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Expressing support for the designation of February 19 through February 26, 2022, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (referred to in this resolution as "FFA") Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine, The National Future Farmer, now called New Horizons.

Bill: 117-hres-932
Sponsor: Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of a National FFA Week. It also (1) recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization (Future Farmers of America) in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and (2) celebrates 70 years of the National FFA Organization's membership magazine.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-24
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week.

Bill: 117-hres-933
Sponsor: Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Engineers Week to increase understanding of, and interest in, engineering and technology careers. 
 
The resolution recognizes that engineering education is a critical component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Supporting reopening the United States Capitol and House Office Buildings to the American people.

Bill: 117-hres-934
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government buildings, facilities, and property
House of Representatives
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Public participation and lobbying
U.S. Capitol

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 
This resolution supports reopening the U.S. Capitol Building and House Office Buildings to visitors under the public visitation policies that were in place before the COVID-19 pandemic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the roles and contributions of United States service animals and their valiant human handlers for bravery in both war and peace, and acknowledging the importance of creating a process for honoring their valor and meritorious achievements.

Bill: 117-hres-935
Sponsor: Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Service animals

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 
This resolution recognizes and thanks service animals and their handlers who serve the United States in times of war and peace and supports the creation of an annual process to nominate animals for the Medal of Bravery and Distinguished Service Medal.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2022, as "International Black Aviation Professionals Day".

Bill: 117-hres-936
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]
Introduced: 2022-02-18 in the House
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the designation of International Black Aviation Professionals Day. It also encourages the observation of the day through recognition and celebration of the contributions of Black aviation professionals.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-18
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the important role America's forensic nurses play in supporting survivors and addressing violence.

Bill: 117-hres-938
Sponsor: Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Crime victims
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Health care quality
Health personnel
Health promotion and preventive care
Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
Nursing
Violent crime

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: 
This resolution recognizes forensic nurses for their contributions to improve health outcomes for patients experiencing violence.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-23
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 21 through February 25, 2022, as "Public Schools Week".

Bill: 117-hres-939
Sponsor: Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-22 in the House
Policy area: Education

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Public Schools Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-22
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Russian invasion of Ukraine will further weaken global energy security and President Biden should take immediate action to provide allies of the United States with an affordable and secure supply of energy.

Bill: 117-hres-940
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Alliances
Alternative and renewable resources
Coal
Energy
Energy storage, supplies, demand
Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
Land use and conservation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries
Metals
Nuclear power
Oil and gas
Strategic materials and reserves

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
 
 
the energy independence of the United States is critical to national security and should include the production and use of all available energy sources, including coal, natural gas, oil, nuclear energy, and renewables, as well as strategic minerals critical to electric vehicles and other clean energy sources; and
 
President Biden should take immediate action to restore the energy security of the United States and provide U.S. allies with an affordable and secure supply of energy. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting the goals and ideals of Dominican Heritage Month.

Bill: 117-hres-941
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses support for the establishment of a Dominican Heritage Month to honor the Dominican people and their contributions. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Original Black History Month Resolution of 2022

Bill: 117-hres-942
Sponsor: Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2022

 
This resolution recognizes the importance of commemorating Black History Month to acknowledge the achievements of Black Americans throughout history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning and opposing unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against sovereign state of Ukraine by the Russian Federation.

Bill: 117-hres-943
Sponsor: Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Aviation and airports
Collective security
Conflicts and wars
Economic performance and conditions
Europe
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Rule of law and government transparency
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives
 
 
strongly condemns and opposes the unprovoked invasion and egregious act of aggression against Ukraine by Russia;
 
 supports the right of the people of Ukraine to freely determine their future; 
 
 supports needed economic structural reforms in Ukraine;
 
calls upon and commends the Biden Administration for assembling and working with an international coalition of the world's leading nations to ensure that all nations refuse to recognize the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia and to ensure that it is held accountable and sustains maximum economic damage from the imposition of sanctions; 
 
calls upon the Biden Administration to ban all Russian airlines, including Aeroflot, from entering the airspace of the United States or landing on its soil; and
 
 calls upon and commends the Biden Administration for honoring and abiding by the commitments undertaken by the United States pursuant to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Honoring the life and courage of Claudette Colvin.

