
Military law
Military personnel and dependents
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who served and perished in California at Port Chicago Naval Magazine during World War II. The concurrent resolution also exonerates the 50 Port Chicago sailors convicted of the charge of mutiny against the United States and all other charges brought against them after the July 17, 1944, explosion that killed 320. It upgrades the general and summary discharges of the Port Chicago sailors to honorable discharges.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-16
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that governmental entities should use a portion of the proceeds from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors to increase participation in drug take back programs and for the safe disposal of collected, unused medicines.

Bill: 117-hconres-42
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-21 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Civil actions and liability
Consumer affairs
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Prescription drugs
Solid waste and recycling
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Transportation costs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that government entities should consider using a portion of proceeds from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors for drug take-back programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-07-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-21
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that all direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar-producing and -consuming countries should be eliminated.

Bill: 117-hconres-43
Sponsor: Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
Agricultural trade
Congressional oversight
Free trade and trade barriers
Trade agreements and negotiations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the President should seek the elimination of all subsidies benefiting the production or export of sugar by certain foreign countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

Bill: 117-hconres-44
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Accounting and auditing
Congressional committees
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Economics and Public Finance
Executive agency funding and structure
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Government studies and investigations
House Committee on the Budget
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate Committee on the Budget

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 

Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

 
This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government. 

action_date: 2021-11-03
text: 

Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

 
This concurrent resolution requires the congressional budget committees to conduct an annual joint hearing to receive a presentation from the Comptroller General regarding (1) the Government Accountability Office's audit of the financial statement of the executive branch, and (2) the financial position and condition of the federal government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-11-04
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Budget.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6134)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6134)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 44.
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6134-6136)
action_date: 2021-11-03
text: Mr. McGovern moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the execution-style murders of United States citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in the Republic of Serbia in July 1999.

Bill: 117-hconres-45
Sponsor: Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1]
Introduced: 2021-07-29 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Serbia
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the individuals responsible for the July 1999 murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice and that the United States should devote sufficient resources to fully assist and monitor Serbia's efforts to investigate and prosecute such individuals.

action_date: 2022-07-14
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the individuals responsible for the July 1999 murders of U.S. citizens Ylli, Agron, and Mehmet Bytyqi in Serbia should be brought to justice and that the United States should devote sufficient resources to fully assist and monitor Serbia's efforts to investigate and prosecute such individuals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-07-18
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 354). (text: 06/21/2022 CR H5713-5714)
action_date: 2022-07-14
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): 423 - 1 (Roll no. 354).
action_date: 2022-07-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6608)
action_date: 2022-06-21
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: 2022-06-21
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 45.
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5713-5714)
action_date: 2022-06-21
text: Ms. Manning moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-09-30
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-29
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Bill: 117-hconres-46
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-08-03 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Employment discrimination and employee rights
Minority employment
Wages and earnings
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the disparity in wages paid to Black women and its impact on women, families, and the nation, and reaffirms Congress' support for ensuring equal pay and closing the gender wage gap.
 

 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E869)
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-03
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of August 18, 2021, as "Congressional Startup Day".

Bill: 117-hconres-47
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Introduced: 2021-08-17 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business investment and capital
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Small business
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-17
text: 
This concurrent resolution recognizes the importance of startups to the U.S. economy, supports assisting startups throughout the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and commits to promoting equal economic opportunity for underrepresented entrepreneurs of all backgrounds.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that August 30, 2021, be observed as the 131st anniversary of the 1890 Institutions.

Bill: 117-hconres-48
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agricultural research
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Education programs funding
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This concurrent resolution (1) recognizes the 131 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-05
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E929)
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Censuring and condemning President Joseph R. Biden.

Bill: 117-hconres-49
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]
Introduced: 2021-08-27 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: 
This concurrent resolution condemns and censures President Joseph R. Biden for the military withdrawal from Afghanistan, which the resolution states was executed in a haphazard manner. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-27
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the withdrawal of American Forces from the country of Afghanistan does not undermine or diminish the sacrifice, efforts, and accomplishments of our members of the Armed Forces, diplomats, humanitarians, allies, and partners.

Bill: 117-hconres-50
Sponsor: Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Military operations and strategy
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the men and women who undertook efforts in Afghanistan over the years have provided heroic service to the country and the peace experienced by our country is a direct result of the actions of our service members, diplomats, and humanitarians.
 
The concurrent resolution also expresses that veterans who feel stress, anger, or disappointment over the end of operations in Afghanistan should seek resources and reach out to friends, mentors, and caregivers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Veterans' 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: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Marking the four-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

Bill: 117-hconres-51
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Caribbean area
Disaster relief and insurance
Natural disasters
Puerto Rico
U.S. territories and protectorates
Virgin Islands

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This concurrent resolution declares that Congress remains steadfast in its commitment to the people of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist in restoring the islands to their full potential and that Congress will not abandon U.S. citizens living there or on the U.S. mainland in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2021

Bill: 117-hconres-52
Sponsor: Rep. Emmer, Tom [R-MN-6]
Introduced: 2021-09-21 in the House
Policy area: Economics and Public Finance
Subjects: Appropriations
Executive agency funding and structure
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: 

Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2021

 
This concurrent resolution sets forth a framework for automatically providing continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. 
 
For an initial 90-day period, the framework would provide continuing appropriations at 99% of the rate for the preceding year to continue programs, projects, and activities for which funds were provided in the preceding fiscal year. It would then reduce the continuing appropriations by 1% after the first 90-day period and by an additional 1% for each subsequent 90-day period until the applicable appropriations legislation is enacted.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-21
text: Introduced in House