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Celebrating the goals and ideals of the first International Day for People of African Descent, particularly the principle that "all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights and have the potential to contribute constructively to the development and well-being of their societies".

Bill: 117-hres-615
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-08-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa
Commemorative events and holidays
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Employment discrimination and employee rights
Housing discrimination
Human rights
Law enforcement administration and funding
Political movements and philosophies
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Wages and earnings
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: 
This resolution celebrates the first International Day for People of African Descent and expresses a commitment to a legislative agenda that eliminates persistent racial inequalities in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.
action_date: 2021-08-31
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: 2021-08-31
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: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 30th anniversary of the closing of the Semipalatinsk nuclear weapons test site in Kazakhstan.

Bill: 117-hres-616
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Introduced: 2021-08-31 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: 
This resolution applauds Kazakhstan's 30-year commitment to nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament. It also recognizes that Kazakhstan has committed to strengthening the U.S.-Kazakhstan relationship by working on issues such as keeping the world safe from nuclear weapons.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the designation of September 2021 as "National Recovery Month".

Bill: 117-hres-617
Sponsor: Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6]
Introduced: 2021-08-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the 2021 National Recovery Month theme (Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community).
 
National Recovery Month is an annual observance held in September to support the community of individuals in recovery from substance use, promote treatments and practices, and recognize service providers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 75th anniversary of its establishment and expressing deep gratitude on behalf of the people of the United States to the scientists, disease detectives, career civil servants, and support staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for their dedication to protecting the health, safety, and security of the United States and to strengthening public health in the United States and abroad.

Bill: 117-hres-618
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2021-08-31 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Department of Health and Human Services
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government studies and investigations
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Infectious and parasitic diseases

Summary:
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 75th anniversary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-08-31
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the significance of National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Conference Week.

Bill: 117-hres-619
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Introduced: 2021-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: 
This resolution expresses support for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and recognizes National HBCU Conference Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E947)
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions in the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act to void the State right-to-work laws that protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union to get or keep a job.

Bill: 117-hres-620
Sponsor: Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Labor and Employment

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: 
This resolution opposes the enactment of any federal law that voids state laws that prohibit employers from requiring workers to join a union as a condition of employment.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of State should deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security should deny admission or parole into the United States for, former President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-621
Sponsor: Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1]
Introduced: 2021-09-03 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Visas and passports

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: 
This resolution states that the former president of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani should be denied entry into the United States and that any visa already issued to him should be revoked.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Security Treaty among Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America.

Bill: 117-hres-622
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Introduced: 2021-09-03 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Australia
Collective security
Commemorative events and holidays
Competitiveness, trade promotion, trade deficits
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
New Zealand
Oceania
Scientific communication

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: 
This resolution commemorates the 70th anniversary of the security treaty between Australia, New Zealand, and the United States and reaffirms the U.S. commitments under the treaty. It also supports new opportunities to deepen and broaden security relations and economic ties between the three countries.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-10-12
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-03
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that political violence, violent speech, and inciteful language have no place in our political discourse and should be wholly condemned.

Bill: 117-hres-623
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2021-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: First Amendment rights
Protest and dissent
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that political violence, violent speech, and language that incites have no place in our political discourse and should be condemned.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Affirming the right of all renters to a safe, affordable, and decent home.

Bill: 117-hres-624
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Introduced: 2021-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Criminal justice information and records
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Executive agency funding and structure
Government trust funds
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Housing and community development funding
Housing discrimination
Housing supply and affordability
Human rights
Infrastructure development
Landlord and tenant
Low- and moderate-income housing
Public housing
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
State and local government operations

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: 
This resolution expresses support for
 
 
robustly funding programs to increase access to affordable housing and address homelessness, 
 
including in any infrastructure package housing investments to serve families with the lowest incomes, and 
 
expanding renters' rights. 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the Minnesotans competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics.

Bill: 117-hres-625
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-07 in the House
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Asia
Athletes
Congressional tributes
Japan
Minnesota
Olympic games

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: 
This resolution honors the Minnesotans competing on Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-07
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Biden Administration should continue to block all assets of the Government of Afghanistan that are held in accounts of United States financial institutions to ensure the Taliban does not have access to such assets.

Bill: 117-hres-627
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Bank accounts, deposits, capital
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Foreign and international banking
Foreign property
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution states that the President should continue to block the assets of the government of Afghanistan that are held in U.S. financial institutions to ensure that the Taliban does not have access to such assets. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.

Bill: 117-hres-628
Sponsor: Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Community life and organization
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States shall recognize kind actions in our country, encourage kindness, spread love, and foster a culture of being kind to one another.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that President Biden must secure the United States from terror threats by denying entry to certain individuals due to a heightened terror threat from an unstable Afghanistan.

Bill: 117-hres-630
Sponsor: Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Border security and unlawful immigration
Immigration status and procedures
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution calls on the President to use executive authority to secure the border by denying entry to individuals from Afghanistan who pose a terrorist threat to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

Bill: 117-hres-631
Sponsor: Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution calls on all Americans to observe the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and honor those who lost their lives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Transportation and Infrastructure, Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Bill: 117-hres-632
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of National Campus Sexual Assault Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of September 2021 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".

Bill: 117-hres-633
Sponsor: Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Commemorative events and holidays
Disability and health-based discrimination
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Minority health
Racial and ethnic relations
Research administration and funding

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-13
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill: 117-hres-634
Sponsor: Rep. Velazquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Consumer affairs
Disaster relief and insurance
Economic development
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intellectual property
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Minority and disadvantaged businesses
Public contracts and procurement
Rural conditions and development
Small business
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Women in business

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution celebrates the contributions of small businesses in every U.S. community and supports the designation of National Small Business Week. Further, it supports efforts to provide small businesses with aid and assistance through certain programs and initiatives.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Impeaching Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

Bill: 117-hres-635
Sponsor: Rep. Weber, Randy K., Sr. [R-TX-14]
Introduced: 2021-09-10 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: 
This resolution impeaches President Joseph R. Biden for perpetuating a perception that Afghan security forces were winning the war against the Taliban.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-10
text: Introduced in House
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.

Bill: 117-hres-636
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-4]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Congress

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution requires the House Committee on Ethics to carry out a pilot program during the 118th Congress to require each member of House leadership to use a body-worn camera while carrying out official business and to make footage available online to the public.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of Congress that financial institutions provided copious and necessary assistance as an intermediary between the Small Business Administration and affected businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bill: 117-hres-637
Sponsor: Rep. Keller, Fred [R-PA-12]
Introduced: 2021-09-14 in the House
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Business expenses
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Credit and credit markets
Economic performance and conditions
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government lending and loan guarantees
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Small business
Wages and earnings

Summary:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: 
This resolution finds that the Paycheck Protection Program and the collaboration of the Small Business Administration, the Department of the Treasury, and private financial institutions kept millions of businesses open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-09-14
text: Introduced in House