Bill: 117-hres-944
Sponsor: Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Alabama
Congressional tributes
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Public transit
Racial and ethnic relations
Supreme Court

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution recognizes Claudette Colvin as an integral figure of the civil rights movement and honors her actions leading to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the related Supreme Court ruling that found segregation on buses to be unconstitutional.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-11-01
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Condemning Members of the Russian Duma and Federation Council who voted to recognize the independence of Donetsk and Luhansk in flagrant violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, and Russia's commitments under the 2015 Minsk agreement.

Bill: 117-hres-945
Sponsor: Rep. Meijer, Peter [R-MI-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
European Union
International law and treaties
Military operations and strategy
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution condemns members of the Russian Duma and Federation Council who voted to recognize the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) in flagrant violation of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, international law, and Russia's commitments under the 2015 Minsk agreement.
 
The resolution commends the European Union's decision to sanction 351 Russian legislators who appealed to President Putin to recognize the independence of the DPR and the LPR. 
 
Finally, the resolution calls on the Biden administration to sanction members of the State Duma and Federation Council who voted to recognize the independence of the DPR and the LPR, as well as close associates or family members of those officials, pursuant to Executive Orders 13660 and 13661, which authorize sanctions against those who threaten Ukraine's sovereignty and are officials of the Russian Federation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting women's cardiovascular health.

Bill: 117-hres-946
Sponsor: Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution supports efforts to improve women's cardiovascular health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Supporting an independent and democratic Ukraine.

Bill: 117-hres-947
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-25 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Conflicts and wars
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Foreign aid and international relief
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Military assistance, sales, and agreements
Military operations and strategy
Russia
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Ukraine

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: 
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives 
 
 
stands unequivocally with the Ukrainian people and supports Ukraine's sovereignty and right to self-governance;
 
condemns Russian President Vladimir Putin's full-scale, unprovoked war on Ukraine and violations of international laws and principles;
 
reaffirms the commitment to work with allies of the free world and the Biden Administration to provide lethal weapons for Ukraine's defense, as well as, nonlethal, diplomatic, intelligence, and humanitarian support to Ukraine;
 
 calls on the Biden Administration to immediately enact additional crippling, punitive sanctions on Vladimir Putin and his Russian authoritarian regime as well as appoint a U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine without further delay; and 
 
urges all members of international governing bodies to which the Russian Federation belongs to publicly condemn President Putin's aggression. 
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-25
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the extraordinary challenges faced by patients of color with rare diseases and the need to identify and promote evidenced-based solutions to alleviate the disproportionate burden of rare diseases on these communities and supporting the recognition of the last day in February as "Rare Disease Day".

Bill: 117-hres-948
Sponsor: Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This resolution supports the designation of Rare Disease Day and recognizes the importance of decreasing rare diseases, especially among people of color.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E185-186)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Expressing the profound sorrow of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable James L. Hagedorn.

Bill: 117-hres-949
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
House of Representatives
Members of Congress
Minnesota

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This resolution honors the life of James Hagedorn, former Representative of Minnesota, and offers the condolence of the House of Representatives regarding his death.

action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This resolution honors the life of James Hagedorn, former Representative of Minnesota, and offers the condolence of the House of Representatives regarding his death.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1173)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1173)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1173)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3967) to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances, and for other purposes.

Bill: 117-hres-950
Sponsor: Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3967) to improve health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3967 (addressing health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances).

action_date: 2022-03-01
text: 
This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 3967 (addressing health care and benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 200 (Roll no. 50). (text: CR H1187)
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 200 (Roll no. 50).(text: CR H1187)
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 202 (Roll no. 49). (consideration: CR H1198)
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 950.
action_date: 2022-03-01
text: Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1187-1199)
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 66.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: An amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 117-33, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the report is considered as adopted.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-253, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 117-253, by Mr. McGovern.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and the importance of preventing injury and saving more lives from injury around the globe.

Bill: 117-hres-951
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Introduced: 2022-02-28 in the House
Policy area: Health

Summary:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: 
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The committee supports injury prevention programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2022-02-28
text: Introduced in House