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Condemning the sexual and gender-based violence against women and girls in Ethiopia and emphasizing the urgent demand for humanitarian responses to meet their needs.

Bill: 117-hres-842
Sponsor: Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14]
Introduced: 2021-12-07 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Conflicts and wars
Crime prevention
Crime victims
Crimes against women
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Ethiopia
Foreign aid and international relief
Health facilities and institutions
Human rights
International law and treaties
Lawyers and legal services
Sex and reproductive health
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
United Nations
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Women's health
Women's rights
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: 
This resolution condemns the atrocities and possible crimes against humanity being perpetrated against women and girls in Ethiopia. It also supports the full investigation of atrocities against women and girls in Tigray, Amhara, Afar, and other parts of northern Ethiopia.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the historical connection of the Jewish people to the ancient and sacred city of Jerusalem and condemning efforts at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to deny Judaism's millennia-old historical, religious, and cultural ties to Jerusalem.

Bill: 117-hres-843
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This resolution recognizes and affirms the Jewish people's historical connection to Jerusalem.
 
 The resolution recognizes and affirms that the archaeological discoveries from the City of David, the site of ancient Jerusalem, present evidence of the millennia-old connection of Jerusalem to the Jewish people, and, by extension, to Christianity.
 
 The resolution commends the government of Israel for protecting the freedoms of all faiths in Jerusalem including Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and ensuring their access to holy sites so that they may worship freely.
 
 The resolution condemns efforts by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to delegitimize Israel through attempts to rewrite and deny Jerusalem's history. 
 
 Finally, the resolution encourages the United States to continue working with allies to prevent UNESCO from passing biased and unjust anti-Israel resolutions in the future.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Justice for All Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-844
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 

Justice for All Resolution

 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the crime of lying to Congress must be prosecuted equitably without regard to politics or elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Removing a certain Member from certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-845
Sponsor: Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]
Introduced: 2021-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: 
This resolution removes Representative Lauren Boebert from the House Budget Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the maternal health crisis among indigenous women in the United States, which includes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women, recognizing the importance of reducing mortality and morbidity among indigenous women, and calling for urgent Federal funding changes to ensure comprehensive, high-quality, and culturally competent maternal health and family planning services are available.

Bill: 117-hres-846
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-13 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: 
This resolution acknowledges the maternal health crisis disproportionately affecting American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women and calls for actions to address disparities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 73d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 117-hres-847
Sponsor: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2021-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 73rd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, supports the designation of Human Rights Day, and encourages the observation of Human Rights Day and a continued commitment to upholding human rights around the globe.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-216 and an accompanying resolution.

Bill: 117-hres-848
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of a report from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol that recommends Mark Meadows be cited for contempt of Congress.

action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of a report from the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol that recommends Mark Meadows be cited for contempt of Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 442). (text: CR H7664-7665)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 442).(text: CR H7664-7665)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 218 - 209 (Roll no. 441).
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7663-7664)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 848, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Raskin demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House continued with further debate on H. Res. 848.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 57.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Providing for consideration relating to a resolution to accompany House Report 117-216.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-217, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-217, by Mr. Raskin.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 848.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7645-7653)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-849
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the (H.R. 5665) to establish in the Department of State the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 5665 (establishing the Office to Monitor and Combat Islamophobia in the Department of State).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 444). (text: CR H7654)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 213 (Roll no. 444).(text: CR H7654)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 210 (Roll no. 443).
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7665-7666)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H. Res. 849, the Chair put the question on ordering the previous question and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Reschenthaler demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on ordering the previous question until a time to be announced.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 849.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7653-7665)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 58.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 5665 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-218, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-218, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Christmas should be protected for use by those who celebrate Christmas.

Bill: 117-hres-850
Sponsor: Rep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution recognizes the importance of Christmas symbols and traditions.
 
The resolution (1) disapproves of attempts to ban references to Christmas, and (2) supports the use of these symbols and traditions by those who celebrate Christmas. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.

