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Reaffirming the partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic and advancing opportunities to deepen diplomatic, economic, and security cooperation between the two nations.

Bill: 117-hres-1509
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-12-06 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: 
This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to strengthening the historic partnership between the United States and the Dominican Republic based on shared democratic values and efforts to advance economic prosperity and national security. 
 
The resolution also encourages continued actions by the government of the Dominican Republic to assume a regional leadership role in promoting human rights, democratic values, and humanitarian assistance.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-06
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-1510
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Introduced: 2022-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 8404) to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8404.

action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8404.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204 (Roll no. 512). (text: CR H8807-8808)
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 204 (Roll no. 512).
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1510.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8807-8811)
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: The resolution makes in order a motion offered by the chair of the Committee on the Judiciary or his designee that the House concur in the Senate amendment to H.R. 8404. All points of order against consideration of the motion are waived. Rule provides for one hour of general debate.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-608, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-608, by Ms. Scanlon.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day on December 14, 2022.

Bill: 117-hres-1511
Sponsor: Rep. Barragan, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]
Introduced: 2022-12-07 in the House
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Athletes
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
School administration
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: 
This resolution supports the annual recognition of Interscholastic Athletic Administrators' Day.
 
In addition, the resolution commends (1) athletic administrators for their commitment to secondary school student athletes, and (2) the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association for providing continuous learning and preparation to athletic administrators. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-07
text: Introduced in House
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 7776, with an amendment.

Bill: 117-hres-1512
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 
This resolution provides for House adoption and amendment of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 

 
This resolution provides for House adoption and amendment of H.R. 7776, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 80 (Roll no. 516).
action_date: 2022-12-08
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): 350 - 80 (Roll no. 516).
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House resumed with debate on H. Res. 1512.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1512.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8840-8853)
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Mr. Smith (WA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Commending and congratulating the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship.

Bill: 117-hres-1513
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 
This resolution congratulates the Portland Thorns Football Club on winning the 2022 National Women's Soccer League championship and completing a successful 2022 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Raising awareness for the cancer chordoma.

Bill: 117-hres-1514
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives of the need for increased funding and support for diagnosis, treatments, and cures for chordoma (a bone cancer of the skull and spine).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H9706)
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the draft United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/C.1/77/L.62 calling upon member states to commit not to conduct destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests, introduced by the United States at the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.

Bill: 117-hres-1515
Sponsor: Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
Introduced: 2022-12-08 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: 
This resolution supports a United Nations resolution and related efforts to halt the use of destructive direct-ascent anti-satellite missile tests.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-08
text: Introduced in House
Approving certain regulations to implement provisions of the Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 relating to the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 202 of the Act and relating to the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 with respect to employees of the House of Representatives covered under section 203 of the Act, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-1516
Sponsor: Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-19]
Introduced: 2022-12-12 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: 
This resolution approves specified regulations that implement various workplace protections and programs established under current law for congressional employees, including those relating to family and medical leave.

action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution approves specified regulations that implement various workplace protections and programs established under current law for congressional employees, including those relating to family and medical leave.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, H. Res. 1516 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR text: H9752-9803; text: CR H9752-9803)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1518, H. Res. 1516 is considered passed House.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-12
text: Introduced in House
Finding that the Russian Federation's presence in the United Nations Security Council violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations.

Bill: 117-hres-1517
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-13 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: 
This resolution urges the President to take actions to limit, suspend, or terminate Russia's participation in the organs and specialized agencies of the United Nations (U.N.), including the U.N. Security Council.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-13
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-1519
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8393) to enable the people of Puerto Rico to choose a permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status for Puerto Rico and to provide for a transition to and the implementation of that permanent, nonterritorial, fully self-governing political status.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8393.

action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of H.R. 8393.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 201 (Roll no. 527). (text: CR H9859)
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 217 - 201 (Roll no. 527).
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: The previous question was ordered without objection.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1519.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9859-9863)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8393 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit allowed. Bill is closed to amendments.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-643, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-643, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should reengage with trading partners, particularly like-minded Allies with market-based economies and high labor and environmental standards, to promote trade in environmental goods, services, and technologies in new or existing bilateral and plurilateral dialogues with a view to negotiating a new environmental goods agreement with updated product coverage to broaden United States export opportunities, support United States jobs, and enhance the environmental contribution of any new trade agreement.

Bill: 117-hres-1520
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that 
 
 
the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative should prepare a report related to U.S. exports of environmental goods, 
 
the United States should work with trading partners to facilitate trade in environmental goods to meet each country's environmental and climate goals, and 
 
the United States should launch negotiations to implement a new environmental goods agreement with updated product coverage.



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the importance of the survival of Garífuna culture and identity, condemning the violent and illegal appropriation of Garífuna territory and calling on the Government of Honduras, the Department of State and multilateral development banks to fully comply with the resolutions of multilateral human rights bodies which mandate the return of Garífuna land rights, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-1521
Sponsor: Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution condemns violence against Garifuna communities (Afro-Indigenous people of Honduras) and calls for various efforts to protect the land rights and other rights of those communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted.

Bill: 117-hres-1522
Sponsor: Rep. DeGette, Diana [D-CO-1]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution condemns the attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs, CO on November 19, 2022, and honors the memory of the victims of that attack.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1284-1285)
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require the chair of a committee or subcommittee to recognize members at a meeting of the committee or subcommittee in the order in which they seek recognition.

Bill: 117-hres-1523
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution requires that a chair of a committee or subcommittee recognize Members in the order in which they seek recognition (currently, committees and subcommittees have discretion in determining the order of recognition).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of December 17, 2022, as "National Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 117-hres-1524
Sponsor: Rep. Kustoff, David [R-TN-8]
Introduced: 2022-12-14 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Wreaths Across America Day and honors the Wreaths Across America project, patriotic escort units, the U.S. trucking industry, and the volunteers and donors involved in this tradition. Additionally, the resolution recognizes the service and sacrifices of veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-14
text: Introduced in House
Condemning antisemitism by public figures.

Bill: 117-hres-1525
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This resolution condemns the increase in anti-Semitism in the public sphere. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning the illegal abduction of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation.

Bill: 117-hres-1526
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This resolution states that the House of Representatives holds the Russian government responsible for the illegal kidnapping of children from Ukraine and condemns these actions. The resolution also (1) declares that illegal adoptions are contrary to the Genocide Convention (the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide); (2) claims that Russia is attempting to wipe out a generation of Ukrainian children; and (3) asserts that Russia's invasion of Ukraine has increased the risks of children being exposed to human trafficking, exploitation, child labor, gender-based violence, hunger, injury, trauma, deprivation of education and shelter, and death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
Condemning former President Donald J. Trump's calls to terminate the Constitution on the basis of false allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 Presidential election.

Bill: 117-hres-1527
Sponsor: Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]
Introduced: 2022-12-15 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: 
This resolution condemns former President Trump for calling for the termination of the rules, regulations, and articles found in the Constitution on the basis of false allegations of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-12-15
text: Introduced in House