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Commending Lithuania for refusing to ratify the European Union's Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement with Cuba.

Bill: 117-hres-440
Sponsor: Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]
Introduced: 2021-05-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: 
This resolution strongly commends Lithuania for refusing to ratify the Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Cuba. It also calls on other EU members to follow Lithuania's footsteps and annul their ratification of the agreement.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, the denial of full participation in their Government through statehood by active duty servicemembers, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are residents of the District of Columbia.

Bill: 117-hres-441
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional districts and representation
District of Columbia
Military personnel and dependents
National Guard and reserves
State and local government operations
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: 
This resolution declares that District of Columbia residents have earned full and equal representation in Congress and full local self-government. It also recognizes that active duty service members, National Guard members, reservists, veterans, and their families who are District residents deserve passage of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act in 2021.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of October 23, 2021, as a national day of remembrance of the tragic 1983 terrorist bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon.

Bill: 117-hres-442
Sponsor: Rep. Pence, Greg [R-IN-6]
Introduced: 2021-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Lebanon
Middle East
Military personnel and dependents
Terrorism
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of a national day of remembrance for members of the U.S. Armed Forces who were killed or injured by the terrorist attack on the Marine Corps barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, on October 23, 1983.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the 50th anniversary of Alligator Records.

Bill: 117-hres-443
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2021-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Illinois
Intellectual property
Music
Sound recording

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: 
This resolution honors Alligator Records on 50 years of business and celebrates the American cultural legacy of Chicago blues music.
 
The resolution encourages the U.S. government to take all necessary steps to preserve and advance the art form of Chicago blues music.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, 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: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 25, 2021, as "Purple Star Families Week".

Bill: 117-hres-444
Sponsor: Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7]
Introduced: 2021-05-25 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Mental health
Military personnel and dependents
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Purple Star Families Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning all violence and human rights abuses in Ethiopia, and calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of Eritrea to remove all Eritrean troops from Ethiopia, and for all belligerents in the conflict, including the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and Amhara regional forces, and other armed groups to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations.

Bill: 117-hres-445
Sponsor: Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Conflicts and wars
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Electric power generation and transmission
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Sudan
Telephone and wireless communication
Violent crime
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution strongly disapproves of the escalation of political tensions between the government of Ethiopia and the Tigray People's Liberation Front into armed conflict, and it calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities in the Tigray region as well as an end to violence throughout Ethiopia. Further, the resolution urges all parties to work to protect human rights, and it calls on relevant U.S. agencies to take specified actions that encourage an end to the conflict and that provide humanitarian support.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2021-10-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the goals and ideals of National Stroke Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-hres-446
Sponsor: Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Stroke Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of May 28, 2021, as "National Food Allergy Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of severe food allergies among children.

Bill: 117-hres-447
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Allergies
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Food Allergy Prevention Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-448
Sponsor: Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-27]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Asia
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. 
 
The resolution also recognizes that the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities enhance the rich diversity of the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Honoring women in the United States for their service in World War II and recognizing the role of Representative Edith Nourse Rogers in establishing the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corps.

Bill: 117-hres-449
Sponsor: Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Members of Congress
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
Women's employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution honors, commends, and recognizes the women who served the United States in military capacities during World War II to aid the war effort.
 
Additionally, the resolution honors the contributions of Congresswoman Edith Nourse Rogers for supporting the establishment of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corps.
 


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
Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2021, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Bill: 117-hres-450
Sponsor: Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Military history
Military personnel and dependents
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution calls on the people of the United States to observe Memorial Day to honor the men and women who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of May 2021 as "National Brain Tumor Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-hres-451
Sponsor: Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
Introduced: 2021-05-28 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

Bill: 117-hres-452
Sponsor: Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-42]
Introduced: 2021-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2083) to prohibit the use of Federal funds for certain purposes within the District of Columbia.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing and celebrating the 225th anniversary of the entry of the State of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th State.

Bill: 117-hres-453
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2021-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
State and local government operations
Tennessee
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 225th anniversary of the entry of Tennessee into the United States as the 16th state. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the 1st day in June as "Black Wall Street Day".

Bill: 117-hres-454
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Ritchie [D-NY-15]
Introduced: 2021-06-01 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Civil disturbances
Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Crimes against property
Fires
Hate crimes
Oklahoma
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Black Wall Street Day to commemorate the Tulsa Race Massacre. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-01
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the people of Russia, condemning the Kremlin's assault on human rights and the freedom of expression, and calling for Vladimir Putin to immediately release Alexey Navalny.

Bill: 117-hres-455
Sponsor: Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Arms control and nonproliferation
Canada
Chemical and biological weapons
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Europe
European Union
Foreign property
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
Health personnel
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political parties and affiliation
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Teaching, teachers, curricula
United Kingdom
Violent crime
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the sacrifices and bravery of the Russian people in their struggle for democracy, rule of law, and respect for human rights while enduring state-sponsored violence and oppression from Russian authorities. It also condemns the continued human rights violations committed by Russian authorities and calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-456
Sponsor: Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Hong Kong
Human rights
International law and treaties
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Tibet
United Kingdom
United Nations
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses respect for and solidarity with the families and friends of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned for participating in prodemocracy demonstrations during the spring of 1989 in Tiananmen Square. It also reaffirms support for those who continue to work for political reform, rule of law, and human rights in China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Expressing that the United States must establish electricity as a basic human right and public good, and eradicate the reliance on monopolized, profit-driven utility corporations and providers and the flawed regulatory regime that has failed to regulate these utilities in the public interest.

Bill: 117-hres-457
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Energy
Subjects: Electric power generation and transmission
Energy prices
Human rights
Public utilities and utility rates

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must establish (1) electricity as a basic human right; and (2) a publicly- and community-owned power system that is just, equitable, antiracist, and resilient to climate changes and disasters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
FPS 50th Anniversary Resolution

Bill: 117-hres-458
Sponsor: Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 

Federal Protective Service 50th Anniversary Resolution or the FPS 50th Anniversary Resolution

 
This resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Federal Protective Service and the role it plays in protecting the people and property of the federal government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-07
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E606)
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-05-25
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E575)
Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

Bill: 117-hres-459
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-16]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Europe
Historical and cultural resources
Portugal

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of Portuguese National Heritage Month. 
 
The bill also esteems the integral role of the Portuguese-American community and the manifold heritage of Portugal in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizing that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world, and that it is the responsibility of the United States Government to work with its global partners to promote environmental justice and climate.

Bill: 117-hres-460
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2021-06-04 in the House
Policy area: Environmental Protection
Subjects: Air quality
Climate change and greenhouse gases
Congressional tributes
Environmental health
International organizations and cooperation
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: 
This resolution recognizes the significant impact and legacy of Cecil Corbin-Mark in the environmental justice community and further recognizes that climate change most severely impacts vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. In addition, the resolution urges the U.S. government to work with its global partners to pursue policies that prioritize climate adaptation among vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-08-04
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-06-04
text: Introduced in House