Bill: 117-hres-852
Sponsor: Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 33) joint resolution relating to increasing the debt limit.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution provides for consideration of S.J.Res. 33 (increasing the public debt limit by $2.5 trillion).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 446). (text: CR H7808)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 446).(text: CR H7808)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 212 (Roll no. 445).
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 852.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7808-7814)
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 59.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Providing for consideration of S.J. Res. 33. Provides for one hour of debate, the previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions, and provides for a motion to commit.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-219, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-219, by Mr. Morelle.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts.

Bill: 117-hres-853
Sponsor: Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-53]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Child health
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Educational technology and distance education
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International organizations and cooperation
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Preschool education
Teaching, teachers, curricula
United Nations
World health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution calls on the United States to increase support for and work with international partners, including the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), to address the education and health needs of every child as the world recovers and rebuilds from the global pandemic. 
 
The resolution urges the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and other agencies to work with UNICEF and other partners to reimagine basic education programs in foreign assistance and to ensure access across childhood from the earliest years through adolescence. 
 
The resolution urges the U.S. government to reinforce its diplomatic efforts with the international community to increase global support for the pandemic response in low- and middle-income countries, especially to promote greater vaccine equity across sub-Saharan Africa. 
 
Finally, the resolution urges the United States to support Giga, a global initiative to connect every school to the internet and every young person to educational resources and opportunities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Calling on Congress to condemn voter suppression laws enacted by States and political subdivisions.

Bill: 117-hres-854
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution condemns the use by states and political subdivisions of specified voter suppression laws and techniques.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for designation of the first week of December 2022 as National United States Miners Week.

Bill: 117-hres-855
Sponsor: Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Manufacturing
Mining

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution supports the work of America's mining men and women and recognizes their importance in securing our domestic supply chains.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of "National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day".

Bill: 117-hres-856
Sponsor: Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7]
Introduced: 2021-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome Awareness Day. (Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome or AMPS is a medical condition that causes individuals to experience an abnormal pain reflex that causes constriction of blood vessels, which deprives muscles of oxygen and results in acid buildup.)


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Urging the Secretary of the Interior to recognize the historical significance of Roberto Clemente's place of death near Piñones in Loíza, Puerto Rico, by adding it to the National Register of Historic Places.

Bill: 117-hres-857
Sponsor: Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
Introduced: 2021-12-16 in the House
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: 
This resolution requests that the Department of the Interior recognize the crash site of Roberto Clemente's airplane near Pi&ntilde;ones in Lo&iacute;za, Puerto Rico, and the adjacent land by adding the site to the National Register of Historic Places. Roberto Clemente was a renowned baseball player who played for the Pittsburg Pirates baseball team.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-17
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-16
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the week of December 26, 2021, as the "Week of the Quincentennial of the Fight Against Black Slavery in the Americas".

Bill: 117-hres-858
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-12-23 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: 
This resolution recognizes the historical significance of the Week of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the December 26, 1521, Santo Domingo Slave Revolt to the eventual abolition of slavery in the United States.
 
The resolution also supports the recognition of the Quincentennial Anniversary of the 1521 Santo Domingo Slave Revolt as an everlasting symbol of heroic sacrifice and gallantry by the slaves being held against their will in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. 
 
Finally, the resolution encourages the people of the United States to recognize the significance of this event, and commemorate this event by reflecting on, learning about, and sharing the story of this event. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res 65) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".

Bill: 117-hres-859
Sponsor: Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Introduced: 2021-12-23 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res 65), Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard".

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-12-23
text: Introduced in House
Providing for a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the House of Representatives.

Bill: 117-hres-861
Sponsor: Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Introduced: 2022-01-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional operations and organization
Congressional-executive branch relations
House of Representatives

Summary:
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: 
This resolution provides for a committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled.

action_date: 2022-01-10
text: 
This resolution provides for a committee to notify the President that a quorum of the House of Representatives has assembled.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H6)
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6)
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-01-10
text: Introduced in House