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Honoring Missourians who made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan.

Bill: 117-hres-638
Sponsor: Rep. Luetkemeyer, Blaine [R-MO-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Missouri

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Marine Corps Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz and his fellow Missourians who made the ultimate sacrifice during the war in Afghanistan represent the best of Missouri and the United States. The resolution also honors those service members and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing September 11, 2021, as a "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

Bill: 117-hres-639
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
District of Columbia
First responders and emergency personnel
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
National and community service
National symbols
New York City
Pennsylvania
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Terrorism
Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution (1) calls upon the Members of Congress and all people of the United States to observe September 11, 2021, as a National Day of Service and Remembrance in honor of those who lost their lives or were injured in the September 11, 2001, attacks, and in tribute to those who came to the aid of those in need and to the defense of the United States; and (2) recognizes the heroic actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, the District of Columbia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 11 through September 17, 2021, as "Patriot Week".

Bill: 117-hres-640
Sponsor: Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elementary and secondary education
National symbols
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution (1) supports the designation of Patriot Week; and (2) recognizes that each generation should renew the spirit of the nation based on the first principles, historical figures, founding documents, and symbols of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Association of Conservation Districts and their commitment to our lands.

Bill: 117-hres-641
Sponsor: Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Land use and conservation
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association of Conservation Districts.

action_date: 2022-12-30
text: 
This resolution recognizes and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the National Association of Conservation Districts.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 171.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-676.
action_date: 2022-12-30
text: Reported by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-676.
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2022-02-16
text: Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Discharged.
action_date: 2022-01-20
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for recognition of September 14, 2021, as the "National Latino Small Business Day".

Bill: 117-hres-642
Sponsor: Rep. Newman, Marie [D-IL-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for recognition of a National Latino Small Business Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for dance as a form of valuable exercise and of artistic expression, and for the designation of September 18, 2021, as "National Dance Day".

Bill: 117-hres-643
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Music
Performing arts
Physical fitness and lifestyle

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a National Dance Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents relating to the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Bill: 117-hres-644
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Arizona
Aviation and airports
Border security and unlawful immigration
California
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional oversight
Congressional-executive branch relations
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Criminal justice information and records
Department of Homeland Security
Detention of persons
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Immigrant health and welfare
Immigration status and procedures
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Law enforcement officers
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
New Mexico
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution requests that the President provide to the House of Representatives documents concerning certain aspects of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations. 
 
For example, the resolution requests information, starting from January 20, 2021, about (1) the number of individuals apprehended by CBP along the southern border and demographic information about such individuals, (2) CBP officers stationed along the southern border, (3) individuals who had unlawfully entered the United States and have been released from CBP custody, and (4) the amount of federal funds expended relating to the care of individuals who had unlawfully entered the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization, freeze all assets of the Government of Afghanistan held in the United States, and use all authority and influence of the United States Government to prohibit the distribution of funds to the Afghan Taliban by other countries and international institutions and organizations.

Bill: 117-hres-645
Sponsor: Rep. Waltz, Michael [R-FL-6]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Foreign aid and international relief
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives stands with the Afghan people now living under the Afghan Taliban regime. It calls on the Department of State to designate the Afghan Taliban as a foreign terrorist organization. It also states that the Afghan Taliban regime must be denied access to funds held by the U.S. government. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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
Expressing support for designation of the week of September 19 through 25, 2021, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.

Bill: 117-hres-646
Sponsor: Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Adult education and literacy
Commemorative events and holidays
Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.

Bill: 117-hres-647
Sponsor: Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Canada should not allow construction of a nuclear waste repository within the Great Lakes Basin and that the President and the Department of State should work with Canada to prevent such construction and craft a long-term solution for nuclear waste storage that does not threaten the Great Lakes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 13th through 19th, 2021, as "National Drone Safety Awareness Week".

Bill: 117-hres-648
Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution (1) expresses support for the designation of National Drone Safety Awareness Week, and (2) supports a strong and robust partnership between the Federal Aviation Administration and stakeholders to ensure all drone operators understand the importance of drone safety.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.

Bill: 117-hres-649
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.

Bill: 117-hres-650
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Japan
Minnesota
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution honors the example of teamwork, sportsmanship, and merit displayed by the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Paralympic Games.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the Department of Defense's consideration of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report.

Bill: 117-hres-651
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Energy efficiency and conservation
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Military facilities and property

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Defense (DOD) should take the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report into consideration when carrying out resiliency efforts and making energy and transportation decisions for military bases and installations. The resolution also expresses that DOD should consider adding the recommendations of the Sixth Assessment Report to the Unified Facilities Criteria where appropriate.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives related to the evacuation of nationals of Afghanistan.

Bill: 117-hres-652
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution states that nationals of Afghanistan who are at heightened risk of persecution by Taliban forces due to their affiliation with the U.S. government or civil society organizations should be recognized and honored. It also states that the United States should commit to facilitating safe travel to the United States for nationals of Afghanistan (and their family members) who are eligible for priority designation as refugees.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals to protect United States military personnel from malaria.

Bill: 117-hres-653
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-20]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Medical research
Military medicine
Military personnel and dependents
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives supports the goals of researching new interventions to prevent and treat malaria and encourages continued leadership by the United States to ensure that service member health is not jeopardized by vector-borne disease. The resolution also supports sustained or enhanced efforts to ensure that once malaria is eliminated in a country it does not return.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-hres-654
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Concussion Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 18 through September 25, 2021, as "National Estuaries Week".

Bill: 117-hres-655
Sponsor: Rep. Posey, Bill [R-FL-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Wetlands
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Estuaries Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of September 17, 2021, as "National Physician Suicide Awareness Day" to raise awareness of, and promote a national discussion about, physician suicide and to reduce the stigma of mental health issues.

Bill: 117-hres-656
Sponsor: Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Mental health
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the goals of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the achievements of Tejano music artists such as Freddy Fender, Roberto Pulido, Flaco Jimenez, and Selena Quintanilla, in recognition of their contributions to the cultural heritage and diversity of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-657
Sponsor: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Introduced: 2021-09-17 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Art, artists, authorship
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Music
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: 
This resolution honors and congratulates the musical achievements of Tejano artists and celebrates Tejano musicians and artists who share with the world the richness and strength of South Texas culture and heritage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-17
text: Introduced in House
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-658
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Mike [R-LA-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House Committee on the Budget
House of Representatives
Members of Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Carol Miller to the House Budget Committee.

action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution elects Representative Carol Miller to the House Budget Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H4544)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H4544)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Mr. Johnson (LA) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4544)
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Kinship Care Month".

Bill: 117-hres-659
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Adoption and foster care
Child care and development
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Family relationships
Family services

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Kinship Care Month and encourages Congress to work to improve outcomes for kinship caregivers and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Telehealth Awareness Week".

Bill: 117-hres-660
Sponsor: Rep. Curtis, John R. [R-UT-3]
Introduced: 2021-09-20 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health technology, devices, supplies
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Telehealth Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-20
text: Introduced in House